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The last 6 feet - is it important?
Bifwynne - it's the quality of the copper used in the TC range - "hyper pure copper"- it probably has higher IACS conductivity rating, but they don't publish that.I've found that all cables with higher quality copper - or better still silver -have... 
DIGITAL HIGH-RES AUDIO SYSTEM -HELP PLEASE
Tim - the hierachichal folder structure used by iTunes is...Artist - album - tracksNot sure if you need anything else.On the downside - I have a few tracks that feature other artists - which results in multiple folders for a single artist..E.g.Emi... 
The last 6 feet - is it important?
UPDATE - Ive since constructed a second cable from Kimber 4TC - a better quality cable.Their was a discernable improvement in micro-details, dynamics and a slightlly deeper image. The difference in price was an additional $60 for a five foot cable... 
Copper®Harmony RCA Plug - a new breed
BigS - it's always nice to hear someone else had a similar experience :-) Cheers 
Copper®Harmony RCA Plug - a new breed
Bill - since I'm no expert I cannot readily address your concerns. I have however passed on your post to KLEI for comment.From what I have read in various articles on the subject, there is an issue of internal cable "reflections" that can arise in... 
Copper®Harmony RCA Plug - a new breed
I asked KLE InnovationsCould the Copper Harmony be used for Digital ICs (interconnects)? Is impedance an issue? · Steve, the Copper®Harmony and Silver®Harmony will both be excellent for Analogue and Digital cables - the Harmony plugs are very line... 
Copper®Harmony RCA Plug - a new breed
From what I understand - to guarantee true 75 ohm cables you should use a BNC connector I believe.I've used standard rca's without a problem on cable designated as "digital" and they worked very well."The NAME" from Van den Hul is sold as an analo... 
Copper®Harmony RCA Plug - a new breed
Sorry - the link to my blog should have been...Copper®Harmony RCA PlugThanks 
Speaker Cable Rebuild - Need Help
Furez spades and bananas are very good and come in copper or silver plated copperFrom what I have read it appears you don't have to worry too much about tarnishing on silver plated connectors because that brown-black tarnish (which is actually sil... 
DIGITAL HIGH-RES AUDIO SYSTEM -HELP PLEASE
Bill - how do you get the samples to play on Sound Liason?I use a MAC - does it need windows"Thanks 
DIGITAL HIGH-RES AUDIO SYSTEM -HELP PLEASE
The NAS is like a small computer - the memory is for its internal use.It does buffer, but not in the same way the oppo willI don't think it will be an issueRegards - Steve, bill, will, willie :-) 
DIGITAL HIGH-RES AUDIO SYSTEM -HELP PLEASE
Tim - the 512mb should be ok. You never need the entire track in the buffer - just enough to prevent gaps in the playback.Bill - thanks for the heads up on Sound Liason - gonna check that out :-) Cheers 
Simaudio MOON LP5.3 RS or 300LP?
The also use better quality Caps and better circuit boards on the RS modelCheers 
Simaudio MOON LP5.3 RS or 300LP?
Dinster - post you impressions of the AF here - it will be interesting to see how it compares.It looks like a very nice phono and should outperform the Sim based on price - the reviews are very positive.I've just finished burning a new power cable... 
So what would you recommend for my next upgrade?
Have you considered the hand built Audiomods tone arms?They start at around $750 + shipping + duty - so budget around $850-$900 for the Classic without the micrometer VTAThe base model has a locking VTA included which is easy to adjust at setup- i...