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Post by MartinT on Nov 26, 2021 12:40:34 GMT
SQ gains ≠ price
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Post by MartinT on Dec 14, 2021 20:45:27 GMT
If I could give one example of what my system does so well, it's to reproduce a song like You Don't Pull No Punches, But You Don't Push the River by Van Morrison, from his Veedon Fleece album. open.qobuz.com/track/44529957Playing this at my normal volume of -12dB, the intro has all the air and depth of a great ensemble recording, and then his voice hits you like a train. The power of it is something my system is just able to do justice to now. I do enjoy his stream-of-consciousness songs and this is one of his best. I guess it's a love/hate thing, but I've been going through his entire catalogue and I admire his unique style now more than ever. Very pleasing to attain this level of performance and makes me want to sink into his music. Perhaps Van Morrison is my Zappa? |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 14, 2021 20:49:21 GMT
Been trying to get over or around his voice.
Tried before and failed
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Post by MartinT on Dec 15, 2021 15:47:35 GMT
I'd hoped to generate a little interest in discussing Van Morrison's music, but there doesn't seem to be any interest!
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Post by John on Dec 15, 2021 16:23:13 GMT
I don't mind some of his music. It can be hit and miss, and even when I find something I like I rarely listen again.
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Post by speedysteve on Dec 15, 2021 17:36:37 GMT
I'd hoped to generate a little interest in discussing Van Morrison's music, but there doesn't seem to be any interest! Had a CD in the car once upon a time🙂 Some of its Romcom sound tracks. |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 15, 2021 19:25:58 GMT
Noooo, it's much deeper than that!
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 15, 2021 20:39:58 GMT
Can't see anything in the man, or hear it. The voice verges on annoying for me The music average Apart from that he's great !  |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 17, 2021 21:08:38 GMT
My shipment of door stoppers from Germany was returned to the seller due to customs paperwork. Thanks, Brexit. He sent me a nice message in German saying he's resending them. No hurry.
That will take me up to 12 of them, sufficient for everything including the grounding boxes.
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 17, 2021 21:16:02 GMT
Have you thought about similar weight items that would be easier to get hold of ?
I have and come up blank so far
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Post by MartinT on Dec 17, 2021 21:32:44 GMT
Have you thought about similar weight items that would be easier to get hold of ? I have and come up blank so far Nope. Once I bought the first box of Schramms, I thought they were perfect: heavy, rubber protection underside and look nice. The Germans do other brands, they seem to like weighted door stops over wedges.  |
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Post by petea on Dec 17, 2021 21:44:05 GMT
Might be worth checking Aldi. I bought several identical ones in our local branch here - although rather radically, I use theme as door stops!
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 17, 2021 21:56:27 GMT
Have you thought about similar weight items that would be easier to get hold of ? I have and come up blank so far There are squillions of these and similar to choose from on eBay if you open up your search to include Europe. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 18, 2021 9:05:09 GMT
OCD, insanity and other things beckon....
Has anyone tested sound quality with different and heavier weights ?
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Post by MartinT on Dec 18, 2021 9:48:38 GMT
Has anyone tested sound quality with different and heavier weights ? Mike goes further in the pursuit of sound quality than anyone ever before I will say the Schramms do make a difference, including with grounding boxes. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 18, 2021 10:48:28 GMT
Has anyone tested sound quality with different and heavier weights ? Mike goes further in the pursuit of sound quality than anyone ever before I will say the Schramms do make a difference, including with grounding boxes. I have a pile on top of my TAD D-1000 Black Ravioli / Granite placemat /Electric Beach mini platforms / Granite placemat Seemed to improve as I added each item The were hanging around at the time so I was tidying up |
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Post by brettj on Dec 22, 2021 2:46:25 GMT
What pieces can I place on top of each other, but not necessarily attached?
i.e. a grounding box on top of an amp?
A power supply on top of a network switch?
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 22, 2021 9:28:24 GMT
Don't know about grounding boxes but I'd keep PSUs away from everything
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Post by MartinT on Dec 22, 2021 11:24:21 GMT
Yep, PSUs kept separate but I put grounding boxes on top of components, which are themselves both on BR feet, then weigh the lot down with a Schramm.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 22, 2021 16:43:52 GMT
My four Schramm weights arrived from Germany. Now deployed on grounding boxes.
I also spotted an opportunity, triggered by something an Aussie chap mentioned on the Audiophile Style forum. He enquired why I wasn't grounding my AfterDark clocks as well as the components they are feeding. I've played with it before, but in a different configuration. I didn't have a good answer, so I tried grounding the 2nd AD feeding the Mutec with one of my spare BR grounding boxes. It feels like a small change in the right direction, so I've ordered another Aucharm grounding box, loaded with more Nectar points.
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