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Manufacturer News / Re: The AGN II speaker system build
« Last post by HAL on September 06, 2024, 06:36:58 PM »Time for wiring the GaN Class D amps signal cables and running AC power to everything.
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Dealer Ads / Hammond 1628SEA output transformers for sale or trade
« Last post by Response Audio on September 06, 2024, 02:09:41 PM »I have a lightly used pair of Hammond 5k ohms 1628SEA transformers that I no longer need. Anyone have a pair of 1627SEA or similar they would be interested in trading.
I?m looking for 2.5k to 3.5k single ended output transformers with at least an 8 ohm tap and minimum of 20 watts and 240mA.
The 1628?s were originally for a GM70 build that I now have no interest in.
I?m looking for 2.5k to 3.5k single ended output transformers with at least an 8 ohm tap and minimum of 20 watts and 240mA.
The 1628?s were originally for a GM70 build that I now have no interest in.
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Signals and Noise / Re: Questions about interconnect metallurgy, geometry???
« Last post by Triode Pete on September 06, 2024, 09:44:35 AM »Gents,Oh Michael. What have I done?? haha... It wasn't intentional! We have forum member Jack D here who has a friend named Vaughan who I got all the information from. Vaughan is a great guy and comes up with all kinds of interesting info. Today I spoke with the owner/sole proprietor of Spiritual Sound in NY state named Cameron Rector. The silver gold alloy wire IC was a one off as a client had the wire and asked Cameron to incorporate it. Now Cameron says he'd have to order quite a large amount of it. But!.... I have been doing a little research and there appear to be various vendors that offer it in small amounts. I need to get the exact info as to the gauge. Cameron says it's Neotech wire. So I'm going to pursue it as it's so intriguing and I was so pleased with my audition of the Hapa Silver and Cameron's customer is so happy with it. The website is spiritualsound.co (not com) and Cameron is a really nice guy and enjoys talking audio too. He's retired and does this for fun and the cost of his silver interconnect is $350. Shoot him an email if you'd like and I will work on finding that silver gold wire.
Nick
Here is a source: https://partsconnexion.com/neotech-wire-26awg-silver-gold-alloy-clear/
FWIW, GEOMETRY of the cables can be as IMPORTANT as the metallurgy... in a lot of cases MORE IMPORTANT! just saying...
Cheers,
Pete
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NY Audio Rave / Re: Orchard Audio Showroom Open House / Audiophile Monthly Get Together
« Last post by orchardaudio on September 05, 2024, 03:03:24 PM »Leo,
I?ll wager you might have higher attendance if you relocate to the greater Portland, Oregon area. If only for a few days?hint hint. I have yet to hear any of your products - most likely due to our being on opposite sides of the country. Just thinking out loud.
Michael
He has a tour over at the Steve Hoffman Forums for quite awhile. Demo for a week then ship to the next person. A no brainer.
Thanks! I'm checking it out now.
Here is the link to it.
https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/orchard-audio-starkrimson-stereo-ultra-amp-tour.1148415/page-44#post-35166162
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Signals and Noise / Re: Questions about interconnect metallurgy, geometry???
« Last post by Nick B on September 04, 2024, 08:10:49 PM »Oh Michael. What have I done?? haha... It wasn't intentional! We have forum member Jack D here who has a friend named Vaughan who I got all the information from. Vaughan is a great guy and comes up with all kinds of interesting info. Today I spoke with the owner/sole proprietor of Spiritual Sound in NY state named Cameron Rector. The silver gold alloy wire IC was a one off as a client had the wire and asked Cameron to incorporate it. Now Cameron says he'd have to order quite a large amount of it. But!.... I have been doing a little research and there appear to be various vendors that offer it in small amounts. I need to get the exact info as to the gauge. Cameron says it's Neotech wire. So I'm going to pursue it as it's so intriguing and I was so pleased with my audition of the Hapa Silver and Cameron's customer is so happy with it. The website is spiritualsound.co (not com) and Cameron is a really nice guy and enjoys talking audio too. He's retired and does this for fun and the cost of his silver interconnect is $350. Shoot him an email if you'd like and I will work on finding that silver gold wire.
Nick
Here is a source: https://partsconnexion.com/neotech-wire-26awg-silver-gold-alloy-clear/
Thanks much, Dave 👍
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Signals and Noise / Re: Questions about interconnect metallurgy, geometry???
« Last post by Nick B on September 04, 2024, 08:08:02 PM »Hey all!
Resolution and musicality - the holy grail I'm always chasing, but not always finding!
Great fun to have some companions on this quest!
Excited to see where this goes!
Best,
Vaughan
Hey Vaughan,
Great to have you here! Yes, chasing that holy grail...or that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow 🌈
Nick
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Signals and Noise / Re: Questions about interconnect metallurgy, geometry???
« Last post by P.I. on September 04, 2024, 02:01:48 PM »Oh Michael. What have I done?? haha... It wasn't intentional! We have forum member Jack D here who has a friend named Vaughan who I got all the information from. Vaughan is a great guy and comes up with all kinds of interesting info. Today I spoke with the owner/sole proprietor of Spiritual Sound in NY state named Cameron Rector. The silver gold alloy wire IC was a one off as a client had the wire and asked Cameron to incorporate it. Now Cameron says he'd have to order quite a large amount of it. But!.... I have been doing a little research and there appear to be various vendors that offer it in small amounts. I need to get the exact info as to the gauge. Cameron says it's Neotech wire. So I'm going to pursue it as it's so intriguing and I was so pleased with my audition of the Hapa Silver and Cameron's customer is so happy with it. The website is spiritualsound.co (not com) and Cameron is a really nice guy and enjoys talking audio too. He's retired and does this for fun and the cost of his silver interconnect is $350. Shoot him an email if you'd like and I will work on finding that silver gold wire.
Nick
Here is a source: https://partsconnexion.com/neotech-wire-26awg-silver-gold-alloy-clear/
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Manufacturer News / Re: The AGN II speaker system build
« Last post by HAL on September 04, 2024, 01:21:24 PM »Have the pair of AGN II Line Arrays wired to the Orchard Audio Starkrimson Monoblocks.
Next connect the XLR balanced cables to the dspNexus 2x8 with the AK4499EX DACs for measurements and listening. I like balanced as when I measured SNR, it was 30dB lower noisefloor with balanced than unbalanced.
Next connect the XLR balanced cables to the dspNexus 2x8 with the AK4499EX DACs for measurements and listening. I like balanced as when I measured SNR, it was 30dB lower noisefloor with balanced than unbalanced.
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Signals and Noise / Re: Questions about interconnect metallurgy, geometry???
« Last post by vsrrr on September 04, 2024, 09:27:12 AM »Hey all!
Resolution and musicality - the holy grail I'm always chasing, but not always finding!
Great fun to have some companions on this quest!
Excited to see where this goes!
Best,
Vaughan
Resolution and musicality - the holy grail I'm always chasing, but not always finding!
Great fun to have some companions on this quest!
Excited to see where this goes!
Best,
Vaughan
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Signals and Noise / Re: Questions about interconnect metallurgy, geometry???
« Last post by Nick B on September 04, 2024, 12:38:28 AM »Oh Michael. What have I done?? haha... It wasn't intentional! We have forum member Jack D here who has a friend named Vaughan who I got all the information from. Vaughan is a great guy and comes up with all kinds of interesting info. Today I spoke with the owner/sole proprietor of Spiritual Sound in NY state named Cameron Rector. The silver gold alloy wire IC was a one off as a client had the wire and asked Cameron to incorporate it. Now Cameron says he'd have to order quite a large amount of it. But!.... I have been doing a little research and there appear to be various vendors that offer it in small amounts. I need to get the exact info as to the gauge. Cameron says it's Neotech wire. So I'm going to pursue it as it's so intriguing and I was so pleased with my audition of the Hapa Silver and Cameron's customer is so happy with it. The website is spiritualsound.co (not com) and Cameron is a really nice guy and enjoys talking audio too. He's retired and does this for fun and the cost of his silver interconnect is $350. Shoot him an email if you'd like and I will work on finding that silver gold wire.
Nick
Nick