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klipsch cornwall iv upgraded crossovers
@eoj4952 Check out my Video. Crites has the Xover Cap values online but never measured the Inductors. I changed everything and updated the Xover to include the Inductor Value. It's all in my Video,    
The Hidden Gem at Capital Audio Fest (CAF) 2023!
@bluorion There were two Zu Audio/Black Ice Audio rooms on the 7th floor. They were both packed if that was any indication as to how popular they were.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Joni Mitchell approved/Bernie Grundman mastered early Asylum LP's (after Blue). I can't wait anymore for the MFSL SACD's & Court & Spark 45rpm One-Step. SACD's were paid for back in January (Blue & Ladies of the Canyon). I don't k... 
Would you choose 1 ou 2 subwoofers for a stereo set?
I run 4 Subs. The 2 on the front wall are in phase. The two on the back wall are out of phase. X’s over at the Subs minimum 50Hz from my Cornwall IV’s.  
RCA versus XLR interconnects
My Recording Engineer friend & I always get into this argument and just let him win out of respect to my Elders 😁. He insists that XLR is only for long runs and recording situations. I totally agree. But I love XLR’s because they are easy to ... 
New Generation Class D - AGD Audion Mkiii upgrade
@mbmi No GaN FET’s don’t need 100 of hours of break in. I proved this at friends home a while ago. I’d replaced an Orchard Audio Ultra Amplifier that was running for a month with one that had literally 5 minutes of burn in time. Zero difference in... 
Rockford Fosgate Signature Phono Pre needs repair
Call Black Ice Audio. They may be able to help you out.  
Black ice Audio owners, pet peaves
I too am running an F360 for my Headphone Rig only. My Koss 95/X Electrostatics never sounded this good ! BAT VK50-SE--->Black Ice F360--->Stax SRM-007tA--->Koss 95/X    
What are the best GaN Amplifiers available today?
I see this thread is growing. And there's more threads being started up (and not by me)....LOL !  
Is a GAn amp worth the switch?
I've been using an Orchard Audio Ultra Amplifier for going on 2 years now with no issues sonically or reliability wise. GaN FET is where things are going as traditional high power MosFet type device are becoming depleted with many companies no lon... 
Moving Up from a Jolida JD9
I’m a Schill also for Black Ice Audio. I purchased two F100 monoblocks and the F360 Preamp is on long term loan. If I already didn’t have the PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamp. I would have easily bought this with no hesitation and worked with Jarred ... 
What are the best GaN Amplifiers available today?
Ralph is in in the room. Cool. Met him at Axpona. Great guy with great stories. Thanks to jeffseight for introducing me to Ralph. As an update. I'm still running Orchard Audio on my Center and Surrounds. I got a killer deal on a pair of Black Ice... 
Any Advice for those Listening to Youtube Reviewers?
I’ve been watching audio related YouTube reviewers for the last 6 years. Honestly it was Paul McGowan that I started watching and over the years, I’ve subscribed to all on the above list and even personally (and virtually) got to know some of them... 
First Tube amp suggestions
Black Ice Audio.  
As A Youngster, What Unit Puqued Your Interest In All This?
My Uncles Dual 1219/ELAC Cartridge/Grundig Receiver/UHER Reel to Reel/Canadian Knockoff JBL L100's (ADS ?). My Dad's German Koronette Cherry Wood Stereo Console with built-in Bar. BSR Ceramic Cart/Some Transistor big huge receiver. Dual knobs for...