albertporter

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tube match?
The numbers are the two transconductance readings for this dual triode tube. Many miniature 9 pin tubes for audio are this dual triode type.Other factors effecting performance in your preamp are equally important to these numbers. Does the preamp ... 
What is vibration isolation for?
Neubilder, things under the chassis are isolation if they help reduce the effect of outside forces effecting performance.A rubber foot under a preamp can alter the resonant frequency of both the preamp and the shelf it is resting on. The shelf and... 
Shield Amp from preamp? suggestions?
Darrylhifi, I have some spare Purist Isolation devices and I would loan you one or two for a test. You would be expected to pay shipping both ways and return them in good condition. If they work you can find a dealer and order as mine are not for ... 
What is vibration isolation for?
Pbb, I am coming into this discussion a bit late, but do I understand you are saying that any device placed under amps or other electronics have no audible affect?If so, you have either never conducted an experiment or your system is in dire need ... 
Shield Amp from preamp? suggestions?
Purist Audio manufacturers an isolation base that you can place between the two components. I have had good success with these and their appearance is attractive (gloss black plate). 
What is vibration isolation for?
First they put springs under a turntable and claim success. Next they'll be putting springs under automobile suspensions, claiming it makes the ride smoother.What next? 
Which Plasma screen has the most neutral colors?
I think the Panasonic is currently the best, especially with their superior black levels. 
Just got my new Teres turntable today.
I just visited their site: http://www.teresaudio.com/I am impressed. Every person who's put off buying analog should have a look at this.If the sound is anywhere close to the design, appearance, finish and innovation, it will be stunning.Thanks Twl 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Cannot help but notice that your log in appears to be J. Giuffre. Any kin to the famous Jimmy Giuffre, the EXCELLENT jazz musician? 
Digital amp beat them all? Audio Physic Strada .
Actually I was being kind of mean. The specifications are from the Yamaha RX-V2200 A/V Receiver.I hoped to make a point that specifications are pretty much meaningless, we must all take the time to listen with our ears and our hearts and quit bein... 
Wedding Music - Recommendations for Program
Didn't Led Zeppelin do an entire album dedicated to church music?I think it was titled "Houses Of The Holy" 
Why Expensive power Cables when Romex behind Wall?
Trich, I have absolutely no doubt that your comments are true. My years of listening and testing have shown me that the only absolute is "we don't really know anything." I have no idea about the transformer, it is a 25K VA model supplied by TU Ele... 
Digital amp beat them all? Audio Physic Strada .
The comment about Audio Physic Strada was that they deliver:255 W / each in 8 Ohms, and costs about 15000 Euro a pair. What do you think? Are digital amps taking over the scene in the years to come?How about this amp which is already here!206.5 W ... 
Which worse- long I/C of speaker run
I too agree with SD, I am using interconnects that are near forty feet, combined with short speaker cable. 
Why Expensive power Cables when Romex behind Wall?
Trich727, you must have somehow completely overlooked my post.