Looking forward to it! Thanks.

Brian

Hey Coen, thanks for your October 20th reply. I've been traveling and somehow I missed it. Like you, I'm still on W7. Every time I try W8 the sound gets out of control with all kinds of HF distortion. I haven't tried W8 with the bnc cable. That might make a difference.

Regarding the RDC, I thought that folks were using it with the NOS1a upgrade?

Thanks Joachim, very much appreciate this. Now, of course, I 'm hoping to hear your impression of the "silver coated copper" versus the Blaxius, though based on Peter, Paul and Mani's impressions, I'm pretty sure I know what it will be. Still, will be interesting to hear your thoughts.

Brian

If you want an exceptionally black back round, without high frequency grunge at very loud levels, you really ought to consider the data only cable Joachim posted about. You may initially feel that the sound is a bit soft compared to your out of the box USB printer cable but don't let that fool you. Turn it up, you'll be amazed. 

I'm not getting the NOS1a upgrade till sometime after the new year, but I've been wondering what folks have experienced regarding XX/PC settings. So, Coen, I really appreciate your last post! But now I'm a bit concerned that with the NOS1a, setting up an RDC with a laptop to control XX might cause SQ issues. Setting up such a connection is something I'm very much looking forward to. Maybe there is a trade off with an RDC connection which then lets one disconnect mouse, keyboard and monitor? Just wondering.

One more thing, maybe Coen's post and replies should be in a new thread about XX/PC settings with NOS1a?

The one time I had a loose connection was when I was A-B'ing my RCA and BNC interconnects. The bnc/rca adapter become loose from repeatedly pulling it out of the amp and I didn't notice. I've never had it happen "automatically."

Hey Arjan, I've had that happen too. If the connection is the least bit loose, or not entirely "twisted in", its lights out for HF static.

Hey Joachim, I'm also interested in your impression of the RG 223 solid, silver coated, copper cable you ordered. It appears that the conductor of the RG 223 is smaller than the RG 142, solid, silver coated, copper I've been listening to. Everything good Peter has said about his latest cable could just as well be written about my 1m+ (3 foot) RG 142 cable with silver plated bnc/rca adapter. Very strange Peter had such a bad experience with the RG 142. Maybe the length had something to do with it? Anyway, am looking forward to your impression of the RG 223. One more thing, here's a link to a military spec RG 142 with solid, silver coated, copper (no steel) conductor:
http://www.cablesondemand.com/category/CORG142/product/CO-142BNCX200/URvars/Items/Library/InfoManage/CO-142BNCX200.htm

Brian

Hi Peter. I'm not sure I understand this quote. Did you  put 75 ohm bnc connectors on both ends of the cable and put 75 ohm bnc connectors on both the DAC and the Amps? Also, did you consider trying 50 ohm connectors and cable? Just wondering.

Hey Mani, they are listed on the RF Industries "50 ohm adapter" page here:http://www.rfcoaxconnectors.com/product-categories-adapters-BNC50.html

At least for RF an impedance mismatch is a bad thing. I read recently that an impedance mismatch between adapter and cable causes reflections inside the cable resulting in RF distortion. Can't find that article right now.

Experienced a very nice bump in SQ with using silver plated conductor on BNC/RCA adapters made by RF Industries. Without any loss in dynamics, the bit of glare/harshness that was present has vanished. Here's their specs:

http://rfsearch.rfindustries.com/drawings/RFB-1140.pdf

 You can find them for around $2.50 a piece with a minimum order of 10 at most sites. Cheapest I found if you just want to order 4 was here:

http://www.protelecomsupply.com/rf-industries-rca-m-bnc-f-adapter

Very weird. Peter, how you describe the "Baddius" is pretty much identical to how I perceive the L-Com RG 142's. As stated in my previous posts, it's  the clarity of the upper mid range, particularly male vocals, that has been so awesome here. Crazy since the 142's only lasted a minute in your system....

Okay, what ohm male bnc connector are you using for your 93 ohm cable? I've looked that cable up and found it from Pasternack with a 50 ohm connector. Just wondering. Here's a link:

http://www.pasternack.com/bnc-male-bnc-male-rg62au-cable-assembly-pe3081lf-p.aspx

Never a dull moment around here.  Last night my wife and I went to see Steve Gillette at the Lansdowne Folk Club. His biggest hit was Darcy Farrow recorded by Ian and Sylvia in 1965. Though near 70 years old his voice is still incredibly pleasing to listen to. The show was great and afterwards I had to hear several of his songs with my L-Com RG 142's. Sounded better in my listening room than live. My wife and I both agreed that the live sound was a bit muted compared to the sound of our "system." Probably the result of the guy operating the sound board at the live performance having too much wine, there were two empty bottles on a little table next to him.

Just got off the phone with L-Com product technical support. The guy swears that the RG 142 is silver coated copper, no steel. When I told him the industry standard is copper clad steel he said, "I'm looking at our technical specifications for the RG 142 bulk cable, and the center conductor is silver plated copper."

Do I believe him? Don't know.....

Just waiting to hear what Peter HEARS.....

Quote from Wiki article on copper clad steel:

Here's the article:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper-clad_steel

Don't know if this helps explain.......