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Post by miller65 on Apr 27, 2018 13:38:36 GMT
Guys unfortunately the technical stuff is well beyond me , I was working on the basic principal that with a stepped attenuator using only 23 steps a number of those steps will be in 2db steps which appears to be the case with the Tisbury which restricts me fine tuning the volume at the levels I listen at.
I do know the Khozmo with 48 has the majority of listening steps at 1db which presumably will solve my issue , appreciate its not quite that simple as output / input impededance is also a factor ? Also on a similar subject does anyone have any views on the Khozmo attenuators , particularly the shunt design v series ? I was considering the shunt design as it allows upgrades to a craddock z foil resistor.
Thanks
Chris
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Post by miller65 on Apr 24, 2018 18:33:30 GMT
I am now using a Tisbury passive pre which works really well with my Avondale S100 Power Amp , very full and transparent sound and although I have used passives in the past which tend to squash the dynamics not so with the Tisbury , a real bargain certainly in my system. The only minor issue is the stepped attenuator which has just 23 steps , can be a problem on certain cd s fine tuning the volume . A 48 step attenuator would address this issue and I may look at the Polish Khozmo at some stage which gets some good reviews.
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Post by miller65 on Apr 9, 2018 18:48:05 GMT
The general opinion on feedback I have read on the Gumby suggests it needs at least a couple of weeks if not longer to fully burn in , it may be worth giving it the full week before making a decision.
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Post by miller65 on Apr 9, 2018 16:43:10 GMT
Yes I have looked at the Power Inspired gear , prices are right particularly if an AG500 would be good enough for my DAC and transport, not at the moment though holiday taking priority but something for the future , thanks
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Post by miller65 on Apr 9, 2018 16:05:32 GMT
Another bargain thanks guys , recently bought one of these and it definitely works on my kit and out performs a RA silencer I have which does seem to squash the dynamics somewhat . I tried it initially on my power amp but could nt hear any difference at all but it has worked well on the mains lead powering my mains block which powers my tranport dac etc
Previously I have never really paid much attention to the mains but a couple of recent inexpensive tweaks this Maintrab filter and also installing numerous ferrite chokes has really cleaned up the sound . It just makes me wonder what a regenerator could do for my system ?
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Post by miller65 on Apr 9, 2018 15:48:11 GMT
I bought a dozen or so from China and have put them on all my mains cables and interconnects . I must admit I was skeptical , but they do appear to have got rid of some hash and everything sounds cleaner with more definition . I tried a couple both ends of the s/pdif cable from my transport to DAC and they also made a difference. A great upgrade then for less than a tenner , I don t have the right size but may send for a couple and try on my speaker cables , anyone any thoughts ?
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Post by miller65 on Mar 23, 2018 14:29:55 GMT
How does these perform with power amps ? I have read previously that power conditioners obviously dependent on type /cost can tend to strangle the dynamics , but for the price may be worth worth a punt . Any thoughts anyone ?
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Post by miller65 on Aug 27, 2017 10:53:37 GMT
Thanks guys never thought of the PVR it would certainly be a lot simpler will give it a go
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Post by miller65 on Aug 21, 2017 14:11:45 GMT
Can any recommend me a simple programme for recording radio ? I have a Sansui internet /dab/fm tuner under used which also enables playback via usb . My thoughts are to record via my Mac laptop and playback certain shows at more convenient times. Ideally any free download if not the simpler the better , does anyone have experience or any thoughts ?
Thanks
Chris
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Post by miller65 on Aug 9, 2017 12:21:19 GMT
Tried mine out of phase as Steveeb suggested but bass appeared a bit bloated and not as defined . I have also experimented with various positions and best results for me are mounted on top of the speakers in small boxes firing forwards approx 30 degrees upwards . Nice upgrade for not a lot of money and overall sound does appear smoother after approx 70 hours use , also messed with a few cables but could not detect any real difference . Has anyone tested these against any of the other Taket models ?
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Post by miller65 on Aug 9, 2017 12:09:25 GMT
I use a Cambridge CXC transport with a Beresford Caiman SEG and my system has never sounded better , excellent transport for the money ! If you go down that route try the Electric Beach Rock N Roller isolation feet which I found a worthwhile upgrade
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Post by miller65 on Jul 23, 2017 10:08:32 GMT
Finally got around to buying the Takets and installing them,they are currently wired positive to positive and positioned on the top of my speakers in small boxes similar to Brians.Difficult to describe what they bring but seems slightly more weight to the overall sound and some small improvement to micro detail. I have only listened for a matter of a few hours and intend to experiment further re placement etc and prolonged listening for a better evaluation with and without. I have used some cheap Cambridge audio speaker cable I had laying around to connect them and just wondered if anyone had thoughts on different cables making a positive difference ? any feedback appreciated.
Thanks
Chris
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Post by miller65 on Apr 5, 2017 14:40:30 GMT
Great , thanks for the responses guys few things there for me to consider , for a relatively small outlay think they are worth a punt though particularly when you consider the cost of the Townsend super tweeters and like .
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Post by miller65 on Apr 4, 2017 14:25:21 GMT
I am also interested in these and looking forward to the comments and feedback from the bake off later this month.
In terms of connecting and please bear with me on this my understanding is that they need to be connected specifically to the internal tweeter terminals is that correct ? or can you use the external speaker terminals ? I use Robson Opulus Prima speakers which have just one set of terminals per speakers . I do like Brians idea of mounting in a small box which look quite neat and no doubt help with WAF ! Would appreciate anyones help and advice. Also does anyone have any thoughts on how they would perform with my 2 way speakers which uses a ribbon tweeter and are 86 db sensitivity ?
Thanks
Chris
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Post by miller65 on Mar 2, 2017 21:01:44 GMT
Yes good point totally agree I had come to the same conclusion to be honest,just thought it was a simple job of replacing the correct amp fuse. Just closed up the transport and will leave alone.
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Post by miller65 on Mar 2, 2017 19:34:22 GMT
Thanks Guys will do some more research not as simple as I first thought found another couple of fuses in the transport , may play it safe and just stick to the upgrading the fuses in the leads .Also concerned that although one fuse is rated at 2A and slow blow the fuse currently used is low breaking (L) whereas mine the AMR is (H) high breaking , not sure what implications this could have ? Think on reflection may leave alone.
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Post by miller65 on Mar 2, 2017 17:30:56 GMT
Decided to upgrade a few fuses to test to see if I could determine any improvement on SQ . Initially I have just bought a few AMR Gold fuses and installed both 3amp and 13amp on mains leads and also the mains block feeder lead. At the same time I decided to change the fuse on my Cambridge CXC transport again using AMR Gold this time a 20x5 2amp fuse . I have located the fuse in the transport and confirmed it is 2A and a glass fuse marked up F2AL250V , checking the AMR fuse although 2A and similar size with ceramic body the marking is a little different and states T2AH250V ? just wanted confirmation if any one can help that it is ok to use obviously it is 2amp but not sure what the differences are and if it is safe to use.
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Post by miller65 on Feb 23, 2017 19:25:39 GMT
Interesting Martin I see your logic , doubt I can run to £90 for the SR Black but may try the AMR Gold which is available on EBay for around £11.
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Post by miller65 on Feb 23, 2017 17:07:24 GMT
Reminds me, there is an onboard fuse in the Caiman DACs. Must upgrade my SEG sometime. I contacted Stan recently regarding changing the fuse to a hi fi tuning or similar and he suggested due to the SEG using an energy storage system designed to reduce noise he doubted the SEG would benefit from any upgrade . He did indicate however he has not tried an upgraded fuse in the SEG , does anyone have any other thoughts ?
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Post by miller65 on Feb 10, 2017 13:24:03 GMT
I now operate with the CXC transport and Caiman SEG and use the DAC Preamp facility directly into my Avondale S100 power amp . The purchase of the SEG to replace my Caiman 11 enabled me to take out the pre amp I was using ,I am really happy with the result and reduced box count in the bargain WAF ! I really think I would need to spend a considerable sum to better this combination so another +1 from me.
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