Random Free Tips
Interconnects always sound better connected in one direction than the other. The problem arises if the interconnects are not marked with arrows. Then you will have to determine when the ICs are each inserted in the correct (best sounding) direction. The dire circumstances of the situation that would present itself for biamped systems seems beyond the scope of this post.
Absolute Polarity of the system should be checked using the XLO Test CD. Always double check connections at amp and speakers.
One of the best, most reliable and least expensive ways to improve the sound is finding mistakes in the system. Mistakes that you made.
There is no standard in the industry for polarity so you have about a 50% chance of any given CD being in correct absolute polarity.
For ordinary mass on spring isolation systems the lower limit for isolation system resonant frequency seems to be around 3-4 Hz. Extraordinary means must be employed to get down below 2 Hz.
The best way to deal with cables and power cords with respect to vibration and electrostatic charge on the floor is to suspend them from eye hooks on the ceiling.
Sonex and lead just might be the two worst things ever foisted on unsuspecting audiophiles.
All fuses sound better in one direction than the other.
All records and CDs should be stored vertically for the best sound.
Geoff Kait
Machina Dynamica
Random Free Tips
Interconnects always sound better connected in one direction than the other. The problem arises if the interconnects are not marked with arrows. Then you will have to determine when the ICs are each inserted in the correct (best sounding) direction. The dire circumstances of the situation that would present itself for biamped systems seems beyond the scope of this post.
Absolute Polarity of the system should be checked using the XLO Test CD. Always double check connections at amp and speakers.
One of the best, most reliable and least expensive ways to improve the sound is finding mistakes in the system. Mistakes that you made.
There is no standard in the industry for polarity so you have about a 50% chance of any given CD being in correct absolute polarity.
For ordinary mass on spring isolation systems the lower limit for isolation system resonant frequency seems to be around 3-4 Hz. Extraordinary means must be employed to get down below 2 Hz.
The best way to deal with cables and power cords with respect to vibration and electrostatic charge on the floor is to suspend them from eye hooks on the ceiling.
Sonex and lead just might be the two worst things ever foisted on unsuspecting audiophiles.
All fuses sound better in one direction than the other.
All records and CDs should be stored vertically for the best sound.
Geoff Kait
Machina Dynamica