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| Decent backup cartridge Consider replacing the Red stylus with a Blue stylus for under $150. DeKay | |
| Audio Research SP9 MKI tweaks If you haven't already have your tech replace the electrolytic's (if any) in the power supply for reliability Aside from that research the coupling caps (.47uf 425V) if you want something different (fatter/richer?) sounding than the old Wonder Ca... | |
| Focals latest - Cat Houses? They would look good strapped to the back of a Land Cruiser. DeKay | |
| I need a replacement preamp for a TV pre tuner and stereo system. Have you tried this procedure? https://forum.psaudio.com/t/bhk-preamp-fault-mode/27660 DeKay | |
| I changed a Tube and… "not sure about those prices from Brent - ?" What do you mean by that - too inexpensive? The new production tubes you are using currently retail for $60+ per tube. The tubes I mentioned are cheap as chips and they may further rock your world of... | |
| Modern EL34s VS NOS Winged C - and return policies? Given the current prices of real Svetlana (St. Petersburg) EL34’s I’d put my coin in Mullard XF2’s from a reputable, not ripoff, dealer. DeKay | |
| Vietnam era stereo reference I've listened to quite a few these vintage PX systems when they were new. Most were either Sansui or Pioneer with large "Kabuki" speakers. In 1971 I spent 3 months with a "quad" Sansui setup in Hawaii and it was a lot of fun after a few tokes of... | |
| I changed a Tube and… I picked the reasonably priced tubes that give you a good taste of RCA and Amperex. I’ve used all of them in my preamp with good results. I generally run late 60’s Mullard Blackburn 12au7’s (short plate/round getter), but he didn’t have any, plu... | |
| Klipsch and Capacitors Buy them - they are fun. I had a thrift shop pair maybe 20 years ago and they sounded good with my Bottlehead 3 watt amps as well as an old NAD 20 watt receiver. I didn't have low stands so I put small blocks under the fronts to angle them up ... | |
| I changed a Tube and… For fun go to Brent Jessee and pick up singles of these 12au7 tubes... RCA early grey plate (organ stock) - $15 RCA black plate (butt ugly) - $30 Amperex World Logo Holland $59 You might also pick up 2 of the $15 jobs to try as drivers. Aside... | |
| MacArthur Park I'll add Neil Young and Mink (Willy) DeVille to the list. DeKay | |
| Was anyone else caught out by this? I'm having mine shipped directly to Origin Live for mods. DeKay | |
| Klipsch and Capacitors Probably not on that model as the only electrolytic cap is on the woofer. I'd play them for 200-300 hours and then consider updating the tweeter diaphragm's (Titanium?) if more clarity/less bite is desired. After that maybe the crossovers starti... | |
| MacArthur Park Just found this on Youtube (as performed by the author and new to me). Been thinking a lot about MacArthur Park since yesterday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73v1RqRPKGk&t=17s DeKay | |
| And a Happy 4th to all! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122241596672230198&set=pb.61556905947505.-2207520000&type=3 DeKay |