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| How can different CAT5/6 cables affect sound. @herman My first post on this thread mentioned the endless repetition of the same old tired refrains on this subject, and then I get involved yet again. I will try to remember this and simply tune out next time. | |
| The cool factor- who has it? For some reason I never forget this moment when I was perhaps 12 or 13, listening to the Monkees, really tthought them great, and one of my older sisters puts them down stating session musicians did all the playing, I was kind of hurt, but I conti... | |
| What A Drag It Is Getting Old I have long experience with DUH! | |
| Streamer Options Needed Mini just a glorified computer even with every possible operating system mod, adding a quality lps absolutely necessary to make it into a passable streamer. | |
| Is AI going to kill Hifi? White Lotus' meaning or symbolism in Buddhist philosophy/religion concerns ignorance and the path one travels in reaching enlightenment. If you pay attention to the sound track you often hear monkey like sounds, these just as the characters are ab... | |
| How can different CAT5/6 cables affect sound. Galvanic isolation in quality streaming components is virtually a given these days, certainly there are generic streaming components lacking this, and I do agree this needs to be addressed. | |
| Do Audiophiles usually keep the gain of the digital source at around 80%? Obviously the A8 has analog outputs because it's a dac/streamer, the volume control is in digital realm, it does NOT function as a pre. The generalization of pre's as superfluous because it simply adds distortion, reduces dynamics, sweetens so... | |
| How can different CAT5/6 cables affect sound. On the issue of networks and their impact on sound quality. Those approaching this from the science perspective, prima facie argument precludes yielding any validity to those reporting networks do indeed impact sound quality. Ignoring this and rev... | |
| 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... |