stehno
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| help with spade connectors If the size difference is not great, you could try spreading them out with a pair of pliers and perhaps a screwdriver. Just be slow and methodical and bend just enough to fit the post.Otherwise, you may want to take them to a local audio shop to s... | |
| Acoustic Zen I've owned a pair of used AZ Satori shotguns (dual cables) bi-wired speaker cables for a couple of months about a year ago.IMO, they were no better than Harmonic Technology's Pro 9 speaker cables. Robert Lee of AZ used to be Harmonic Tech's chief ... | |
| Which worse- long I/C of speaker run I agree with SDcampbell. If the interconnect runs need to be long, you are most likely better served if you are using opportunity for signal loss. | |
| AC Power cords, which components 1st...? I have several audio grade outlets but have not a/b compared them (too much hassle). And I don't really put a lot of stock in them but it's such an inexpensive upgrade it doesn't hurt to have them. What I have discovered though, is that most any c... | |
| Which Amp Would You Buy Check out the odyssey stratos amp for $995 and their reviews at odysseyaudio.com. Received TAS golden ear award last year.In your research, you should not find one negative comment to be found about this amp. It is supposedly powerful and fast. | |
| Suggested Cables for McCormack DNA-2 to Thiel CS6s I do not have that combination but have the DNA-2 LAE connected to aerial acoustic model 10T's via Harmonic Technology Pro 9 bi-wires. I bought the Pro-9's used for about $500 and sounded as good as any wire I've compared in home. They are bi-wire... | |
| What are you trying to tweak improve? At this point, I'm most interested in obtaining the blackest background/lowest noise-floor possible. I believe that so long as one perceives that the other areas mentioned have been addressed, I believe this lowered noise-floor will simply enhance... | |
| need help - Cd players Yes, used. Should be able to find one around $700 or $800 I would think. | |
| Why Expensive power Cables when Romex behind Wall? I believe Sdcampbell is correct. At least to a good extent. I had a demo'ed a few power cords and owned a Cardas Reference power cord which came with my amp and is/was a decent middle of the road.I ended up demo'ing and then buying three (one for ... | |
| Electrical and Grounding Needs Rives suggestion is an excellent one. Perhaps one suggestion to add to Rives: if you are able to convert your equipment, especially the amp to 230 volts, then you would not need a step down voltage converter. Instead, you would have some of the be... | |
| Electrical and Grounding Needs 1. IMO you would probably be better served to not go the sub-panel route but instead install double or dual circuit breakers in place of one. This is easier for the electrician and less costly to you and perhaps cleaner AC as a result.2. 10 gauge ... | |
| Recommended SS AMP for under 1,000 Read on... Odyssey Stratos for $995. Very highly rated and powerful and fast.Check out the reviews found at odysseyaudio.comNever heard this amp but never heard one negative thing about it. Only wonderful things. | |
| AC Power cords, which components 1st...? The amp should be the first to get the upgrade. | |
| McCormack Upgrade reviews I own a DNA-2 LAE (Limited Anniversary Edition) and thoroughly enjoy it's many qualities. Peter Moncrief of Intern'l Audio Review rated the DNA-2 LAE as the top ss state amp back in 1999 if that means anything.It's my understanding that the DNA-2 ... | |
| Tube Pre amp or Solid Pre Amp To curb a bit of the brighness in your system, you might want to try another pair of interconnects. It appears that your interconnects are silver which from what I understand can lead to a bright sound in some systems.You might try a used pair of ... |