allanblissett

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Preamp Deal of the Century
Dbarger, that just was my impresion of it. It was like not even the gain controls could control it, the microphonics were so bad. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Thanks for the tip on the Sovteks, I will order a couple to try. 
Anybody else wanna pull their hair out ?
Not just the wires, but having two or three manuals open in front of you, tring to figure out why something won't work in one system, when it works fine with the same hookup in another system. Not to mention the remotes.I just got a flat screen an... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Well, I have about 60 hours on my Chardonnay now, and a couple nights ago it started sounding SUPER dynamic, real edgegy and hard.I played with the gain controls for a while but they didn't help.So I just turn it off and when to bed. I didn't want... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Got my Chardonnay yesterday, took it out of the box last night and was just amazed. I just sat there for about a hour just looking at it. It is so stunning to look at.By the time I did some rearanging and got it hooked up it was so late that I jus... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Its coming by DHL. Mick didn't ask for my ss# and I didn't give it. I hope it doesn't get stuck.Did he send you a tracking #, I asked him to send me one but I have not got it yet. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Thanks for the advice. Two question if you don't mind.How long do they take to get here from down under, andHow long to burn in. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
My Chardonnay is on the way. Mick emailed me this morning to say its done testing and ready to ship. Its only been two months since I ordered it, so the wait wasn't too bad. Can't wait, I should have it by the weekend I guess. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Thanks, I know about the fast ramp up. Its just that those nice big Sovtek 5u4g would look so great on top of that chrome :) 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Thanks Ray, I guess I will have to start another collection. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
What rectifier tube does the Chardonnay power supply use?Is it interchangeable with 5u4g or 5u4gb, I hope so, I already have lots of those. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Braro, thanks for the info, How is the phono, is it really as good as everybody says. I did not get the Chenin as I have a AE ph1 that I built from the kit and I love it.Maybe due for a later upgrade.Allan 
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SLowhand, thanks very much for the reasurance, I was just a little worried as I had never seen anybody mention that they had that wood,which I cann't even pronounce.I kind of like the look with the black top also, but the crome is so sharp. I gues... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Hi guys, a new poster here and soon to be a new Supratekie also. I have been a Audiogon member for years, but I have never posted before. I guess I just do not care for the format, much prefer AA.Anyway Supratek has pushed me to post. So I have a ... 
How do people dust their systems?
I got so tired of dusting and vacuming,that I went to Searsand got air filters for the rooms. They help,but still not 100%.