Some additional thoughts

Posted by Al Sekela on September 14, 2004 at 11:35:09

In Reply to: Re: Bright speaker problems posted by Mike Mount on September 12, 2004 at 18:29:54:

Mike is generally correct, however, in my experience, balanced interconnect cables are
susceptible to RFI. Perhaps not as much as single ended, but still an issue if you have a
local RF source, such as a satellite or cable TV converter. It is best just to switch such things
off and disconnect AC power from them for serious listening.

This is a subtle issue, and a possible major one would be proximity to steel. If the
interconnect, speaker, or power cables pass close to steel rack frame members or other
items, they can add a hard, bright quality to the sound. Not guaranteed that they will, as it
depends on the magnetic properties of the specific steel article. Even the galvanized steel
outlet box and ground strap on common (US/Canadian) duplex outlets can contribute. The
steel components in most XLR connectors, used for balanced cables, also can add a
hardness to the sound.

To explore these possible problems, simply acquire a strong ceramic magnet or two, and
place them near suspect articles. If the sound changes, even if it gets worse, that means the
steel article is interacting with the signal's magnetic field and adding distortion.

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Topic - Bright speaker problems - JRF 23:09:03 09/11/04 (19)

Re: Bright speaker problems - Trelja 05:42:58 09/15/04 (2)

Re: Bright speaker problems - Alan 14:42:52 09/15/04 (1)

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Re: Bright speaker problems - Mike Mount 18:29:54 09/12/04 (2)

Some additional thoughts - Al Sekela 11:35:09 09/14/04 (1)

Re: Some additional thoughts - Mike Mount 18:31:39 09/18/04 (0)

Start with the room! - Al Sekela 14:51:14 09/12/04 (1)

Re: Start with the room! - Fefe Austen 21:17:56 09/13/04 (0)

Still fixated, FiFi, er Bob? - Travis 05:04:51 09/14/04 (0)

Good suggestion (nt) - Rushton 16:21:38 09/12/04 (0)

Couple of thoughts... - Rushton 14:04:52 09/12/04 (3)

Tube replacement question - JRF 18:31:09 09/12/04 (2)

Re: Tube replacement question - Lew 07:21:39 09/13/04 (0)

Re: Tube replacement question - Rushton 19:07:19 09/12/04 (0)

Was you M-60 factory built or kit? - Rushton 10:23:26 09/12/04 (1)

Re: Was you M-60 factory built or kit? - JRF 10:36:00 09/12/04 (0)

Re: Bright speaker problems - Rushton 08:41:56 09/12/04 (0)

Re: Bright speaker problems - mark 08:39:20 09/12/04 (0)

Re: Bright speaker problems, yes we are out here!!. - billy 06:45:34 09/12/04 (2)

Re: Bright speaker problems, yes we are out here!!. - JRF 10:10:50 09/12/04 (1)

You need a new apartment; please sell me yours immediately! - Lew 07:12:24 09/13/04 (0)

Bright speaker problems, Caused by bright rooms.. - Fife Austin 11:05:06 09/12/04 (0)

Bright speaker problems, Caused by bright rooms.. - Fife Austin 11:04:29 09/12/04 (0)

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Some additional thoughts - Al Sekela 11:35:09 09/14/04 (1)

Re: Some additional thoughts - Mike Mount 18:31:39 09/18/04 (0)

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