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| Running All Your Cables with The same Brand "On a related subject, how come they always use stranded wire for power cords? That's what I'd like to know about.Geoffkait (Threads | Answers | This Thread)"I'm pretty sure they use solid core in my ESP PC's. JPS does also. | |
| The Conrad Johnson Premier 350: Revisited "03-14-15: JtrimmI have a CJ Premier 350 and was wondering what kind of an improvement you got upgrading to the Shunyata Zitron Anaconda power cords?"Its an outstanding amp. I have the matching preamp (Premier 18). I find that CJ gear doesn't alwa... | |
| CD Transport advices I agree. I don't see why the Oppo won't give you good results, although the transport is important. At the very least, using the Oppo will let you wait for a good deal and be picky about what transport you buy. Or you can try a PC. Either way, it ... | |
| Integrated Amp help I don't think we can get reliable info on the speakers because they are custom made according to the OP. Another option would be to try a different pair of speakers that have some known characteristics. If you live near a Best Buy, maybe pick up a... | |
| Break in time: Pioneer SW-8MK2 Subwoofer? "One thing I'm pretty certain of, is that the frequency adjustment knob on the back of the subwoofer is not accurate. With the dial set to 40hz, if I put my ear to the port I can hear higher frequencies. I hardly expect REL quality, but I do think... | |
| Has anyone noticed... "03-13-15: StatmanZd542, He didn't miss it! You might not have read the whole post perhaps? he mentions and I quote, " Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing also had a pair Martin Logan's in his apartment on the set of Friends."Now I remember. The Aerius's. | |
| Break in time: Pioneer SW-8MK2 Subwoofer? Your room is small, and that makes it difficult to get a sub working properly. Try keeping it away from walls and corners. Start with low volumes relative to the main speakers and bring the subs up slowly. Some tweaks you may want to try are spike... | |
| Integrated Amp help Is this what you have?http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/620588688/Jasmine_Serenade_EL34_intergrated_tube_amplifier_Multi.jpg_350x350.jpgThat's a headphone amp. On a regular pair of speakers, that amp would be straining to drive your speakers, and a... | |
| Preamp questions for new vinyl fan "I would love to run fully balanced and have tube rectification, as I love the tube sound and staging, but it needs phono stage too. It would sweeten the SS amp and help with my digital setupAny suggestions. I'm trying to stay around $500 or less.... | |
| Mark Levinson 326s vs Esoteric C03x I would listen to them both and pick the one that sounds the best. | |
| Purpose of Dome on Tweeter... "03-13-15: Tls49 If not, why aren't they just pushed in at the factory?That would be the inverted dome tweeter like Wilson Audio uses."I thought that was a joke. Pushing the domes in at the factory? How could it not be a joke? | |
| Purpose of Dome on Tweeter... "Focal also uses inverted dome tweeters, and you can see the differences in design here,"Wilson uses Focal tweeters. | |
| esoteric products "Oppo, and I would not be surprised if they enter other products in their line. Today's top of the line Oppo decks beat anything in the esoteric line.Buconero117 (Threads | Answers | This Thread)"I find it highly unlikely you took an Oppo and put ... | |
| Purpose of Dome on Tweeter... "03-13-15: Tls49If not, why aren't they just pushed in at the factory?That would be the inverted dome tweeter like Wilson Audio uses."Its only inverted because they installed the tweeter backwards. Its a quality control issue. | |
| Counterfeit Audioquest Cables "03-13-15: Rlwainwright>>Do you really think that having a 20 year transferable warranty costs the company money? <<Yes, it does. It may not be a lot of money, but having a very long warranty DOES incur additional costs for the company... |