williewonka
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| Ways to improve DAC performance??? Install Audirvana - it bypasses the apple processing and delivers the raw data from the file to the dac. - it can also play flac if you desire.It pre-loads tracks - so there is less of an issue using wireless, which can lead to dropouts with itune... | |
| Ray Samuels XR-10B phono stage - anyone got one? Jperry - how do you find the spatial imaging - specifically the depth?Do you find the battery power provides enough dynamics?I'm trying to decide between the the f-117 and the XR-2 with the mains power supplyMy main interest is for classical/orche... | |
| Ray Samuels XR-10B phono stage - anyone got one? Oops - the subject should have been for the F-117The XR-2 also looks interestingAny feedback appreciatedMany thaks | |
| Front call absorption, pls explain theory... Tboooe - now you know the science, an alternate solution to pillows - a trip to Winners to purchase a couple of cheap canvas prints.Then go to a material store and purchase some polyester batting - it's better than fiberglass insulation - less irr... | |
| Digital Source Conditioning?? I've used Panamax conditioners around the $200 price range in the past and they made an appreciable difference while I was using outlets that were wired into the regular house electrical circuits.Then I installed a dedicated line from the breaker ... | |
| FUREZ products - anyone used them? Raks - that's exactly what peaked my curiosityI couldn't find too many other reviews on WWW eitherGuess I'll just have to order some and see what happens.I'll keep you all posted :-) | |
| How to protect against burglary Any piece of equipment weighing more than 50lbs will probably deter a burglar -it's tough to run with a 50lb pack - so buy heavy gear :-)Seriously, I was once told by a guy who lived in a high crime area that all he did was to display Radio Shack ... | |
| DIY AC cable...which bulk cable? Heyimderrick - FYI you can also find the Red Wave cable in bulk on ebay - source is in the UKHowver the price is up there with all the other "established" brands, so I think I would go for them firstAlso - beware of fakes - I've seen Acrolink 6n f... | |
| Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend? Lacee - I shared your beliefs until I tried it on my 10 gauge cable and found it improved the soundI think the trick is to minimize the effect of the solder by ensuring..1. The spade is a tight fit on the wire2. Crimp before soldering to make an i... | |
| Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend? If you build your own power cables, instead of just inserting the stripped wire into the connector - try crimping and soldering copper spade connectors on to the ends and then tighten down as hard as you can.I didn't use anything special - just sp... | |
| DIY AC cable...which bulk cable? Tboooe - I think you misunderstood - I found the home depot cable to be as effective as the furutech cable, but only in this instanceSo, for computer power cables I think you can used a much cheaper cable.My findings for all my other hi-fi compone... | |
| DIY AC cable...which bulk cable? Tboooe - I can't comment on the cables you mention, but I tried something similar....My setup is as followsImac(running Audirvana) --- DH Labs USB cable --- Schiit Bifrost DacI first tried a furutech power cable on the imac, which sounded better t... | |
| Am I headed down the road to ruin here? Continued...Opps - pressed the wrong key - sorryWith Audirvana you are streaming the actual data in the WAV or AIF or FLAC file and not an augmented version which is what native iTunes streams.Yes - I know iTunes is frowned upon by some - you eith... | |
| Am I headed down the road to ruin here? Cables matter! Even optical cables.Problem with streaming is there are no data checks, so if bits are dropped you'll never know - except for the degradation of the regenerated analogue signal.I've tried three different grades of optical cable and ... | |
| Cambridge 640P Power Supply Upgrade Daviddsailor - did you upgrade the power cords to and from the transformer?I used kimber 4TC for the 12 volt side and furutech for the mains side - the difference was very noticeable - although I now have a braided romex power cable for the mains ... |