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another bang-for-the-buck power cord question - fraggmeP3 06:44:58 06/29/07 (7)
- RE: another bang-for-the-buck power cord question - photon46 13:05:29 07/06/07 (0)
- RE: another bang-for-the-buck power cord question - kda 13:09:59 06/29/07 (0)
- RE: another bang-for-the-buck power cord question - some young guy 11:49:26 06/29/07 (0)
- My vote is for CVH Flavor 2 shielded. nt - bartc 07:19:52 06/29/07 (3)
  - VH Audio Flavor 2 is not shielded, but... - Duster 10:32:36 06/29/07 (2)
    - RE: VH Audio Flavor 2 is not shielded, but... - fraggmeP3 17:23:10 06/29/07 (1)
      - Thing about VH Flavors is - bartc 18:09:32 06/29/07 (0)
is there any reason not to run speaker cables directly to the driver? - fraggmeP3 06:15:29 06/29/07 (7)
- fragg, I've been soldering speakercable to drivers or crossover parts for decades. - jeffreybehr 11:02:48 06/30/07 (1)
  - It OK for DIYed speakers, but for brandname makes - cheap-Jack 08:11:11 07/03/07 (0)
- RE: What about Crossover - benie 17:52:01 06/29/07 (1)
  - no crossover here, just a box with a single driver. - fraggmeP3 20:10:53 06/29/07 (0)
- RE: is there any reason not to run speaker cables directly to the driver? - mattcecil1@yahoo.com 13:37:27 06/29/07 (1)
  - RE: is there any reason not to run speaker cables directly to the driver? - fraggmeP3 17:16:18 06/29/07 (0)
- Probably not a bad idea, but ... - Quadzilla 10:33:23 06/29/07 (0)
Q for Jon Risch on replacing internal ribbon cable - paba 06:05:13 06/29/07 (3)
- RE: Q for Jon Risch on replacing internal ribbon cable - paba 13:42:34 07/02/07 (0)
- Can O Worms - Jon Risch 11:41:10 07/02/07 (0)
- Reworking any set of cables so tightly spaced as ribbon cabling... - Allen Wright 09:27:31 07/02/07 (0)
Belden 1311A speaker wire - tubelover@aol.com 14:25:31 06/28/07 (0)
Bi-wiring question - nobita 09:04:54 06/28/07 (9)
- Thanks for all advices - nobita 00:21:46 07/01/07 (0)
- RE: Bi-wiring question - clio09 14:11:07 06/28/07 (0)
- RE: Bi-wiring question - vanman 14:01:54 06/28/07 (0)
- RE: Bi-wiring question - mt10425 13:08:39 06/28/07 (0)
- There's No One Universal Answer - Luminator 12:12:54 06/28/07 (0)
- RE: Bi-wiring question - Duster 09:55:51 06/28/07 (3)
  - Dumb question? - kavakidd 14:11:40 06/28/07 (2)
    - Re: Dumb question? Nope, but... - Duster 16:32:50 06/28/07 (1)
      - Thanks - kavakidd 20:51:28 06/28/07 (0)
Power Cord Suggestions for Quad 57s - Fullrun 20:51:14 06/27/07 (0)
CAT5 IC's and speaker wire in a car installation - kross 15:47:02 06/27/07 (0)
Skin Effect, IC's ,and Speaker Wire - ddanielsmith 10:49:57 06/27/07 (14)
- Speaker Cables: Skin Effect (and other factors...) - Duster 08:54:50 06/29/07 (1)
  - hmmmm - jneutron 12:36:02 07/03/07 (0)
- RE: Skin Effect, IC's ,and Speaker Wire - jneutron 15:39:03 06/27/07 (11)
  - Question for Jneutron - JB 07:11:45 06/28/07 (10)
    - RE: Question for Jneutron - jneutron 07:33:40 06/28/07 (9)
      - RE: Question for Jneutron - JB 11:28:38 06/28/07 (8)
        
        Or, you could try dynamic loading and tell us how well it works. - Al Sekela 12:45:54 06/28/07 (4)
        
        Ping : Al Sekela - JB 07:36:45 07/02/07 (0)
        
        I looked up the precision link IC's..weird - jneutron 13:27:11 06/28/07 (2)
        
        RE: I looked up the precision link IC's..weird - JB 06:37:26 06/29/07 (1)
        
        no. - jneutron 06:00:26 07/02/07 (0)
        
        RE: Question for Jneutron - jneutron 12:16:17 06/28/07 (2)
        
        RE: Question for Jneutron - JB 10:41:21 06/29/07 (1)
        
        RE: Question for Jneutron - jneutron 06:04:31 07/02/07 (0)
Bang for the buck pc? Powerlink Plus, Venom? - T NUC 08:16:53 06/27/07 (6)
- Naim Tibia for 25 bucks. (nt) - kuma 18:24:29 06/27/07 (1)
  - Second the Tibia and you might also like some of the Cardas. nt - silence 16:57:43 07/02/07 (0)
- RE: Bang for the buck pc? Powerlink Plus, Venom? - rlmacklin 13:32:34 06/27/07 (0)
- RE: Bang for the buck pc? Powerlink Plus, Venom? - slbenz 11:20:20 06/27/07 (1)
  - RE: Bang for the buck pc? Powerlink Plus, Venom? - jkwinn 14:19:47 06/27/07 (0)
- RE: Bang for the buck pc? Powerlink Plus, Venom? - LKDog 08:56:15 06/27/07 (0)
VHAudio Pulsar and Neotech 3002 cables - RioTubes 16:27:05 06/26/07 (0)
latest white Grover S interconnects - rlmacklin 13:56:39 06/26/07 (4)
- RE: latest white Grover S interconnects - rlmacklin 16:57:39 06/27/07 (1)
  - RE: latest white Grover S interconnects - Awe-d-o-file 06:58:41 06/28/07 (0)
- RE: latest white Grover S interconnects - Awe-d-o-file 13:36:49 06/27/07 (0)
- RE: latest white Grover S interconnects - LKDog 08:54:21 06/27/07 (0)
18AWG silver solid core for I/C connection - CBT 14:25:08 06/25/07 (13)
- 18 AWG silver wire for IC's - audible skin effect... - Duster 07:20:16 06/26/07 (6)
  - RE: 18 AWG silver wire for IC's - audible skin effect... - laznos 17:05:02 06/26/07 (4)
    - PS Audio - Jon L 20:24:33 06/26/07 (3)
      - RE: PS Audio - laznos 08:50:18 06/27/07 (0)
      - Yes, ..... - cheap-Jack 07:30:37 06/27/07 (1)
        
        Very helpful, guys - CBT 12:14:05 06/27/07 (0)
  - Skin effect with audio signals ???? - cheap-Jack 12:36:36 06/26/07 (0)
- Buy teflon tubing - madisonears 02:13:01 06/26/07 (2)
  - RE: Buy teflon tubing-Tom - JB 07:06:17 06/28/07 (1)
    - Spiral around a core - madisonears 19:55:05 06/28/07 (0)
- RE: 18AWG silver solid core for I/C connection - zanash 23:22:17 06/25/07 (0)
- RE: 18AWG silver solid core for I/C connection - Cpk 18:52:50 06/25/07 (1)
  - RE: 18AWG silver solid core for I/C connection - CBT 09:50:00 06/26/07 (0)
REVIEW: Mosaic Chimera Cable - mdhoover 20:05:05 06/23/07 (7)
- RE: REVIEW: Mosaic Chimera Cable - rlawry 16:54:22 06/27/07 (3)
  - RE: REVIEW: Mosaic Chimera Cable - mdhoover 18:34:47 06/28/07 (2)
    - RE: REVIEW: Mosaic Chimera Cable - rlawry 21:50:47 06/28/07 (1)
      - RE: REVIEW: Mosaic Chimera Cable - mdhoover 20:07:32 07/10/07 (0)
- RE: REVIEW: Mosaic Chimera Cable - vital ital 09:02:38 06/26/07 (2)
  - RE: REVIEW: Mosaic Chimera Cable - mdhoover 18:44:41 06/28/07 (1)
    - RE: REVIEW: Mosaic Chimera Cable - vital ital 12:44:39 06/29/07 (0)
IC character - danielaclark2003@yahoo.com 16:58:35 06/23/07 (1)
- RE: IC character - danielaclark2003@yahoo.com 19:33:19 06/30/07 (0)
Bel Canto with Speltz - jimmycj 15:29:15 06/23/07 (1)
- RE: Bel Canto with Speltz - jack65 09:07:26 06/25/07 (0)
FREE to whoever wants it: Belden speaker/ic cable and power cable - Dr. Philosophy 08:42:54 06/23/07 (2)
- RE: FREE to whoever wants it: Belden speaker/ic cable and power cable - chris_w 10:30:49 06/23/07 (0)
- Can't use them myself but.... - Mr_bill2 09:24:36 06/23/07 (0)
Homegrown Audio and Signal Audio silver I/C cables? - jholtz 06:30:01 06/23/07 (8)
- I have both but have never done a shootout - artemus 19:16:36 06/26/07 (1)
  - RE: I have both but have never done a shootout - jholtz 19:43:03 06/26/07 (0)
- HGA vs Signal Cable - laznos 17:33:55 06/25/07 (1)
  - RE: HGA vs Signal Cable - jholtz 05:46:42 06/26/07 (0)
- My experiences w/ HGA cables - McGruder 10:44:50 06/24/07 (1)
  - RE: My experiences w/ HGA cables - jholtz 11:23:55 06/24/07 (0)
- Not in my experience. - j_thunders 15:36:59 06/23/07 (1)
  - RE: Not in my experience. - jholtz 11:22:45 06/24/07 (0)
What cable matches Golden Ref? - howard 23:46:05 06/22/07 (1)
- "match"? - Frihed89 03:07:34 06/23/07 (0)
Anyone use 1394 cable as DIY analog cable? - thebigtummy 23:32:12 06/22/07 (0)
Confused about plenum Cat5E - CBT 13:53:16 06/22/07 (4)
- RE: Confused about plenum Cat5E - bartc 14:27:45 06/22/07 (3)
  - Correction - Jon Risch 22:27:44 06/22/07 (1)
    - Correction to RE: Correction LOL - bartc 05:29:27 06/23/07 (0)
  - RE: Confused about plenum Cat5E - unclestu52 21:25:55 06/22/07 (0)
DIY Y-splitter - jsdds 11:31:49 06/20/07 (2)
- RE: DIY Y-splitter - Duster 13:40:50 06/20/07 (1)
  - RE: DIY Y-splitter - jsdds 04:41:36 06/21/07 (0)
Cheap PC breakin adaptor assemblies - badman 08:18:16 06/20/07 (0)
Longer interconnects or speaker cable ? - freefallrob 07:02:21 06/20/07 (6)
- You call that *long*!!?? *This* is long!! :-)) ... - andyr 00:48:50 06/23/07 (0)
- Unless you have a robust source, stick with long speaker cables. - Al Sekela 14:59:31 06/20/07 (2)
  - RE: Unless you have a robust source, stick with long speaker cables. - freefallrob 01:12:53 06/21/07 (1)
    - RE: Unless you have a robust source, stick with long speaker cables. - Duster 03:12:39 06/22/07 (0)
- RE: Longer interconnects or speaker cable ? - maabx 10:51:27 06/20/07 (1)
  - Cheers, of course search is your friend ! Never thought. n/t - freefallrob 01:11:16 06/21/07 (0)
DIY Silver Tonearm Cable (pics) - grailer 18:37:12 06/18/07 (9)
- RE: DIY Silver Tonearm Cable (pics) - resipsa7@tampabay.rr.com 17:53:55 07/23/07 (0)
- Silver tonearm and power cable - tszeking.cheng@homecall.co.uk 06:49:11 06/20/07 (1)
  - Beautiful work - thanks for sharing! (nt) - grailer 11:56:42 06/20/07 (0)
- RE: DIY Silver Tonearm Cable (pics) - tszeking.cheng@homecall.co.uk 06:28:15 06/20/07 (0)
- Very nice... - Mr_bill2 06:14:28 06/20/07 (0)
- RE: DIY Silver Tonearm Cable (pics) - Dave Garretson 06:24:53 06/19/07 (3)
  - Thanks - 28ga - grailer 07:07:44 06/19/07 (2)
    - RE: Thanks - 28ga - audioeyedoc 13:13:36 06/19/07 (1)
      - Great break-in idea (nt) - grailer 03:33:04 06/20/07 (0)
Tandberg DIN cable pin layout - boconnell 14:49:28 06/18/07 (0)
Cable "Warm Up"???!!! - Ear To Ear IC Cables (long) - bjh 13:05:14 06/18/07 (1)
- RE: Cable "Warm Up"???!!! - Ear To Ear IC Cables (long) - Dynaudio_Rules 11:45:41 06/19/07 (0)
AC wiring to ceiling mounted projector - ItsAllGood 08:59:25 06/18/07 (1)
- RE: AC wiring to ceiling mounted projector - Mike B. 11:13:36 06/18/07 (0)
Power Cables - ak_47_boy@hotmail.com 17:30:40 06/17/07 (16)
- Here's a great explanation from Caelin Gabriel of Shunyata Research.... - darkmoebius 20:17:31 06/19/07 (5)
  - RE: Another question. - SirAnthony 00:37:52 06/20/07 (4)
    - RE: Another question. - Curtis J 01:37:49 06/23/07 (0)
    - Something else to toss in... - Duster 09:04:00 06/20/07 (2)
      - RE: Something else to toss in... - SirAnthony 00:58:49 06/21/07 (1)
        
        RE: Something else to toss in... - Duster 14:22:32 06/21/07 (0)
- Imagine a Choppy River - Dynaudio_Rules 11:43:20 06/19/07 (0)
- RE: Power Cables fatious argument - chris_w 03:16:25 06/19/07 (0)
- Consider it this way.... - moray james 16:14:06 06/18/07 (0)
- RE: Power Cables - ak_47_boy@hotmail.com 12:51:27 06/18/07 (1)
  - Good questions. - Al Sekela 13:22:46 06/19/07 (0)
- Silver versus copper. - Al Sekela 09:47:46 06/18/07 (0)
- RE: Power Cables - Dawnrazor 00:21:58 06/18/07 (0)
- RE: Power Cables - ak_47_boy@hotmail.com 17:47:08 06/17/07 (2)
  - RE: In my non expert opinion - SirAnthony 23:38:12 06/17/07 (0)
  - Start with this.... - RioTubes 17:51:55 06/17/07 (0)
REVIEW: Ridge Street Audio Designs Alethius! Cu Cable - classfolkphile 16:57:33 06/17/07 (8)
- Convinced me to try a pair.... - clio09 21:38:51 06/24/07 (0)
- RE: REVIEW: Ridge Street Audio Designs Alethius! Cu Cable - Gary G 12:03:18 06/21/07 (1)
  - Thanks Gary. nt. - classfolkphile 18:45:42 06/21/07 (0)
- Thanks for the review... - Wellfed 07:21:38 06/21/07 (4)
  - RE: Thanks for the review... - classfolkphile 09:17:05 06/21/07 (3)
    - RE: Thanks for the review... - Robert C. Schult 22:03:51 06/21/07 (1)
      - RE: Thanks for the review... - classfolkphile 07:13:21 06/24/07 (0)
    - You've got your bases covered quite nicely I see... - Wellfed 10:43:08 06/21/07 (0)
Ferrite core - snap it on? - DC STEVE 10:13:09 06/17/07 (9)
- RE: Ferrite core - snap it on? - robertopisa 11:53:36 06/19/07 (0)
- RE: Ferrite core - snap it on? - zanash 00:15:59 06/18/07 (0)
- Place on noise makers outside of system... - Duster 11:13:20 06/17/07 (3)
  - I can vouch for this one - Schu 04:52:26 06/19/07 (0)
  - RE: Place on noise makers outside of system... - HumanMedia 18:03:49 06/17/07 (1)
    - RE: Place on noise makers outside of system... - kenster 19:08:48 06/17/07 (0)
- Agree with kenster: they suck. - Al Sekela 11:03:00 06/17/07 (0)
- RE: Ferrite core - snap it on? - kenster 10:31:10 06/17/07 (1)
  - I have some snap on ferrites that can be snapped in place. - Norm 11:55:08 06/17/07 (0)
Furutech bulk speaker cable - stvnharr 04:25:22 06/17/07 (5)
- RE: Furutech bulk speaker cable - machani 21:43:07 06/17/07 (3)
  - RE: Furutech bulk speaker cable - stvnharr 04:40:12 06/18/07 (2)
    - RE: Furutech bulk speaker cable - machani 13:31:11 06/21/07 (1)
      - RE: Furutech bulk speaker cable - stvnharr 19:40:01 06/21/07 (0)
- RE: Furutech bulk speaker cable - steppe 16:11:56 06/17/07 (0)
Cardas Golden Reference i/cs - is there a difference between old (gray shrink) and new (black)? - maestroso 03:44:53 06/17/07 (0)
If I wanted a PC that had great dynamics and energy - DC STEVE 20:35:29 06/16/07 (6)
- Audience PC might be good in your system (nt) - tommytube 08:47:00 06/18/07 (0)
- RE: If I wanted a PC that had great dynamics and energy - kenster 21:03:58 06/16/07 (4)
  - RE: If I wanted a PC that had great dynamics and energy - eddie7777 23:14:10 06/20/07 (1)
    - RE: If I wanted a PC that had great dynamics and energy - kenster 04:17:58 06/21/07 (0)
  - i've got three! - DC STEVE 21:07:08 06/16/07 (1)
    - RE: i've got three! - kenster 21:13:30 06/16/07 (0)
gutwire power clef se - normandna@rogers.com 18:03:25 06/16/07 (0)
JPS Labs Aluminata digital interconnect - soulvibrations 15:05:08 06/16/07 (4)
- RE: JPS Labs Aluminata digital interconnect - Bruce B 00:11:38 06/17/07 (3)
  - RE: JPS Labs Aluminata digital interconnect - soulvibrations 07:13:39 06/17/07 (2)
    - It is on page 9 of their price list - GGA 12:23:05 06/17/07 (1)
      - Thanks, GGA! nt. - soulvibrations 09:35:07 06/18/07 (0)
first diy power cable, for a vintage Thorens turntable - dean man jim 06:18:36 06/16/07 (1)
- AC plugs do make a difference - grailer 12:09:56 06/19/07 (0)
Tweeks work wonders! - SirAnthony 01:23:57 06/16/07 (1)
- It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad Trip actually... - Wellfed 10:54:58 06/21/07 (0)
vdH First vs. vdH First Ultimate - Am I deaf? - summerton1@bigpond.com 16:43:59 06/15/07 (3)
- RE: vdH First vs. vdH First Ultimate - Am I deaf? - tszeking.cheng@homecall.co.uk 03:25:52 06/22/07 (0)
- RE: vdH First vs. vdH First Ultimate - Am I deaf? - zanash 02:04:39 06/16/07 (1)
  - RE: vdH First vs. vdH First Ultimate - Am I deaf? - summerton1@bigpond.com 03:28:54 06/16/07 (0)
AQ RCA IC loose connection - sept79 10:13:22 06/15/07 (2)
- RE: AQ RCA IC loose connection - sept79 17:16:34 06/15/07 (0)
- No No No! Do NOT squeeze, crimp, derange, bend, etc. the outer sleeve of a Cheetah connector. - jeffreybehr 11:00:19 06/15/07 (0)
Ayre L-5xe Power Filter Cable Recommendations - BadgerDMS 08:34:23 06/15/07 (4)
- RE: Ayre L-5xe Power Filter Cable Recommendations - Charles Hansen 17:50:19 07/10/07 (0)
- RE: Ayre L-5xe Power Filter Cable Recommendations - hikejohn 14:11:26 07/09/07 (0)
- RE: Ayre L-5xe Power Filter Cable Recommendations - G man 18:24:22 06/16/07 (1)
  - RE: Ayre L-5xe Power Filter Cable Recommendations - hikejohn 14:09:34 07/09/07 (0)
Braided power cords? - Todd B. 21:00:52 06/14/07 (18)
- Kimber - Braided power cords? - Curtis J 01:09:43 06/23/07 (1)
  - Thanks for the info - Todd B. 01:07:02 07/01/07 (0)
- I have one.... - Dynaudio_Rules 16:29:24 06/15/07 (1)
  - RE: I have one.... - Todd B. 01:02:13 07/01/07 (0)
- Safety and comments on the design. - Al Sekela 13:29:54 06/15/07 (8)
  - RE: Safety and comments on the design. - Todd B. 23:05:34 06/27/07 (0)
  - Teflon potentially unsafe for power cords? VH Audio's power cords are teflon? - SantaFe 08:47:42 06/16/07 (6)
    - RE: Teflon potentially unsafe for power cords? VH Audio's power cords are teflon? - ChrisVH 06:34:25 06/19/07 (2)
      - It's not the question of safety - unclestu52 23:13:01 06/22/07 (1)
        
        RE: It's not the question of safety - ChrisVH 10:41:43 06/23/07 (0)
    - Thanks to Al and Uncle Stu for the clarification. - SantaFe 08:11:44 06/17/07 (0)
    - No, I'm explaining why we don't see UL-listed Teflon power cords. - Al Sekela 13:19:53 06/16/07 (0)
    - RE: Teflon potentially unsafe for power cords? VH Audio's power cords are teflon? - unclestu52 11:59:51 06/16/07 (0)
- RE: Braided power cords? - unclestu52 21:28:29 06/14/07 (4)
  - RE: Braided power cords? - chris_w 02:47:48 06/15/07 (3)
    - RE: Braided power cords? - audionutge@yahoo.com 06:08:31 06/15/07 (2)
      - OK Thnx , UL is ( i think) just a USA thingy -nt - chris_w 16:21:09 06/15/07 (1)
        
        RE: OK Thnx , UL is ( i think) just a USA thingy -nt - audionutge@yahoo.com 07:06:20 06/16/07 (0)
What would be the guage of a 0.26mm x 100 cable? - Not Yet There 11:31:06 06/14/07 (2)
- Does that mean each strand is 0.26mm diameter and there are 100 strands? - jeffreybehr 00:53:30 06/15/07 (0)
- RE: What would be the guage of a 0.26mm x 100 cable? - RichardVAN 13:13:07 06/14/07 (0)
LTB phono interconnects and Kimber Hero's - wpines 02:05:48 06/14/07 (0)
Speaker Cables for SET - jcmusic 05:44:02 06/13/07 (5)
- a good choice is the 47Labs OTA cable kit......nt - chris keating 11:49:16 06/14/07 (0)
- Some Cheap Cables I have tried - hutmacher 11:42:53 06/14/07 (0)
- RE: Speaker Cables for SET - audiophile36 09:26:48 06/14/07 (0)
- RE: Speaker Cables for SET - kenster 23:30:55 06/13/07 (0)
- I believe that that SETs have no special requirements in respect of speaker cables. - jeffreybehr 10:40:43 06/13/07 (0)
Jon Risch - advice on interconnect design - The Wiz 15:06:58 06/12/07 (1)
- RE: Jon Risch - advice on interconnect design - Jon Risch 19:50:42 06/13/07 (0)
Chord Chameleon Interconnect - l2sasm 12:00:37 06/12/07 (1)
- RE: Chord Chameleon Interconnect - zanash 23:59:46 06/13/07 (0)
Digital Coaxial Cables - jcmusic 20:11:04 06/11/07 (2)
- RE: Digital Coaxial Cables - Duster 07:49:33 06/12/07 (0)
- At least :) [nt] - Ted Smith 22:32:55 06/11/07 (0)
The latest IsoMike SACD for the cable inmates - Ray Kimber 14:36:06 06/11/07 (0)
How do aftermarket power cables improve the sound - Jagdeep 12:07:56 06/11/07 (11)
- Yet another link - Todd B. 18:56:12 06/13/07 (5)
  - Excellent post! - Al Sekela 08:49:49 06/14/07 (4)
    - Specific applications for these rectifiers? - RioTubes 08:01:57 06/15/07 (2)
      - What I know about them... - Al Sekela 13:03:53 06/15/07 (1)
        
        Thanks Al! (nt) - RioTubes 13:21:10 06/15/07 (0)
    - I liked it too, and a question - Todd B. 21:07:46 06/14/07 (0)
- Ah So ! Thank you both John & Al, I am beginning to understand *nt* - Jagdeep 19:08:06 06/11/07 (2)
  - Another high-performance power cord notion to ponder... - Duster 08:38:17 06/12/07 (1)
    - Cheers Duster. yup, thats another way of looking at it *nt* - Jagdeep 22:25:32 06/12/07 (0)
- RE: How do aftermarket power cables improve the sound - Jon Risch 16:39:04 06/11/07 (0)
- More precisely, how does changing power cables change the sound? - Al Sekela 14:08:35 06/11/07 (0)
What is the better (best?) analogy for how interconnects work? ... - andyr 00:40:29 06/11/07 (7)
- RE: What is the better (best?) analogy for how interconnects work? ... - ddanielsmith 23:08:14 06/22/07 (1)
  - Thanks for your comments ... - andyr 01:21:36 06/23/07 (0)
- RE: What is the better (best?) analogy for how interconnects work? ... - Ted Smith 09:00:45 06/11/07 (1)
  - Thanks, Ted. :-)) nt - andyr 13:23:27 06/11/07 (0)
- A EE would say a) - Kirchoff's law IIRC. nt - JimL 05:56:29 06/11/07 (2)
  - Thanks, Jim. a) it is, then! :-)) nt - andyr 13:24:38 06/11/07 (0)
  - And Maxwell's aswell as Lenz's laws. -nt - chris_w 10:24:07 06/11/07 (0)
Anyone using Xindak FS-3 speaker cable ? - SteveLim 23:19:21 06/10/07 (1)
- RE: Anyone using Xindak FS-3 speaker cable ? - RAS 19:27:32 06/11/07 (0)
Looking for power cable recommendations for Oyaide and Furutech AC/IEC connectors - SantaFe 19:49:20 06/10/07 (6)
- Simple solution - steppe 01:24:55 06/11/07 (0)
- Here is one option.............. - kenster 20:21:58 06/10/07 (4)
  - Kenster- could you E-mail me,ThanksNT! - JB 09:01:46 06/11/07 (1)
    - E-mail sent. nt - kenster 13:17:26 06/11/07 (0)
  - RE: Here is one option.............. - Sondek 20:31:50 06/10/07 (1)
    - Except for stripping the individual wires, - Dave Pogue 04:30:04 06/11/07 (0)
Question about power cables. - SirAnthony 14:22:23 06/09/07 (18)
- What I found with the AQ NRG-2 - Schu 07:01:01 06/11/07 (1)
  - RE: Thanks for the suggestion! NT - SirAnthony 11:47:04 06/11/07 (0)
- RE: AQ powercords have ferite choke molded into cable jacket. - reb 06:38:25 06/11/07 (0)
- RE: Question about power cables. - andyr 02:34:30 06/11/07 (1)
  - RE: Question about power cables. - SirAnthony 11:52:00 06/11/07 (0)
- RE: Follow up - SirAnthony 00:01:27 06/11/07 (5)
  - RE: Follow up - akolegov@mtu-net.ru 00:37:55 06/11/07 (4)
    - RE: Follow up - SirAnthony 01:18:12 06/11/07 (3)
      - RE: Follow up - Fairbanks 08:35:47 06/11/07 (2)
        
        RE: Follow up - SirAnthony 11:53:09 06/11/07 (1)
        
        RE: Follow up - Fairbanks 13:01:14 06/11/07 (0)
- RE: Question about power cables. - Unhalfbricking 21:49:11 06/10/07 (0)
- RE: Question about power cables. - akolegov@mtu-net.ru 08:52:43 06/10/07 (0)
- RE: Question about power cables. - racerguy 06:50:26 06/10/07 (1)
  - RE: Interesting. I also noticed... - SirAnthony 13:19:53 06/10/07 (0)
- RE: Question about power cables. - LKDog 21:53:45 06/09/07 (2)
  - RE: Question about power cables. - SirAnthony 23:32:38 06/09/07 (1)
    - RE: Question about power cables. - LKDog 11:35:33 06/10/07 (0)
What size spades? - xrayspex78 11:25:16 06/09/07 (1)
- RE: What size spades? - machani 14:09:22 06/09/07 (0)
What do you think of these RCA connectors - fin1bxn@msn.com 06:21:24 06/09/07 (10)
- You can buy them on the street in Hong Kong............ - Basslines 04:03:33 06/11/07 (4)
  - Thanks - I guess $2 each is not worth it then - fin1bxn@msn.com 04:58:56 06/11/07 (3)
    - Would $4 each be reasonable? - Duster 08:41:13 06/11/07 (2)
      - YES - fin1bxn@msn.com 15:09:04 06/11/07 (1)
        
        One more thing to consider... - Duster 08:53:01 06/12/07 (0)
- Not a Nakamichi product... - Duster 12:28:17 06/09/07 (3)
  - Those are nice - fin1bxn@msn.com 12:50:09 06/09/07 (2)
    - A common notion about connector prices... - Duster 10:56:56 06/10/07 (1)
      - I apriciate that - fin1bxn@msn.com 14:58:55 06/10/07 (0)
- there are quite a few varients of that are available - Penguin 10:33:59 06/09/07 (0)
Recycling old wire and interconnects? - kda 06:28:04 06/08/07 (6)
- RE: check with a school - mls-stl 06:01:19 06/09/07 (0)
- RE: Recycling old wire and interconnects? - unclestu52 11:41:13 06/08/07 (1)
  - RE: Recycling old wire and interconnects? - kda 14:59:00 06/08/07 (0)
- RE: Recycling old wire and interconnects? - kenster 09:45:18 06/08/07 (2)
  - RE: Recycling old wire and interconnects? - kda 09:55:12 06/08/07 (1)
    - RE: Recycling old wire and interconnects? - kenster 17:01:49 06/08/07 (0)
Expensive Connectors - afxdave 19:23:14 06/07/07 (4)
- RE: Expensive Connectors - some young guy 19:29:08 06/07/07 (1)
  - RE: Expensive Connectors - afxdave 19:30:13 06/07/07 (0)
- RE: Expensive Connectors - Teck5 19:28:26 06/07/07 (0)
- RE: Expensive Connectors - Sondek 19:28:16 06/07/07 (0)
Cardas v Element or Anti-Cable - Rufipennis 10:27:29 06/07/07 (3)
- RE: Cardas v Element or Anti-Cable - McGruder 18:31:00 06/07/07 (2)
  - RE: Cardas v Element or Anti-Cable - Rufipennis 20:43:01 06/07/07 (1)
    - RE: Cardas v Element or Anti-Cable - McGruder 05:52:00 06/08/07 (0)
FREE to good UK home: Belden speaker/interconnect wire; also power cords - Dr. Philosophy 09:24:49 06/07/07 (3)
- RE: FREE to good UK home: Belden speaker/interconnect wire; also power cords - chris_w 16:15:54 06/07/07 (2)
  - No response .... - Dr. Philosophy 10:31:59 06/11/07 (0)
  - RE: FREE to good UK home: Belden speaker/interconnect wire; also power cords - Dr. Philosophy 07:53:34 06/08/07 (0)
Shindo or Kondo - Hyperspace 06:47:05 06/07/07 (2)
- RE: Shindo or Kondo - Hyperspace 04:39:09 06/14/07 (0)
- I have had both but never compared them. Both are very good. nt - Norm 11:18:07 06/11/07 (0)
Custom House Cable - What happened to them? - Charlie8521 17:27:31 06/06/07 (0)
Is it possible it was the power cord all along ? Audioquest NRG-2 with Cambridge Audio 640C - Bambi B 10:57:58 06/06/07 (10)
- RE: Is it possible it was the power cord all along ? Audioquest NRG-2 .....YES!! - Dynaudio_Rules 18:05:18 06/07/07 (0)
- Yup. A power cord upgrade has the most significant affect on my CDP (vs.amp, etc). * - PureAudio 14:43:34 06/07/07 (0)
- RE: Is it possible it was the power cord all along ? Audioquest NRG-2 with Cambridge Audio 640C - Awe-d-o-file 14:23:18 06/07/07 (0)
- Ever try an 'audiophile' power cord - unclestu52 12:10:28 06/07/07 (0)
- Yes - LKDog 07:26:13 06/07/07 (0)
- RE: Is it possible it was the power cord all along ? Audioquest NRG-2 with Cambridge Audio 640C - briggs 06:30:21 06/07/07 (0)
- RE: Is it possible it was the power cord all along ? Audioquest NRG-2 with Cambridge Audio 640C - Fairbanks 17:27:13 06/06/07 (0)
- RE: Is it possible it was the power cord all along ? Audioquest NRG-2 with Cambridge Audio 640C - Paul_A 14:53:32 06/06/07 (0)
- Generally agreed PC's are important upgrade with digital NT - lancelot 12:53:15 06/06/07 (0)
- It ALL makes a difference... and usually for the better! - musetap 12:06:16 06/06/07 (0)
Jon Risch -- Crimp Question - Hujo 08:26:20 06/06/07 (7)
- Where did you order your Furutech spades from? nt - andyr 02:56:20 06/11/07 (2)
  - RE: Where did you order your Furutech spades from? nt - Hujo 09:46:55 06/11/07 (1)
    - Thanks, Hujo. :-)) nt - andyr 13:25:45 06/11/07 (0)
- RE: Jon Risch -- Crimp Question - Jon Risch 18:49:16 06/07/07 (3)
  - RE: Jon Risch -- Crimp Question - Hujo 09:45:24 06/11/07 (2)
    - RE: Jon Risch -- Crimp Question - Jon Risch 16:21:22 06/11/07 (1)
      - RE: Jon Risch -- Crimp Question - Hujo 17:11:27 06/11/07 (0)
VdH The Second IC as a digital coax cable? - gordan 02:26:54 06/06/07 (2)
- RE: VdH The Second IC as a digital coax cable? - madisonears 08:19:07 06/08/07 (0)
- RE: VdH The Second IC as a digital coax cable? - zanash 10:52:04 06/07/07 (0)
Old cloth wire - Bob Mc 17:39:23 06/05/07 (1)
- RE: Old cloth wire - Granholm 06:14:53 06/06/07 (0)
cable help in NYC - comanche 13:04:38 06/05/07 (1)
- RE: cable help in NYC - Nglazer 07:35:18 06/13/07 (0)
Any one try the new Furutech FTD20A outlet? comparable to R1 - yo2tup 11:58:36 06/05/07 (6)
- RE: Buy it, try it, compare it, then tell us the facts. [nt] - alan m. kafton 13:51:42 06/05/07 (5)
  - Facts? Impressions or opinions! [nt] - badman 05:33:13 06/08/07 (1)
    - RE: How else.... - alan m. kafton 15:51:15 06/08/07 (0)
  - My question was if anyone has done that already [nt] - yo2tup 17:58:37 06/05/07 (2)
    - RE: I know....sometimes *you* have to be the pioneer. [nt] - alan m. kafton 20:29:47 06/05/07 (1)
      - RE: I know....sometimes *you* have to be the pioneer. guinea pig it's all the same. [nt] - Awe-d-o-file 14:25:02 06/07/07 (0)
AC plugs for VH Audio Flavor 4 ? - sherod 19:17:12 06/04/07 (7)
- RE: AC plugs for VH Audio Flavor 4 ? - Duster 12:43:17 06/05/07 (3)
  - Doh! Wrong photo shown. Here's the correct image: - Duster 12:02:47 06/10/07 (0)
  - RE: AC plugs for VH Audio Flavor 4 ? - sherod 15:58:36 06/05/07 (1)
    - RE: AC plugs for VH Audio Flavor 4 ? - Duster 16:24:30 06/05/07 (0)
- RE: AC plugs for VH Audio Flavor 4 ? - michaelv20850 12:35:28 06/05/07 (0)
- RE: AC plugs for VH Audio Flavor 4 ? - Todd B. 00:02:28 06/05/07 (1)
  - RE: AC plugs for VH Audio Flavor 4 ? - LKDog 22:01:07 06/09/07 (0)
AudioPrism Super Natural 9.5 - 4yanx 08:02:32 06/04/07 (4)
- RE: AudioPrism Super Natural 9.5 - sherod 19:47:44 06/04/07 (3)
  - Who is... - 4yanx 21:49:52 06/04/07 (2)
    - I found it... - 4yanx 08:54:47 06/05/07 (1)
      - Peter Moncrieff of IAR... - sherod 13:52:17 06/05/07 (0)
5m OTA IC - Bogart 23:03:51 06/03/07 (0)
Need link to wire wrap interconnect plans - JoshL 20:33:05 06/03/07 (3)
- excellent photo tutorial here - troporobo 20:37:30 06/04/07 (1)
  - RE: excellent photo tutorial here - zanash 04:17:08 06/05/07 (0)
- RE: Need link to wire wrap interconnect plans - zanash 05:12:50 06/04/07 (0)
Blind test of Digital Audio RCA cables - Mr645 16:39:39 06/03/07 (0)
DIY loudspeaker cables - chrisras54@yahoo.com 15:07:22 06/03/07 (13)
- Length? Bi-Wire? - Duster 12:30:08 06/10/07 (0)
- On the cheap/inexpensive side... - cdc 18:53:24 06/09/07 (0)
- Very good sound cheap with silver-plated copper. - Al Sekela 10:01:05 06/04/07 (5)
  - I have to believe that the poor sound charactersitics of silver plated wire - j_thunders 10:55:09 06/04/07 (4)
    - RE: I have to believe that the poor sound charactersitics of silver plated wire - chrisras54@yahoo.com 21:57:04 06/04/07 (2)
      - Conclusions drawn upon insufficient data and understanding. - Al Sekela 09:41:49 06/05/07 (0)
      - If you look closely the silver "clad" wire used by DH Labs, Wireworld, Nordost and others - j_thunders 05:34:01 06/05/07 (0)
    - Having experimented with diy silver-over-copper speaker cables... - Tom 15:43:05 06/04/07 (0)
- RE: DIY loudspeaker cables - zanash 05:22:07 06/04/07 (0)
- RE: DIY loudspeaker cables - LKDog 22:37:28 06/03/07 (0)
- Do a search in this forum for silver plated copper wire. - j_thunders 18:37:04 06/03/07 (2)
  - RE: Do a search in this forum for silver plated copper wire. - chrisras54@yahoo.com 22:25:27 06/03/07 (1)
    - Not sure. I am a silver guy myself. - j_thunders 09:29:26 06/04/07 (0)
WBT style RCA termination for twisted pr - fin1bxn@msn.com 09:24:22 06/03/07 (2)
- RE: WBT style RCA termination for twisted pr - machani 13:33:17 06/03/07 (1)
  - Perfect - Thanks Nt: - fin1bxn@msn.com 13:40:23 06/03/07 (0)
Speaker cables - jimmycj 09:22:44 06/03/07 (2)
- RE: Speaker cables - kenster 12:02:06 06/03/07 (1)
  - RE: Speaker cables - jimmycj 08:35:50 06/05/07 (0)
Source for braided copper shield? - j_thunders 20:44:35 06/01/07 (9)
- what size? - jneutron 10:40:16 06/04/07 (0)
- Thanks for the responses all. - j_thunders 18:26:54 06/03/07 (0)
- RE: Michael Percy - Square Peg 19:49:19 06/02/07 (0)
- RE: Source for braided copper shield? - Mike B. 10:59:43 06/02/07 (1)
  - Good idea(NT) - unclestu52 00:23:46 06/03/07 (0)
- RE: Source for braided copper shield? - madisonears 09:34:35 06/02/07 (1)
  - Not sure. - j_thunders 18:28:38 06/03/07 (0)
- Take Five Audio Has It (link inside) - 1973shovel 08:28:07 06/02/07 (0)
- RE: Source for braided copper shield? - unclestu52 21:01:32 06/01/07 (0)
Long speaker cable or long interconncet?? - cwma 08:30:05 06/01/07 (3)
- RE: Long speaker cable or long interconncet?? - cem.akkan@yahoo.de 02:19:32 06/02/07 (0)
- RE: Long speaker cable or long interconncet?? - chris_w 09:20:06 06/01/07 (0)
- SEARCH, c, Search. This issue has been discussed often. (NT) - jeffreybehr 09:15:54 06/01/07 (0)
PNF Audio - CDjunkie 06:55:44 06/01/07 (1)
- My PNF experience - bartc 16:20:32 06/01/07 (0)
IC Recommendation for Tuner to Amp - FKellyJr 20:11:45 05/31/07 (0)
Solid core silver speaker cables + copper jumpers - akolegov@mtu-net.ru 13:56:35 05/30/07 (2)
- RE: Solid core silver speaker cables + copper jumpers - gme109 18:46:18 05/30/07 (1)
  - RE: Solid core silver speaker cables + copper jumpers - akolegov@mtu-net.ru 21:24:07 05/30/07 (0)
DIY CAT5 Power Cable (Comments, Suggestions) - SantaFe 06:07:08 05/30/07 (5)
- Your advice is appreciated and will be heeded - SantaFe 07:05:15 05/31/07 (1)
  - Someone who listens? - badman 05:30:51 06/01/07 (0)
- The guys are right - badman 05:44:43 05/31/07 (0)
- RE: DIY CAT5 Power Cable (Comments, Suggestions) - Sondek 10:01:01 05/30/07 (0)
- Dangerous. - Al Sekela 09:06:53 05/30/07 (0)
Are power cords as directional as interconnects and speaker cables? - tszeking.cheng@homecall.co.uk 01:06:28 05/30/07 (14)
- RE: Are power cords as directional as interconnects and speaker cables? - the roofman 12:41:41 06/02/07 (1)
  - RE: Are power cords as directional as interconnects and speaker cables? - tszeking.cheng@homecall.co.uk 18:10:23 06/02/07 (0)
- Mikro Omega make two directionally different power cords - Norm 11:47:40 06/01/07 (0)
- RE: Are power cords as directional as interconnects and speaker cables? - Vikingboy 15:01:38 05/31/07 (2)
  - RE: Are power cords as directional as interconnects and speaker cables? - kuma 21:28:22 05/31/07 (1)
    - RE: Are power cords as directional as interconnects and speaker cables? - Vikingboy 14:12:29 06/01/07 (0)
- I expect the wire is directional in any application. - Al Sekela 09:28:14 05/30/07 (6)
  - Is shorter mean better ? - tszeking.cheng@homecall.co.uk 18:16:10 05/30/07 (4)
    - RE: Is shorter mean better ? - nuhi 12:46:49 05/31/07 (2)
      - What is the optimum length for a power cord ? - tszeking.cheng@homecall.co.uk 17:00:44 05/31/07 (1)
        
        RE: What is the optimum length for a power cord ? - nuhi 17:12:50 05/31/07 (0)
    - Better to have a length that allows good placement. - Al Sekela 11:12:43 05/31/07 (0)
  - I concur... - mattcecil1@yahoo.com 12:23:56 05/30/07 (0)
- Even more so - MikeInSeattle 05:26:36 05/30/07 (0)
Kubala Cables - mitch s. 14:42:46 05/28/07 (3)
- RE: Kubala Cables - srburner 09:55:26 06/03/07 (0)
- RE: Kubala Cables - jaiello 20:54:51 05/30/07 (0)
- RE: Kubala Cables - aggielaw 20:06:55 05/28/07 (0)
Audio Distributor -) Stereo Computer Speakers? - LoganKriete 07:58:15 05/28/07 (0)
confused about HDMI and audio out... - mikehannah_@hotmail.com 21:50:44 05/27/07 (6)
- RE: confused about HDMI and audio out... - joeyboynj 11:11:52 05/31/07 (0)
- RE: confused about HDMI and audio out... - Ted Smith 23:10:13 05/27/07 (4)
  - RE: confused about HDMI and audio out... - unclestu52 01:15:11 05/28/07 (3)
    - RE: confused about HDMI and audio out... - ratso 07:33:16 05/28/07 (2)
      - RE: confused about HDMI and audio out... - unclestu52 12:33:10 05/28/07 (1)
        
        shittle the output ?!?! - troporobo 22:14:16 05/29/07 (0)
Taming the treble on Klipsch RF-5s - Apokalypse 19:58:11 05/27/07 (2)
- RE: Taming the treble on Klipsch RF-5s - freefallrob 05:45:39 06/20/07 (0)
- RE: Taming the treble on Klipsch RF-5s - vital ital 05:43:09 05/30/07 (0)
Need Recommendations for DIY power cord porject for high current amp - LKDog 13:14:49 05/27/07 (14)
- Going to try some Cyromax III power cords - LKDog 10:45:10 05/29/07 (0)
- RE: Need Recommendations for DIY power cord porject for high current amp - Demo 16:36:47 05/28/07 (2)
  - RE: Need Recommendations for DIY power cord porject for high current amp - LKDog 21:26:56 05/28/07 (1)
    - RE: Need Recommendations for DIY power cord porject for high current amp - Demo 14:49:30 05/30/07 (0)
- RE: Need Recommendations for DIY power cord porject for high current amp - Vikingboy 13:09:55 05/28/07 (1)
  - RE: Need Recommendations for DIY power cord porject for high current amp - LKDog 14:03:53 05/28/07 (0)
- RE: Need Recommendations for DIY power cord porject for high current amp - Jose Garcia 20:09:15 05/27/07 (1)
  - RE: Need Recommendations for DIY power cord porject for high current amp - LKDog 11:52:13 05/28/07 (0)
- RE: Need Recommendations for DIY power cord porject for high current amp - Dave Pogue 14:49:40 05/27/07 (5)
  - RE: Need Recommendations for DIY power cord porject for high current amp - LKDog 16:27:43 05/27/07 (2)
    - RE: Need Recommendations for DIY power cord porject for high current amp - Dave Pogue 04:24:17 05/28/07 (1)
      - RE: Need Recommendations for DIY power cord porject for high current amp - LKDog 08:19:34 05/28/07 (0)
  - RE: Need Recommendations for DIY power cord porject for high current amp - Demo 16:11:50 05/27/07 (1)
    - RE: Need Recommendations for DIY power cord porject for high current amp - LKDog 16:36:36 05/27/07 (0)
Interconnect configuration for biamp - TVeye 11:18:46 05/27/07 (0)
How is possible that the similar cable sounds dramatically different on different positions in the system? - gordan 03:49:39 05/27/07 (8)
- Impedances - Jon Risch 16:42:07 05/31/07 (0)
- My guess: you are hearing the effects of RF noise. - Al Sekela 18:49:04 05/27/07 (6)
  - RE: My guess: you are hearing the effects of RF noise. - nuhi 02:46:27 05/28/07 (5)
    - Based on what I read, The Second is shielded and The First is not. - Al Sekela 13:44:18 05/28/07 (0)
    - RE: My guess: you are hearing the effects of RF noise. - gordan 03:22:07 05/28/07 (3)
      - RE: My guess: you are hearing the effects of RF noise. - nuhi 03:38:35 05/28/07 (2)
        
        RE: My guess: you are hearing the effects of RF noise. - gordan 11:30:36 05/28/07 (1)
        
        now i placed vdh mc gold between pre and power amp and it is not rolled off! - gordan 14:41:29 05/28/07 (0)
Connectors/jacks recommendation please... - T NUC 19:04:07 05/26/07 (6)
- Eichmann has good stuff.... - mattcecil1@yahoo.com 07:37:12 05/31/07 (0)
- RE: Connectors/jacks recommendation please... - Square Peg 02:30:45 05/30/07 (0)
- RE: Connectors/jacks recommendation please... - Duster 18:54:07 05/29/07 (0)
- RE: Connectors/jacks recommendation please... - some young guy 20:55:22 05/26/07 (1)
  - I recently had the opportunity to compare the WBTs and the Furatechs on long ics. - Norm 08:16:53 05/27/07 (0)
- RE: Connectors/jacks recommendation please... - sheldon60 19:15:57 05/26/07 (0)