chipcalzone
Responses from chipcalzone
| I'm new to Step Up Transformers In my experience with 4 different phono stages. I have always preferred the sound of using an SUT into the MM stage vs the built-in MC stage. Whether the MC stage has built-in step-up transformers or uses SS for gain, the result is always the same... | |
| ifi LAN iSilencer I've recently added an iFi Lan Silencer Pro and it's quite remarkable. Great addition. | |
| ifi LAN iSilencer I have two of these, I prefer them upstream - connected to the wifi router or modem rather than downstream where the sound gets crisper but less musical. | |
| Question about loading with an SUT From my understanding, when using a SUT, gain tends to play a more critical role than loading. That said, if you're already getting great sound from both cartridges with the same SUT, I wouldn't worry about it as mentioned by others. By the way, ... | |
| Fiber or Eithenet Hi @marco1 I have the Supra ethernet as well as Inakustik ethernet cables but I prefer this over them both: https://www.amazon.com/AMPCOM-Ethernet-Screened-Connector-Playstation/dp/B07JC5D2B6?th=1 Inexpensive but really well shielded and the conn... | |
| Fiber or Eithenet @audphile1 I say go for it, I was really surprised at how things improved in my system. There's a toggle button at the back of the Lan Pro which turns off the tacky lights which I can't stand. Also, you'll be needing a separate iFi Power Supply, I... | |
| Advice on Optical Ethernet Conversion Hi @jimboman I recently added an iFi Lan Silencer Pro (LSP) which converts ethernet to fiber optic and then back to ethernet and it’s brought a significant improvement. I would say almost more than adding an audio-grade network switch. The only ca... | |
| ARE SUPER EXPENSIVE STREAMERS REALLY WORTH IT In my experience, one doesn't need an expensive streamer to get really good sound digitally. I use a Mac Mini M2 with Audirvana and a Denafrips DDC, which in my opinion takes the performance level very close, if not, surpasses some dedicated strea... | |
| New phono stage arrived The manual states that it comes in stock with 6N1P-EV tubes, so I don't believe this was an oversight. The only reason I can think of is that a.) 6N1P is more durable, as the "EV" is supposed to be military spec or something along those lines. Iro... | |
| New phono stage arrived Hi @hilroy48 I had a similar issue which I solved by chance. I got a good deal on a hardly used Melto 1 unit and upon arriving it sounded dry and lifeless. I gave it a week as I thought it needed time to break in. However, it barely improved so I ... | |
| Help with USB Cable Option I recently demoed a bunch of USB Cables to replace my iFi Mercury 3.0 USB cable. The cables I tried are Ansuz X2, Inakustik Excellence, and Phasure Lush 2.0. I originally had my eye on the Inakustik Referenz USB however the local dealer didn't ... | |
| Chris Sommovigo has passed away Found out about Chris' passing earlier this week. Very saddened by the news, I will treasure all my Black Cat cables, RIP, we lost a good one. | |
| Mundorf Supreme Vs. Supreme SIO and SGO? I've tried all 3, Supreme, SIO and SGO. I'd personally stay away from SIO, impressive at first as it's detailed, but not natural sounding. SGO definitely sounds more balanced. Supreme is the sweet spot for me, not as resolving but thicker sounding... | |
| Looking for an integrated amp to replace my Cayin A-50T My 2 cents: it will be very difficult to get tube-like sound from a SS amp without paying $$$. I had a Cayin CS100a which I sold and I briefly tried SS amplification for the same reasons (no more tubes, less maintenance, etc). After 3 months I sol... | |
| Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2 Allnic H-7000V has 2 MC inputs |