[artur9]

Speaking about cables and connections, I still dont kind of get the point of balanced cables for home audio usage

Balanced cables were the easiest solution for a hum I had. Since then I just stick with balanced where I can.

 

[RickB]

I bought a 1000W medical grade isolation transformer from Amazon for $300 because I didn't feel like wondering/worrying about dirty power in my apartment building. It was more of a protection thing than anything else, but I can say that I never hear a hiss on a tube amp or any amp, even with IEMS. Plus, even if there is no sonic difference, at least the expensive gear is getting clean power, so peace of mind. I don't think it was a crazy purchase.

Can that protect against lightning strikes?

 

[StimpyWan]

I bought a 1000W medical grade isolation transformer from Amazon for $300 because I didn't feel like wondering/worrying about dirty power in my apartment building. It was more of a protection thing than anything else, but I can say that I never hear a hiss on a tube amp or any amp, even with IEMS. Plus, even if there is no sonic difference, at least the expensive gear is getting clean power, so peace of mind. I don't think it was a crazy purchase.

Which one...? Thanks!

 

[Pondoro]

That XLS solved hum post is solid info and makes sense with the theory.

 

[RickB]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/164835616183

So, um...

@Jason Stoddard

 

[Derrick Swart]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/164835616183

So, um...

@Jason Stoddard

HahaHa! FFofS

 

[Pietro Cozzi Tinin]

Sorry I'm replying to an older post. With Qobuz you can browse based in genre, FYI. And they have a regularly updated playlist named "New Arrivals". They even have seperate new arrival playlists broken down for each genre (Metal, Classical, Jazz, etc.)

By radio I mean a random mix of new music. Not a playlist in my control.
I still cannot find browsing based on genre. Can you teach me?

 

[tincanear]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/164835616183

So, um...

@Jason Stoddard

first unit assembled and tested at Corpus Christie? Jason should be able verify its authenticity (should he choose to do so) ...

 

[A Jedi]

That E-Bay unit is legit. It's from one of the guys at the super friends site. Who also happens to live in Corpus Christie.

 

[Arbenius]

Sure you can. You just need the proper tool.

Ah yes - the BFH 9000. It’ll make any connector fit.

 

[Ableza]

By radio I mean a random mix of new music. Not a playlist in my control.
I still cannot find browsing based on genre. Can you teach me?

In the Qobuz UI inside Roon there is a "genre" pull down menu in the top right corner.

 

[PolarBehr]

Speaking about cables and connections, I still dont kind of get the point of balanced cables for home audio usage

Seems more like another marketing check box and a lot of trouble for not much improvements nowadays

You need balanced cables to run your Aegir’s or Vidar’s mono. If you have a hardware balanced DAC like the Yggdrasil or Gungnir why would you not use balanced cables?

 

[StimpyWan]

That E-Bay unit is legit. It's from one of the guys at the super friends site. Who also happens to live in Corpus Christie.

Super Friends...!!! Forget Jason Stoddard, can I get Wonder Woman's autograph...???

 

[Les Strat]

You need balanced cables to run your Aegir’s or Vidar’s mono. If you have a hardware balanced DAC like the Yggdrasil or Gungnir why would you not use balanced cables?

I agree @AudioGal Why wouldn't you use balanced if the hardware is properly designed for it?
I run balanced throughout- from digital source, via Yggy, to active speakers.
The speakers only have XLR inputs on the power amps, so that makes it an easy decision.
I can also run Freya S as balanced, but it's not currently in use as I am running my system without a preamp.

 

[Pondoro]

I agree @AudioGal Why wouldn't you use balanced if the hardware is properly designed for it?
I run balanced throughout- from digital source, via Yggy, to active speakers.
The speakers only have XLR inputs on the power amps, so that makes it an easy decision.
I can also run Freya S as balanced, but it's not currently in use as I am running my system without a preamp.

I think even a serious cable denier would use XLS if their equipment all allowed it.