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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Feeling One's Way Through Hi-fi by Paul S on 2009-09-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Superior electric binding posts in Melquiades Amplifier  26 Replies 
J, I mean no disrespect when I say it is not about you - at all.It is certainly not my place to instruct, and I am not interested in any aspect of the Monster Cable vs. coathanger (vs' "audiophiles") "controversy".Best regards,Paul S ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Carbon cable by Amir on 2010-09-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Wywires – “Custom” designed cables? in Audio Discussions  1 Replies 
I think considering carbon cables for limited frequency range is not a bad idea.van den hul have some carbon cables, they never improved their carbon cable but current models in my idea have a good sound.carbon have some restriction but in a proper c...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #723: Electricity and weather. by Romy the Cat on 2011-01-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Whoever follows this thread of mine note my exuberant reaction to the new fixed PP2000. What however I discover today is that for the last few days, right after the snow storm, the quality of electricity in my lines is ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #27: Focal tweeter by Amir on 2009-06-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Exceptional loudspeakers drivers in Audio Discussions  34 Replies 
I think Utopia is alittle soft with less sharpness than wilson , I have no idea but maybe one of the reasons is internal wiring of utopia.personally i prefer wilson but in this level of difference maybe choosing right cable and upstream help compensa...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Do be do be do be do be do (Theme from The Third Man) by Markus on 2011-02-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Second stereo arm problem in Analog Playback  3 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] I guess the reason why the arm lost it’s bass is ether the problem with arms or the problems with arm cable. [/quote]The phono stage has been ruled out?...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #200: Hot, Cold, Wet, Dry by Paul S on 2010-02-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midbass Horns and Real Estate. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  247 Replies 
Romy, do not forget Miab's valuable information about what happens in "unconditioned" spaces and how this relates to stuff that does not like condensate, extreme temperatures or temperature swings.I keep my amps in full view near the speakers for 2 r...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #72: Answers by Romy the Cat on 2013-06-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bias help in Melquiades Amplifier  96 Replies 
[quote user="DA"]1.How and where to make ground connection to the chassis (signal and power supply and between them)2.What are the test jacks near the 6c33c for (bais..)? In the photos there seems to be a resistor connected to one test jackand ground...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #159: Toslink might help by Max Shatsky on 2018-05-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: High Quality Music Server / CD player in Didital Things  169 Replies 
Amir,You can try to connect Toslink cable to your MacBook headphone jack, if your model supports this. In my case, it made a huge difference vs the USB interface. And then you can compare it to Toslink output from your CEC. Unfortunately, different s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Internet radio? by RonyWeissman on 2008-08-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: What to do in office? in Off Air Audio  33 Replies 
Hi Romy,  I am a little behind the times as regards internet radio, etc..  Can I run some sort of cable to listen to these stations on my audio installation, or is it just for listening on the computer sound ?Thanks,R Weissman...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #60: The 834PTF’s cathode follower: tube vs. SS by Romy the Cat on 2008-06-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  310 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]OK, here are some follow up thoughts after the completion of the project. I am sure I will burn it for a month or so. I think everything will be fine, I do not expect any issuers technical or sonic. The way how the entrance...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Death and Wisdom by RonyWeissman on 2013-07-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last message of audio? in Playback Listening  6 Replies 
If you want to make God laugh - tell him about your audio plans!Or on a more serious note, I would tell people that they should align their cable budget with what they spent on the last anniversary gift of their compagnon, you have to keep this hobby...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #85: Load Distribution & Rear Chambers by jessie.dazzle on 2010-07-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
Hmmm, the steel tension rods remind me of this:Note the graceful arcing member that in your case, is analogues to the rafters.Unless you make these horns super heavy, my guess is you won't need the rods. In the event you do, you might as well make th...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #28: Accuracy: try it sometime. by Telus on 2013-02-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Any good sounding AES/EBU interfaces out there? in Didital Things  53 Replies 
Synopsis: a condensed statementSynapse: a Belkin digital cableBe careful.  If you can't even get this simple fact straight, I can only imagine how screwed up your schematics are....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #32: OK, It Is What I Thought It Was by Paul S on 2013-02-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Any good sounding AES/EBU interfaces out there? in Didital Things  53 Replies 
I just - finally - checked the Acoustic Revive cable for continuity, and both legs are good.  So I took off the threaded sleeves that tighten the male jacks onto the females, and that was it - just as I've LONG suspected, but never bothered to verify...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #24: The Balanced Synapses by Romy the Cat on 2009-10-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Any good sounding AES/EBU interfaces out there? in Didital Things  53 Replies 
Miab, are you juts selling them of you use then as well? The reason I ask is because if you have too many of them then you might try to make one Balanced Synapses cable from two single ended.  I know people tried - I do not know how successful they w...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #21: Cables by Paul Costa on 2006-05-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Expressive Technologies SU-1 in Analog Playback  33 Replies 
Hello RomyI had a friend pick up the Expressive from the seller for me.  I am a little disapointed in the physical apperance as there are a few scratches and the seller thinks I a crazy for saying so.I haven't tried it yet as my friend still has...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #115: My revision by Amir on 2016-12-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: High Quality Music Server / CD player in Didital Things  169 Replies 
[quote user="Amir"]these are my findings about computer audio after some trial error:1. computer audio is very very hardware/OS/software dependent. computer structure is multi task (time sharing) and using it as a real time single task processor is n...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #272: Fully shielded by N-set on 2013-04-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  310 Replies 
[quote user="Paul S"]Is there such a thing as partly unshielded arm wire?  If you want that run shielded, don't you have to start at the cartridge connection? [/quote]Paul, the tonearm wire runs inside the metal armwands (EMT & SME), which in tur...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: No credit is given and the subject is wider then Lamm. by Romy the Cat on 2013-01-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lamm’s new phonostage. in Analog Playback  11 Replies 
[quote user="decoud"]I suppose at least you can give him credit for reversing the switch from electrocube 935s back to your favourite 950s....[/quote]Nope, I do not see any reason to extend any credit in there. I have no idea where those caps are ins...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Purist Audio Design proper use and cable loading. by glaesemann on 2008-04-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Purist Audio Design vs. Purist Audio Design in Audio Discussions  25 Replies 
Roman, You wrote: [Any person who knows the real value of the POD cable and how to use them (very important)... ] I'm interested in reading more about your findings on proper use of PAD cables. Is there a relation to your findings on "cable ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #349: Purepower 2000 buzzing issues by maxzimum on 2009-07-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
Hello all,I recently bought a Purepower 2000. The unit buzzes loudly at about 70% load (buzzing is softer at lower loads).The buzz can also be heard through the speakers and is very annoying.If I disconnect the mains cable to the Purepower, the noise...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #23: Protecting the thread by Paul S on 2008-06-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: We who are about to die... (a cable thread) in Audio Discussions  54 Replies 
The question is not really "off Topic", tuga (this is a cable thread), but it's pretty close to fishing, IMO, and that makes me jumpy.I would really hate to see this thread go so soon where it was doomed to go from the start (hence, th...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Maria by Callas by Paul S on 2022-04-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Maria by Callas in Musical Discussions  0 Replies 
Stumbled onto this 2018 bio-pic on cable TV last night. Wow! For those who can't get enough of Maria Callas, this is a must. The best parts for me were performances I had not seen/heard before. My God, she was spectacular!Paul S...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Re: H Kondo RIP by guy sergeant on 2006-01-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A new amplifier from Audio Note. in Audio News  4 Replies 
I understand that Mr Kondo, the founder of Audio Note and more recently Kondo Sound Labs died in his sleep while attending the recent show in Las Vegas.Kondo pioneered the use of silver cable in the late 70's, owned and operated YL acoustics making s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1461: Suggestions by JOHNR on 2015-11-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
I can only offer a simple solution to this problem.Decide on which row you wish to place digital services.  I would also include anything that has a switched mode power supply because of the Y capacitor thing.  Assume Row 1 will be used for digital s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: Slack management by jessie.dazzle on 2011-08-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Antenna solutions for FM in Off Air Audio  27 Replies 
These might spark an idea (cable insulation must be of a quality that will remain flexible over time):http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/Kitchen11_Lamp_LowRes-de-37581708.jpghttp://media.restorationhardware.com/is/image/rhis/prod167...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Set Amp/speaker by Amir on 2022-05-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Always check power-line polarity. in Audio For Dummies ™  11 Replies 
I have not read this book (the wood effect) and if you have shopping link please sent it to me.I am not sure but It seems even amplifier speaker connection is important for sound.In past I have inverted the signal phase in my DAC and also inverted sp...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: Happy New Year by Romy the Cat on 2010-12-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Summary: my/your audio: year by year in Audio Discussions  45 Replies 
I would like to congratulate readers of my site with New Year. Best wishes to you and your families, unless you are a republican or an Audio-Moron.   The new year will brings all of us closer to the end of the world, I guess we need to make sure that...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Van den hul the second by Amir on 2009-02-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Carbon Interconnect in Audio Discussions  8 Replies 
I have "the second" and i'm familiar with limitation if carbon cables but i really think carbon could be a good approach for making good cable.it seems if we spend time for developing carbon interconnect it can give us good result in a match system.t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: The full monty by decoud on 2014-04-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Another (outdoorsy) sweat spot? in Audio Discussions  17 Replies 
This http://www.danleysoundlabs.com/danley/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/OS80-Spec-sheet.pdf has been mentioned before; speaker cable length is soluble, and then you use your main system, remotely controlled by your phone via wifi, no?...
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