williewonka
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| inexpensive xlr vs expensive rca @marktrav - I think you will be pretty happy with the Van den Hul cables - they have been a long time favorite of mine. They are a definite step up from the two cables you used to conduct your comparison.Another cable that I have not tried, but I ... | |
| inexpensive xlr vs expensive rca @marktrav - exactly what is your goal?1. to get the best performing cable? - in that case try cables from KLEI2. to prove there is little if no difference between XLR and RCA?- you have done that with your test, so stick with the cable you felt pe... | |
| inexpensive xlr vs expensive rca @marktrav - personally I’ve compared a nice XLR’s and a nice single ended cable with RCA’s, on a very nice Ayre based system - the Single ended proved to provide better sound quality across the board.The XLR’s were Kimber Kable Silver Streak.The S... | |
| Binding Post Jumpers - New Product!!! @lak - I remember - here’s the text that I posted... QUESTION: Have you ever tried using the 16 gauge for the signal on both LF and HF leads and then use the thicker 10 gauge as the neutral conductors of HF and LF leads.The heavier gauge neutral w... | |
| Thumbs up for ultrasonic record cleaning Phil - Thanks for this post - finally a cleaning system that looks like it's a winer!I've looked at the brush/fluid/vacuum varieties and read countless reviews and still could not decide.After seeing this video - I was sold!http://www.soundmatters... | |
| Binding Post Jumpers - New Product!!! @grannyring and @lak - RE: making jumpersDuring the development of my helix speaker cables I found that if I made the neutral conductor twice the gauge of the signal conductor it improved on sound quality.I see from the images of their jumpers ... | |
| Binding Post Jumpers - New Product!!! +1 for the 4% silver WBTI've tried a couple of eutectic types, but the WBT seems to flow much nicer throughout the joint and leaves a smooth finish by comparisonDon't know if the sound is impacted when used on speaker cables - I've never tried an ... | |
| Racks made of wood @fabsound - those look like very nice standsMy only comments - I’ve found that solid wood shelves can suffer from a resonance issue- I prefer stands with three legs - much easier to level the shelf - no "wobbles"To combat resonance, I create a "sa... | |
| Binding Post Jumpers - New Product!!! @grannyring - would you be so kind as to report back after 200 hours or so - I’m still finding subtle improvements as time goes by - Mine have well over 300 hours now.I’ve found that the best connection for spades is crimp and then solder because ... | |
| Best - Must Have IEMs - Chinese Origin One definition I found on the web - "In Ear Monitors"e.g. ear buds and the like. | |
| calling all Guru;s, Ideas on audiophyle high effeiciency speakers solicited @gillatgh - There may be no need to sell your speakers...Take a look at this web site and contact Pete McAllister for his opinion on whether he has an amp that will drive your speakers.http://www.mcalisteraudio.com/He may also share his thoughts o... | |
| Sound of cables breaking in? @pc997 - You make a good point... Without any objective measurement, how can we differentiate conductive qualities between a $5/ft copper cable and $500/ft copper cable? Purely subjective??You should be able to see/measure the leading/trailing edg... | |
| Binding Post Jumpers - New Product!!! @grannyring - What components/speakers are you using for your audition ? Just looked at my review - Here's a clip after I completed the 120 hours burn-in... Jethro Tull’s - Songs From The Wood and The Steeleye Span Story had always sounded quite ... | |
| Binding Post Jumpers - New Product!!! @grannyring - most plugs and cables from KLEI tend to go through a harsh spell and then settle down after around 20-30 hours. They continue to get better as you approach the 120 mark.They are very detailed, which some people may not like, but I’ve... | |
| A "primer" on soldering... When soldering some connectors e.g. banana plugs and RCA plugs - try plugging them into an old component to wick the heat away from the wire/insulation - it also holds the plug stable.- DO not overheat the insulation of the conductor- always have ... |