jh901 wrote:
> I don't necessarily have an argument against the notion that DSP+DRC can
> deliver good sound that is affordable to nearly everyone. I can tell
> you for sure that I wouldn't anyone to believe for one second that it
> takes the investment I've made in order to create a rather spec
arnyk wrote:
>
> best support I can give you: Do listening tests that involve actual
> audible differences, or at least have some non-zero probability of
> involving audible differences.
>
>
If there is a zero-probability of audible differences, then ABX results
will be nothing more than rand
Archimago wrote:
> Couldn't find info on these "Wax" cables. What are they like?
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jh901 wrote:
> You aren't helping.
>
I'm helping the way one helps people who are paddling their canoe over
a waterfall.
>
> Is there any chance that you could be convinced to provide support which
> you believe will increase the chance that a good time will be had by
> all?
best support
Archimago wrote:
> Couldn't find info on these "Wax" cables. What are they like?
Zu Audio Wax speaker cables
I think they came out 2001, so they've been discontinued for some time.
I can't find a link with specs, but I bet there's something out there.
I know that the conductor is copper and t
jh901 wrote:
> Now that I think about it, I still have my Zu Audio Wax cables, which
> have a copper conductor. I'm not sure what gauge or if there are any
> specs which would create a problem. Anyhow, I've made the switch. I'd
> intended to do so anyhow after several months with the Analysis
jh901 wrote:
> Noted. Appreciated. Here comes the credit card. My first gear
> purchase in about 10 months.
BTW. 2x12G runs is 9G so if you have biwire inputs on the Diablo, you
could do this and twist the 2 wires on the amp side together... You can
have fun braiding the cables together as we
Now that I think about it, I still have my Zu Audio Wax cables, which
have a copper conductor. I'm not sure what gauge or if there are any
specs which would create a problem. Anyhow, I've made the switch. I'd
intended to do so anyhow after several months with the Analysis Plus.
I will eventual
jh901 wrote:
> Plug a Shunyata Defender into the same outlet as the strip and report
> back.
Or a $15 X10 power filter.
"To try to judge the real from the false will always be hard. In this
fast-growing art of 'high fidelity' the quackery will bear a solid gilt
edge that will fool many people
Wombat wrote:
> I have no exact impedance plots but the Diablo should have no surprise
> there. A simple 2-way with single mid-bass and Focal chassis does not
> have low dips in impedance.
Noted. Appreciated. Here comes the credit card. My first gear
purchase in about 10 months.
Cary Audio
jh901 wrote:
> Thanks! I'll pick up some 12G. Is anyone going to protest that the
> conductor in my Analysis Plus is 9G? My speakers are listed below, so
> if there are any specs which create some doubts, then I'd rather find
> out now.
I have no exact impedance plots but the Diablo should hav
arnyk wrote:
> Typical of self-defeating audiophile prejudices.
>
>
arnyk wrote:
>
>
> The potential audible benefits of:
>
> is zero.
No comment.
Cary Audio 306 SACD Pro | Cary Audio SLP-05 | Cary Audio SA-200.2 |
Focal Diablo Utopia III
__Acoustic treatment: DIY Cylinder Bass traps
Archimago wrote:
>
> For speaker cables, although 14G is likely more than adequate for short
> lengths, I'd see about getting a roll of 12G just in case one day you
> want to make long runs. (This is what I did for >30' lengths to reach my
> surround speakers.)
>
> Have fun and let us know how
arnyk wrote:
>
>
> Between inexperience with doing listening tests that are actually
> listening tests and therefore put a premium on listener training, and
> doing listening tests that are by design destined to produce
> random-guessing type results, it is easy to predict that a bad time will
Plug a Shunyata Defender into the same outlet as the strip and report
back.
Cary Audio 306 SACD Pro | Cary Audio SLP-05 | Cary Audio SA-200.2 |
Focal Diablo Utopia III
__Acoustic treatment: DIY Cylinder Bass traps | "Rule of Thirds" for
speaker & sweet spot position
__Speaker Cables: Analysis P
made a small change to my 2nd system
(http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?41527-A-Photo-of-your-Transporter-setup-Please!&p=822445&viewfull=1#post822445)
which occasioned the new pics, and was surprised by the sonic
transformation, which was unexpected.
some years back I bought one of th
jh901 wrote:
> I don't necessarily have an argument against the notion that DSP+DRC can
> deliver good sound that is affordable to nearly everyone. I can tell
> you for sure that I wouldn't anyone to believe for one second that it
> takes the investment I've made in order to create a rather spec
Julf wrote:
> As many of the heated arguments seem to stem from loose terminology, I
> think it is good to strive towards using precise terms. A test like this
> only fails if it doesn't provide any information at all - it is so badly
> designed or executed that the results are totally inconclusi
jkeny wrote:
> Sorry, loose terminology - what I mean is "fail" to be able to
> differentiate between the two devices/samples - getting a null result or
> a result statistically close to random guessing.
As many of the heated arguments seem to stem from loose terminology, I
think it is good to s
jh901 wrote:
> The basics of Audyssey in modern AVRs/AVPs are about as easy as one
> could expect. I'm personally not interested in this sort of calibration
> or DSP for audiophile hi-end stereo systems. I'm mostly interested in
> the digital transport developments, USB DACs, and the possible
>
jh901 wrote:
> I don't necessarily have an argument against the notion that DSP+DRC can
> deliver good sound that is affordable to nearly everyone. I can tell
> you for sure that I wouldn't anyone to believe for one second that it
> takes the investment I've made in order to create a rather spec
jh901 wrote:
> Sure would be interesting if any number of bickering audiophiles lived
> near one another! Well, southwest PA isn't what I'd call audiophile
> country, but we do have about the hottest new food scene in the US
> (subjectively speaking). Perhaps we'll find a well regarded member w
jh901 wrote:
> Sure would be interesting if any number of bickering audiophiles lived
> near one another! Well, southwest PA isn't what I'd call audiophile
> country, but we do have about the hottest new food scene in the US
> (subjectively speaking). Perhaps we'll find a well regarded member w
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