erik_squires
Responses from erik_squires
| Why Power Cables Affect Sound Thanks people! My question is why are the cables cost more than some components. I am not a newbie just was a question for pondering. I actually build my own components (complete line will be out in 2019). And that is the crux of the matter ... | |
| Pre/Pro for bi-amping (5.1 configuration) It was just a thought, since you disliked the idea of using a Y splitter so much. So long as you keep the impedance high enough, a splitter really is going to be your best option then. Cut the amps input impedance in half. So if it's 30K, when spl... | |
| Chord Hugo power supply help @Kalali So technically the specified current is the minimum. Doh, so close, you had it all right until then. :) For the wall wart, the A specified is the maximum it will deliver without dropping V, or shutting down or overheating. At or below th... | |
| Music streamer with no DAC and no storage? Something based on a Raspberry Pi? | |
| Horn listeners - Do you have trouble listening to others? Hey @Stereo5 No Class Ds were involved, unlike my home system. :) Best,E | |
| Movies employing music in a great way. Aquaman - In that it tries to cover up for the super bad cinematography. Hahahahah | |
| Pre/Pro for bi-amping (5.1 configuration) Maybe what you need are amps that have in/out instead? The Parasound A23/A21 can do this. | |
| A problem with AC Power you may not have considered. erik_squires:The problem shunt mode filters have (among others) is that the very high currents + some resistance in the other conductor can actually cross-contaminate a very high voltage to the other side."You obviously have no clue what you ... | |
| A problem with AC Power you may not have considered. You don't have to go nuts with Furman. This unit has SMP and Lift, under $300:https://amzn.to/2Vazbeu | |
| A problem with AC Power you may not have considered. I am not sure what you mean by shunt mode filters - you mean like TVS diodes and MOV’s? If so, yes, they are sacrificial and will blow if they are overpowered and aren’t designed properly. UL1449 approval means they won’t burst into flames and sho... | |
| Experience on replacing capacitors of SS preamp? Another good line is the Panasonic FM line. If you can findd them in your values, they are kind of limited in sizes. | |
| Experience on replacing capacitors of SS preamp? Audio grade is not usually what you want in a power supply. :) But Nichicon makes excellent caps. 4 sounds about right. Oops, I forgot you said it was SS. Typical volts in SS gear is 30 or less, you should be fine. | |
| Relative component value to overall SQ. Room optimization: 40%Speakers: 30Source, electronics: 30 | |
| Experience on replacing capacitors of SS preamp? I'm not sure if you are aware, but the volts in tube gear is lethal. Like 300 V or more is quite common. So, pay extra attention to finding the voltage supplies, and measuring that they have fully discharged, using a resistor to drain high voltage... | |
| Experience on replacing capacitors of SS preamp? Avoid changing caps in the signal path (shouldn't be any).Find a 10K resistor or so to help you discharge caps. They can hold those very high voltages for a long time. Measure V before touching them. Use a resistor to discharge safely. Ensure repl... |