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USB cable hype
Axle,Have a look at this new thread. "Dual Headed USB hookup?"You may find it interesting. I've never seen a USB cable set up like this before. 
Dual Headed USB hookup?
You probably need to leave it on. Do you run a power cable from the computers power supply to the card itself? If so, leave it on. 
Turntable sibilance
"but how do you change the vta on these arms"There's no adjustment for it. You have to add spacers if you want to change it. It may be a good idea to list your system. 
Dunlavy SC IV extra tweeter felt?
"03-12-15: PrysoI wonder if there might be some confusion here about whether the thick wool felt was utilized to closely surround specific drivers or actually attached to the cones/domes of drivers?"In this case, it was both. If you look at a pic ... 
Opinions on efficient bookshelf speakers 95db?
"03-12-15: AnalogluvrWow that is an incredible difference Vapor! THats what I hate about this hobby, it seems you can't trust anything you read."You don't read audio equipment, you listen to it. Read a book. Works better that way. 
XLR Interconnect as digital cable
"03-12-15: YpingIs that using an XLR as SPDIF or AES/EBU. SPDIF is a superior format to AES/EBU, imo..."I'm not sure what you are asking. xlr is just a connector. And as far as one being better than the other, how are you judging them? 
Capacitor Questions Re-capping Dahlquist DQ-20s
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XLR Interconnect as digital cable
Like the rca, it will work, but chances are you won't get the best sound, given its a different application. Also, not all xlr terminated cables are balanced. I'm not sure about this, but if you use unbalanced cables, it may do damage. 
What makes a better phono cable ?
You have to be careful with silver. It does things that copper can't do, but doesn’t always sound better. Well designed solid core silver, in my experience, is the most compatible. For my TT's, I use AQ Cheetah. Not only does it sound great, but t... 
do players like Foobar improve sound of internet
With Foobar, they do tell you that you'll hear no difference between players. This is right from their web site."Does foobar2000 sound better than other players?No. Most of “sound quality differences” people “hear” are placebo effect (at least wit... 
Tube dampeners on ARC gear ... FREE TWEAK
"you will get better dynamics, bass, mids, highs and a lower noise floor. Try it ... you'll like it. "Are you sure that you didn't just get a good shock when you were fooling around with your amp? 
External Drive Help
"Same might be true with WD. I don't know if it is just particular batch or luck.Kijanki (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)"WD used to be one of the best HD's you could get, and then, for whatever reason, the quality went downhill. I used ... 
USB cable hype
"My OP asked about need not preference for expensive USB cables. This could have been posted more clearly. Need is about functionality.""Having said that, what is good enough? Is it the cable that costs another $50 or $500? I think the cable indus... 
Vinyl Record Cafe's
"03-11-15: CzariveyI prefer to play my records home in my equipment I trust.I'd rather go live concert than going to cafe and listen to some punk rock on vinyl.Czarivey (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)"Well its a good thing he's not usin... 
Opinions on efficient bookshelf speakers 95db?
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