lowrider57
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| Where do cables upgrades have the most impact? IME, power cords and interconnects have the most affect on sonics.I like to start an upgrade with interconnects since they influence the timbre and sonic signature the most. They tie the components together. I start with the source.My power cords ... | |
| could somebody help me out on the benefits of expensive phono and speaker cables? IME, interconnects and power cables have more influence on sonics than speaker cables.And selection of any cable depends on the component being used and the synergy with said component and system as a whole. Price may not be a factor. For a balan... | |
| Getting close to giving up on CD's Does anyone consider going to the ultimate analog source? 15 ips 1/2” 2 track reel to reel?That's my ultimate goal way down the road. Worked in the business and love reel to reel...for home it would be 1/4" tape, 15ips. It's a very expensive h... | |
| Need a Record Brush. Got a recommendation? @slaw , so the brush works well👍.Have you tried it on a record that's been pulled out of its sleeve and put onto the TT?(An LP that was washed and put away). | |
| Need a Record Brush. Got a recommendation? @slaw , I completely understand your reasoning. As I discovered, I needed to use my Zerostat, then use the brush to remove any leftover particles.If you noticed on the Thunderon site, it's recommended to hold the record and not have it on the plat... | |
| Need a Record Brush. Got a recommendation? The demo for the Thunderon makes the process look quick, easy and effective.https://www.sleevecityusa.com/Sleeve-City-Thunderon-Conductive-Record-Brush-p/dc-505.htmI see that the Hunt/DAK brush claims to remove dust from both the surface and insid... | |
| Getting close to giving up on CD's @mental , Use Google and the Agon archives with keywords streaming, or Tidal and start reading.There are the providers such as Tidal, but also the hardware involved. Streaming can be done thru a computer or a dedicated streaming device. | |
| Getting close to giving up on CD's @mental , the streaming services mentioned do stream lossless files.Tidal, Qobuz, Dezeer UK all stream CD quality 16/44.1 and hires 24/96. They are subscription services. | |
| Need a Record Brush. Got a recommendation? Analog Relax, $79 at Amazon isn't a great deal of money when you consider what we spend on tweaks.It could also be a substitute for the expensive Milty which some say is unreliable.@slaw , what brush did you order? | |
| Clean Power without the drawbacks of Conditioning Filtering. Advice? Agree with adding a high quality duplex. But take full advantage of this upgrade by installing a dedicated AC line. | |
| Getting close to giving up on CD's If you own a high quality CD rig, there's a great reason to keep playing CDs. The price of original flat recordings on CD are dirt cheap. And they sound so much better than remasters. The technology of CD playback has made it possible for Redboo... | |
| Setting up a system - What to buy WHEN? Yes, start with speakers, yet at the same time keep in mind the type of amp you will pair with it. Try to audition and see what amp works well with each speaker.I disagree with the approach of buying components for the short term, then upgrading t... | |
| Clean Power without the drawbacks of Conditioning Filtering. Advice? This thread has come a long way from advice for a quality power strip to now recommending $5K to $10K power stations.I wonder if the OP has tuned-out.Edit... According to the OP’s other thread, he is looking to power tube monoblocks. I would, howe... | |
| Which SR Blue or black Fuse There was a thread a few years ago regarding aftermarket fuses and the possible dangers of using them. The subject was not about whether or not there is an audible difference vs. stock. Many of our resident experts participated and the result was ... | |
| Syncro-Mesh, Dynaco power supply combo+ digital cable Interesting.I meant to add the biggest upgrade to my digital was not the reclocker, but finding that perfect SPDIF cable. The right design and synergy for my setup. |