elliottbnewcombjr
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| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again It ain't going well at all! I'm off for a week, just thought I'd let you know I might regret it this time.Damn I wish I had seen that Luxman C35 before I ordered this. It was here in NJ for me to pick up, custom Rosewood Case, only $1,800. Would I... | |
| This forum is antiquated. suggesting improvements is not insulting, it’s easy to simply ’go away’, it’s more caring to want to stay and want to improve it. After you get good advice, and make virtual friends, it is even more of an incentive to want the site to be better fo... | |
| This forum is antiquated. I like the forum's people and content, I have received a lot of help here.I agree, it could be better.this sitehttps://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4567465?page=2#forum-post-65039986you reply to specific people, or the OPyou reply (only what you... | |
| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again mx110z has an appointment with Ryan at Audio Classics, wed 8:15 am. Russian Preamp arrived a few hours ago. Very nicely/safely packaged.1. Took cover off, exactly like photos posted, EXCEPT all connections are made! 2. confirmed transformer is 120... | |
| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again No, it's complete.They had it ready, they just needed to know what voltage transformer to install when I ordered it on the 12th, they installed it, tested it, got it out on the 17th. Through Russian system, on it's way 3-1-21, finally USA 4-22-21.... | |
| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again Hmmmm, I'm visiting a friend in Vestal, NY. Same town as Audio Classicshttps://www.audioclassics.com/Right next to McIntosh in Binghamtonhttps://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/contactuslast time I went I dropped my McIntosh SS amp and preamp, they cer... | |
| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again Seller just told me it's here in USA, (that damn JFK airport that held my Russian Tonearm when covid started). I'm going on a short trip, of course it will arrive while I'm gone. Neighbor will fetch it for me.time sequence backwards: EMS delivery... | |
| Sending a 110 lb amp to the manufacturer for cleaning/calibration. Good idea? How to ship? Call the maker.McIntosh sells you a proper box, sends it to you, you pack and send. Worth the mnoney | |
| Selling my hubby's estate--B&W 805 D3: Speakers or Loudspeakers?? Sorry to hear of you loss,advice from others, and Rosewood is a highly desirable finish. you said Rosenut. I suspect they are Rosewood. You can simply search 'Rosewood', you will see if they are that, if so, be sure and say Speakers and Stands: ... | |
| An Endless Journey. 90 db efficiency is +/- this or that, pretty efficient, at least not inefficient.I might try to go less power, more affordable choices, even tubes, and pick an amp that can be used both Stereo now and as a mono-block to add power in the future if ... | |
| What’s your obstacles on the way of listening First, I now realize how lucky I am, and will keep this in mind if I ever think of moving. What a good decision it was to pay extra for the insulated windows and insulated door glass when I renovated our 3 season porch (adjacent to main living/lis... | |
| Is it a Merger or Bust? I've gotten 'so clever' in the past. You eventually realize, 'too clever'. Keep em separate.2 Channel Music System and Home Theater are not the same goals, especially considering the fundamental need for presenting sound to perhaps '3 people wide'... | |
| Small Footprint SS Power Amps I am guessing OP wants a Narrow STEREO Amp. i.e. space is the issue, so two monoblocks will exceed 14" max width.Small: I have, am sitting here listening to, a Carver CUBE https://www.hifinews.com/content/carver-m-400-cubemine is the M-400t (t ver... | |
| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again Bill, lewmthanks to you both for the comments about those adapters, I was, as always, just curious. | |
| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again 55 Bids!Melton Tube Preamp (just watching for fun while waiting for mine)https://www.ebay.com/itm/Melton-MP-12-Stereo-Tube-Preamp/133725006602Here it is NEWhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/Melton-MP-12-Stereo-Tube-Preamp/143999271205?_trkparms=aid%3D11100... |