Audio Tweaks And Mods, Part 2

There’s something to be improved in almost any piece of off-the-shelf audio gear, because the decisions made to put the components on the store shelf in the first place include some compromises or choices based around availability of parts, not highest fidelity.Sure, a few hifi companies strive to build products purely for the highest sound quality, going out of their way to source the finest ingredients and eschewing PCBs for point to point wiring or spending an arm and a leg on cabinet design. Some amps get impracticably hot, some speakers stand menacingly large, some drivers are the best money can buy.But more often than not, practicality drives many decisions for consumer products, even in hifi, and some real fun and potentially untouchable sound can be had by diving in an tweaking a thing or two.In this week’s podcast, Darren and Duncan steer away from the more dangerous high voltage projects to address the many elements of speakers that can be adjusted or replaced, and end up talking about the important role of cables in answer to a listener representing the school of thought that cables make little difference in a system.Before diving into the tweaks however, the guys share some interesting news and reports about their latest hifi audio acquisitions and projects. Be sure to listen to the end, where a spectacular modern electronic album makes the recommended listening list.  This podcast is powered by CommonGround Cables Whisper power cable. Read customer reviews and order your own at www.commongroundcables.com.Find all of our album recommendations in one place, at www.thehifipodcast.net.