Dan's tweak fest

Posted by: Dan M on 10 June 2003

Hello all,

Well, I'm not much of a tweaker, but a new washer/dryer installation has given me the oportunity to put in a dedicated 20A spur to the sistem. Should go in later this week. While I'm a little dubious, the additional cost was minor, and so I thought 'what the heck'. I've also picked up a black snaic on audiogon, which will be winging its way to me shortly, to replace the gray one. I'll report back later if I can detect any difference.

cheers,

Dan

Posted on: 10 June 2003 by Richard Shaw

But you will, Dan. You will.

Posted on: 14 June 2003 by Dan M

Oddly enough, my jaw is still connected to my head and not residing on the floor. The sistem still sounds great to me and I was hard pressed to hear any significant differences with the new spur. If anything, the old way was a little smoother - that is the new spur was a little more dynamic but not necessarily more listenable. Is there a break-in associated with a new spur? Anyone had a similar experience? It may be it's like adding a *cap - after a while you adjust and then really notice it when its not there.

So tweak fest part 2 - "enter the black snaic" will happen on Tuesday if fedex are good to their word.

cheers,

Dan

Posted on: 14 June 2003 by garyi

A but Dan, you see the spur has to 'burn in'

Etc etc.

Another view is that you will get used to the sound..

Posted on: 14 June 2003 by prowla

Not sure your system's had time to warm up properly.

Posted on: 14 June 2003 by KENB

along with the spur did you put in good receptacles. Are you using a power bar? It will take away everything your spur gives you.

Posted on: 14 June 2003 by Dan M

Kenb,

The electrician put in a standard duplex outlet from which I have plugged in a NANA recommeded Wiremold strip. Do you have specific recommendations for an outlet - preferably one I can get at Home Depot or such place - or do I need to get "audio grade" or hospital grade.

Prowla,

Yep, your probably right. My point was that just from first listen there wasn't a night and day difference. Perhaps others have noticed immediate improvements and can comment on what they've heard.

cheers

Dan