williewonka

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Simaudio MOON LP5.3 RS or 300LP?
Dinster - glad you are liking your 5.3 - are you using the stock power cord on the power supply?Thanks 
DIY Outlet Box-Help with wire choices
This site has some nice boxeshttp://www.vt4c.com/shop/program/main.php?group_id=2&cat_id=1038Regards 
Expensive cables/connector and solder
You are not incorrect, but Elizabeth is correct - the amount is extremely small compared to the cable length and depends more on the connector than the solderTake a look at this linkhttp://www.avoutlet.com/images/product/additional/f/iacs_of_metal... 
Anyone Damp the insides of your Speaker Cabinets?
If you want to add material to suppress vibration one of the better materials to use is polyester batting.It comes in different thicknesses and can be found on the web or at a local haberdasher.It will hold it's shape and thickness compared to oth... 
Simaudio MOON LP5.3 RS or 300LP?
Dan - were you using the stock power cord before you added the power supply? 
Expensive cables/connector and solder
My solder of preference is currently WBT 0800 Silver solder - it's 4% silver content.I know of others, but Ive used this extensively and on solid silver cables and it has yet to let me down.Minimal impact (if any) on the sound.Connectors (RCA, XLR... 
Something doesn't seem right about this...
Bruce - just installed the Silver Resolution yesterday and already it's performing better than my Furutech 10 gauge - even with only 24 hours on them.The dynamics are the biggest i provement - this is a very fast cable.I would recommend the connec... 
SIlver Resolution Power Cable - by Signal Cable
Well my Silver Resolution power cable arrived and is installed on my ampI concur with Syntax- this is indeed a darn good cable and benefits from having the upgraded connectors. However, if the budget doesn't permit this upgrade, the stock connecto... 
Less expensive Cables for Simaudio & Focal Speaker
Also take a look at the thread "Best Cheap Speaker Cables"Lots of options there 
Less expensive Cables for Simaudio & Focal Speaker
My preference is Van den Hul D-352 - I purchased bulk cable and installed Furez silver plated bananas for about $350 for a 10 foot pair. Very neutral, dynamic, with deep bass and spacious.Signal Cable also has some interesting looking cables withi... 
Less expensive Cables for Simaudio & Focal Speaker
What's you budget? 
DIY Outlet Box-Help with wire choices
I started with plain romex 12 gauge - then switched to DH Labs 12 gauge stranded (from a piece of their power cable) - the improvements were quite noticeable even with the short lengths of 5-10 inches.I use small copper spades or spring clip termi... 
USB DAC or CDP for $200?
No - sorry 
USB DAC or CDP for $200?
Take a look at the lineup from Schiit - for $249 you can get their Modi and Loki- that would give you both PCM and DSD capabilityI have their Bifrost and it is very good value for money and a solid performer.You won't get better sound out of a $24... 
rca cable
DH Labs is reasonably priced and works very well