See what I mean?:
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Probably the farthest thing from your mind but you could probably use the three DS Sr. DACs in a 5.1 home theater system – at least part-time. Maybe…
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That would be…interesting.
Cheers
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Notice you have a Taipan Helix Alpha in the power cord mix. Had a 1M version at one point (its name was Shorty) that I really liked. It came in handy in all different sorts of situations.
I have two, in different lengths. The other one serves my Stellar P3 Regenerator that I plug a bunch of video-related components into. My system does 2.1/7.1 duty. I still keep an eye out for them on the used market. Good PC for sources in my experience.
Cheers.
Their predecessor, the Taipan Alpha. I had a bunch of these and thought they actually did a better job with the top end although the later Helix version (the plain one not the VX which I never tried) was smoother and more refined.
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For some reason I thought the Taipan Alpha was of a more recent vintage than the Taipan Alpha Helix.
I’m pretty sure the Taipan Alpha came beforehand. But in looking through some audio blogs I used to do as a double check, I saw that I also had a 20 amp version of the Taipan Helix Alpha that I used on my Hydra 8 conditioner. There was a point about 13 years ago when my interconnects, speaker cables, power cords and the conditioner were all Shunyata.
I am sure you are correct.
I asked the Edge Copilot AI program what kind of speaker this was. Is the response below correct? Thanks.
"This speaker appears to be a Dynaudio Emit M10, part of Dynaudio’s Emit series. The “EMIT K” label suggests it incorporates Dynaudio’s proprietary Emit technology, known for delivering high-quality sound. It features a smaller tweeter with a vertical rectangular element and a larger woofer below, giving it a sleek, modern design.
Are you considering getting one, or just curious?"
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ai has a lot to learn, lol.
This is the original Infinity Modulus speaker system, from 1990. Also purchased in 1990.
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Believe it or not when I saw the expanded view of the photo and saw EMIT logo flanked on the right by the letter Kappa (k) and on the left by the infinity symbol, I thought okay this is an Infinity speaker.
But when Copilot came back with Dynaudio I figured I just didn’t know about more modern speakers.
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Gemini identified them correctly.
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I guess we know which one is really intelligent then (Gemini). These AI programs are by definition a work in progress. I was a psych major in school and I remember many, many moons ago interacting with a psychotherapist program named Eliza.
It was very primitive by today’s standards and didn’t come close to passing the Turing test. Not sure if any exist today that could pass the Turing test but if not, it’ll just be a question of when not if. I think even the Voight-Kampff test from Blade Runner will be a reality sooner than some believe.
Interesting—AI is learning. Out of curiosity, I entered the same image into ChatGPT. Initially, it gave the same answer as CoPilot. But when I followed up and mentioned the Infinity Modulus, it actually corrected itself with a surprisingly detailed explanation!
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That is because yo are teaching it based on supplied reference. Personally I prefer listening to music than messing with AI.
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Can someone ask Chat gtp or whatever AI one uses where to place those Stealth tuning rings? Thanks in advance.
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The placement of tuning rings on Stealth powercords depends on your specific setup and preferences. According to Stealth Audio Cables, the best position for the tuning collar varies for each system and requires trial and error. The process is similar to speaker placement—finding the optimal position can significantly improve sound quality.
Here are some general guidelines:
- Start near the component end rather than the wall socket.
- Experiment with placement—some users find 2 to 4 inches from the plug works best.
- Use tape or Velcro to secure the rings in place.
- Try different ring sizes based on cable thickness (e.g., 2-inch rings for thicker cords).
- Listen for changes—adjust the position until you find the best sound.
Since the optimal placement varies, it’s best to test different positions with a listening session. Let me know if you need more details!
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No changing ring sizes and no tape or Velcro needed.
Be careful for what I ask for but thanks. 
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