jdjohn

  • Re: 47 Labs OTA Stratos Wires

    Thanks @mhardy6647 for sending me those DIY minimalist I/Cs. Tonight I first used one as a digital coax SPDIF, and then used the pair to connect my pre-amp and power amp. Results were mixed. As a dig…
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  • Re: 47 Labs OTA Stratos Wires

    Cool, thanks for sharing. For reference, below is a pic of the 47 Labs I/C. You can see it is just bare wire that actually touches the RCA sockets, and the plastic connectors are only a vehicle to ke…
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  • Re: Best phono pre under $400?

    I have a Puffin in my stable, and it is a very cool unit...sounds good, too. Keep in mind it is a DSP, but don't let that throw you or make you hesitate. It is incredibly flexible if you like to…
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  • Re: AR 2ax's, good, bad, indifferent?

    I bought a pair last year, and after some tweaking, I was quite impressed with their sound. The super-tweeter in the 2ax gives just enough extra/ultra HF to provide an airiness, and the bass is super…
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  • Re: Spiked my speakers... and didn’t like

    Spikes are tuning devices, just like cables and room treatments. Cody did not like the tuning that the spikes provided, just as some cables are not a good match. IMO, too much tuning can sterilize th…
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