Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-21 Thread KeithL
P Floding;187552 Wrote: The replacement outlet is nothing fancy. Cost a couple of pounds at Screwfix. Hi... I cannot find it at Screwfix. Do you still have the Screwfix catalog number? Thanks - Keith -- KeithL

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-21 Thread killie99
KeithL;189189 Wrote: Hi... I cannot find it at Screwfix. Do you still have the Screwfix catalog number? Thanks - Keith see my post e few above for the link to the same socket from Toolstation -- killie99 killie99's

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-21 Thread KeithL
I wish I would read threads more carefully. I thought Screwfix had a linear regulated ps!!! Thanks - Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-20 Thread AndyC_772
Machine Dynamica Wrote: Machina Dynamica produces the Clever Little Clock with the kind permission of PWB Electronics. Hm... there's a clue ;) -- AndyC_772 AndyC_772's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-20 Thread ceejay
P Floding;188495 Wrote: Are those testimonials fake? I hope so, at least... Here's a clue: On the Clever Little Clock: I can't believe these things improved the overall sound as much as they did! Is it resonance control that's lowering the noise floor? I hear greater detail in quiet

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-20 Thread killie99
P Floding;188465 Wrote: In my book $40 is a lot! I think contact cleaning would do just as well or better than special contacs. It's only metal after all. This is what I got, Superswitch unswitched, ironically: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=A441565ts=50002id=75828

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-20 Thread P Floding
killie99;188967 Wrote: Personally I found the midrange background accoustic noise floor ceiling lacking with this wall socket. Much preferred this one http://www.toolstation.com/search.html?searchstr=10119 :) Well, it's even cheaper, so I'd say -go for it! -- P Floding No, I didn't ABX

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-19 Thread P Floding
Seems that this upgrade (the new unswitched power outlet) was more significant for sound quality than I thought. The sound improvement has been fundamental. Of course, it could all be placebo, but then again, we might all be imaginary as well. -- P Floding No, I didn't ABX it. And I won't

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-19 Thread tyler_durden
P Floding;188495 Wrote: Seems the jokes never end on this kind of sites. Are those testimonials fake? I hope so, at least... In this situation, the proper term is not fake but schill. TD -- tyler_durden

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-17 Thread jmourik
Darn, I'm jealous of you, P! You keep doing these tweaks and keep having good results! I put in a Furutech FP15A (cu) receptacle a few weeks ago, and noticed absolutely no difference whatsoever :-( I do like the good grip of the Furutech though, that's an improvement. jan -- jmourik

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-17 Thread P Floding
jmourik;188444 Wrote: Darn, I'm jealous of you, P! You keep doing these tweaks and keep having good results! I put in a Furutech FP15A (cu) receptacle a few weeks ago, and noticed absolutely no difference whatsoever :-( I do like the good grip of the Furutech though, that's an

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-17 Thread jmourik
P Floding;188449 Wrote: I'm generally sceptical about paying a lot for mains electricity connectors. Me too, that's why I went for the $40 one... Of course now I wonder if the $70 Oyaide would have made a difference... -- jmourik

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-17 Thread P Floding
jmourik;188454 Wrote: Me too, that's why I went for the $40 one... Of course now I wonder if the $70 Oyaide would have made a difference... In my book $40 is a lot! I think contact cleaning would do just as well or better than special contacs. It's only metal after all. This is what I got,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-17 Thread tyler_durden
If you didn't get the expected results, it is because you were either too ignorant or too cheap to spring for a set of these: http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina44.htm TD -- tyler_durden tyler_durden's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-17 Thread Phil Leigh
tyler_durden;188469 Wrote: If you didn't get the expected results, it is because you were either too ignorant or too cheap to spring for a set of these: http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina44.htm TD LOL Ha Ha Ha - best snake oil yet... -- Phil Leigh

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-17 Thread tomjtx
I just want to make it clear that the Tom endorsing the true tone covers is NOT me! If I ever do something that wacky please commit me to the mental hospital of your choice. Probably the one where May and Peter Belt reside :-) -- tomjtx

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-17 Thread jmourik
tyler_durden;188469 Wrote: If you didn't get the expected results, it is because you were either too ignorant or too cheap to spring for a set of these: http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina44.htm TD Those are cheapo and must therefor suck. Try these:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-17 Thread P Floding
tyler_durden;188469 Wrote: If you didn't get the expected results, it is because you were either too ignorant or too cheap to spring for a set of these: http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina44.htm TD He he.. And the same site sells the CD treatment Intelligent Box and Intelligent Card.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-14 Thread adamslim
While we in the UK do seem to have much better quality connectors than you yanks, we still copy you in having an industry based around selling contact enhancers, cryo-treated plugs, xxxium-plated copper and the like. I guess we copy your paranoia then :) I shouldn't comment, I'm about to place

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-14 Thread P Floding
tomjtx;187749 Wrote: Are you saying your outlets are better than ours? Must we suffer this US bashing by the Brits? Watch it , or we'll send Captain America after you...oh wait.he just died. We'll send Bush after

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-13 Thread P Floding
Today's upgrade consisted of replacing the power wall outlet. It used to be switched (pretty normal here in the UK). Now it isn't. Sounds a bit like someone gave the amp a good talking to, telling it to stop dragging its feet. A clear improvement in other words. And no, I didn't ABX, or even AB,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-13 Thread tyler_durden
Is it hospital grade? TD -- tyler_durden tyler_durden's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2701 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33562

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-13 Thread P Floding
tyler_durden;187569 Wrote: Is it hospital grade? TD I don't think you get hospital grade for a few pounds at Screwfix. I suspect unswitched is more important than hospital grade anyway. -- P Floding No, I didn't ABX it. And I won't even if you ask me. (Especially not if you ask me.)

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-13 Thread adamslim
Hospital grade = ones that pump 240 volts through your heart when you found out your wiring isn't quite as sound as you thought? ;) (Too much rugby and 'hospital passes' at this time of year!) A -- adamslim SB3 into Derek Shek d2, Shanling CDT-100, Rotel RT-990BX, Esoteric Audio Research

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-13 Thread Deaf Cat
Good little tweek a! :) -- Deaf Cat Deaf Cat's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=515 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33562

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-13 Thread P Floding
Phil Leigh;187680 Wrote: Hospital Grade is a US thing...the UK plugs are rather different in construction in the first place and IMHO fundamentally better than the typical 110v US mains plugs (I've spent a few years in the US enjoying those :0) ) The UK ones are built like tanks (-parts)!

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Today's upgrade

2007-03-13 Thread tomjtx
Phil Leigh;187680 Wrote: Hospital Grade is a US thing...the UK plugs are rather different in construction in the first place and IMHO fundamentally better than the typical 110v US mains plugs (I've spent a few years in the US enjoying those :0) ) Are you saying your outlets are better than