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Ohm Speakers, thoughts?
As I recall the driver was made of metal for a couple of inches at the top (near the voice coil) and this part of the driver supplied the high frequencies. In other words, the HF did not propogate all the way down the cone. So, although there is n... 
Caps as high-pass filters
If you just use one capacitor the slope will be 6dB/octave.IMHO, a lousy idea. 
33 vs 45 speed quality
Tbg...Returning to the topic...no doubt that your 45 rpm issues sound better than 33 rpm versions. However, except for the inner groove problem that I mentioned, I think that the improvement results from other aspects of the production rather than... 
Safe way to change cables with tube amp on...
The resistor would theoretically avoid the no-load condition that might damage the amp. However, human error while you are messing around with the wires remains a hazard. Why risk it? 
33 vs 45 speed quality
Zaikesman...You have come up with so many ways that compression is used that, contrary to what we often see stated, it must be a good thing! I don't think that Peak Limiting is arcane...it's just a gain reduction that is applied only when the sign... 
RCA Out To AES/EBU In To DAC
Your digital source is probably S/PDIF format. AES/EBU is the professional format. I don't know the details, but they are not the same. However the Behringer DEQ2496 manual says "The AES/EBU interface is largely compatible to the popular S/PDIF in... 
33 vs 45 speed quality
Zaikesman...My view about DBX records is biased, in that I actually have some. (But the decoder died about ten years ago and I have never fixed it). It is too bad that I can't suggest how you might have this experience. The audio quality is superb... 
33 vs 45 speed quality
Zaikesman...The DBX compression/expansion process was not a problem because DBX designed both ends. Master tapes for most LPs are made using DBX processing which is considered to be better than Dolby, the other method. So if there is any problem y... 
Behringer DEQ2496 - worth using in hi-end system?
Hudsonhawk...Yes. The DEQ2496 can walk and chew gum. 
Behringer DEQ2496 - worth using in hi-end system?
Dmitrydr...Have you tried it? Refinement is not price. If you insist, RAM will mod your DEQ2496 to the ultimate of refinement, with output through silver wire Swiss audio transformers, for about a grand. And what's the point of a superb system, if... 
33 vs 45 speed quality
Zaikesman...Interesting ideas about effect on surface noise. I'm not so sure about the "dynamic slam". We are agreement about remastering for the audiophile market.Have you ever listened to a phono signal without RIAA equalization? (You do this wi... 
How do you clean CD/DVDs ?
You don't need to clean CDs, although some audiophiles, suffering vinyl withdrawal, can't resist the urge. 
Linear Tracking Turntables
Sony PS-X800. Not only Linear tracking but "Biotracer" vertical servo as well. Good luck finding one! 
33 vs 45 speed quality
On the outer grooves of a 33 there is no real advantage to the higher speed, although 45s might sound better for other reasons simply because they are produced for the audiophile market. However, as the pickup moves to the inner grooves the speed ... 
Ohm Speakers, thoughts?
Bartokfan...If you were really interested in the best sound you would get a different listening room (or wife) :-) I never owned the original Ohms, but I agree with Sean that they are (alas, were) the best.