[Wig]

BRM,

If you get the opportunity, try AZ Absolute Copper IC...

Wig

[Big Red Machine]

BRM,

If you get the opportunity, try AZ Absolute Copper IC...

Wig

Gee thanks, even more money.  Eventually I will try the High Fidelity cables (used) but for now I was able to afford two AZ cables for the price of one HF cable.

[jtwrace]

Any updates Pete?  How's it sounding?

[Big Red Machine]

Any updates Pete?  How's it sounding?

Well sometime in January I am tempted to be dastardly and reveal some dirt on some components that are selling for high prices but in fact are a major ripoff.  This would probably make a lot of people mad but I am astounded how much we are preyed on by savvy marketing.  And photos to back up my discoveries!  We'll see.

Anyways, I have been sick and the system down along with me for over a week.  Just playing a few tunes right now and it sounds dandy.

Just ordered an audio magic gen zx unit.  I have a PEA unit from AM and the dang thing really works! (The small AA battery unit that can be moved around easily)

[jtwrace]

Cool.  I look forward to your findings (none of which will probably surprise me).   

[Ace Deprave]

Well sometime in January I am tempted to be dastardly and reveal some dirt on some components that are selling for high prices but in fact are a major ripoff.  This would probably make a lot of people mad but I am astounded how much we are preyed on by savvy marketing.  And photos to back up my discoveries!  We'll see.

Do it!

[sfox7076]

There is no shame in exposing charlatans.  Like the Lexicon rebadged Oppo...   

[JerryM]

Do it!

Writing a genuine review of one's findings and thoughts is hardly dastardly.

 I'd like to read your review.

[Big Red Machine]

In the mean time, I have deployed QRT's, PEA's, and Pulse Gen Zx to wicked effect.  Amazing elimination of sibilance and also bass tightening.  You've got to try these!

And in my hunt for absolute quiet background I have also ordered a Total Dac USB cable to see if my source of noise is digital.  If that doesn't work then I'll be going down the re-generator path.

And to add that final touch to the speakers, Jim has had a conversation with the owner of Seas and now I have solid copper phase plugs to match my speaker finish instead of the wood plugs in the Exotica drivers.

[Ace Deprave]

And to add that final touch to the speakers, Jim has had a conversation with the owner of Seas and now I have solid copper phase plugs to match my speaker finish instead of the wood plugs in the Exotica drivers.

Amazing how much that changed the look of the driver...for the better, in my opinion.

[SCompRacer]

Wow! The final touch. Looks great! Does that screw or push on?

[Big Red Machine]

Wow! The final touch. Looks great! Does that screw or push on?

Remove the driver and the screw holding it goes all the way through from the back side of the magnet out into the cone side.

[Early B.]

Did the copper phase plugs change the sound in any way or are they purely for aesthetic purposes?

[Big Red Machine]

Just wanted them to be copper.

[dukecv]

Those are gorgeous looking speakers. Is the front baffle copper foil or what is that?

[jtwrace]

Those are gorgeous looking speakers. Is the front baffle copper foil or what is that?

Read the first post of this thread.

[dukecv]

My apologies. And thanks.

[Folsom]

I am a coveting sinner.

[Big Red Machine]

Those are gorgeous looking speakers. Is the front baffle copper foil or what is that?

24 gauge copper in a waterfall-like pattern.  Challenging for the team but then they are amazing at what they do.

[Big Red Machine]

I am a coveting sinner.

Sin away!  I'm getting farther and farther out there away from mediocrity headed toward nirvana.  Slowly, but getting there.