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| What's the best (or is there a "best") DAC input to use? I2S IN THEORY CAN BE BETTER THEN ANY TYPE OF USBFor on the 5v wire potential electrical noise ,depending how well it is isolated. If your dac does not depend on this method then It can be as good . Ps Sudio has tun this debate for awhile.EVEN t... | |
| recommendations for amplifiers that don't emit tons of heat Regarding larger amplifiers my Son of Ampzilla mk2Is very fast. The late great James Borngiano was a great designer.This amp has a Huge 2,000va transformer for control and I believe 12 bipolorTransistors per channel and over 100k in capacitance. ... | |
| recommendations for amplifiers that don't emit tons of heat No mention of price point above.I have the latest Spread Spectrum Son of Ampzilla MK-2,and I could not be happier It runs in pure class A to 10wpc then class AB .up to 220wpc into 8ohms,340wpc into 4ohms and throws off very minimal heat. Class lea... | |
| Clarity Cap CMR Impressions This is why I only use Mundorf Silver oil as s bypass cap the slight silver and smoothness adds to open the top a bit as well as of image depth.In my experiences over the many years . | |
| Clarity Cap CMR Impressions There are several factors, the bigger the UF- and higher voltage take longer In truth the 250v is pretty big for the vast majority of Loudspeakers The CMR- caps are s naturally bigger cap then the Csa- caps 300hours + for the Cmr- caps, 200 hours... | |
| Clarity Cap CMR Impressions Hello I have compared directly several, the Mundorf Silver oil is without question More resolved then the the Clarity CSa caps. Silver will always be a bit more spatial and open ,the oil on the paper gives it a bit more body.That being said the S... | |
| Aurender upgrades Tidal - MQA -Only for A10 and 20 - lesser models not worth their time I did not just shoot my mouth out .for Tidal is working on a version that can be used like a firmware upgrade such as I have been doing with my PS Audio Direct Stream dac..tidal says a later in the year .It is correct the A10 does have dac built... | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? Who has used Cores power cords ,the type that comes with the Big units like 1800. Aww 10 gauge Copper with Copper solid Copper end connectors ? Mark sells them straight up for $120 , or less when you buy a 1500,1800.Pretty good improvement vs P... | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? I own the 1800 model it is only 40lbs it has a very substantial 1800 watt transformer and wired out of phase neutral and ground all noise through ground.I tried several $6_1000 models they helped some but restricted dynamics under Dynamic swin... | |
| Can upgraded power cords help my setup? Core power technologies which make excellent transformer Cables or whole system 1200 watt,and 1800 watt much better value ,they sell a Excellent just power cord. Cullen I think makes then. CULLEN WHICH WAS or still is associated with Wyred 4 sou... | |
| Can stabilant 22 be used for power cords and vacuum tubes? Hello I first clean all tube pins including the tips, as well as All power cordsurfaces . Tweek I recently did all power cords as IEC connections let all tube pins and applications dry for a hr then put in ,without question everything sounds bette... | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? The above comment 800 to much then go toUnderwood wally and see about buying a whole system unit 1200 or 1800 retail also watt size and for sure get a few hundred off $$.Then it becomes a great deal. No coolaid !! | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? Core Power Technologies offers Wonderful power cords for only $100When you buy a 1200 or 1800 or $125 on their own .The connectors are from Japanese company Ayoide solid polished Copper Shielded AWG-12 6ft high purity Copper they best anything c... | |
| $10K-15K short list? I did a 2 month study and audition The new Martin Logan Impression, or expression Loudspeakers are exceptional With powered front rear dual powered ZBass and 24 bit DPS, is completely seamless and by far the best speaker combo on the market ver... | |
| Mark Levinson has odd choice for cap upgrades in one of their service bulletins. Why? Personally I would think a Mundorf or VH Cu teflon cap would be night and day better and over 600 lot D.C. .i can guarantee you better in every respect $$is the only limiting factor. |