glupson

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Cool it!
"Did I mention it was the old Phase Linear with the huge heat sink fins?...........Bob thought it was pretty clever."Bob cut his first grade elementary school classes and did not read the warning on page 3 of Phase Linear amplifier instruction man... 
Cool it!
"Well this was winter so we put some snow in a plastic bag in between the heat sinks."Many, if not most, of instruction manuals start with "do not expose to moisture/water" or some variation of thereof. Not that it should be mentioned, but apparen... 
Big source improvement using CD player
stereo5,"The music server is a Sony HAP-Z1ES which Stereophile rated an A+ and it received a very high rating from TAS.  The Esoteric player is better, not by that much but it is more enjoyable sound."My observations, except that it is a Luxman SA... 
What integrated would you recommend for summer amp?
That Quad amplifier from the first response seems perfect for a summer amp.It liberates you from the chains of caring for tubes, air conditioning, etc. At least for the summer. Varietas delectat so why not? 
Is it possible to transfer analog tone and soundstage of vintage reel to reel to digital.
geoffkait,"Don’t be such a negative Nellie, everything’s fine. No admissions, no second wave."Are you telling me I have been preparing for nothing? Bummer!Still, I hope you are right. When is the time to stop wearing mask while being in public? 
Is it possible to transfer analog tone and soundstage of vintage reel to reel to digital.
geoffkait,You are welcome. I diverted rightful attacks on you and you can continue making fun of me. Well, if you only had some sense of humor.By the way, what do you think, increase of admissions in about two weeks or not? 
Is it possible to transfer analog tone and soundstage of vintage reel to reel to digital.
Are compact cassettes also considered reel-to-reel? They have two reels. At the same time, speed and sheer size may account for differences so, what are the opinions on that?(this is my feeble attempt to derail boiling adversaries) 
Is it possible to transfer analog tone and soundstage of vintage reel to reel to digital.
In my book, you just made a case against reel-to-reel.I prefer #3, very closely followed by #2, and would take #1 as acceptable on AM radio or some other nostalgic moment. So, if I were into this, I would do everything as #3 but would not consider... 
Is it possible to transfer analog tone and soundstage of vintage reel to reel to digital.
mapman,"I do digital recordings of vinyl all the time and the results sound just like the original."What do you use? How do you do it? 
Unbelievable
phd,still own a Yamaha surround sound HTR 5760 receiver from the early 2000's.That is one busy rear panel. 
Are CD players goig the way of the 8 track,and the cassette?
isochronism,"I'm considering speakers for my hyperbaric chamber."Make sure you do not invest too much in them. And pop your ears while being pressurized. 
Are CD players goig the way of the 8 track,and the cassette?
isochronism,"There is high likelihood the respirator has severely restricted your oxygen resulting in hypoxia."Thanks for your concern, but no, it stays in 98-100% range with or without the respirator.While we are at that, where does your hang aro... 
What was your most disappointing album purchase?
"Marcel Marceau's Greatest Hits.Not a track on it worth listening to."Come on, the applause was so realistic... 
Are CD players goig the way of the 8 track,and the cassette?
Not that, either. I use P100 respirator. 
Are CD players goig the way of the 8 track,and the cassette?
I do not drink coffee. Try again.