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| looking to replace Fyne speaker jumper cable In regard to Jafox's comment I have also preferred running the cable to the tweeter connectors when using a single run of cables to bi-wirable speakers. DeKay | |
| looking to replace Fyne speaker jumper cable Look @ bulk solid core Neotech UP-OCC hookup wire and use bare ends (sans connectors). You can purchase it in either silver or copper with a Teflon wrap (may also be available in cotton wrap). I've used the solid core copper 22 gauge Teflon for ... | |
| Crossovers? How do you evaluate if crossover is any good? I stopped using crossovers 20+ years ago, though the whizzer cone is sort of a mechanical crossover. DeKay | |
| Using two Luxman integrated amplifiers together I don't see a problem, plus you could try it both ways (SS pre/tube power - tube pre/SS power). When using the tube preamp section be certain to turn the tube amp on first before turning the SS amp on (reverse this when powering down the units). ... | |
| Vintage Turntable Recommendation Slightly over budget would be a Thorens TD145/TD145 MKII in good condition. The MKII has a different arm with a removable wand and both have auto lift @ end of play. A cheaper oddball would be a Philips GA312 (auto lift and a removable cartridge... | |
| Vinyl Only "Domine Salvum Fac Pontificem Nostrum Leonem" - The Last Castrato "Life in the Fast Lane" - The Eagles. DeKay | |
| Help me identify speakers - AR90s? Value and replacement cost? You can research sold prices @... https://www.hifishark.com/ DeKay | |
| Quad 22L2, tweeters are dead. https://www.ebay.com/itm/145446014212 DeKay | |
| What is preferred/best contact cleaner these days? I replaced Kontak with MG Chemicals 409B-340G Electrosolve Zero Residue Contact Cleaner (previously used Cramolin/Caig-Deoxit stuff). It's doubled in price over that past 10+ years, but it is still a bargain for what you get (easily as good as Ko... | |
| How many monthly kilowatt hours, including hi-fi, do you use? Approx. 250 kWh/month (2 bed/bath apartment billed on Southern California Edison). A/C in the living room will bump it up in a few months (run it 4-5 hours on hot days). I'm down to a few dozen incandescent bulbs and will try more efficient type... | |
| Rogue Dragon Tube Recommendations The Amperex Holland Orange World/Globe logo @ Brent Jessee for approx. $120/pair are what I would suggest (even if your budget were much more). I've been using them as well as Mullard Blackburn production from the same late 60's period for 20+ ye... | |
| Favorite moment with music in your car. I got my driver license @ the beginning of 1971. Aside from 8 track tapes of "A space in Time", Almond Brother's @ the Fillmore, Johnny Winter, Santana, Procal Harem et cetera I have fond memories of listening to Beaker Street late @ night while... | |
| It's the Cicadas! Experienced them twice in Iowa (moved West when I was 22). Shiny, loud, somewhat creepy and painful when one flies into the side of your head. DeKay | |
| Mike Elliott service schematics Here's link for some (I did not try a download) and then there's always DIYAUDIO. https://audiocircuit.dk/counterpoint/ DeKay | |
| Sound Anchor Stands Stuart: Here’s a pick from A-Mart of custom SA stands with your speakers (if you still have the 17.5’s). Interesting Library Lion/Dog look to the combo (wide leg stance and a huge top plate). This said I’ve used HR’s (still have them in storage... |