albertporter
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| What's longest i/c's can be run? I use 40 foot single ended runs of Purist Dominus RLS interconnect between my preamp and mono amps. However, I do agree with the above comments about capacitance with tube gear, and with the cables needing to be the best quality for this long run.... | |
| Tube Dampers - what's the story? Mikeam is correct in my opinion, also try 3M (yes, the Scotch Tape people) their tube dampers are great, also Tube Socks. All of these dampers improve the sound to a different degree, depends on the tube, the damper and the equipment. Like everyth... | |
| MY Sidewinder AC cord progress: The Tiffany Carl is speaking of is the TPC-60, long discontinued, but can sometime be found used at about $60.00 to $75.00. The Tiffany sold for a retail price of $179.00 when new. Although not the best AC cord available, it is nearly impossible t... | |
| XLR to RCA adaptor Purist Audio Designs, makers of the Purist cable make this adaptor, and it is excellent quality. Call the factory for dealer location. | |
| Amp stands- Do they work? To Sol332. I do not know of an internet address to provide info on star grounding. The way I got there, I hired an electrical contractor who does quite a bit of work for Texas Instruments, Raytheon, and Bell Helicopter, and the wiring I was asking... | |
| Amp stands- Do they work? Redkiwi, the dedicated transformer is a requirement for 220 three phase at 750 amps. The size of the wire in my drop is a requirement for the same reason. In my state, the power company is a public utility, and therefore must supply whatever servi... | |
| Amp stands- Do they work? I Carl_eber takes a position about his amp..... is this an Amp Stand? | |
| Fellow Vandersteen Owners I have owned several pair of Vandersteen speakers, I agree with Garfish, please do not modify the 3A, it will ruin the sound! I know Richard Vandersteen, and he is a brilliant designer, the speaker is constructed the way it is for sonic reasons. I... | |
| Cleaning Vinyl If you can afford to, purchase a record cleaning machine like the VPI. It is the one I choose, having previously owned the Nitty Gritty. All of the popular record cleaning solutions are better than nothing. If I had to choose one, it would be the ... | |
| Amp stands- Do they work? Redkiwi, I cannot really add to your comments, because you have stated it perfectly already. I can only relate my experience from my side. I have developed a knack of hearing a component, and then mentally being able to place it into a category of... | |
| Amp stands- Do they work? Redkiwi, I agree with your thoughts concerning the importance of speakers versus amps. And with Garfish's comments about the psychology of hearing. Although I have strong feelings about my personal choice in a speaker, your statement about the eff... | |
| Alternatives to speaker spikes? Walker Audio makes brass discs, filled with lead that not only protect the floor, they often sound better. And, Sound Anchor makes hard "chrome" discs, with a kevlar pad on the bottom, it's as soft as a rug, and yet highly resistant to compression... | |
| Amp stands- Do they work? Redkiwi, your point is well made. And your comments about the trade off's in equipment is exactly what long term listening is about. There is no perfect sound, no perfect equipment and certainly no perfect system. The whole point is to find a comb... | |
| What's the best 12AU7 for CJ PV10A? Two tubes to try, Telefunken 12AU7, and Amperex 7316 (7316 is another version of 12AU7). Both of these are wonderful tubes and will provide top performance. I do not know about the tubes selected by VTL, but they could be as good(?). Try the ones ... | |
| List or discuss your favorite music Tommy, your right, sometime you get the music, the sonic excellence and a chance to experience unique music all at the same time. It's nice when that happens. I love reading about all this material, I have begun to search for some of it, simply ba... |