fiesta75
Responses from fiesta75
| life span/failure rate of filter capacitors? +1 kikanki If you want the amp to last, replace the capacitors. Have someone use higher temperature rated caps whenever possible. I have amplifiers that use components that are unobtainable so preventative maintenance is a requirement for me. | |
| Need a good reputation repair shop for Mitsubishi DA-P20 preamp. My suggestion would be to buy something new or at least newer. There have been some major improvements in audio electronics since that unit was made. You can easily get something for the cost of repairing the Mitsubishi. Seriously, For a couple hu... | |
| Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll +1 - Keeping class A amplifiers. | |
| solid core VS stranded for inside speaker cabinet Solid core handles more current for a specific gauge. I would choose solid core. | |
| David Berning live Thank you for the post! | |
| RIP Christine McVie Sad to hear this RIP! | |
| 2 way electronic crossover The crossover frequency you choose depends on your main speakers. | |
| RCA is loose I would try MC’s suggestion, but anyway to keep the center contact from moving will work fine. | |
| Harmon Kardon Citation 12 Amp with Montana XP Speakers: Compatibility ? Yes. The Citation has plenty of current capability. | |
| Bi amping my ML SL3 speakers I usually go 4 times more power for the low end. Active crossover to get the most benefit. I also bypass the internal passive crossover. Yes tube or class A for high end. | |
| Aragon 8008 mk2 power cord For me the power cord upgrade made a small improvement compared to other cables. | |
| Voltage conversion of Accuphase E-650 Just a hobbyist? One of the most knowledgeable “hobbyist” on this forum! | |
| Would Benchmark Amp AHB2 Pair Well with Salk Speaker (Beats, BePure, or Encore)? I like Benchmark a lot. I’d be interested in what you think! | |
| Whizzer cone drivers Single driver for the widest frequency range. | |
| Ideal power cord lengths? Absolutely no ideal power cord length! You want a cord long enough to connect everything easily, that’s it. Typically the shortest is best for high current devices like conditioners and amplifiers. |