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Duelund RCA interconnects...opinions
I found the following in another thread regarding the use of 12 ga. Duelund wire. The thread is titled "Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic" and posted by rechsm at 2:43pm on 02-14-2019. I then decided to try building a set of double-run cables usin... 
Any one try the new Synergistic Research BLUE UEF Duplex receptacle?
@jea48 The Audioquest duplex that you referenced looks to have similar construction to the Cardas 4181US duplex with features like Beryllium Copper contacts, plated with Rhodium over Silver. The Audioquest duplex is only plated with silver but it... 
Duelund RCA interconnects...opinions
Has anyone created a pair of interconnects using Duelund's 12ga wires? I'm curious to know how 12ga compares to 16ga wire.  
Any one try the new Synergistic Research BLUE UEF Duplex receptacle?
There's another variable that I forgot to mention. The ground wire that connects from the receptacle to the circuit board now runs at the top of the case and no longer touching the other live and neutral wires that rest at the bottom of the case. ... 
Any one try the new Synergistic Research BLUE UEF Duplex receptacle?
Here’s a couple more pictures: http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h162/triggr_357/20181010_174240.jpghttp://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h162/triggr_357/20181010_174220.jpg 
Any one try the new Synergistic Research BLUE UEF Duplex receptacle?
(There are three new components in my system that are not fully broken in including a blue fuse in my amp; therefore, take what I'm about to say with a grain of salt.)  Just today I installed the Blue receptacle into my power conditioner. The Card... 
Synergestic Black Fuse vs Audio Magic BeesWax
Maybe corroded was the incorrect term to use. Is "tarnished" a better word?   
Synergestic Black Fuse vs Audio Magic BeesWax
I have a couple of blue SR fuses that I believe have provided a cost effective improvement to my system. However, I concur with Goergehifi's point regarding corroded fuses. I experienced a great improvement to my system when I replaced the visibly... 
Compare Space Tech Lab DACs vs Lampizator DACs???
I'm interested in this topic too which is why I'm bumping this thread out of its 3.5 year grave.  
The new Synergistic Research BLUE fuses ....
@lostnamericahttp://www.10audio.com/emerald_physics_EP100.2SE.htm Take a look at that link. It appears that all you need is a screw driver or a hex key to remove the cover’s screws.  
Any one try the new Synergistic Research BLUE UEF Duplex receptacle?
I have upgraded my RSA Haley with a Cardas 4181US, a GTX-D NCF, and Oyaide R1. I may replace the R1 with a blue receptacle to find out how it fares vs. a GTX-D NCF.  
JCAT Femto USB Card
@marcin_gps The following links are photos of the installation. I posted a typo in the previous message: The correct screw size is 8-32 x 1/2". You’ll notice a smaller heat sink in the photos. It’s the same size except the fins are much shorter. I... 
SONY HAP1Z as alternative player/streamer to DAC
Good point to bring up regarding the SSD swap: you want to make an exact copy of the HDD data to the SSD in case there is software/OS installed in the HDD. Your local computer repair shop should be able to provide that service.  
SONY HAP1Z as alternative player/streamer to DAC
An easy mod for HAP owners is to upgrade the SATA cable using the Pachanko Pure Reference or Audiopheeling SATA cable. I personally use the Audiopheeling cable and I love it. It allows music to sound natural. The regular SATA cable sounds veiled ... 
Computer PS Upgrade (Fuse/IEC/Teflon Cap)
I use a similar fan filter from SOtM for the exhaust fan. Check out the link below. I posted about a USB card that tremendously upgraded my computer audio system.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/jcat-femto-usb-card