In my early days of Hi-Fi I did start to hear a few differences. Bell wire is CRAP. Just replacing it with decent gauge wire did make a HUGE difference. Above 2.5mm T&E mains cable there was no difference. Once I'd got decent speakers, I could then start to hear differences in the quality of various amps. Interconnects are similar, as long as its good quality cable with gold plated plugs, you aint going to get much better. RG45 co-ax with reasonable gold plated plugs are just as good as £1000 snake oil interconnects. I actually sold a pair of £200 interconnects because they were awful when compared with my home-made RG45 versions.
Don't forget you're talking to experienced perfectionists here.
Most of them have systems that you would have to pay tens of thousands of dollars to equal with off the shelf equipment. If they can be equalled with off the shelf equipment.
KatieandDad - I fully agree with what you say.
DF96 - The quantum bit gets me too. But then I suppose most people have no knowledge of the quantum world.
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Arcam FMJ32 - well there is your weak point. A horrible thing. The B&W aren't too bad but there are a lot better.
Its not all about amps.
Get yourself a Marantz CD63/67 and work your way through the thread on this site regarding modifying it. Then build one and you'll get a very pleasant surprise. It really will open your eyes. Shame most people will never hear how good a CD can be.
The Pass amp will surpass the Arcam 2000%, then you might be able to make some constructive comments about your $60 fuses.
Try getting a pair of B&W 802D's and tri-amp them, then you will experience a whole new world of sound. But even the mighty Nautilus can be bettered.
I did have an Arcam FMJ amp, can't remember which one which I had upgraded, when I inherited the Pass Aleph 4, the Arcam was just RUBBISHED bu it.
I did have an Arcam FMJ amp, can't remember which one which I had upgraded, when I inherited the Pass Aleph 4, the Arcam was just RUBBISHED bu it.
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I am very pleased with the speakers B & W 804
The 802 is too expensive for me to dream 😉
Build your way to freedom.🙂
I know where your coming from, however you can make some nice gear!
The problem is once you realise this where do you stop..😀
Regards
M. Gregg
The 804's aren't brilliant. I found them a bit dull and uninteresting.
Even the more modern 683's have a bit more life in them. The 804 has better bass but the newer 683 has adopted the mid range from the nautilus.
Even the more modern 683's have a bit more life in them. The 804 has better bass but the newer 683 has adopted the mid range from the nautilus.
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I think that kind of remark is kind of unnecessarily offensive and, in any case, totally pointless!
The OP stated that swapping a fuse caused an amplifier to overheat. The price of equipment ($10 to $10K) is NOT the point! The possible mechanism is, and was being discussed.
You have now dragged it way off topic!
Now don't be a snob. The OP has said that the 804's are all that he can afford.
I'm building a pair of WA Prestige Platinums, which at £3000 beat the Nautilus for sheer sound quality.
Could it be the learning curve,
I don't know what he has done before.
Agreed perhaps buying parts for the new build would be good.🙂
However Dazzz might not know we want him to achieve his dreams.
We all started somewhere, all be it many moons ago..
Regards
M. Gregg
As long as the cable is properly rated for the load and not defective, then absolutely not.
If you disagree, provide credible evidence that contradicts my position.
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