handymann
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| CDs Vs LPs @Elizabeth: We both dropped off the face of the earth a while, but I remember talking to you several years ago and you told me all about your LP collection, your VTL amps etc. You were very helpful with info, concerning re-setting up my vinyl rig... | |
| Who said “ flat freq response “ is the best? You need to check out the Fletcher Munson curve. Our brains perceive frequencies at different levels, depending on the volume of the sound. Most people do not prefer a flat response. I set a room with equal volume in all frequencies about 30 years... | |
| Replacing generic RECEPTACLES @ Elizabeth. Kudos to you for disassembling a receptacle. I used to do this for a living and never contemplated doing that. I think the receptacle you described is a little over the top, but glad you like them. In a high current draw situation, if... | |
| Replacing generic RECEPTACLES @ Cleeds-Just quoting NEMA. I admit I haven't disassembled a receptacle. Never saw the need. | |
| Replacing generic RECEPTACLES According to UL and NEMA, the only difference between a 125 vac 15 amp receptacle and a 20 amp receptacle, is the plastic cover governing the type of plug it will accept. I installed two dedicated 12/2 lines, each having hospital grade single 20 ... | |
| Interconnects and non-believers I have never been a "big believer" in the high end cables. I’m using Hosa in my all balanced cable setup, with the exception of Transparent Music Link Super. I do use Vera Star Silver Stream, as my TT interconnects, but have to say, there’s hardly... | |
| Bass trapping - corners or walls? @geoffkait Sounds interesting, but I don't have the space. @auxinput I would never buy the absorber from Foley-can't afford the shipping for one thing. Sounds like u solved your problem. Mine has too many problem frequencies for that. Although i... | |
| Bass trapping - corners or walls? @auxinput@geofkait: My tubes have 12” of sheet metal, facing toward the listening position and are out between the listening position and the side wall on the same plane. The other two tubes are straight out from each speaker, up against the sid... | |
| Bass trapping - corners or walls? I have made four "ASC" type of traps, going by their diagram. They have helped with general slap back immensely, however, IMO, if you have a bass problem, you will need to go with either a parametric eq, or something besides ASC type devices. It... | |
| Disappointed w/ Klipsch Heresy III. Now what? I have to disagree with the former posts abouit horn speakers not sounding bright. I have powered both Cornwall’s and Klipschorns with different amps. They have a tendency to sound bright to me. We all hear things differently. As I suggested, y... | |
| Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ??? Oem_wheels: Sounds like u made up your mind. Wanted to edit my previous post. The Calypso does not have the demagnetizer. That's my Rhea that does. Very kind of everyone to not point out my error. The Calypso does have tape monitor rca outputs for... | |
| Why are my woofers pumping? O_holter: Sorry I misunderstood you, conerning the bump during cd playback. Since it's only when playing vinyl, common sense dictates it has to be in your TT. Too bad u don't know someone who could bring their TT over for an A/B comparison. Goo... | |
| Why are my woofers pumping? If you’re hearing a periodic bump and it’s keeps a perfect rhythm, has to be in your transport, except you said it does it on cd too. 🦄 | |
| Why are my woofers pumping? Another thought, you may have a bad crossover in your speaker, but that would have to be both speakers failing and that’s very unlikely, but virtually everything you’ve described makes no sense. Don’t get the wrong idea-I believe you, it just does... | |
| Why are my woofers pumping? O_holter. As I said and agree with CT_0517-I think it acoustical feedback going back into your cartridge. Today I am trying some new phono interconnects and they’re shorter, so I had to take one TT off my “floating” support platform and placed it ... |