williewonka

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Timestep T-01MC - anyone using one of these?
Damn typining correction software - that should have been Whest Two 
Timestep T-01MC - anyone using one of these?
After considerable investigation it seems that there are other phono stages that are not quite such an "unknown entity" with similar performance attributes and better pricing like the Wheat Two and Primare R32.Regards 
DIY AC cable...which bulk cable?
Heyimderrick - I can't guarantee the result, since our systems will respond differently, but if you construct your own cables it is worth trying.I think the smaller spades are pressed from sheet copper and may not be the absolute purist copper - b... 
DIY AC cable...which bulk cable?
Lacee - I initially thought the same as you, but I tried the spades on the 10 gauge cable because it was very difficult to install the connector.The improvement was so noticeable I did the same for the rest of my cables, which resulted in the same... 
Cable suggestion
Jay - along the lines of Onhwy61's post...I use Audirvana software on my mac, which has some nice flexibility...- bypasses the OSX music processing code - which degrades the sound- operates as standalone mode or integrates with itunes- has an equa... 
Cable suggestion
Do you have a good power cable on the Ayre?Things got a lot smoother as I upgraded the power cable on my DAC - also got a lot more detailed and spacious - even using the USBJust a thought :-) 
DIY AC cable...which bulk cable?
Heyimderrick - since you seem like a handy guy - are you game for a simple cable tweak ?Once the cables are burned in, instead of just inserting the bare cable into the connector, crimp small spades onto the conductors and then insert those into t... 
furutech bulk ac cable
Update.....Fp-314Ag - 15 guage - good for source components. I've since replaced these with DH Labs Encore 14 guage, which I find has better dynamics and detail. Turns out I wasn't comparing apples to apples - the Furutech FP-314Ag power cable did... 
SOTA diy speaker cables
Along the same lines as Mitch2 - here are my current preferences...Interconnects - I use Stagger Silver Solids - added my own ETI Silver Bullets- - low capacitance and very transparant with lots of detailSpeaker cables - Van Den Jul d-352 bulk cab... 
SOTA diy speaker cables
Oooops - That should have been DIY Cables 
SOTA diy speaker cables
Csontos - you might find this site DIY cables a little more in tune with your needs - it has a whole host of audio DIY projectsEnjoy 
DAC suggestions for Bryston B 100 integrated?
What is your budget?What inputs do you need? E.g. USB, toslink, s/pdifHow many of each input?What max sampling rates do you require? E.g. 24/96, 24/192, or higherWhat type of digital? e.g. pcm and/or dsdSome have headphone outlet - do you need tha... 
How Does Gold Wire Handle?
Compared to copper, gold is a poor conductor - you would be building an inferior cableIf you use a single strand then either copper or silver would be much betterGoing to multiple strands of copper you have to think about stopping the conductors f... 
SOTA diy speaker cables
Is anyone able to any identify any brands for which high or low capacitance cables present problems?My own personal belief is that some amps sound best with low capacitance cables and some amps sound best with higher capacitance cables regardless ... 
Audiomods Series 3 Review
After a few very important power cable and speaker cable connector upgrades I am now able to hear the full extent of the improvements this arm has brought to the systemBased on the improvement brought about by these changes, I believe this arm has...