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Taiwanese help needed
Is there anyone from Taiwan that can help me solve a bit of a mystery? After searching for at least 3 years to find an alternative to the outrageously priced Eichman RCA Bullit plugs quite by chance I found what looked a very well designed and priced plug. I bought 3 sets and having used...- Black Stuart
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Shuko/Hakko 936 or step down TX
Hi all, once again we have the rip-off European pricing thing. I can buy a Hakko 936 solder station for $80.20 in the States but in Spain I have been quoted E187/$250 - yes that's right over 3 times the price. So firstly does any other Euro know of a 220V version that even begins to...- Black Stuart
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S/plated copper v copper and sheilding v no sheilding
Hi all, having discovered belatedly that I find real differences in power cords and i/cs, I'd like some opinions from those who have actual experience on these two issues. It would appear that unsheilded PCs and i/cs have a more open sound and are more dynamic? It would also appear that...- Black Stuart
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ERSE capacitors
There does'nt seem to be anywhere specific to post on components, so I chose the sourvce components forum (it seems logical) I want to experiment with changing caps and resistors in my Bada PH12. These ERSE capacitors are new to me and they have the advantage of being fairly small - there...- Black Stuart
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Shunting the pot
This is a really simple and cheap mod to try. Most people who do it, stay with it. Most who do it rate it as equal or better than a stepped attenuator, it's certainly a damn sight cheaper and a lot less work and solder connections. I first used it in my World Audio Design Mk1 h/amp and though...- Black Stuart
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