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| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! My, my, we have another thread here with the usual claims from naysayers that a properly working network is all you need. This vs continuing reports that optimization of networks does provide superior sound quality. And it goes on and on. | |
| How can different CAT5/6 cables affect sound. This is curious, optical reportedly superior to LAN cable, this my experience as well. So some will say this imagination, others will trust their senses. And then we have reports the transceivers in these optical devices don't all sound alike. Now... | |
| Is AI going to kill Hifi? Recently watched youtube video of a sailing of new Queen Elizabeth ocean liner, this vs videos from cruise ships. I don't know if there could be a greater relief between the two, QE passengers so much more refined, thoughtful, interesting vs the... | |
| Upcoming Move - Questions Ethernet Cable, Modem/Router, Ethernet Run & Electrical Optical is good choice but it will require conversions. Placing modem and router close to system is best, but then this requires disabling wifi on router so no rfi contamination of closely situated components, disabling wifi brings on more complic... | |
| Crossover and Wiring Upgrade I'm tempted to say the change from iron core inductors to Jantzen air core inductors may have been the greatest upgrade to my crossovers. However, this after high quality film cap, point to point wiring, silver solder mods. In another speaker indu... | |
| Are you hearing the instruments or the music? I still don't get how these modes of listening have to be so discrete. I integrate multi modes into a single bushel of enjoyment. I still don't understand why listening to the 'sound' is considered inferior to listening to the music. Integrating t... | |
| Open Reel Curious I purchased a NOS Revox A77 4 track many years ago, only a display piece at this point. Why? While I powered it up and listened when first received, the cost and hassle of replacing caps or entire boards is one thing, cost of software another, fin... | |
| Crossover and Wiring Upgrade @audioman58 +1 So, lets say you're only changing out parts while keeping stock values. You're not creating some Frankenstein monster here, and you could add parts in small increments so as to only have one variable at a time, don't let the naysaye... | |
| How can different CAT5/6 cables affect sound. Per usual arguments (from the above link), theory and measurements vs subjective listening. I've tried many ethernet cables and lengths over the years and I hear differences with certain cables. So am I to believe the science or trust my senses. T... | |
| Do Audiophiles usually keep the gain of the digital source at around 80%? clio09 has succinctly explained the issue and solution, go with the RCA, otherwise you need to change out other components. 4V outputs on dac XLR is typical by the way. This issue points to why its important to check specs prior to purchase of com... | |
| Do Audiophiles usually keep the gain of the digital source at around 80%? @saugertiesbob This not correct. The Eversolo doesn't really have a preamp function, it only has digital volume control, you need analog volume control in order to be considered a preamp, and even then it would only be a passive device. You absolu... | |
| Single way or multiway I suppose most don't fret about their passive crossovers since the loudspeakers they've chosen provide contentment. The importance of knowing the specs of one's speakers and providing sympathetic amplification mitigates most issues. I've not seen ... | |
| Single way or multiway The issue with single driver speakers is covering the entire freq spectrum humans are capable of hearing. I've owned Omega and Jordan single drivers, both were unsatisfactory in this regard. I suppose one could add subs and super tweeters, but I'... | |
| Attention Horn Owners @bolong I've always purchased the Duelund in bulk from PartsConnexion. | |
| What is your vinyl commitment? Somewhere north of $30K with custom build Technics SP10 MKII, highly modified Thorens tt's, Thoress and Modwright phono stages, Audio Technica AT-Art9xa, modified Rega arm on Thorens, Jelco TK-850L arm on Technics. So many other items really r... |