suppaboy228

suppaboy228 t1_j9ecvxt wrote

Since the receptacle is friction fit, it will wear out and will be wobbly in a year of active use. It will hold itself with the latch and will not lose signal, but not very sturdy.

I have been using both neutrik and switchcraft connectors, 100% original. Thay may seem good for a long time at home, but when used in a studio environment, they wear out quite fast.

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suppaboy228 t1_ivv6346 wrote

None of the browns that I've tried were even remotely comparable in tactility to the springs.

And I would much prefer the linear switches anyway (speaking of cherry-style switches), so I wouldn't bother with them at all.

YMMV but yeah, it was very underwhelming but seemed like a good idea at first.

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suppaboy228 t1_iuizl0z wrote

If the sound is less boomy and more tighter, then there's probably a filter at around 100-300 Hz region.

If you will tone down that frequency range, you will have less "dirt" in the sound, especially in rock and metal where there is a lot of distorted guitars and basses. Don't overdo it because you'll end up with no kick in the lower register.

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suppaboy228 t1_iuibhu3 wrote

There isn't such thing as voltage swings being abrupt or smooth. The amplifier amplifies the signal that is fed to it.

If you run it within the headroom range, then it will be the same. If you will overdrive the amp, it will compress and sag. In more extreme cases you will be able to hear audible distortion (like in guitar amps).

If the source sounds loud enough at 80% of the volume, then you don't need an amp. If it's lacking in volume and you crank it full, then it's probably a time to buy an amp.

You will not hear a difference in a blind test between a hi-end and budget amplifier unless there's some DSP or filtering involved. If you have any of those expensive amps, you can sell them right now unless you're emotionally attached to them and make you feel good.

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