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| Use of Component Video Cables as IC's or Digital Cable inscrutables,Do you know their copper quality? I have old ones, I'm not sure, so I went for new 6 nines copper, locking rca connectors, and for $46. got 3 pairs, different color coded connectors, i.e. $16./pair. two of these:https://www.ebay.com/i... | |
| Use of Component Video Cables as IC's or Digital Cable I bought a pair of 3 conductor component cables, 99.9999 copper, locking rca connectors.https://www.ebay.com/itm/122028614401peeled them apart, got 3 pairs of 6' long interconnects, each pair a distinct color locking connector, just mark both ends... | |
| There us a Worldwide Panic on Availability of Vacuum Tubes the old production equipment and recent experience is somewhere, If there's profit to be made from vacuum tubes, China will jump back in, they can do what they want, with state sponsorship overnight. | |
| Who is ditching their shiny disc spinners? I would keep one SACD/CD player active in the system, remember to use it occasionally to keep it’s lubrication/moving parts from becoming problematic from disuse. I did LP’s exclusively for over a year, then I bought an Oppo 105, and re-discovered... | |
| Preamp/Integrated with Loudness button Chase Remote Line Controller RLC-1 these are not current production, however, they either work, or they don’t, I’ve never had one give any trouble (one arrived damaged). I have them in my 3 systems. here’s 4 for sale (make sure it has original rem... | |
| More watts or better power ? I see those speakers have a rear port. not knowing where your speakers are relative to walls/corners, they may be making more bass, but smearing things a speck.While trying a sub, you might temporarily block the ports, just to learn something, it ... | |
| More watts or better power ? Very nice collection you have. Unless you need more volume, nononononoUnless that stylus is worn, the only thing I would be tempted to do is find a sub (or pair of small subs).Who aligned the cartridge? Do you have alignment skills and tools? If n... | |
| Small form factor integrateds Oh, I just looked at the Rega Brio, you are talking SMALL, I don't know anything about those, sorry. | |
| Small form factor integrateds How much power do you need? Tubes considered, now or future? Desktop, maybe not tubes. Efficient speakers will help you keep any amp small.I have a small 10 wpc tube integrated, Luxman SQ-N150 in my office, far enough away so the heat is not probl... | |
| L-Pads. Speakers Awful Without Them, New Ones Ordered fiesta75, please don't refrain from commenting, that would be a loss. I certainly did not mean to be negative, I just wondered, because it's old and long, and your comment is succinct.I'm glad you commented, I just wanted you to see some of the ... | |
| L-Pads. Speakers Awful Without Them, New Ones Ordered fiesta,did you read this whole thing, or just respond to my recent post?Ideally resistors are 'better', but in practice, I'll settle on quality L-Pads for their flexibility.modern makers are not offering any methods to adapt to the unknown space t... | |
| HELP NEEDED Does anybody know how to get an Oppo 105 to lock onto DVD-A? I'm 73 next week you old dog, you can do this, if you care to. | |
| What does a uncentered speaker sound like if you refoam and don't get the cone centered. 1st time I paid a pro. got em home, one coil rubbed, he re-did them.1st time I did them, they were still downward firing. done, reinstalled, great, then, randomly, what's that little noise??eventually, inside, found one of the staples holding the ... | |
| What does a uncentered speaker sound like if you refoam and don't get the cone centered. 1st set of woofer/coils I replaced, a thin sheet of plastic went into the gap with the coil, centering it (like the paper plate mentioned, After surround glue is dry, simply remove it. https://reconekits.com/2nd time, supplier’s method: simply pum... | |
| Speaker Road Trip I have a room similar to yours, 14 x 24, 8’ ceilinghttps://systems.audiogon.com/systems/9511Been here for 43 years, had a few different speakers here. My favorite speakers are my current vintage horn tweeter, horn midrange, 15" woofer. (see photo ... |