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| Significance of V4-V11 on Thor mono blocks I believe these are simply tube numbering that reference back to the schematic. You probably also have V1, V2, and V3, right? If you want to try a replacement tube different than you have currently, I would google "your tube substitution", replaci... | |
| Pre-amp to Sub question I use hi level inputs to my sub and prefer it. But Kal's suggestion is certainly good. | |
| Tube rectification the rectifier is the key to converting AC line voltage to DC to supply the circuit. This can be done with a Tube, or with a solid state. I'm not sure if Tube rectifiers sound better, or more "tubey" than solid state, though I do know that swapping... | |
| Tonearm conclusions keep coming up Rega ??????? I recently upgraded to one of these ClearAudio Satisfy arms and am much happier with it than my Rega, which was a Cardas re-wired (Brit Audio) with an Origin Live structural mod (aka heavyweight with new stub). The ClearAudio is a Rega drop in mou... | |
| TAD Rocks Big Time http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1208013836I don't know the seller.I've used multiple amps with mine - never a problem. SS and Tube (TAD 60 - which is equally amazing) | |
| Replacement for adcom 535II? Very nice for the money (and this one is at a good price). disclaimer: I know not this seller.Another one would be a B&K ST1400II if you can find one used.As recommended, repairing the Adcom may be a good option. Also, if you like the Adcom, m... | |
| Is it time to switch receivers? I may get corrected but I'm pretty sure HDMI will NOT improve your sound. It's cabling, and improves the picture more than the sound. Adding sound is a convenience.So long as your source has digital out (coax or optical) to connect the sound to yo... | |
| Trumpet cds like Chinatown I'm a big Tomasz Stanko fan. Also have Erik Truffaz and Jon Hassell. The 3 of them are similar in that they are "spacy" to borrow Lvk47's description. | |
| Trumpet cds like Chinatown check out Terence Blanchard "A Tale of God's Will". Also Terence Blanchard "Jazz In Film" which has the love theme from Chinatown on it.There's a thread running currently on Kenny Wheeler - read it for other trumpet/flugelhorn led jazz. | |
| Monitor Suggestion - $ 2000 max if you're including used as an option, Totem Mani-2s may be found within that budget. They love all music genres. | |
| Bi-Amping If you're asking can you use a stereo amp, one for each speaker and connect one channel of each to the mid-hi, the other to the bass? The answer is yes - provided your speakers are wired to permit this. It's called vertical biamping. I'm doing thi... | |
| Who else wants to keep their system secret? I don't think it's a matter of advertising, pride, embarrassment, nor boasting. The benefit of posting systems is to share experience. I learn as much from what others have done with their systems as I do from reading fora threads. Isn't the point... | |
| How many audio related links on your computer? well, this may help you feel better about yourself. I just scanned mine, I have over 200 (easily) when I include audio equipment/parts and music sites. Of course some of these are old/obsolete or duplicate links so I guess this says I'm sloppy in ... | |
| a record cleaning device and proper method If you expect to clean a lot of vinyl, you'll be glad if you have an RCM. In addition to your existing collection, there are lots of great buys on used LP's . . . so keep this in mind as rationale for the investment.I brought out my old vinyl, and... | |
| GMT Europa vs. Quad 12 L2 vs. Totem Rainmaker I'm not familiar with the Rainmaker, though I owned Totem Sttafs for 2 years and then upgraded them to Mani-2s. When I owned the Sttafs, I also had a pair of GMA Europas, I played them a/b in the same room so became familiar with them. Both are ex... |