williewonka

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In term of construction, what's the difference between cheap vs. expensive power cables
@harrypaul - RE: How does having space between conductors improve cable performance? Especially power cable? It’s called proximity effect - google "proximity effect in cables" and you’ll find this link Proximity effect (electromagnetism) - Wikipe... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@divertiti - RE: One thing I’m unclear on is how to coil the 16ga neutral if it is being created using the air tube method? If the bare wire is free floating inside the tube, how do you coil it with the drill? I’ve never made and "Air" neutral.Per... 
In term of construction, what's the difference between cheap vs. expensive power cables
@andy2 - RE: In term of construction, what's the difference between cheap vs. expensive power cablesthe wire used - UP-OCC copper (or similar) is best for details and dynamics Solid wire is always better than Stranded wireInsulation on the wire -... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@in_shore - WRT...’ A question to anyone , has anyone tried Furutechs F1-50s NCF ends on their helix power cords ? I would have to guess that by the lack of responses to your question, nobody has "invested" in the Furutech connectors.I have tried ... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@divertiti  - WRT:  I only have 18ga unocc, do you think the shield/return needs to be thicker like 16ga? Unless you are specifically performing  comparisons of wire you would not notice any difference there "might" be. Any difference would be m... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@divertiti - WRT; Cable length...Since many people on this forum have reported better results wit cables longer than 1.5 meters you migfht think it would be the case with all cables.However, we are talking about the Helix geometry with KLEI Harmon... 
Why did you choose the components and speakers that are in your system?
@polkalover - I trust my ears - alwaysspeakers - have always been the first thing I buy - must be neutral, detailed, "invisible", full range and heavy!Great Cables, i.e. IC's, Speaker and Power cablesamp - must have great dynamics, neutral sound, ... 
Audiophile quality adapters
Take a look at Take Five Audio Cyro-treated adapters Power Plug Adapters - (takefiveaudio.com) I have a couple and they sound pretty good to me, but they are not as good as replacing the actual plugs.Regards 
How many of you own an audiomods tonearm?
I have had the Audiomods Series 3, with the beadblast finish, one piece harness and Micrometer VTA, since 2013 and never looked back. It is a perfect match for my Soundsmith modified Denon DL103 with additional fixing plate tweakhttp://image99.net... 
Upgrading Technics 1200 Tonearm under $1000
@joyofsound - Audiomods - email jeff - he can make you a base for mounting his arms  on a 1200They perform way above their modest price point- Probably the last arm you will ever buy. I have the older Series 3 classic with the micrometer VTA and ... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@pindac regarding...Chassis mount connectors - These would be good ifoyu like Silver plated copper Silver plated female XLR chassis mount socket | Hifi Collective Otherwise go for the Gold plated CopperRE:  Any thought on adopting this as a app... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@mawe - my thoughts...the shielding should "drain" any EMI generated noise created by the current passing through the LIVE conductorthis should result in less noise being induced into the neutral conductor this should result in a quieter backgroun... 
Clearaudo Concept vs Rega P6
@cafb71 Have you considered the -  Music Hall MMF-7.3 2 Speed Belt Drive Turntable - it's about the same price as the Rega.Features:  music hall’s unique dual-plinth constructionone-piece full carbon fiber tonearmfully adjustable VTA, azimuth, a... 
An untamed room and a vivid speaker...
A friend had an awful problem with reflected sound in his concrete apartment.The only treatment that worked well was to hand a piece of vinyl across the wall opposite the speakers...the width of the wallwithin two inches of the ceilinghanging down... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@ yesiamjohn - regarding your statement... Come on lets not spread false info. SPDIF, USB, etc. all need to be impedance matched. This would be a bad idea for those types of cables. Then - if you possess the knowledge to make such a statement plea...