williewonka
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| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @Guanghuy - here are someBrystonSimaudio MoonGryphonParasoundPrimareAcoustic ArtsThe list is pretty long. The better way to approach this is to select an amp and then look for one of these keywords in the detailssymmetricaldifferentialbalancedOr y... | |
| Component grounding @rfprice - you should NEVER defeat the ground on any component !!!It is there for a reason - SAFETY !I know its a common solution, but you are not addressing the root cause of the problemRegards | |
| Component grounding @rfprice - that hum is probably due to the unit having a two pin plug OR being ungrounded.This is common and easily remedied...try connecting a piece of wire to the ground point on the power conditionerthen touch the other end to any unused RCA so... | |
| Component grounding Generally speaking, modern components fall into one of two categoriesthose with grounded power cordsthose without - i.e. two pin plugs For the latter, the chassis of the ungrounded components cannot be grounded and may "pickup" some EMI/RFI - ther... | |
| The return of the DIYer @ erik_squires - The name of this thread seems to imply that the DIYer had "passed on"?DIYers have, and always will be around, mainly because there are so many things you CAN do for yourself in this hobby - i.e. if desired.From tweaks, like using ... | |
| Simplifying my main rig and looking for cable suggestions I would look at the UP-OCC coper cables from Zevfino or if your budget extends upwards, InAkustikBoth companies use a more advanced cable geometry for improved performance and sonicsRegards - Steve | |
| Budget High Current Power Cords @zenk - RE: Somebody tell me what is wrong with these…https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0836Y3YVB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Nothing really - they will deliver power to a component and probably do a better job than the s... | |
| Budget High Current Power Cords @sns RE:... @williewonka I assume you still prefer your Helix to the Zavfino? I rely on feedback from other members that have tried and compared the HELIX DIY to other cable brands and to date the Helix DIY seems to be standing up very well agains... | |
| Budget High Current Power Cords @hickamore - take a look at Power Cables - ZavfinoUSA Great technology and a geometry that works overtime at providing fast smooth powerRegards - Steve | |
| Cable Management Tips and Tricks @ brylandgoodman ...How much impact one cable on another. depend on the geometry of the cables being used. Convectional cable geometries i.e. 2 or 3 wires in parallel, are the worstand having them run in parallel should be avoidedAdvanced cable... | |
| Top 5 Reaons to NOT BUY A TURNTABLE. I think he was searching for a reason to do a video - any video, about anything!As they say in the news papers - it was a slow news dayOne point I would dispute, is his claim regarding "inferior separation"I have a few older albums that has superb... | |
| Why do my bass drivers shake violently listening to vinyl @audionoobie re: @williewonka how can I tell if the bearings have any play in them? Not sure what you’re referring to. Simply hold the arm between thumb and finger and gently push/pull the arm - if there is play you will feel a slight movement or ... | |
| Why do my bass drivers shake violently listening to vinyl @audionoobie RE: But the main source is feedback exciting the natural stylus/arm resonance between 7 and 12 hz. If this is the case try placing a small amount of bluetac or silly putty on the heard/arm and recalibrate the stylus down force ... | |
| Why do my bass drivers shake violently listening to vinyl @audionoobie - Some questions:Do the woofers visibly pulse in and out i.e. you can see the movementIs the "shaking" consistent for every albumare the albums warped, so the pulsing matches the album warps is the platter free from warpsis the bearin... | |
| A budget power cord has speed and transparent but not overly bright. @thyname - thanks for posting this link - this is a very interesting power cable indeed and for such a complex fabrications technique seems very affordable. Even the silver version is reasonably pricedFYI: I am into cable geometry and there is a l... |