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The Zero-va Interconnect a DIY project
RovaYou described having to untwist and straighten the cat5 wire to get the teflon coated strands to work with, prior to assembly. I was thinking that straight wire might sound better due to it's smoother surface area rather than untwisting the cat5. 
I Just Don't Hear It - I wish I did
Dopogue, cool experiment, that's half the fun!You mentioned when you first listened by yourself you were not so impressed for the money, maybe a little buyers remorse. But when there was a direct comparison and a second opinion the improvements we... 
The Zero-va Interconnect a DIY project
Thank you for this great instructional diy thread! Always wanted to know how it was done, may even give it a try myself.Couple of questions tho, wouldn't it be worthwile using untwisted wire for a cleaner, more contiguous surface area and less wor... 
Best Blu-Ray ANALOG Output - Under $1000?
Ive got the Pioneer bdp-05 and use the analogues out to CJ multi channel pre/amp.It sounds awesome. Blurays in true dts-hd blow away my denon 5900 and it plays cds that sound almost as good as my primaluna8 tube cd player.It can be had for 500$, m... 
I Just Don't Hear It - I wish I did
05-28-09: TbgYes, in reality the laws of engineering are incomplete.For sure somethings gotta be missing. It can feel like your on the edge of discovery as we approach the audiophile goal line of system synergy with that last little tweek . Unfort... 
I Just Don't Hear It - I wish I did
Does anyone else struggle to hear….no wait; does anyone else struggle to comprehend how someone else can hear the perceived benefits gained by the inclusion of any number of highly touted tweaks 2chnlben (System | Threads | Answers)I have 3 highen... 
I Just Don't Hear It - I wish I did
No doubt some tweaks make a real difference. I can feel the vibrations on the surface below my amp. Isolating it made a distinct difference. Spent all day yesterday building sound adsorbtion panels, bass traps for room treatment. This morning ever... 
Artists that sound alike - your best match-up
String Cheese Incident and The Grateful Dead 
CD's you bring for auditioning
I second The Mission Soundtrack, it's got it all. 
what are your five essential songs
Excellent reminders of great songs, I need to expand my cd collection! essentials this morning;The Girl From Ipanema, Getz/GilbertoTangled Up In Blue, Dylan Blood on the tracksSouthern Man, CSNY 4way streetTime the Conqueror, Jackson BrowneWaiting... 
You can't have too many apostrophe's
And you missed the point of my responce. What I was trying to say is if others grammar annoys you then get over it, not everyone thinks or expresses themselves like you do.No offense but as a lousy speller this thread makes me defensive. 
You can't have too many apostrophe's
This thread reminds me of the control freak in the passing lane who is driving the speed limit and will not get out of the way of those behind him who wish to take their chances and speed. Slower traffic to the right please! Maybe Im in a hurry to... 
Anyone else in my shoes? Ears going.........
At 53 I just recently got into high end audio because of my damaged hearing and raging tinitus. I find that the finer equipment allows me to enjoy the spectrum that is left to me better. And I believe that there is evidence out there somewhere tha... 
Racquetball isolation platform perfection
Anybody ever try gel packs? 
what is the theory behind maple stands and racks?
You know its fishing season here in Oregon and even tho its a slow year there's lots of out of work people trying to catch dinner. Well, I went to the local fishermans supply store with the same notion in mind until I came across a bunch of lead w...