Phil Leigh;661406 Wrote:
> That's how they sound to you.
>
> I can absolutely assure you that whilst a cable IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
> THINGS IT IS CONNECTED TO can definitely roll-off/boost the treble
> and/or roll-off/boost the bass, it can't actually "restrict" dynamics
> or make the midband
jhnpennington;661412 Wrote:
> Yes, I do realize that, but was trying to keep to subjective aural
> assessments on a hi-fi forum.
> Cheers
> John
:-)
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Phil Leigh
You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it
ain't what you'd call minimal...
Touch(wired/XP) - Audiolens
Phil Leigh;661406 Wrote:
> That's how they sound to you.
>
> I can absolutely assure you that whilst a cable IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
> THINGS IT IS CONNECTED TO can definitely roll-off/boost the treble
> and/or roll-off/boost the bass, it can't actually "restrict" dynamics
> or make the midband
jhnpennington;661400 Wrote:
> OK, if you prefer a lengthier exposition, they emphasize bass, whilst
> simultaneously rolling off the treble, with a congested midband and
> restricted dynamics.
That's how they sound to you.
I can absolutely assure you that whilst a cable IN CONJUNCTION WITH TH
Ron Olsen;661387 Wrote:
> "muffle the sound" ??? Sorry, but I have to laugh.
OK, if you prefer a lengthier exposition, they emphasize bass, whilst
simultaneously rolling off the treble, with a congested midband and
restricted dynamics.
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jhnpennington
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"muffle the sound" ??? Sorry, but I have to laugh.
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Mnyb;661326 Wrote:
> Why not blind test those nordost cables to ;) an ok but avarege troll
> attempt meh
I'm sorry mate, but I don't know what you mean.
I have realised, though, that I have called myself a cynic but have
Nordost interconnects!
In my defence they only cost me 70 quid used, and t
Why not blind test those nordost cables to ;) an ok but avarege troll
attempt meh
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Mnyb
Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH 2 x
MeridianDSP5200 MeridianDSP5200HC 2 xMeridianDSP3100 +Rel Stadi
mlsstl;661228 Wrote:
> "Why does it work?" has answers at two extremes. At one end, the
> equipment change resulted in some technical improvement - perhaps lower
> interference or noise - that you're now hearing.
>
> At the other end, it could be all in your head.
>
> In the middle, it could
jhnpennington;661221 Wrote:
> Yes, I am using the Analogue outputs
> FWIW, the system downstream from the touch is fairly transparent -
> Nordost Red Dawn interconnects, Pioneer A400 amp, Stirling LS3/5a V2
> speakers.
Ah that explains it: the Nordost interconnects will definitely be
creating su
"Why does it work?" has answers at two extremes. At one end, the
equipment change resulted in some technical improvement - perhaps lower
interference or noise - that you're now hearing.
At the other end, it could be all in your head.
In the middle, it could be a combination of those factors.
Phil Leigh;661213 Wrote:
> Are you using the analogue output of the Touch?
Yes, I am using the Analogue outputs
FWIW, the system downstream from the touch is fairly transparent -
Nordost Red Dawn interconnects, Pioneer A400 amp, Stirling LS3/5a V2
speakers.
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jhnpennington
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Or the indirect cause, the original switchmode supply disturbs other
parts of the hifi-system (not the the Touch or SB3 itself).
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Mnyb
Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH 2 x
MeridianDSP5200
Are you using the analogue output of the Touch?
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Phil Leigh
You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it
ain't what you'd call minimal...
Touch(wired/XP) - Audiolense 3.3/2.0+INGUZ DRC - MF M1 DAC - Linn 5103
- full Aktiv 5.1 system (6x LK140's, ESPEK/TRIKAN/KATAN/SEIZ
toby10;661210 Wrote:
> Maybe your ears & equipment & room acoustics are just better than every
> one else's? :)
Yes, I would have replied pretty much the same, but I have pretty
standard ears, equipment & room acoustics.
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jhnpennington
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Maybe your ears & equipment & room acoustics are just better than every
one else's? :)
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Right, I have a Squeezebox Touch in a pretty decent system, and out of
interest (to disprove the claims, really), I ordered a power supply
upgrade from Mark Grant (Best of Two Worlds linear power supply
including 's' booster) on a month's guaranteed refund basis.
With much blind testing, this damn
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