williewonka
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| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @jambaj I have read about (and observed on YouTube) noises (i.e. hum) that do not change volume when the volume control is adjusted on tube gear. It can be due to the design of a specific brand of tube.It is related to the actual "design" of the p... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling UPDATE: regarding Balanced Symetrical AmplifiersA few weeks ago I posted some updates to my web site identifying some amps that would not sound their best if a regular Helix cable were used with them.I have now posted an adaption to the helix des... | |
| Right angle wall plug on power cables You mean like these ones? Furutech FI-12L(R) Rhodium IEC - Furutech 15A/20A Plugs & IEC - (takefiveaudio.com) Furutech FI-12LM(R) Rhodium Wall Plug - Furutech 15A/20A Plugs & IEC - (takefiveaudio.com) A bit on the pricey side, but if ... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @diertiti - UP-OCC is a process and to be able to use that particular "code" i would have to guess that it is very tightly controlled and therefore the quality is consistent across all brands.I would also like to think that Parts Connecxion also h... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @mawe - try Parts Conenxion for "naked" UP-OCChttps://www.partsconnexion.com/occ6n-copper-hook-up-wire.html.They carry most gauges suited to the Helix CablesBut I am still not certain whether the "Air" adaption on the neutral is worth the effortRe... | |
| 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 ... |