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IsoNodes and Vibrapods for Component Separation

IsoNodes and Vibrapods for Component Separation

Audio components on a rack pick up sonic vibration carried by the air in the room where the music is played. They also carry actual vibration from their own electrical movement and from the other components in the rack, which ultimately affects sound quality. Manufacturers attempt to minimize the problem of vibration by attaching feet […]

November 11, 2013
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Upgrade Power Cords for Better Sound (Part 2)

Upgrade Power Cords for Better Sound (Part 2)

A good power cord makes a big difference in sound quality,  but how good is good enough? Once I picked the Audience Power Cord E for my HiFiMan EF5 amplifier and my HiFiman HE-500 headphone microsystem, I was ready to see whether a more expensive power cord means better improvement in the sound quality. I […]

August 19, 2013
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