Connecting my cables

[drummerman]

I would recommed that you forgo those carpetted windows, just keep the openings unobstructed.

This will vastly improve instrument separation and completely transform your listening experience with unmatched musical airiness.

Too much air in a room stifles the acoustics. Sound waves travel much more efficiently through liquids.

Have you tried sealing the doors and windows and filling the room up with water?

 

[matt49]

I would recommed that you forgo those carpetted windows, just keep the openings unobstructed.

This will vastly improve instrument separation and completely transform your listening experience with unmatched musical airiness.

Too much air in a room stifles the acoustics. Sound waves travel much more efficiently through liquids.

Have you tried sealing the doors and windows and filling the room up with water?

For those of us with swimming pools at home, an in-pool system makes much more sense. There are some really interesting DIY projects using home-made electrostatic speakers in pools. The only concern is a worryingly high death rate. I'm sure this can be overcome though. Carry on experimenting, that's what I say!

 

[EvPa]

I would recommed that you forgo those carpetted windows, just keep the openings unobstructed.

This will vastly improve instrument separation and completely transform your listening experience with unmatched musical airiness.

Too much air in a room stifles the acoustics. Sound waves travel much more efficiently through liquids.

Have you tried sealing the doors and windows and filling the room up with water?

For those of us with swimming pools at home, an in-pool system makes much more sense. There are some really interesting DIY projects using home-made electrostatic speakers in pools. The only concern is a worryingly high death rate. I'm sure this can be overcome though. Carry on experimenting, that's what I say!

However it must be kept in mind that soundwaves travel much faster in water (ideally at 20°C), I would not recommend this setup to someone who prefers a more laidback sound.

 

[Vladimir]

I would recommed that you forgo those carpetted windows, just keep the openings unobstructed.

This will vastly improve instrument separation and completely transform your listening experience with unmatched musical airiness.

Too much air in a room stifles the acoustics. Sound waves travel much more efficiently through liquids.

Have you tried sealing the doors and windows and filling the room up with water?

There is no audiophile scuba gear in this shopping list. Maybe better just use sprinklers and Class A monoblocks to increase rom humidity, thus improve sound travel.

 

[DocG]

I would recommed that you forgo those carpetted windows, just keep the openings unobstructed.

This will vastly improve instrument separation and completely transform your listening experience with unmatched musical airiness.

Too much air in a room stifles the acoustics. Sound waves travel much more efficiently through liquids.

Have you tried sealing the doors and windows and filling the room up with water?

Maybe better just use sprinklers and Class A monoblocks to increase rom humidity, thus improve sound travel.

Using sprinklers, I would restore the airiness, at the cost of losing speed. Hifi is all about choices and balances, isn't it?

Unfortunately, if I get new amplification, I can't afford the new listening house anymore (and I would definitely miss my Aiwa system)...

Matt's idea of fitting some Martin Logans in the swimming pool appeals most to me, so far. Should make for a lightning-fast system! I suppose the Aiwa will drive them brilliantly! (And many houses in the Algarve, or indeed the rest of the Mediterranean, have a swimming pool in the garden anyway!)

 

[steve_1979]

I've heard that solid state amplifiers like those found in your Awia are very sensitive to vibrations. A few anti-vibration platforms will transform your system into a real high-fi of towering proportions.

 

[Vladimir]

I've heard that solid state amplifiers like those found in your Awia are very sensitive to vibrations. A few anti-vibration platforms will transform your system into a real high-fi of towering proportions.

Bottom left corner, there's your antivibration device.

 

[DocG]

I've heard that solid state amplifiers like those found in your Awia are very sensitive to vibrations. A few anti-vibration platforms will transform your system into a real high-fi of towering proportions.

Ooh, I really like cutting-edge technology! But would these platforms make my cables sound better? More so than a pool with Martin Logans? And would the platforms be much more expensive than a new house?

 

[EvPa]

And would the platforms be much more expensive than a new house?

You are looking at this the wrong way, let the anti-vibration pads be part of your new house:

 

[steve_1979]

Ooh, I really like cutting-edge technology! But would these platforms make my cables sound better? ...

You allso have to keep the cables suspended off the floor well away from all of the electromagnetic critters that live in carpets.

 

[steve_1979]

... And would the platforms be much more expensive than a new house?

Considering some of the foo hifi prices aimed at millionare audiofools like your yourself, yes probably.

 

[DocG]

Ooh, I really like cutting-edge technology! But would these platforms make my cables sound better? ...

You allso have to keep the cables suspended off the floor well away from all of the electromagnetic critters that live in carpets.

Even if I suspend the floor, As EvPa suggests? And I guess I could use a repellent spray of some sort, to tame those critters?

One more thing: how come you can use italics, and I can't? Nor bolt apparently... Though underlined works fine!

And another one more thing: you should pop into Judith's thread (all new ), and tell her about your Nakamichi!