carlsbad2
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| Rel Carbon Special hook up question Hooking them up this way is a parrallel wiring setup so it doesn't matter which one it first on the chain. I know it kindo looks like series but it isn't. Jerry | |
| If you think about capacitors, check out this video The good news is a failed capacitor almost always is detectable visually. Open it up and inspect the caps. If you find the bad one, it is pretty easy to replace. Jerry | |
| Are internal component upgrades worth it. Might be stated a bit strongly but I am a big fan of upgrading crossovers. Most manufacturers do not use quality components for crossovers and I've had good results myself. | |
| Why do tube amps often subjectively sound more powerful than SS ? I'm with @noromance . Tubes are more awesome. You guys know I try to understand everything going on in audio, and I don't always achieve that. And understanding tube power vs ss power is one of the things I want to understand better. I have ... | |
| Potential relief for tinnitus? These types of research announcements are always a long way from implementation. | |
| Tube Tester Kt120 Testing isn't easy or cheap. I have a tube tester, Hickok 534B. Just checked and I don't have test data (anyway at first glace) for KT120. I like to test tubes before using them but the important test is for shorts. this can be done with a mul... | |
| The Music Room - Boulder Colorado I made an offer to them on a piece of equipment last sunday afternoon. They got back to me sunday night with a counter. I recountered and they responded they couldn’t meet my offer. All this on Sunday evening. So they can provide prompt replies. ... | |
| a rant Sounds like you have been reading too many reviews and buying what becomes trendy. not faulting you at all but I think you've concluded that isn't working and I agree with you. I recommend relaxing a little and don't buy anything for a while. ... | |
| Send in the Clowns This is what "trust the science" means now. Scientists, or non-scientists, look at some subset of data which points to the conclusion they want. | |
| Buying used audio equipment in peron in Canada If you declare it, the taxes are the same as shipping it. If you don't declare it, it is a federal crime but clearly not a problem for many forum members. Jerry | |
| Which end is which? I like jea48's suggeston. with very few exceptions, they should sound the same. | |
| new Parasound A21+ vs my old Rotel RB-1080 I owned a Parasound A21+ to drive electrostatic speakers and was thinking of selling the speakers until luckily a potential buyer wanted to audition them with his amp. Suddenly I realized it was my amp. The parasound, and most high power amps, in ... | |
| AC Power @wturkey "clueless" about a technical field isn't an insult. My guess is his nephew is also clueless about nuclear physics, quantum computing, and brain surgery. I am clueless when it comes to 2 of the 3. As Mark Twain said, "We are all ignor... | |
| AC Power Didn't notice you bought it. So what are your expectations for voltage regulation when you get it? | |
| AC Power Just the fact concering a piece of equipment being mentioned. If you just want suger, you’re at the wrong place. And frankly, I asked people to defend them because I think they have to be better than that. Maybe even a typo. Jerry |