dekay
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| Should I got full tubes or stick with hybrid amps? Curious as to whether you have tried different 12ax7's in the Jolida.The Jolida uses the tubes in a buffer stage (the preamp section is passive) but, they will still affect the sound.DeKay | |
| I have a theory... Ok, and then???...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkdyU_eUm1UDeKay | |
| For the Audiophile with a taste for good design(looks)....a question. You did say taste - right?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ljV2KYdRkU&feature=emb_logoDeKay | |
| Do speaker wires matter Since it hasn't been mentioned yet the speakers being dipoles need to be placed fairly far out from the front wall in order to balance the sound.I would try them 5'-10' out if possible playing around with toe in, maybe even zero toe in.However, th... | |
| North Creek Music - George Short George is listed @ linkedin.com (search his name + North Creek).DeKay | |
| What are the items/models that you have owned more than once? And loaning "software". Funny...I remember and wish that I could forget that biker bar (long unbelievable story that really happened).DeKay | |
| What are the items/models that you have owned more than once? And loaning "software". Jim:If The Stereo Shop was located near Hy-Vee (North of the K-Mart Mall?) I purchased a used pair of JBL S99 speakers from them in 1974.Sold them 6 months later when I left my small apartment and rented an old victorian with friends.Were you stil... | |
| What are the items/models that you have owned more than once? And loaning "software". 3 pairs of the Large Advents7-8 Dynaco Stereo 70's5-6 Dynaco PAS3 preamps (2 PAS3X)4 Dynaco PAM/mono preamps3 Advent 300 receivers (one with the 12V function)5 Thorens TD160's (various models)Keep in mind that in the mid/late 70's you could purcha... | |
| Don Sachs Phono Stage Think this is the basic design...http://www.tubes4hifi.com/PH16.htmSo, (4) 6922, (1) 12X4 + JFET & 42dB gain.Suppose gain could be spec'd for the custom build.DeKay | |
| Entry Level Tube Preamp or Higher Quality Used Model? I would also look for a model that does not run the signal and/or rectifier tubes hard as even well reviewed current production tubes are not inexpensive (plus the hassle of purchasing/replacing them).If you want to roll tubes, for different sonic... | |
| If someone looked through you music (records, CDs, etc.) what would surprise them? The amount of cat hair?DeKay | |
| Dedicated Music Room Recessed Lighting (High Hats)? Perhaps you could spot check the ceiling/walls/room by hooking up an inexpensive tactile transducer to an amp and sound source (they are $10-$20 @ Parts Express)?A CD with sound sweeps, like the one by Ayre, should do the trick (along with a long ... | |
| Looking for a speaker for my LM 845 Premium Though everything in 3Easy’s 2nd paragraph is most likely spot on...I will nonetheless suggest Audio Note as well as Living Voice.Not certain how VAT works there (Denmark?) as far as pricing goes.Used to read a Danish DIY high efficiency speaker w... | |
| What Was Your Favorite “Game Changer” Moment? "I've been rebuilding and modifying my system since the summer of 2029"...Cool - I'm posting from the future as well.My "game changer" was the KenJit WYD (Who's You Daddy) speakers I purchased in the year 2025.FutureDeKay | |
| THIS GUY TAKES VINYL TO ANOTHER LEVEL! Yes, but does he clean his LP’s properly???...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfxNWFWV1Qchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfxNWFWV1QcDeKay |