zd542

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"The new surround Onkyo receivers are in stereo a lot better than the ones of last year. They also will give stage depth.In the tests I did between the old and new Onkyo receivers. I only found out that in Multi channel with Audyssey the stage is ... 
What Exactly Does "Burn In" do for Electronics?
"06-16-14: Almarg 06-16-14: Zd542 I have some Cardas cables that take forever. 100's of hours.ZD, as I'm sure you realize I have great respect for your experience and your sonic perceptions. But a question: How do you know that the improvement you... 
What Are your impressions?
"06-17-14: AudiolabyrinthHi Zd542, Have you used the Walker sst silver compound?, where do you get it?, what are your impressions on this product, or anything like it?"Sorry, I haven't used it. I just know what it is. If you want to try some, call... 
step up transformer noise
You can probably send your amp back to the factory and have them convert it to NA voltage. 
What Are your impressions?
"Hi Dasign, what exactly is Walker sst silver compound?"Its a contact cleaner like your gel. Same type of product, but from a different company. 
Why Oh Why...another
"If I put my finger on the unconnected end of the IC, the humm sound get a little louder."That would suggest that your cables have rca connectors. Your picture shows old Krell amps. I'm pretty sure you need to have the pins in if you are using SE ... 
Buying from first time seller
"06-16-14: Jedinite24Paypal is definitely the safest route for you as a seller."I used to believe that until they lost about $5000 on me. The only thing they were concerned with was that it wasn't their fault. After about a week of arguing they fo... 
Rogue Speaker cable: Hard to believe??
Sorry, but I couldn't help but have a little fun. The way you worded it (Washing your ears), just sounds like something you do when you take a bath. I started laughing, hence my poorly understood sense of humor that comes out when I type. In all s... 
What Exactly Does "Burn In" do for Electronics?
"06-16-14: PtmconsultingTo those who don't believe in, or who haven't heard a difference, with burn in:- please sell me that brand new bad sounding $2500 phono cartridge with only 10 hours on it for 40% of what you paid for it"In all fairness to s... 
VPI Scout vs VPI Scout 1.1
I actually have both. The 1.1 is a little nicer but if you are looking at something used and can get a good deal, I wouldn't hesitate to get the older one. I don't have both of mine in the same home so I haven't done a side by side evaluation. I d... 
Buying from first time seller
A wire transfer is not safe. Once the money is transferred, its gone. There's really nothing in place to help you in the event of any type of fraud. Assuming its not an international sale, I would pay a little extra and ship COD. Not only that, if... 
Zanden v VAC v VTL
Have you taken into consideration how these preamps will react with an active xover? Very few people use them. 
What Exactly Does "Burn In" do for Electronics?
"06-16-14: JaxwiredDragon I completely agree with you. My point is not whether or not the sonic differences are real my point is that we don't know for sure and that there is a possibility that we can be fooled or deceived by our ears. Since this ... 
What Exactly Does "Burn In" do for Electronics?
"And by the way, I never said I didn't hear break in differences."It looks like you did."I love audio and I still out no stock in burn in for electronics or cables."Assuming you meant to say put instead of out, I can't think of any other way it ca... 
What Exactly Does "Burn In" do for Electronics?
"I love audio and I still out no stock in burn in for electronics or cables. What it comes down to IMO is that with high end audio it's extremely easy to be self deluded."I respect your opinion, but I would also suggest that just because you haven...