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| What makes a High Efficiency Speaker Great discussion. But note that an eight ohm speaker that is 1% efficient in converting electical energy into mechanical energy will output a sound pressure level of 94db. Boy are we waisting a lot of energy!!! | |
| Eliminating RFI Hi,EMI is tricky. I suggest that you check that the outlet ground is connected and securely tightened. Also other devices connectd on that same electrical line can re-radiate EMI back into that outlet. See what else is on the same line and unplug ... | |
| budget table brain buster I think you need to consider a bigger budget upgrade. I suggest that you buy a new vpi scout without the tonearm and install a rega rb300 on it. For less than $1200 you can have an excellent setup to go with your other excellent equipment. | |
| Ground Loop Problem - Stumped The EP15 is floating the ground from your electrical outlet. This is causing the hum. Call exact power and see if they have a mod for this problem or if they give you some procedure for grounding the unit. | |
| Why do I get better FM reception in my car... FM signal strength and quality is dependent on height and location in relationship to the transmitting tower. You are simply in a bad location within your house or apartment. | |
| help with s.s. amp upgrade This is easy and a no brainer for your system. Buy an ARC 100.2 it is excellent in all parameters. Don't take my word, read the feedback on audioreview.com | |
| Audio Research VT200 Noise on the Right Channel Check that the pin contacts for the output tubes are snug. If not tighten the pin connectors. | |
| Thinking about an Audio Research PH5 Buy an SP16 with the phono built in. I think this will give you the best of both worlds-A very good line section and a good phono for about $2000. | |
| xStream speaker cables and B&W 804s I have a similar set up to yours. I have both 804s and Thiels. Both of these speakers are sometimes considered bright. I switched from x-stream bi wire to Wirworld Polaris single wire. The wire world cable improved the resolution, depth, bass resp... | |
| What about power cords to mate Krell 650MC amps? Don't waste you money on a speciality power cord for the Krell. It will make very little difference. Use the power cord that came with the amplifier. | |
| HFNR and antiskate on SME 3009/III Read the Thornes white paper on setting anti skating. The correct value is 14-16 percent of your adjusted tracking force. Therefore if the tracking force is 2 grams you should sets you antiskate to 0.28-0.32 grams. Make sure your table is absolute... | |
| FM Reception -Car Antenna vs. Home Antenna Great FM reception is based on location of the antenna with relationship to the radio stations FM transmitter. The best FM spot in your house may be where you least expect it. Here's a simple experiment. Take a portable radio and tune it to your f... | |
| Audio Research D125 - help re problem Sometimes the female connectors spread apart and contact becomes intermittent with the male pins on the tube. Use a jewlers screw driver to close the female connector. | |
| Thoughts on Audio Research D70 I had a D70 MK11 for about five years in the mid-80s. Excellent sounding amplifier with very few sonic flaws. My unit was totally reliable. The unit was very critical of the 12AX7 used on the input. If the tube was not quiet (LN or SLN) the sonics... | |
| raising subwoofer off floor by 20 inches All subs should be off the floor by approximately 27-31 inches. This idea is from ASC (the tube trap people). It works by minimizing standing waves as low frequencies and providing better coupling of the woofer drivers with the room. ASC makes a s... |