williewonka
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| I learned the hard way Some (not all) solid state amps that use a high-current design can self destruct due to internal oscillation when a speaker cable having a high capacitance is connected to them.This is NOT an issue with TUBE amps to my knowledgeAyre, Gryphon and N... | |
| why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable @tobor007 - RE: Weakest link may be in the box. it’s a bit like the reverse of taking the position that using good power cables is sensless when there is romex in the wallHowever - the wires inside the box are generally individual conductors and n... | |
| Need Some Assistance With Rega related Issue @mr_m - THANK YOU :-)Your post prompted me to grap the pulley while it was turning to see if it was loose...If you prevent the pully wheel from spinning the motor shudders.The shuddering from the motor was about the same frequency as the weird spe... | |
| Need Some Assistance With Rega related Issue P.S. - I am using ISOkinetic Bearing oil - so I’m wondering if it is too thick/thin for the Rega BearingIt sounds like really bad wow and flutter and it does not run at 45 - more like 40 rpm33 rpm is spot on because it matched the digital versions... | |
| Romex and breaker switches @fsonicsmith - have the electrician install two seperate runs of 12-2 or 10-2 - one for each outlet.Also if the runs have to go through studs, have the electrician drill seperate holes for each cable.Have them position the cables at least 1.5 inch... | |
| Shunyata Anaconda CX power cord - Ok to use on 240 VAC? @dasign - I’ll make a general comment about "most" conductors used for the construction of power cables - they are tested to operate safely at temerpatures up to 200C, and also to withstand voltages up to 600V.Shunyata, being a very respectable co... | |
| What is the preferred cartrige mm or mc and why @liamowen re: My next stop is to try a Grado because I love the house sound of the headphones and had Grado cartridges growing up, or go with a Hana SL and see if i saves my RP6.I agree about the grado cart’s - very niceHowever - You might want to... | |
| where best to spend $2-3000 upgrade dollars in my system If you are going to replace recepticals take a look at ...https://www.takefiveaudio.com/products/938-pass-seymour-8300-wmri-outlet-cryo-treatedThey grip like a vice and allows superb details and imaging to be heardI use them throught my house and ... | |
| Need help picking a cart for VPI Prime @mdelrossi1 - if you want to breath some new life into your existing cart perhaps a Soundsmith cantilever/stylus upgrade would do the trick.The improvements over the original would be night and dayWord of caution:- selecting a stlus type finer tha... | |
| What is the preferred cartrige mm or mc and why Here's an article that seems about right i.e. from what I have read on this topic at other siteshttp://www.perreaux.com/blog/2017/9/8/moving-magnet-vs-moving-coil-phono-cartridgesI currently have Moving Coil, but there are some compelling argument... | |
| keeping perspective on evaluating improvements @twoleftears - have you considered whole house surgeprotection?https://www.schneider-electric.us/en/product-range-presentation/61969-square-d-hepd80-home-electronics-protective-device/Would guard against surges caused by power outages, but does no... | |
| Speakers least affected by room acoustics @recordchanger2018 - RE:...i have an acoustic problem, a high ceiling that echos.I’m with @audiotroy on this one - sound bounces off everything hard in a small space and creates havoc- higher the room the more it bounces One of the most effective ... | |
| Isolation stands: snakeoil? Ooops - a typo - should have been.... It’s a bit like buying a hammer and then using it to hammer home SCREWS - it works, but it will never achieve that really strong joint. Old Age :-) | |
| Best DIY power cable. Why not make? @dgarretson - I agree with your design approach - specifically for that application - it makes a lot of sense.May I suggest braiding the three main conductors - not twisting them - it should improve dynamic performance and noise floor even further... | |
| where best to spend $2-3000 upgrade dollars in my system @ bksuperphon2 - I believe your cables are your weakest link!Take a look at KLE Innovations cablesFor IC’s start with the gZero3’sFor Speaker cables use the gZero6Don’t be put off by their appearance - they put all of their R&D dollars into pe... |