Do you know of cheap tweaks that can sway an honest objectivist?

Johnny Vinyl

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May 16, 2010
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Another is the positioning and support for the turntable - a $20 Ikea butcher's block, a few hockey pucks and/or felt pads.

I like that idea! ;):D

I'm also with Room Treatment and Speaker Positioning recommendations.
 

flez007

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Aug 31, 2010
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Besides AC treatment, speaker placement and fine-tunning! - once major changes are applied, play with micro-inches adjustments, sadly it depends on the source but worths trying and its free!

Aaahh, aTequila Silver shot before any critical listening as mandatory! - never fails! :)
 

thedudeabides

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Jan 16, 2011
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Not real cheap but for $200, the latest iteration of the Marigo Audio Evolution CD / DVD mat. To my ears, quite impressive.

CD treatments. I use the Mapleshade three step method, which consists of Microsmooth, Optrix, and a destat device.

The other is vibration attenuation devices under all hardware.

GG
 

jkeny

Industry Expert, Member Sponsor
Feb 9, 2012
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Here's two:
- RF attenuator on SPDIF line - theory = cuts down on cable reflections; reduces jitter. Try about -10dB or -15dB 75ohm Minicircuits RF attenuators - Product ID HAT-10-75 or HAT-15-75 cost about $15
- Get rid of USB cable & use USB fixed connectors or very short USB cable (6 inches or less) - theory = ?
 

jkeny

Industry Expert, Member Sponsor
Feb 9, 2012
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Ireland
Here's two:
- RF attenuator on SPDIF line - theory = cuts down on cable reflections; reduces jitter. Try about -10dB or -15dB 75ohm Minicircuits RF attenuators - Product ID HAT-10-75 or HAT-15-75 cost about $15
- Get rid of USB cable & use USB fixed connectors or very short USB cable (6 inches or less) - theory = ?

Nobody bothered trying these? Couldn't be the cost element! What is it - proof needed?
 

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