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Another Next Best Tweak

I purchased some powerful Neodymium Rare Earth Rod Magnets about 3/8" diameter and 1" long that are axially magnetized, Poles On Flat Face. They sell for about $4 each).
I placed two of these per speaker cable at the end near the speaker spades. With the opposite pols pulling towards each other through the wire.
They grab like hell and will stay in that position.

There is an improvement in sound quality.
I wonder if this is what Virtual Dynamics was doing?
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ozzy OP
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Marvin,
Check out my original posting for the size and shape.
I like the rod style because they won't slip off and grab together like the flat style does. As to strength, I just bought what was in that size. The Neodymium Rare Earth magnets all seem to be very strong. So strong that when the poles are together it is quite a feat to pull them apart.
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geoffkait
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For those experimenting with magnets, some other interesting places to try them is on power cord plugs, any steel or aluminum case of electronics, on wood bookcases and other wood furniture.

Cheers
pixelphoto
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The rod style makes sense. I'm going to buy different styles and give it a try. More fun on the way.

Thanks,
Marvin
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ozzy OP
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Well, it seems none of my Audio chassis are magnetic.
I did try a set on one of my power cords, and it seemed to thin out the sound ever so slightly.
sgordon
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My best option was placing three, on the back side of my
amp's transformer. The magnets don't "stick," as much as they
just stay in place. They are from Monster Magnets,
www.magnetsource.com
They are circular, with a hole, measuring .74 in od x .375 in id
x .105 in thk. These were the biggest ones in stock at a
local electronics store, $15.99 for three.
In my opinion, equal to or better than a cable or power cord upgrade!
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