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    Although the price ($450 US on Amazon) is attractive, a 8" sub is pretty small for a large room. Maybe OK for music, but might be too...
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    dtc replied to the thread Universal Remote Controls.
    Same here and it also controls the lights in the room. Used devices are readily available on eBay, so I keep a couple of spares around...
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    dtc reacted to adias's post in the thread What external DAC to improve the Ultra? with Like Like.
    Let's agree to disagree, shall we? I listen to music, not equipment; I know how things sound. Experienced listeners pay no attention to...
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    dtc replied to the thread Universal Remote Controls.
    Some comments ... A high end remote (like Home Theater Master from Universal Remote Control or Crestor) can control pretty much...
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    Most DACs today use delta-sigma processing which usually uses oversampling, feedback loops and noise shaping. Typically, NOS R2R DACs...
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    dtc reacted to Wiimer's post in the thread Cables for 4ohm speakers with Like Like.
    Basically, if it does not say OFC, It is safer to assume CCA.
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    dtc replied to the thread Cables for 4ohm speakers.
    Your link does not say anything about type of wire used. That is why I check to be sure it is OFC.
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    dtc replied to the thread Cables for 4ohm speakers.
    Here is an audiophile cable. Used it is only $32K. List $48K...
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    dtc replied to the thread Cables for 4ohm speakers.
    CCA is coming from Asia as a cheaper version than pure copper. Many people do not know the difference. But it is not that much less...
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    dtc replied to the thread Cables for 4ohm speakers.
    Not what they say in the US...
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    dtc replied to the thread Cables for 4ohm speakers.
    Basically the same price as the entry level speaker cable (e.g. Amazon Basic and Monoprice). The cheaper brands are usually copper...
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    dtc reacted to slartibartfast's post in the thread Cables for 4ohm speakers with Like Like.
    It is probably impossible to buy copper speaker cable nowadays which isn't oxygen free. Even QED 79 strand is OFC now 🙂
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    dtc replied to the thread Cables for 4ohm speakers.
    That is hardly "audiophile", it is just good quality copper. Monoprice 14 gauge oxygen free is $30 for 50 feet - hardly a "audiophile"...
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    dtc replied to the thread Cables for 4ohm speakers.
    14 gauge speaker wire should be fine. I would get oxygen free copper rather than copper clad aluminum. Banana plugs are nice, but not...
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    Actually some players allow you to specify where you want to start, which can be on the main page or at a particular spot in the...
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