I don’t mean to brag, guys — don’t get me wrong — but the system really rocks these days, and this is something I would like to report. I suspect that the main reason for this outstanding performance lies nowhere else but in the improved room acoustics. As you can see from the images, there are several diffusers scattered around, and one sail is also attached to the ceiling. Let me briefly introduce what I have done recently in terms of room acoustic treatment.
Category: Gear
Belden 8402 Microphone Cable Interconnects à la Dominique
Following the buzz around the Belden 8402 microphone cable used as an interconnect, which was circulating around Jeff’s place, I decided to build one myself. I also decided not to follow the classic convention of connecting the conductors and shielding to the RCA plugs suggested by Mr. Shirokazu Yazaki, nor the contemporary practice of connecting the shield only at one end to ground. Instead, I followed the methodology suggested by the French forum member and frequent visitor to Jeff’s place, Dominique.
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Fostex FE108-Sol Full-Range Drivers
After reading several very positive reports about the performance of the Fostex FE108-Sol full-range drivers in Hobby HiFi magazine, I knew I had to give them a try.
Hifi-Tuning Ultimate Solidcore Power Cable and Fuse
I have never considered spending money on an expensive mains power conditioner or filter, but I did consider using a dedicated power cable with proper conductor diameter and shielding to connect the audio system directly to the main fuse box.
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Network Player SOtM sMS-200
Convenience of use and playback performance were the main considerations that drew my attention to the idea of buying a dedicated network player to replace the PC I had been using. After researching the market for an affordable device capable of streaming digital audio over a local network or from attached USB storage, my choice was basically narrowed down to two contenders — the Auralic Aries Mini and the SOtM sMS-200, both priced below 600 euros. I decided to give SOtM a try because of its seemingly better build quality and greater versatility.