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    Connecting DAC-source to dual amplifiers

    I know that it is actually considered wrong in HiFi to connect a DAC with only an unbalanced RCA output to dual amplifiers with a Y-split cable, but since I connected so without noticing any problems, it has worked pretty well. However, I should add that I only use one amplifier at a time. But...
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    Phone jacks/RCA and XLR etc made of brass, why not copper?

    I´ve just purchased some quantity of cheap 1/4 TRS phono jacks from china, and at the outer side they´re gold plated, but inside the housing (solder pins), it´s cheap, steel - and those will stick to a magnet. So, now I just purchased some Neutrik NP3X-B (for 15 times the price of china...
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    Diffusors & absorbers

    When listening to regular Hifi or Home cinema, the listening room will affect the sound a lot. If the room are more or less empty and do not have painting boards or similar on the walls, nor any bookshelf with books or something in it - then the listening experience would not be nice (an echo...
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    Overheated DAC from eBay

    I have recently bought a ready-built DAC with WM8741 and CS8421 uppsampling from eBay, and gave about $ 100USD. What was missing was an transformer; 2 * 15 volts and 2 * 9 Volt and a box to build it in.   I thought at first that I could fix my own toroidal transformer where I found the...
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    Changing cable for my AKG K702 - single sided

    I know; there are some already written pages about this, but here is how I´m doing it and my experiences:   First of all, I just bought a pair of used AKG K702 in mint condition. First of all, I took of the cushions and cleaned them in a ultrasound cleander with soap and detergent.  ...
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