Wow, I bought this unit on a strong recommendation for $220, and now after reading your descriptions I feel like I've gotten away scott-free with the Great Train Robbery. Now I know the explanation for the sound that I hear from it. My hat goes off to Dave. Good job.
These are the web sites that I found that only briefly mention the AGI 511a and modification, but there is no detailed explanation to it.
http://www.blackdahlia.com/samadhi/cube_rave.htm
http://www.positive-feedback.com/0703/Manoly.CD2.7n3.html
Thanks for the tips about the modifications. I know a local electronics wizard here in Austin that I will ask to look into these changes. As you mentioned interconnects, I am using some extremely dull-sounding Acoustic research cables and have been researching replacements. I initially considered Nordost Blue Heavens, but then I found a DIY recipe on the web for teflon-coated silver wire interconnects, and I'm going to give them a shot first. The URL is below. Check it out. It's a much more coherent plan than most others I've seen on the internet.
http://www.geocities.com/venhaus1/diysilverinterconnects.html
Thanks very much, guys. Happy Listening to you.
Jason
These are the web sites that I found that only briefly mention the AGI 511a and modification, but there is no detailed explanation to it.
http://www.blackdahlia.com/samadhi/cube_rave.htm
http://www.positive-feedback.com/0703/Manoly.CD2.7n3.html
Thanks for the tips about the modifications. I know a local electronics wizard here in Austin that I will ask to look into these changes. As you mentioned interconnects, I am using some extremely dull-sounding Acoustic research cables and have been researching replacements. I initially considered Nordost Blue Heavens, but then I found a DIY recipe on the web for teflon-coated silver wire interconnects, and I'm going to give them a shot first. The URL is below. Check it out. It's a much more coherent plan than most others I've seen on the internet.
http://www.geocities.com/venhaus1/diysilverinterconnects.html
Thanks very much, guys. Happy Listening to you.
Jason