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| dedicated line follow up Putting in a dedicated line- a 20 amp home run to the breaker box using 10 awg wire was among the top 3 most cost effective things I've ever done to my system. My electrician thought I was nuts on insisting on 10 awg. Total cost including the PS A... | |
| what cables/interconnects should I try? When I had a Rogue Tempest II Magnum, I was exceedingly happy using Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval ICs. I also used Nordost speakers cables when I had my Rogue. | |
| Headphone amp for Sennheiser HD 600/650? Thanks for the responses. Woo is on my short list. I owned the Heed for a while but have since sold it. I agree that it has plenty of authority and power, but ultimately dry. I also have a Bryston BHA-1 on my short list because of its flexibility ... | |
| Sticky SME series V arm lift... There's a place in the UK which will rebuild your cueing mechanism- Audio Origami. Should be under $100 and it will be done right. | |
| Audience XLR interconnects not working As always, I'll second Peter's suggestion. And testing continuity is also a good idea. | |
| Upping my digital game The common thread in the items I've listed is all allows me to play my current CDs, either using my current CPD or the Neo (with the optional DAC), and would permit me to explore music downloadsThe advantage of the Neo is retention of the Sim soun... | |
| Jumpers for Revel F30's Well, I got around to making my own jumpers- 8 AWG hook up wire (thank you Lowes), banana plugs ( Nakamichi- really- that's how they are branded- from eBay) soldered with WBT silver solder. First thing I put on- Muddy Waters Folk Singe LP (45rpm).... | |
| What great speakers can buy direct? ACI, a/k/a Audio Concepts | |
| Power cord length? make sure the length of the cord is at least the distance between the outlet and the componentAfter that, I don't think it matters | |
| What hooked you to audio? Dragon1952- you reminded me of something- when I was 15 or 16 I recall seeing a military PX catalog. You say Marantz and Sansui- that was basically the entire catalog! | |
| What hooked you to audio? I can't imagine a 1964 Camaro impressing anyone. The first model year for that car was 1967! | |
| Sadly missed manufacturers Anyone mention Allison? There used to be a decent inexpensive turntable- Revolver | |
| Audiophile newbie Starting out, I would first establish a budget. Then decide what your primary source will be. Let's say your primary source is digital. I would suggest an integrated amp - NAD, Rotel are great choices. I've owned both, and have a slight preference... | |
| Need help RCA Interconnects but new Balanced Gear If Peter recommends it, you can bank on that recommendation! | |
| Top 10 Snafus to avoid when building a good rig I've been pretty lucky in that I've had good rooms to deal with.Top things to avoid are-1-setting unrealistic goals 2-Not learning to be satisfied 3-Spend $50,000 to listen to $1,000 of music4-Trust others ears over your own5-Thinking 20 watts is ... |