williewonka
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| Isolation for Granite Surface Plate @oldskoolmark - I believe you can get MDF in different densities, but it is a special order from specialist outlets.I buy mine from Home depot - it works wellI wouldn't worry about it because using materials having different densities with some ... | |
| Isolation for Granite Surface Plate @oldskoolmark - An approach I use to prevent ringing is to employ a "sandwich" of differing materials.My rack has a steel frame. Between the frame and the MDF shelf is a thin layer of Sorbothane on the frame strutsbetween the MDF and the granite i... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @provst - Since the Double Shotgun approach will provide the very best sound quality I would use a double helix with a ratio of 3:1Regards | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @provst - I just looked back at the @grannyring post you mentioned and your understanding is correct.But saw no mention of the ratio in that post, so I think the ratio of the Helix coil should remain 3:1 Neutral to signalI generally reserve a high... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @marcus87 - RE: I have some questions left before placing my order and would highly appreciate your kind answers:1. Should I handle the 2 unstripped Neotech wires similar to stripped ones (twisted closely every inch)?2. Should the twisted live wi... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @abolive - I prefer Neotech Provided the speakers are 6-8 ohm I might try something like this- 1 x 14 gauge for the speaker SIGNAL wire for LF- 2 x 18 gauge for SIGNAL wire to HF. - use the same 1 x 14 gauge for both HF and LF neutral wires. I hav... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling POWER CABLE update.In the past couple of weeks I have revised the design of my power cables. I now use two slightly different variants:For SOURCE components - I use 2 x 16 gauge bare UP-OCC copper twisted together (1 complete twist every inch) ins... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling A HELIX SPEAKER CABLE QUESTION - Do I have to use the Beads?I’ve been asked this question a few times and always respond that the beads provide better sound quality.But that has always been for cables that use a single wire for the signal conducto... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @abolive - re:... Do you think the Helix is interesting for RCA/XLR cables ? Not quite sure what you really mean by this question and I interpret it as one of the followingWould benefit the sound compared to cables you currently have? - I would... | |
| Would like clarification @bobspets1 - Yes - they fit but - here’s the problem - if you put a 20 amp outlet in place of a 15 amp outlet you are contravening the electrical codes.- WHY? - because - now you can now plug a 20 amp device into that outlet- and unless the wiring... | |
| whathifi - viinyl revenue overtakes cds for the first time since 1986 I'm wondering whether these "CD stats" include online purchases that are downloaded to a computere.g. from Apple - I will generally buy the tracks as a "CD" - it's cheaper - but it's downloaded to my computer Haven't been to a store since before ... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @divertiti- too bad about the Fidelium.You could try building your own cables, but with this style of amp both conductors NEED to be exactly the same and the +ve and -ve conductors would need about a 1" gap between them to avoid induced noise - th... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @divertiti I would give these a try- https://silversmithaudio.com/fidelium-cables/ Inakustik is another great performer, but a little expensiveThe are reasonably priced and from everything I have read/watched they are great performers at a "reas... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @celo - apologies for any confusion - I do realize there is a lot of new information on this thread with so many different options and individual preferences of contributing members.I do endeavor to update The HELIX web site as soon as possible, b... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @t_ramey - For the HELIX IMAGE POWER CABLE and the HELIX IMAGE (Air) POWER CABLES:GROUND CONDUCTOR is 1x 12 gauge stranded wire from any hardware storeNEUTRAL CONDUCTOR is 2 x 12 gauge stranded silver plated Mil-Spec wire The Live conductor is the... |