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| Audio Research VS 115 bias Adjustments Tom: I believe Tube Depot also sells the KT120 for the same price as HiFiConnexion, $89.95 for a matched pair. Any reason why one should prefer one vendor over another? I know Hifigeek has a strong bias for buying from ARC, and for good reason. Ho... | |
| Why do subs sound bloated or slow? Marty and CBW: Interesting posts. On Jan 23rd, I mentioned above:"I . . . run two channel fronts and I have a Paradigm Signature Servo subwoofer. This Paradigm sub has its own Class D amp to power the woofer and three controls knobs to control pha... | |
| Why do subs sound bloated or slow? I agree with Plato. I also run two channel fronts and I have a Paradigm Signature Servo subwoofer. This Paradigm sub has its own Class D amp to power the woofer and three controls knobs to control phase, cut-off and loudness. Because I only have o... | |
| Thorens TD160 Anti-Skating Gauge Repair Never mind. Someone from a Thorens web site advised me to replace the anti-tracking shell. Here's what I did if anyone trips into the same problem. The simplest way is to disassemble the anti-skating part in situ on the tone arm mount. To avoid ta... | |
| Audio Research VS 115 bias Adjustments G; Thanks for the comment. I realize my next question is like pondering angels on pin heads, but I wonder how a VS115 amp (which is the type I own) would sound compared to a current REF 110 withthe old 6550 Winged "C" type. Care to speculate?? | |
| Audio Research VS 115 bias Adjustments Hifigeek1: have you heard the new KT120 in ARC gear yet? If yes, any comments about sonics, e.g., compared to 6550 "Winged C"? | |
| Buy tubes from Audio Research or not Hifigeek1: I own a VS115. Couple months ago, I blew one 6550 "Winged C." As you said, I figured that the other tubes might not be far behind. Fortunately, I had a new set (2 quads) and replaced the 2 quads, checked and adjusted bias and everything... | |
| Audio Research VS 115 bias Adjustments Hey Hifigeek1: I believe the KT120 is branded by Tung Sol. I think one or two tube outlets on the web advertise the KT120. If the tube is matched, do you think it's worth trying out. The price is about $90/pair. ARC will charge twice that amount, ... | |
| Amp damping factor? OK guys, here's the verdict. But first, let me wax a little philosophical. As a lawyer, but not an electronics techie, I am reminded of the axiom that some legal discussions are "multi-dexterous." In other words, on the one hand -- this, but on th... | |
| Amp damping factor? Al: Thanks very very much. I'll try using the 4 Ohm tap and see what happens. I'll report back in a couple of days to let you know how the 4 Ohm tap worked out. BIF | |
| Amp damping factor? Thanks Kijanki, Larryi and Almarg. The Atma-Sphere white paper was particularly interesting and helpful. Al's advice concerning matching amps with speakers now makes sense. In particular, I can see why DF may be a bit of a red herring. But I think... | |
| Amp damping factor? Magfan, I read the posts. I am not an electronics techie, so most of the discussion went over my head. Perhaps Kijanki will pick my post up and answer in layman's terms my question: "I just happened to notice that most of the tube amps in the ARC ... | |
| Amp damping factor? Sorry for the late post, but I have a question about DF. I own an ARC tube amp. I just happened to notice that most of the tube amps in the ARC line have pretty low DFs, e.g, less than 20. Nevertheless, most of the ARC tube amps sound great. So wh... | |
| Paradigm Signature S8 V2 review This review is late, but I'll put it out there for the benefit of others in the speaker market. I own the S8 v2 fronts and Signature Servo sub. I drive the speakers with ARC tube gear: REF CD-7, REF 3 pre, and VS 115 amp (115wpc). The ARC gear dri... | |
| Audio Research VS 115 bias Adjustments Hi 6550c: Initially, I picked this up on a forum thread. The information is also reported on ARCD.com (see News tab). Finally, I called ARC. |