williewonka
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| BFA Banana Plugs @golden210 - there nothing is wrong with bare wire - it’s just that some people prefer a specific style of connector.To their ears it provides some specific benefit that they prefer.In my system I prefer very specific cables and connectors, becaus... | |
| Anticable Cables: what do you like about them thread? @yping - in the past you have spoken very favourably about KLE Innovations cables - Are you now looking for replacements?Just curious :-) What I like about their IC’s is the helix geometry. It provides very good results and eliminates most issues ... | |
| BFA Banana Plugs @jrpnde - Take a look at the KLE Innovations Banana plugs...https://kleinnovations.com/kle-innovations-klei-products/klei-harmony-banana/klei-classic-harmony-ba...I have used several types of banana plugs in the past and the gold plated spring var... | |
| Spade vs bare wire I have tries all three methods and Stopped using bare wire one I used the following. Here are my favourite connectors...#1. KLE Innovations BananasPro’s...- extremely well engineered- no colouration- improves signal transfer over every other conne... | |
| Is it time in your hobby to build a speaker kit? I'm not really into DIY speakers, but a fellow DIYer passed this link on regarding cabinet constructio and the guy in the video seems to make sensehttps://youtu.be/EEh01PX-q9IEnjoy | |
| Most important technical aspects of speaker wires? Capacitance, inductance, etc... @alexb76 - I have used a selection of bulk cables from a few different manufacturers over the years and my favourite bulk cable is from DH Labs - similar performance to Furutech, but a lot cheaperWhat technical parameters should be considered? - g... | |
| UTurn Orbit or Yamaha YP D10 But how does the U-turn sound compared to the Yamaha?I was impressed by the features of the U-Yurn- belt drive around the outside of the platter for consistent speed/Quick start-up- low centre of gravity counter weight for improved tracking- acryl... | |
| Newbie looking for speakers Let’s hypothetically consider you only had 5k to build a system that makes you happy.I assume you are talking a simple system with a digital source...(Used) Tannoy Eyris speakers ($800)(Used) Naim 5i MKII ($700)Bluesound Node 2 steaming player ($5... | |
| Speaker wire... Diy? @ieales - re:Helix Cables are utter nonsense, as is the verbiage on the web page.Have you tried them? obviously not Many others around the world have tried them and prefer them to commercially available products.I leave it at that :-) | |
| Speaker wire... Diy? @ddjr - don’t let the "nay-sayers" in this thread put you off trying DIY cables - especially the Helix Cables.Granted, many DIYer’s fail because they simply opt for the bulk cable with some expensive connectors. Few actually try anything out of "t... | |
| Speaker wire... Diy? @ddjr ...Romex you say? What gauge?!4 or 12 - your choice - but I stress - Romex is just for prototyping - DO NOT use romex wire for long term power cables - it will break if flexed continuously and does not clamp very well in the plugsHave fun :-... | |
| Speaker wire... Diy? @ddjr Take a look at the following link- http://image99.net/blog/files/category-002ahelix-speaker-cable.htmlIt details the wire to buy and the connectors to useThey do not cost $17000 - they just sound as thought they do :-)They are a little more ... | |
| Help with Wadia 9 and 270 upgrade Seems you have got all the points I mentioned covered :-)Improving the power supply for smaller components is a sound investment and getting the best cables you can afford pays huge dividendsI do favour KLE Innovations cables for commercially avai... | |
| Moderately priced audio Seems a lot less interest today I think that due to the better technology now available, people are "generally’ opting for the convenience of Bluetooth/wireless devices and the smaller, more streamlined looks, which do sound very good e.g. Bluesou... | |
| Help with Wadia 9 and 270 upgrade What cables (power, Analogue interconnects and SPDIF) do you use on both units?Do you use Brass Cones under each unit?Does each unit sit on a ceramic/granite tile?These are the things that provided the biggest bang for the buck in my case.Todays c... |