jeffrey75
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| HDMI vs 7.1-channel analogue outputs HDMI is just a DVI with sound, HDMI supports encryption for the lawyers and simplicity for newbies. The sunset rule from 2011 stated high definition video content could not be transported over analog connections, it was for copy right protection a... | |
| QHW phono preamp. +1 for a user review. | |
| Any real difference in RCA cables quality for sub? Thank you for the laugh, pre/receiver is my current system/past systems I used for my evaluations. | |
| Any real difference in RCA cables quality for sub? A line level cable, analog out to pre/receiver, will allow you to hear differences in conductors, shielding, and connectors. I have repurposed four fairly expensive Spdif cables at this spot, each cable had their own individual sound characteristi... | |
| Any real difference in RCA cables quality for sub? OP a Spdif cable works fine especially for longer runs or multiple subs. Save all the money you would spend on exotic metal conductors and fancy connectors where it can make a difference, a single ended line level interconnect. | |
| Did I damage my speakers? No, speakers pushed to hard blow their woofers, tweeters blow when the amp starts clipping because it, the amp, is being pushed to hard. Your speaker crossovers may of heated up, 90db is not a hard load to drive, if they were being pushed real ha... | |
| Phono Stage That's not Schiit Up for consideration OP is a Audiokultura phono stage, the Iskra 1(Milfex Copper caps) IMO is an animal when it comes to pulling out micro and macro detail from my LP's. Resolute, composed, quiet, quick, and spot on neutral, there are positive onl... | |
| What is the actual percentage of people exclusively listening to vinyl vs digital? I did not consciously think "I am going to stop streaming and stop listening to CDs", it just happened. Although I have a few albums that sound like I am streaming or listening to CDs, go figure... | |
| Moderately priced DIN phono cable suggestions needed OP: Take Five Audio's Mogami phono cables are worth taking a look at. Gene's builds are on par with high end cable makers that charge considerably more money than what he is charging, he list specs for his finished cables, and is always a pleasur... | |
| A solid tube photo stage around 1500 @millercarbon the ZP3 has always been of interest to me but I do not like that the RCA plugs are right next to a robust power supply. There might be a shielding system going on inside of your ZP3, have you ever pulled the top off?OP: Ron Sutherlan... | |
| Which to upgrade first: Turntable or Phono Preamp Direct Drive TT can suffer from "cogging" where electric servo motor is applying force on-off-on etc. to spin platter but this was mainly a issue for cheaper model DD's and had been virtually eliminated in reference vintage DD's this is not a issu... | |
| Which to upgrade first: Turntable or Phono Preamp +1 for a PolyTable Signature and just important Merrill's motor drive system is one of a handful of affordable TT I would consider switching to from my vintage TT but with tonearm added to the mix it is just shy of 5k.OP if your Classic turntable... | |
| Phono Stage, How much do I need to spend, New or used. +1 @audioguy85Room filling SPL(sound pressure level) is a speaker sensitivity issue, fusionout do you have a sound meter? You could measure sound pressure for both digital and analog to make accurate SPL comparison for your room if you have test m... | |
| Help my analog sound as good as my streaming @coys21, Time, patience, and a heck of allot of research, my first suggestion would be to join https://www.vinylengine.com/. I would also suggest investing in Dr. Feickert Analogue Next Gen protractor and a good but inexpensive vertical tracking ... | |
| Upgrading phono stage I had a perfect match with Nighthawk/Dynavector combination combined with input impedance of pre-amp putting volume knob in the sweet spot.Not so much with Nighthawk/Stanton combination, the output impedance and internal voltage of Nighthawk and I... |