Bonky
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Post by Bonky on Oct 25, 2018 7:04:49 GMT
Thanks Brettj; understood. Please keep us posted...I may be a little sceptical but I'm interested and, I like to think, open-minded!
Best Wishes.
R
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Post by MartinT on Oct 25, 2018 12:33:35 GMT
I can understand the mechanism behind grounding boxes, chokes, power treatment etc. I don't know how the Schumann resonators work but I have an open mind about these things and will say it how I find it.
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Post by brettj on Nov 3, 2018 20:05:46 GMT
Following an earlier post on this topic, I have bought an iFi AC iPurifier.
This is to be delivered.
Any suggestions for a grounding cable to go with the iFi?
And 2 x Akiko Audio Tuning Sticks for my speaker cables into my ATC SCM19v2 speakers.
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Post by John on Nov 3, 2018 20:15:56 GMT
How did you get on with the Caiman Been a few weeks in your system
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Post by brettj on Nov 3, 2018 21:01:35 GMT
How did you get on with the Caiman Been a few weeks in your system Have a minor glitch in my system, so have gone back to my Bushmaster II with Dorado in the meantime. |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 4, 2018 11:51:23 GMT
Any suggestions for a grounding cable to go with the iFi? I use 10A earth (green/yellow) wire with a 4mm plug for the ifi end. |
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Post by brettj on Nov 4, 2018 21:44:44 GMT
I can understand the mechanism behind grounding boxes, chokes, power treatment etc. I don't know how the Schumann resonators work but I have an open mind about these things and will say it how I find it. I don't understand how the science of the Schumann Resonators is able to affect the sound quite so much. Have now bought five cheap (small) ones. The portable one broke. One in the bedroom. First night I didn't sleep at all. But is much better now. Two in the lounge with music. Did notice more authority when I first used them. Has now blended in as the norm. I initially felt a little spaced out. So, I have ordered the expensive one from David in Indonesia. The Shumann Chatre SE 4 for US$175 ex eBay. chartresmk3@gmail.com |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 4, 2018 21:52:19 GMT
Thanks for the pointer, Brett.
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Post by brettj on Nov 5, 2018 8:01:03 GMT
Akiko Audio Universal Sticks arrived today.
Put them on my speaker cables, at the speaker end.
Put on 'Crime of the Century' remastered.
Another small step in EQ.
Piano was a little more striking.
Especially the base notes.
Jane is in the lounge, so have to turn it down.
Use one of Deep Forest's songs from World Mix as a reference track.
The sound continues to get better, with each addition.
You can feel how powerful Andrew Strong's voice is in 'Try a Little Tenderness' (The Commitments)
All Green's 'How Can You Mend a Brocken Heart' - his voice is more immediate, strings more noticeable, and the backing singers easier to follow all notes.
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Post by brettj on Nov 5, 2018 8:29:53 GMT
Next to arrive:
RCA Shorting Plugs for amp inputs
iFi AC Purifier
XLR Noise Stopper Caps
Mad Scientist Nitro power cable (for amp)
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Post by brettj on Nov 8, 2018 7:46:10 GMT
Have also just bought a Russ Andrews 'The Silencer.'
Is this better for my fridge socket, or computer/router?
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Post by MartinT on Nov 8, 2018 7:51:21 GMT
Nearer the computer/router as that will be generating continuous noise. The fridge may only make a switch on/off click for which a snap choke will help.
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Post by brettj on Nov 8, 2018 8:08:07 GMT
Nearer the computer/router as that will be generating continuous noise. The fridge may only make a switch on/off click for which a snap choke will help. Thanks Martin Have chokes on both at present. Have a spare socket. Need to nab it before one of my daughters does. |
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Post by brettj on Nov 8, 2018 9:46:51 GMT
Not tied those A few tweaks I can recommend Black Ravioli pads Even better the big feet But they quite expensive If you using USB the IFI USB silencer I use 2 I have an Audioquest Jitterbug. Is that similar to an iFi USB Silencer? |
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Post by John on Nov 8, 2018 10:01:14 GMT
Yes do the same job I tried both the Ifi silencer is a bit better I now also use a usb sbooster with this which helps with another small layer of detail
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Post by brettj on Nov 8, 2018 18:26:30 GMT
Yes do the same job I tried both the Ifi silencer is a bit better I now also use a usb sbooster with this which helps with another small layer of detail I'm wondering if my Halide Bridge would work if plugged into an iFi/SBooster/Jitterbug? Would my MacBook Pro still recognise it? Any benefit having any of those used parallel with the empty USB slot rather than 'daisy chained?'? * Jane dislikes clutter/ugliness |
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Post by John on Nov 8, 2018 18:33:14 GMT
I tend to prefer daisy chaining but also had joy placing them in other USB sockets
The Sbooster USB will not work with all DAC's so check first. Mixing brands seem to help.
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Post by brettj on Nov 9, 2018 8:11:25 GMT
Just bought an iFi USB Silencer...
Thanks (yet again)
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Post by MartinT on Nov 9, 2018 8:16:26 GMT
I have one plugged in the Pi even though I don't use the USB for anything. It all helps.
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Post by brettj on Nov 12, 2018 9:24:05 GMT
Received the Mad Scientist Nitro power cable.
Plugged into my amp into the dedicated wall plug.
First impressions
Seems to take control of the music.
Like the weight of the music.
Better instrument separation.
An easy purchase, being a New Zealand product.
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