I used BNC just to make hookup cables for my DIY signal gen and scope.
I like BNC as it locks in place. there's no way you could pull it out using the wire only.
the new tiny gold connectors used in newer RF stuff is a little hard to find for now. BNC's are easier to find.
guys, I think we have moved too far from the topic.
I like BNC as it locks in place. there's no way you could pull it out using the wire only.
the new tiny gold connectors used in newer RF stuff is a little hard to find for now. BNC's are easier to find.
guys, I think we have moved too far from the topic.
Hi,
Off topic...yes you are right.
Gold plated fuse is the subject.
Just make sure not to mix gold and tin, especially unsoldered connections such as gold plated fuse in tinned fuse holder.
Anyone familiar with old computers that used EDO memory will be familiar with the effects. Motherboards and memory modules at the time had either gold plated or tinned connectors. If mixed, problems with bad connections were inevitable after a while.
Off topic...yes you are right.
Gold plated fuse is the subject.
Just make sure not to mix gold and tin, especially unsoldered connections such as gold plated fuse in tinned fuse holder.
Anyone familiar with old computers that used EDO memory will be familiar with the effects. Motherboards and memory modules at the time had either gold plated or tinned connectors. If mixed, problems with bad connections were inevitable after a while.
The key word is "say." You can find people who "say" just about any silly thing; that doesn't make it true. $30 for a fuse is indeed useful- it's nature's way of telling you that you're too gullible to be allowed outside without a keeper.
Now, show me a controlled test showing electrical differences in an amp's performance or audibility of the changes and that's a different story. But those don't exist, and for a very simple reason- this is a total scam.
Now, show me a controlled test showing electrical differences in an amp's performance or audibility of the changes and that's a different story. But those don't exist, and for a very simple reason- this is a total scam.
hags said:
The gold plated fuse is at least working as a fuse should (I dare to presume). Take a look at Shakti...it is to say the least, mind blowing to see that they can actually sell stuff, like an audiophool coathanger and magic stones and what not. Those products have just two purposes to fullfill.
1) Fill up the bank account of the people behind Shakti.
2) Making sure that people THAT gullible at least cause no harm to others with their purchases (as they hopefully have little cash left after the purchase to buy harmfull stuff for)
Magura
Magura said:
The gold plated fuse is at least working as a fuse should (I dare to presume). Take a look at Shakti...it is to say the least, mind blowing to see that they can actually sell stuff, like an audiophool coathanger and magic stones and what not. Those products have just two purposes to fullfill.
1) Fill up the bank account of the people behind Shakti.
2) Making sure that people THAT gullible at least cause no harm to others with their purchases (as they hopefully have little cash left after the purchase to buy harmfull stuff for)
Magura
I misspoke, I forget about the stones!
Ouch!
You ain't seen nuttin' yet. There's a company that sells a jar full of rocks which is claimed to do all sorts of wonderful things for the sound. The same outfit sells magic hat-racks for acoustic control, and so-called quantum chips that invisibly alter the data on your CDs to make them sound better. What? You can't find any changes in the data? That's because the changes are invisible, silly boy.
And then there's a couple from England who have been preying on the gullible for decades. They sell bits of foil, little shiny things that appear to be holographic stickers like my 6 year old plays with, and advocate freezing pictures of yourself to improve the sound. More power to them, I say- separating fools from their money is a long and honorable profession.
And there's the CD demagnetizers, which are almost as funny as the DVD rewinders.
Compared to this stuff, $30 gold plated fuses are pretty mild.
Rule of thumb: If some breakthrough in our fundamental understanding of physics is made, it will not be done by someone selling hifi gadgets.
edit: I see magura and I crossposted. Great minds and all that.
And then there's a couple from England who have been preying on the gullible for decades. They sell bits of foil, little shiny things that appear to be holographic stickers like my 6 year old plays with, and advocate freezing pictures of yourself to improve the sound. More power to them, I say- separating fools from their money is a long and honorable profession.
And there's the CD demagnetizers, which are almost as funny as the DVD rewinders.
Compared to this stuff, $30 gold plated fuses are pretty mild.
Rule of thumb: If some breakthrough in our fundamental understanding of physics is made, it will not be done by someone selling hifi gadgets.
edit: I see magura and I crossposted. Great minds and all that.
Time for a good laugh
http://www.shakti-innovations.com/
I know there is a company selling some special wooden volume buttons, making some real entertaining claims, but I can't remember the name of the company....pitty, they're sure good for a laugh as well.
Magura
http://www.shakti-innovations.com/
I know there is a company selling some special wooden volume buttons, making some real entertaining claims, but I can't remember the name of the company....pitty, they're sure good for a laugh as well.
Magura
Here 'tis.Magura said:Time for a good laugh
http://www.shakti-innovations.com/
I know there is a company selling some special wooden volume buttons, making some real entertaining claims, but I can't remember the name of the company....pitty, they're sure good for a laugh as well.
Magura
http://www.referenceaudiomods.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=NOB_C37_C
I think you'd have to be a Signature Knob to buy one. You'd be a Reference Knob if you then bouasted about it's audible benefits in public.
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