williewonka
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| 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... | |
| Terminating Cables @mancub1 - the KLE Innovations Banana plugs Lak refers to should be soldered. I use WBT 4% silver solder.They are not really designed to be crimped. But in this case it would appear that the solder does not really impact the improvement in sound q... | |
| Diy interconnects RCA connectors. @dayemo - the copper harmony are better than most other brands, but for the very best results the Silver, Pure and Absolute Harmony plugs really performs.Since you appear to be into DIY please see the following linkhttp://image99.net/blog/files/ca... | |
| inexpensive xlr vs expensive rca @lastninja - in response to your postng of the Aurealis Audio web content above.Please checkout the KLE Innovations site and read the Brochure and Technical Paperhttps://kleinnovations.com/kle-innovations-klei-products/klei-harmony-plug/I think yo... | |
| Diy interconnects RCA connectors. @lastninja - in response to your postng of the Aurealis Audio web content above.Please checkout the KLE Innovations site and read the Brochure and Technical Paperhttps://kleinnovations.com/kle-innovations-klei-products/klei-harmony-plug/I think yo... | |
| Tannoy Prestige Turnberry GR Limited Edition or ProAc D 30 R o RS @misanthrope - It really depends on your ears.I have heard the Tannoys in a more confined space than above and they still sound great, but they may take some adjusting to get them to sound their very best. The Exposure is a good match - a relative... |