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Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@rx8man - I didn't realize that - that just makes it "messy" - no [problem :-)Enjoy - Steve 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@grannyring - thanks for the thoughts - as always very useful.Initially my thought was to try 2 x 18 gauge because it would be a direct comparison of the two brands of wiresBUT - After giving this more thought, I think I am going to try a 2 x 16 g... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@grannyring - re:... Speaker cables would be far too expensive for me with this wire. Since my experience replacing the VH Audio with the Neotech copper in my power cables has been so positive, I’m wondering if the same improvements could be achie... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@grannyring - congrats on the upgrade to VH Audio Solid silver. Sounds like it was worth the effort and expense.I've used a single strand of the VH Audio 18 gauge for the live conductor in the Power Cables to the source components - today I heard ... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
Power Cable Update.So today I just completed the last Power Cable upgrade - to the Neotech OCC 12 gauge solid copper. So basically from the outlet I have...- 1 x 11ft extension cables with 12 gauge Neotech wire in cotton insulation, that has a d... 
Magnepan + live music = 🔥
@bwang29 - if your Maggies are still not performing to your liking when you connect the Class A/B amp, then, perhaps the speaker cables are limiting their true prowess?In the last 6 years I have come to realize the importance of speaker cables and... 
Has anybody tried using single solid core cables?
Quite the mixed bag of opinions in this thread - so here’s my observations of wires tried in the past year :-)In order of preference (Good to Best) by cable typeInterconnects (signal wire)...- 1 x16 and 2 x 16 gauge Duelund stranded - Tinned Coppe... 
Amazon Music - how does it compare???
@ozzy62 - I'm using the BluOS interface that comes with the Node 2i. it has an Amazon menu item and shows graphics. Quite niceRegards 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
UPDATE- RE: the Classic RCA.After about 100 hours there seemed to be no more improvements, but then the wires had been used for some weeks, so it was just the RCA’s and solder that needed burn-inWhile this is a very capable RCA plug i.e. compared ... 
Pangea Ethernet cable.
I have not tried the Pangea cable, but I did upgrade my cables to a CAT8 cable purchased from Amazon.I did notice a slight sonic improvement - not sure if it was the CAT 8 geometry that improved things or whether the old cables were perhaps flawed... 
Bought some 14/2 “speaker wire” from Home Depot
@zavato - It's not only about the metal in a wire...I started with a "nice looking" wire with clear insulation. Had it in the system for about 4 years, until one day, I wanted to change the length of the wire.First thing I noticed - the previously... 
Amazon Music - how does it compare???
@scott_w - I like to garner the opinion of others before committing funds It's often a lot more effort to "Back Out" of things once signed upMy wording may not have reflected my real goal, but I was more interested in how Amazon compares to other ... 
HELP! Streaming to my old school audiophile system
@jamwvu - I’ve had a little experience with a few streaming setups...Apple TV into DAC using iTunes interfaceComputer into DAC using iTunes interfaceBluesound NODE 2 Streamer# 1 was my first streaming experience, so I had a steep learning curve bu... 
Do pure copper banana plugs make a difference in the quality of the speaker sound.
@cakids - I found some different information,,, White gold was originally developed to imitate platinum (a naturally white metal). White gold is usually an alloy containing about 75% gold and about 25% nickel and zinc. If stamped 18 karat, it woul... 
Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
@grannyring - I think Jeff has it right.Initially, I was asked to review each of the plugs as they were released. But after testing each of the plugs I always thought the Copper Harmony and the Pure harmony were not really needed. Then they came o...