bifwynne
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| Audio Research Ref 6 SE Ref 6 versus Ref 6SEARC finally got around to getting me into the Ref 6SE. I have over 250 hours on the unit as of the date of this posting. Lots of change during the first 100 hours. My impressions: big improvement in SQ. Imaging much better... | |
| Audio Research VT80SE amp vs Prima Luna EVO 400 or 300 @ps Some of my earlier ARC amps used 2 quads of 6550 SED Winged C tubes. The newer ARC amps use KT-150s. There is no comparison. The KT-150s have reserve power capabilities that are significantly greater than 6550s and KT-88s. When my Ref 150 ... | |
| Jerry Raskin’s ( AKA Needle Doctor ) passed away. RIP Jerry Raskin (Needle Doctor).So many "gray-hairs" and brick and mortar audio stores are becoming a memory of the old days. Not many left. | |
| Setting bias on a vintage ARC OP, ... call ARC. I would not be surprised to learn that a 10% variation is not critical. I own an ARC Ref 150 SE amp. There is one bias pot for each matched pair of 2 KT-150 tubes. The set tube bias is set at 65 mV and the slave can be between... | |
| Phil Spector, dead @tvad Do not know much about St. Peter, but I just Googled Spector. The Google hits say that he was convicted of 2nd degree murder in 2009. I understand he died in prison (or at an offsite hospital). I hope he repented (did teshuva) before he d... | |
| Audio Research VT80SE amp vs Prima Luna EVO 400 or 300 @jrw1971 - great comments on the ARC Ref 6SE, Ref 75SE and the new Ref 160S. I just upgraded my Ref 6 linestage to the SE version. And my Ref CD-8 to the Ref CD-9 SE version. Agree 100% that new ARC gear has a significant break-in period. I'd ... | |
| Phil Spector, dead I am grateful to Phil Spector for some great Wall of Sound hits from the 60s. Got a whole bunch of CDs with girl group and other Spector hits. Great dance music. Takes me back to my teen years. Spector was a complicated man. I hope Heaven treat... | |
| Setting bias on a vintage ARC Check the ARC website here: www DOT audioresearch.com/download/Type V35 in the search bar and it will take you to a download with instructions on how to bias your amp. I checked the ARCDB.com website and noted that your amp is 28 years old. May I... | |
| Living with unsolvable hum - Any audio detectives out there? @montaldo Picking up on the last several comments, take a look at the Google search I did on Faraday cages: https://forum DOT allaboutcircuits.com/threads/holes-in-a-faraday-cage.69512/If a simple metal screen mesh can attenuate ambient 60Hz nois... | |
| Speaker recommendation $10-20K (with some requirements!) @mathiasmingusSorry to get off topic, but I couldn't help but noticing that you are using an ARC Ref 5SE linestage with your Bryston. Being a longtime ARC owner, I surmise you may be presenting too low a load to the Ref 5SE. John Atkinson bench ... | |
| looking for good audio repair in Philly area @diguerrillaI also live in the Philly area and have the same concern, ... but thankfully, not right now. I own ARC tube gear and am interested in knowing about really good techs too. Some of my ARC gear is still under factory warranty. Shippi... | |
| Living with unsolvable hum - Any audio detectives out there? @montaldo So many knowledgeable members have offered great suggestions. I doubt that I have much more to offer. In light of all the great suggestions relating to ground loops, critical components and I/Cs near house 120v/60Hz lines, and the like,... | |
| VPI Classic 3 Upgrades or Move On to Something New @turntablemat Hi Mat,As I mentioned above, I own a tricked out first generation VPI Classic 1/2 table, which I upgraded many years ago with the help of Jack and/or Mike. The upgrades included installing the Classic 3 300 RPM motor and cap (preve... | |
| What s the best Class A integrated tube amp over 80W @chungjh,I am surprised by the anecdotal advice Sound Labs gave you. The part about lots of power is ok, but the part about Atmasphere versus JC-1 amps is curious.As I explained above, Atmasphere amps have "high-ish" output impedances. See for e... | |
| Floored by Beatles "White Album" Reissue Where are guys picking up these Beatles reissues? |