Inexpensive audio tweeks

marvda1
marvda1 Posts: 4,901
in 2 Channel Audio
Ran across this on youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtb88_hbCFQ
Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,577
    I am on my third cup of coffee this morning and just about fell asleep watching this guy. Some ideas I might try, however.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    I wish people would make a readable, useful post instead of expecting people to watch a video.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I wish people would make a readable, useful post instead of expecting people to watch a video.

    looking for a fight? well i'm not falling for it.
    have a great life and be safe.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    No. Just stating an observation.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,027
    edited May 2020
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I wish people would make a readable, useful post instead of expecting people to watch a video.
    Why would we expect to follow your wishes when on another thread, the question was "What are you listening too" and you ALWAYS post a 500 word screenshot because you are too damned lazy to type what it is you are actually listening to. Buzz off Captain Lazy. Once again, the hypocrisy abounds.


    Some great and cheap hacks that I have ran across over the years are these -

    Weigh down subs and bookies with a glass jar filled with coins.
    Spike your stand/speakers/speaker stands.
    Lift speaker cables up off the floor when you can.
    Never have PC's and SC's/IC's in parallel with each other. Keep them as far apart as possible and cross them when called for at a 90 degree angle.

    Measure PRECISELY the distance between speakers and your ears.
    Open doors or windows if there is too much boom in your listening area.
    Use plants for deflection.
    Tilt your speakers up or down to optimize playback/sound stage/imaging.
    Rid excessive vibrations by installing 3 point risers/isolators on gear.
    Tighten all grounds on circuit your rig is on.

    Insure circuit is being fed by same phase.
    De-Oxit all electrical connections once a year.
    Steam clean your LP's, even when new (on top of cleaning them).
    Use a laser to pinpoint the direction your speakers are pointed at (tilt and toe-in).
    Clean your ears.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    @BlueFox
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,059
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I wish people would make a readable, useful post instead of expecting people to watch a video.

    I mod a forum where members must post a video in our "What Are You Listening To?" thread. :o
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    I think our "what are you listening to" thread is for music. the video I posted is for information.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,059
    marvda1 wrote: »
    I think our "what are you listening to" thread is for music. the video I posted is for information.

    For the record, I agree with you. And as far as this being a "useful post", I rather enjoy being able to watch a video instead of reading a wall of text in many, if not most cases.

    Keep on keeping on, Marv. B)
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,577
    I agree, but that was a video that could have been shorter by half, if not more.
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    You are getting sleepy, sleepy, sleepy... When I snap my fingers we will all be in this together!
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    The best inexpensive tweak I have found are Mapleshade brass footers to support the gear. In fact, I no longer think of them as tweaks, but as a necessary component.

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    https://www.mapleshadestore.com/brassfooters.php
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,013
    I liked what one of the guys did on a recent thread listing some music selection suggestions. Posted the video, and then listed the selections.

    I started watching the video on this thread this morning, but saw that it was 20 minutes and didn't have the time to sit through it. Not that I didn't want to see what he was suggesting, but I had to click off and figured I'd come back later. I'm becoming millennial. Mommmmm!!! Bring my Pop-Tarts!
    I disabled signatures.
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,059
    msg wrote: »
    Mommmmm!!! Bring my Pop-Tarts!

    Pop-Tart Meatloaf? INGENIOUS!!!!!
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,201
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I wish people would make a readable, useful post instead of expecting people to watch a video.

    Had you rather he posted a transcript so that you could have read it instead of watching it?
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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