dewald_visser
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| How to use multimeter 1 Disconnect the speakers2 Connect the multi-meter (MM) to channel 'A'. 3 Feed the amplfier a sine-wave (1000 Hz) through a pre-amp or pink-noise.4 Set the MM on the AC Voltage setting. 1 - 150 volts range.5 Turn up volume and take note of voltage... | |
| KEF XQ5 or PMC OB1 This is the way to go! The Uni-Q way. The mid/woofer and tweeter is phase-aligned and provides a sound-stage second to none! I use a old C55 set from 1988 and I have never felt the urge to upgrade- even sold my QUAD ESL 57's...Dewald Visser | |
| recommendation for turntable vibration damping Have a look at either a Grand Prix Isolation Rack or a Vibraplane shock-proof table...If your system 'shakes' when you tap your foot on the floor then even the best isolation system will not be of any help. Have you considered to maybe wall-mount ... | |
| PC recommendation for a all Halcro System Have a look at Oyaide's catalogue. They make some very fine, musical sounding power-cables and plugs from Japan. I also regard LAVARDIN PCs very musical.Dewald VisserNB - Do not excuse your interconnects from the "thin" equasion. | |
| Backing out of audiophilism for now I must say, I am a bit relieved that the turntable is actually working now... I was just stressed out sick! DV | |
| Backing out of audiophilism for now If you have a remedy it would be glad.I recon the remedy for me a pre-amp that actually works.(Off the record - just tested my turntable and it works like a dream. Did the tests with a crappy Pioneer receiver of one of my pals)Thanks for the suppo... | |
| Backing out of audiophilism for now Hej - but if the music does'nt sound nice it not worth listening. People I'll rather live in silnce that use a runn-off-the-mill intigrated micro hi-fi (or whatever they're called)I hate earphones - their just uncomfotable and unrealistic. I can g... | |
| Backing out of audiophilism for now At the moment I am developing a turntable. It is getting to me. I want everything to be perfect but there is all kinds of snags. I am taking it to an expo and it must be ready in 3 days! Expo starts 15 September...My EC pre-amp was hit by lightlin... | |
| Noise from Left Channel Can be a faulty tube - but usually a faulty tube will let the 'infected' channel go softer till it is totally quiet. Don't be surprised if it is a capacitor! Also suspect loose connections & dry soldier joints/connections in the amp or cdp.Kin... | |
| Turntable Experts - please help repair speed prob It is only a plesure!DV | |
| Dings on B&W 802 tweeters Any 'dings' are harmful to any exotic audio equipment. If they sound okay then it is 'okay'. Regarding repairing the damage is another story on its own. Did you try to contact B&W UK about this? Kind regards,Dewald Visser | |
| Turntable Experts - please help repair speed prob Maybe a capacitor went haywire!Replace all the caps on the control board.DV | |
| VPI Scout Question Rather get a power regenerator for the motor. That will really make a difference than an exotic power cable. Or something like a motor upgrade from Origin Live...Kind regards,Dewald Visser | |
| Dialing In Separate Bass Units for Best Response It is difficult then - I don't know your room but like in my room the bass is more pronounced further back in the room that in the 'optimal' listening position. Sometimes the bass waves needs to develop before they have that 'rich' and full sound.... | |
| Tubes to replace stock in Quad II Forty's amps? Avoid untested tube unless you can test them before you put it in your amps! A faulty input-tube can destroy a power-tube... Be very careful!Regards,Dewald Visser |