bbroussard
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| Super-sensitive volume controls - remedy? If you are happy with everything else BUT the volume control, try some attenuators. I started with the Rothwells, then found some Endlers, and now I have EVS nudes. They all worked well. I just worked my way up the price ladder. My issue is that m... | |
| Am I going to blow the Gallo A'divas Or the Dues. I have a pair of Dues that I used before I found the Ref AVs. Not sure if I should move them to the rear or sell them. I don't have 300 wpc, so A'Divas should be fine for my rears. | |
| Am I going to blow the Gallo A'divas I think more speakers are blown by over-pushing lower powered amps than by clean higher power amps. I drove my A'Divas with a 100 watt Marantz receiver and the volume got louder than I could take before they showed any sign of failing. I just upgr... | |
| Gallo Strada Center or Ref AV Center I haven't heard the Strada, but the Ref AV center is a beast, in the best sense of the word. I hunted for a Due center to match my left and right with no luck. Then I ran across a trio of Ref AVs here on Audiogon. They were more than I wanted to s... | |
| cd player suggestions I am getting ready to post a Shanling CD-T100 with PCX/Underwood mods for sale, if that is of interest to you. | |
| Soliloquy replacement parts Try contacting member underwoodwally. He helped with some a few years back. | |
| Removing tube from EE Minimax Dac A socket with a tight grip is a good thing. Let your mind wander. ;~) | |
| ShengYa CD-10 Definitely try some better tubes before making a final judgement. Anything from the Amperex family should be better than the EHs. I prefer early 1960s 7308s, but the 6922s, and even 6DJ8s should be fine.Disclaimer: I buy and sell tubes. | |
| small speaker for office I also use the ERA D4s in my office. I have gone through several amps, but the ERAs are keepers. | |
| Can the output of an ARC PH-7 be turned down? I had similar issues with the inputs on my Onix SP3 integrated. I have switched from 12AX7 to 5751 AND used attenuators.Changing from 12AX7 to 5751 might reduce your maximum output by 30%, but it will have a much smaller difference in your normal ... | |
| Adding Placette for finer volume adjustment? Did you try the Endler or EVS attenuators? I started with the fixed goldenjacks and they helped. You basically get 2 volume controls when you add the adjustable attenuators. I don't need the Endlers since I got the EVS. Send me a message if you ar... | |
| Rogue amps-- try 5751 instead of 12ax7 The 5751 is a well-known sub for the 12AX7 that works in MOST circuits. My experience is that the 3 mica black plate versions are the best of the bunch. My favorites are the early RCAs and GEs that have silver clips (looks kind of like braces) on ... | |
| Power cord for low-watt tube amp? I would suggest an affordable option like the Pangea from www.audioadvisor.com or Signal Cable from www.signalcable.com IF you feel the need to upgrade. I use all Signal Cable in my system. | |
| Starting Out in PC Audio www.computeraudiophile.com is a great resource.I think they recommend J River as the best Windows player right now. | |
| Small bottom to mid level home theatre Try some of the Gallo on-walls with a good sub. |