williewonka
Responses from williewonka
| Missing Link The best move I made was to get rid of all computers and associated electronics like DAC and USB/SPDIF converters and in their place I purchased a Bluesound Node 2 and a NAS driveNo more OS upgrades and all the luggage that comes with that.Treat t... | |
| Entering the world of audio, help with first setup- speakers to pair with Peachtree 220SE I saw these the other day while looking for a friend - almost bought them myselfTannoy Eyris CD3 speakers http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649411893-tannoy-eyris-dc3-walnut-pair-of-speakers/ Tannoy Eyris CD1 speakers http://www.canuckaudiom... | |
| Old Rotel 965BX won't lock with Marantz HD-DAC1 The DAC manual states...- If the sampling frequency cannot be detected, “Unlocked” will be displayed. - “Unsupported” is displayed when audio signals that are not supported by this unit are input. Are either of those words displayed on the displ... | |
| TV gives me a headache when its on; any suggestions? Try a power conditioner for the TV (only) if you haven't done so alreadyPanamax and Furman are pretty good and reasonably pricedRegards | |
| Old Rotel 965BX won't lock with Marantz HD-DAC1 First question - are you using the right type cable? It must be rated for "digital" - a normal IC may not work.How long is the cable?Regards - Steve | |
| Volume Settings/Control - DAC vs Preamp? Like the other posters I have the Node 2 and tried several different settings without noticing any difference in sound quality or noise levels.I now have it set so the Node 2 sounds the same "level" as my phono stage - that way I have no surprises... | |
| Best comment yet on my system - Ayre QB-9 DSD "Loved ones" can surprise you when you least expect itWhy wife came in one day and asked "what have you done to the TV? - it looks so much more vivid!""Just changed the power cable" I repliedWhat is really funny, I didn’t notice any improvements i... | |
| SoundSmith Rega combo Take a look at these linkshttps://www.vinylengine.com/tonearm_database.phphttps://www.vinylengine.com/cartridge_resonance_evaluator.phpThe effective mass for the tonearm on the P3 in the database states 11.5 gm The cartridge Compliance appears to ... | |
| Diy interconnects RCA connectors. @dayemo - thanks for the additional details on your developments/findings.I think it would be very interesting if we were able to get together to discuss our individual approaches and compare notes.I’d also like to compare our two approaches on a ... | |
| Diy interconnects RCA connectors. @dayemo - glad to see you’ve moved away from "conventional" geometries :-)I too used the Furutech FP126g rca plugs on previous IC’s, but I found the KLE Innovations plugs provided so much more detail and a more well defined and deeper bass. Perhap... | |
| Cartridge for my Rega RP6 @liamowen - I have the Denon 103 with a ruby cantilever and OC Line contact stylus tweak from Soundsmith - setup is finicky, but when you get it right it is superb - cost was around $600- performs way above it's price point The 103 R is also very ... | |
| No sound from tweeters - is it the tweeters or crossover at fault? Do your speakers have a fuse? One speaker I owned had a fuse to protest the tweeters only - the mids and woofers played without a problem - tweeters were dead.Changed the fuse and all was good againRegards - Steve | |
| Diy interconnects RCA connectors. @dayemo - I really do now what you mean :-)Personally - I have played in a band for a few years and I definitely know the difference between the sounds of a Strat, Tele and a Les Paul - among st many others. I also know what punch and body percuss... | |
| Terminating Cables @jaybe - I have tried the silver plated Furez Bananas and they are very good - the spades should be just as good.The are detailed and provide good image and dynamicsIf you can solder, you could try these cableshttp://image99.net/blog/files/d048bba... | |
| which would you choose +1 for the bluesound - it really "ups its game" when you treat it to some good/great power and IC cables.I sold my Bifrost/V-link192 combo once I bought the Bluesound. The improvements were very noticeable.The software is great and it prompts to d... |