bradf
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| Does anyone use white gloves to handle records? I am not sure there's a right or wrong here. I wear white gloves because it allows me to place a more secure grip on the record by being able to touch more then just the very edge of the record. This is especially handy when using one hand to ho... | |
| Starting a second system Decware Zen Tori Jr (or Zen Tori II) 20 or 25 watt (Jupiter Bees wax Cryo Treated Caps used thru out. I would ask to upgrade to Jupiter Copper/Wax Paper Caps.http://www.decware.com/newsite/TORIIJR.htmlGibbon 3XL (with or without stands) 92dB / 8 O... | |
| Tube amplifier bad caps @hitman_hifi Refer to your description of fault symptoms:Hmm...now I'm second guessing. A lot of uncertainty as I've been told it's definitely the filter caps. However, the amp is not even 10 years old and I've been suspicious of this assessment. ... | |
| Help me choose a speaker match for my Line Magnetic 805ia tube amp under $10K @freesole @Ramtubes It would be my recommendation to listen very closely to what Ramtubes has to say. I believe Ramtubes is Roger Modjeski, Engineer and owner of Music Reference Amps, which are some of the most respected amps in the business. You... | |
| Help me choose a speaker match for my Line Magnetic 805ia tube amp under $10K Although I am sure the Magico is a great speaker, the impedance load / curve, sensitivity, phase angle, etc is not the best choice for that amp.I understand that the crossover is essentially a modified 4th order, which translates to very power hun... | |
| Help me choose a speaker match for my Line Magnetic 805ia tube amp under $10K You may want to phone Pearl to insure they have the speaker your interested in on hand.The Devore O/96 is the only speaker in the Devore line they have on hand currently.Good luck with your speaker selection. | |
| Help me choose a speaker match for my Line Magnetic 805ia tube amp under $10K I agree with Crisg1000Although not on the top of my list, the D7 is a better match for your amp then the D9. I would pair it with a very good powered subwoofer.Most speakers I listed above are designed to mate with SET amps.First order x-over, be... | |
| Help me choose a speaker match for my Line Magnetic 805ia tube amp under $10K Not sure of room size, placement, etc, or type of music listened to, but the below listed speakers will work very well with your Line Magnetic Integrated_____________________________________________http://www.coincidentspeaker.com/super-victory-II... | |
| Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ??? There are a couple of Audio Research Integrated Amp options you may want to consider. Both are above your budget off the shelf new. but sell in the 4500.00 to 5000.00 range used.I have not heard either of these integrated amps, but based on other ... | |
| Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ??? @waltersalas Have you ever had the bottom panel removed to view the circuit. Would like to know what type of coupling caps are used and if the same cap is used in the signal path. Also would like to know the capacitive value of the filter cap and ... | |
| Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ??? @ waltersalasGood to know that the LM tubes are $90.00. I question if a LM dealer would sell to the 2nd hand market?. I guess I will have to ask.I was looking at the moderately priced Psvane 805 @ $325.00 per pairand the Psvane 300B (LM Stock) $4... | |
| Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ??? I went to the Ascend Acoustics web site and found the specs. for the Sierra Towers. Power wise, the PrimaLuna (both Premium and the Premium HP),Decware ZMA and LM 508ia are all good matches, with respect to the impedance curve, phase angle and sp... | |
| Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ??? freesoleIt would be helpful to state the speakers you want to drive.Regarding your first question; my choice would be the PL you referencedCant comment on the McIntosh MA5300 or a Naim XS 2. I was once considering the LM 508ia (currently 3 ea for... | |
| Tube amplifier bad caps If any other member may know what was the fault to the above referenced fault and corrective action, would appreciate you posting it herethnxBrad | |
| Tube amplifier bad caps hitman_hifiWanted to know what you (or Tech) found to be the problem that was causing the above referenced failure generating crackling sound.ThnxBrad |