jloess

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Sunfire Sub Hum
Sounds like a ground loop to me. I solve this problem using a Jensen Transformer (about $200) that I bought off of their website (don't remember site address). On the cheap you can buy an isolation transformer from Radio Shack. It is sold as an au... 
BetterCables.com - anybody have exp.?
I have replaced all of my cables with Bettercables. I have seven balanced cables that range from 7 to 10 meters. Bettercables was the only affordable high quality option I could afford. I compared the to Pransparent cables that listed for $2,000. ... 
Talon Roc subs - worth it?
Absolutely!! I bought two by way of Audiogon. Replaced three 18' Velodynes. As stated earlier these are tight and faster. Far superior to my Velodynes. They work great with my Bohlender Graebner ribbon speakers in my HT setup. 
Balanced (XLR) or RCA cables?
To learn everything you need to know about balanced vs. unbalanced see Rane Technical paper #110 at http://www.rane.com/library.html It is the most informative article I have ever read on the subject and is MUST reading for anyone with a ground lo...