drpat

Responses from drpat

Bridging EAR 890's
Knghifi, I concur. Been nothing but satisfied. 
Bridging EAR 890's
Devilboy, yes live once. Life is too short. I did get a good deal. I would have a hard time scoring one of the EAR's if it wasn't for Audiogon. 
Bridging EAR 890's
Elevick, Yes i have had it running without the subs. Sounds great but not quite as full bodied. My cables, IC's and PC's are Audience, Krell KID ipod dock, 5000+ lps,no room treatments but good acoustics, power condition, Speakers are custum built... 
Bridging EAR 890's
Elevick, thanks for the reply. Why? Good question. Honest answer.. Because I like to tweak. I have an opportunity to acquire another 890 at a very good price. I run my speakers full range. I'm not a fully knowledgeable audiophile. Thinking full se... 
How reliable are EAR amps
Love my E.A.R. gear. have found Dan and Mitch a breeze to work with and Jay at Audio Revelation is a peach. Rolling tubes on the 890 is simple. I keep mine with the cage off. 
Who has used a PMR?
Jejaudio, interesting and innovative! Thanks for the input. 
How to isolate a gound loop
Swampwalker, thank you for your reply. I'm not that technical, so should I just play around with different settings or is there one to choose based upon the specs of my cartridge? I have a Cardas Ruby 3 MC.Thanks,Pat 
Do I need an SUT w/ an EAR 868?
Jfrech, I have a VPI Aries 2 with a stereo cart on a 10.5i wand and a mono cart on a Classic 3 arm. Thank you for your responses.I will look into what you mentioned.Pat 
Do I need an SUT w/ an EAR 868?
Jfrech.. I'm using a Cardas Ruby 3. Output volt 0.34 mV at 3.54cm/s. Impedance 38ohms.I may agree...one tweak for tweak sakes only! Recommended by a trusted dealer. But perhaps one step too far.Thanks 
Who has used a PMR?
Tp.. Thanks for your input. Why even bother.Rn..thank you very much for a well thought out response. Testimonials good/bad are beneficial. 
Who has used a PMR?
By Novum. It's a brass or copper dish/bowl from Germany. 
Help VPI SDS Issue
Thanks for all the advice. Got the downloads and will be adjusting soon. Particularly like the info on the timer! Learned something new! Thanks again. 
Help VPI SDS Issue
How do you change the voltage on the SDS? 
SDS speed control
Thanks for all the advise/tips. I just got in the mail today a Keystrobe disc and associated Keystrobe Quartz strobe light. Will try it out when home from work. It all sounds good but I want to insure accurate speed with a proper strobe set up. Th... 
Sophia Electric
Thanks, I'm looking at the new KT88 mono blocks. Tried a SET amp but clipped too easily. Hoping this is a better fit.