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Back to the audio future, going backwards
HW61, ya gotta be kiddin.SincerelyI remain, 
Back to the audio future, going backwards
>>>Any recommendations in actual simplifications in audio as well as simple technical titles for DYI beginners would be much appreciated!Drop me an e-mail if you would like a collection of helpful online DIY tube articles/sites. (you can'... 
Difference between white and pink noise
Timo:FM Hiss is random noise, that is white noise.I remain, 
Best 40 watt SET integrated for about $3500
Hi R:You do not need that much power (40w) and will not get it out of a set. You could use a 2A3(3watts), 300b (8watts)very easily if your speakers are 100db w/ decent impedance.The lower power may actually be much better!(less is more)Cheers 
capacitor explanation?
>>>"electronics is based on the science of physics so for the most part there is very little that can be argued."That is a very controversial statement in these parts.Ears are everything.(hehe) Numbers nothing.Of all the subjective areas ... 
capacitor explanation?
Hi Herman. >>said above: “I will stand by my statement that the term "coupling capacitor" is a misnomer…. No big deal, just thought it might be of interest to some.”Hey you are probably right and it’s of interest to me. I don't mean to argue... 
capacitor explanation?
Hi mejames.That’s a big question. When I first read your question I didn’t bother because there is so much to say. I'll add my 2cents to hte good stuff above. (Now it’s filling time during a short bout of insomnia.) Somebody could ( and has) write... 
Cement to fill speaker stands?
Buscis2 is right!If you go this route make sure you use the Audio-Grade cement or you can run into problems. SincerelyI remain, 
Robert Harleys RT60 equation does not work
Hi Bnauka:I don't have his book and have not read it. If you are like me you made a mistake the first time around.(hehe) It is difficult to believe that the book has an error because it has been through several editions hasn't it?The numbers you g... 
High Caliber DIY Speakers
Hi 421/2 way. No, I did not need added bass but that is just me. I only dealt with the Rhythm speaker. They have a nice sub all set up that integrates well if you want to go that way. Northcreek has (or use to have I have not checked their site fo... 
High Caliber DIY Speakers
Hi:A couple here.I did somethings based on their Rhythm speaker. It is very nice.http://www.northcreekmusic.comThe Orionhttp://www.linkwitzlab.comSure there are others.Cheers 
Tube myths Joint Army Navy vs Non Joint Army Navy
said above by Hiwaves>>> "The owner had JAN tubes recently installed. The amps sounded OK, but when i replaced the tubes with Amperex tubes, the amps sound incredible, they just SING !!!So much for the "sound quality" of JAN tubes." I don... 
Tube myths Joint Army Navy vs Non Joint Army Navy
said above by Fletch >>>"But it only takes to look at a tube, and see the same internal construction, to know that there are no differences>"Can you really do this????If you can just look at a tube and do a visual inspection and see th... 
Tube myths Joint Army Navy vs Non Joint Army Navy
My understanding is that sometimes (not always)there is a difference in military tubes. If the original use is to use them in Mig fighters or something that is understandable. Sometime it is just quality control too. Generalizations are probably h... 
Vocals vs. Instrumental. Cheap Rotel vs. Aragon???
What's goin on?I have no idea but I used Rotel some moons ago and found it to be very good for the $$$ too in a completely different set up.SincerelyI remain,