FrivolsListener
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I have to admit that Magni would look a little ridiculous with a pair of 3 Henry chokes in it.
"Choke input" topology has the choke before the capacitors (directly after the rectifier). This has different physics from a "capacitor" input filter, requiring different formulae. You are describing a "pi" type of filter.
But it must be better than boutique capacitors.......
Well...Schiit! That would take a heck of a lot of copper and iron.
Are you referring to the inductor coil size since it takes the rectified current load straight off of the transformer taps?
I know not whereof you speak regarding this "choke" thingy - all I remember about choking is what I learned in my First Aid course.
However: would it be something that would fit into the Modi/Magni sized case? Would it be worth bugging Schiit to make a fancy power supply for the Modi/Magni stack to replace the wall warts in current use, as an optional supplement?
I think that would make a pretty cool looking stack… and if it improves the performance, even better.
so payoff would be minimal for the expense.
I think a certain percentage of people who enjoy their music would say that the terms 'audiophile' and 'crazy' were synonymous. So then it becomes a matter of degree. Where exactly do you draw the line? Near you? As always, it's dictated mostly by means available to achieve best sonic quality obtainable.
I think a certain percentage of people who enjoy their music would say that the terms 'audiophile' and 'crazy' were synonymous. So then it becomes a matter of degree. Where exactly do you draw the line? Near you? As always, it's dictated mostly by means available to achieve best sonic quality obtainable.
When does "best sonic quality obtainable" exceed the human ability to perceive and it's for the benefit of test equipment and bragging rights? We do not evolve faster that the creation of newer and better electronic stuff to buy. At one point it becomes academic and I suspect that we are already there or have been for some time.
When does "best sonic quality obtainable" exceed the human ability to perceive and it's for the benefit of test equipment and bragging rights? We do not evolve faster that the creation of newer and better electronic stuff to buy. At one point it becomes academic and I suspect that we are already there or have been for some time.
Well, diminishing returns is certainly one aspect to consider, but anything that increases audio playback quality at whatever measureable level (audible vs. testing) is still better than straight out paying for bling, i.e. cosmetics and presentation. 'Crazy' is where the well-heeled meets the ignorant. And frankly speaking, that includes the color coordination zealots, in my opinion. Function over fashion in all cases.