carlsbad2
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| Power Cables - Third Party or OEM I wouldn't use either one. there are great powerr cables at much better prices. | |
| Can you touch the tubes? @facten I guess you were just being a smart ass but here is some data: Normal power tubes, 200 to 300 deg F Incandescent light bulb 400 deg F 845 tube 500 to 600 deg F halogen bulb 1000 to 1200 deg F Because the the extreme temps of the h... | |
| Meitner Ma1 Not Powering Up Are you looking for a fuse in a separate holder? Now most fuses are integrated into the socket where the power cord plugs in and not obvious if you don't know what you're looking for. If you already know this please don't be offended. Jerry | |
| Integrated or Power amps compatible with both EL 34 and 6L6 tubes Decware ZMA is a great amp. 2 yr waitlist. but they show up on the preowned market. I bought one and used it 18 months and sold it as I’ve gone SET. Built like a tank and very reliable. Best 4 tube bias system I’ve ever seen. Sounds great. Jerry ... | |
| I have an odd problem with microphony... @czarivey do you work for Microsoft? | |
| I have an odd problem with microphony... What happens if you tap the tubes? that is how you check for microphonics. With nothing playing, turn on the amp and let it warm up. tap lightly on each tube with your fingernail. If sound comes out of the speaker, that tube has microphonics.... | |
| Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!! Enjoy the feeling. It won't last. | |
| Big speakers, are they really the best way to get great sound? yes. | |
| Can you touch the tubes? Bulbs that run very hot like halogen bulbs need to be kept free of oils. tubes, not so hot. use your fingers and don't drop them. | |
| ARE AUDIOPHILES OVERLY SENSITIVE BY NATURE?FEELINGS AND OPINIONS? pass. | |
| Finally arrived !! Enjoy the feeling that you are done. It won't last long. Jerry | |
| Best RCA interconnect up to ~$100? DH labs silver sonic. Just above your target but worth it. Jerry | |
| Warm Up Time/Cost of Operation 240 watts is still a lot of heat. This costs you twice in the summer since you put that much heat in the room and then remove it with your air conditioner. In the winter, you get some of it back on your heat bill. that much heat also degrades c... | |
| How best to arrange cables in this room... @ghdprentice While I don't disagree with what you say, I worry about loops of cable are the basic inductor shown in any electrical physics book. It is a small inductor, but it is an inductor. No wrong answer here but I've been going with uneq... | |
| How best to arrange cables in this room... What is the floor? under the floor is your best option if available. Otherwise, I'd look at running it around the base of the fireplace, hidden by a rug perhaps. Equal length cables are always recommended, I've played with un-equal length an... |