williewonka

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Something doesn't seem right about this...
High capacitance speaker cable can have an impact on your amplifier e.g. Naim amps do not like high capacitance speaker cables.It really depends on the design of your amp. 
Timestep T-01MC - anyone using one of these?
Settled on the Simaudio Moon LP5.3RSLittle more $, but superb config and excellent sound.Optional power supply upgrade that seems to have lots of promiseRegards 
Turn table speed variation question
Thanks everyone for the input - I now have a very good understanding of possible causes - never thought about the off-centre hole - good one :-) I had always thought it was due to the tape ,machine used in the recording process.I can see how the p... 
Silver cables
I purchased Stagger Silver Solids and am very happy with them -$150 for a one meter pair - just Google themVery transparant with no harshness - just glorious deep bass and amazing detailThere is also Signal Cable that use a silver/copper alloy at ... 
SIlver Resolution Power Cable - by Signal Cable
BTW there is "special pricing" on this model right now and there is a little backlog - shipping date on my cable, ordered yesterday, is 30 Dec, 2013.So they seem to be getting pretty popular.Regards... 
SIlver Resolution Power Cable - by Signal Cable
Syntax - know what you mean - but I'm a convert so you'll get no grief from me :-) Thanks for the detailed response - now I know what you were using I have a much better idea of the capability of the Signal Power Cables.Currently I'm using silver ... 
SIlver Resolution Power Cable - by Signal Cable
Syntax - not really worried, just trying to figure out if there would be any benefit over the Furutech cables I currently own.I own silver I terconnects and love the detail - figured a silver alloy power cord is the next step up from copper withou... 
Question about electrical outlets
Gvasale - apologies, I used the wrong term - the method of connection I was referring to is a "BUSBAR", where each outlet is wired directly to a single live and neutral point or rail - as opposed to bridging the wire from outlet to outlet.I've fou... 
Question about electrical outlets
Apologies - the first time I Googled wiremold something else much less Impressive came up - you might find the Furman power bar will not perform any better than the wiremold.A power conditioner might be your next best bet. This cleaned up my syste... 
"Like" button for posts
Shouldn't we also have a "Dislike" button?Maybe a "Who Cares" button also?Then we can really start obsessing :-) 
Question about electrical outlets
Something to try with your existing setup - if possible...Assuming your outlet had two sockets - plug the headphone amp into one socket and the power strip into the other- then plug each source into the power strip (one at a time) and listen.The p... 
Converting old amp to IEC power receptacle?
Here's an inline socket - you can attach it to the cord and not have to change the chassis. - shorten the cord for better performance.http://www.futurlec.com/Plugs-IEC.shtml 
gold plated RCA plug: brass or pure copper chassis
It's not just the material, but the design also plays a big roleTake a look at ETI bullet RCA'S - aka Eichmann BulletI use the silver version and found the to be the best I've used to dateRegards 
Power Cords: A Skeptic Looking to Dabble...
Mceljo - high-end components are able to reveal details that more modestly priced components are unable to.Therefore, other posters are correct in their assertion that being able to hear the effect of "cable changes" is easier with hi-end gear - i... 
Power Cords: A Skeptic Looking to Dabble...
Mceljo - one last tidbitI tried 13, 12, and 10 gaude cables on my amp and although the details were pretty much the same, the bass response and dynamics improved as the thicker gauge cable was installed. Would an 8 gauge improve performance any mo...