celander
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| Infinity FET Preamp rebuild The “right guy” would have been John Ulrick, the lead designer at Infinity Systems at the time. He also designed their class D amp known as SWAMP. He went on to form Spectron Audio. He passed away a few years ago. The likely issues might be aged p... | |
| GaN-based Class D power amps (Corrected OP) I encourage folks to post to the other thread instead of this one. It’s more developed. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/gan-based-class-d-power-amps | |
| GaN-based Class D power amps (Corrected OP) The sole purpose of this new thread is to simply correct the errors I had in my OP of the other thread regarding certain amp specs, pricing and products. The other thread will remain—at least I will not remove it. | |
| Stein Music Maestro Lacquer I understand that it’s generally applicable to change the resonance frequency of the device to which is applied. Caps, CD’s PCB’s, driver cones etc. | |
| Audio-Magic Blackout Paint Is one strip of paint applied vertically (or vertically) on audio tubes sufficient, or does one need to cover the entire glass surface? | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? @lak, great to hear! Good luck on that journey! | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? GaN-FET manufacturers will be important to the implementation of the GaN tech in Class D audio amplifiers. And yes, wide spread availability of the GaN-FET’s will be needed to drive costs down. But GaN-FET modules designed for Microwave and RF app... | |
| Speakers with the most detailed midrange? (non-ESL/planar) I can only vouch on those products I’ve heard; ATC and Dunlavy showcase midrange nicely. | |
| $1000 should be spent for a NOS DAC or a turntable? OP, don’t invest in an LP playback system if you don’t have a record collection. | |
| Tube pre for class d recommendations orpheus10, I’m not aware of a class D preamp. | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? +1, underwoodwally. Seem like a straight shooter. Something this thread desperately needed from a product supplier. | |
| Counterpoint Amplifier Repair in Phoenix, AZ area? Vista TronicsJeff’s Professional Audio RepairElectronic Repair Company | |
| What preamp creates the largest soundstage? I’ve owned BAT line stages, too. They’re great a throwing a huge soundstage. | |
| Are Pass Labs amps probably the best ever you can buy ? OP, if you have $15k for only the amp(s), then you should consider the GaN-FET class D amps from AGD Production, Vivace monoblocks. They are $15 per pair. Here is their URL link: http://agdproduction.comTwo forum threads are devoted to GaN-based C... | |
| How much difference does an anti-vibration audio rack make +1, geoff, regarding non-stiff isolation racks. The designer of the Linn LP-12 placed his turntable on an old end table having four legs. Not exactly a rigid isolation solution. |