handymann

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Need speaker cable
@suhari:Please let me know how your premium cables compare to your standard 12 gauge wire.  BTW-is your 12 gauge stranded, or solid core?Steve 
Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there
I’ve owned three class A biased amps and will never go back to anything but class A. I had a couple of Krell KMA160’s several years ago. They were good,butIhadsomeMartinLogan Monoliths and they just didn’t have the power I needed. From there I wen... 
Analogue question
@Wazoo:  Just guessing,but as someone suggested, it maybe your interconnects not making good contact.  Burnish the plugs and jacks slightly. 
Tube Dac ?
@sabrejet:I have a Kora Hermès II tube dac and I love the smooth warm sound. I retrieved it from my storage room about a year ago and bought some stock12ax7’s, just to hear it again. What a delight. Next stop- Andy’s Vintage Tubes. One issue you n... 
Dedicated 20 amp circuit - Electrician laughed!
I have three dedicated lines in my sound room.  I’m running two Krell EV 600 monoblocks. Each has its own 20 amp circuit, with hospital grade outlets and 10 gauge wire. I’ve never tripped the breakers, but am more cautious with my hearing than I u... 
What is tour opinion on the Aesthetix Rhea signature and the Calypso signature
addendum:  My front end is a Scoutmaster with a DRT XV-1s and a Pioneer PL 71 with a Koetsu Uriushi Black 
What is tour opinion on the Aesthetix Rhea signature and the Calypso signature
Sorry for the response delay-was getting past my hangover🙃. For those who asked, I’m running my analog thru my Rhea and Calypso. For my Theta Miles, I’m going into Kora Hermes II, then into my dbx 360 and then into my Casablanca. My amps are Ev 60... 
What is tour opinion on the Aesthetix Rhea signature and the Calypso signature
@tomic601 Thanks for the kudos. That was a long time ago. Does my heart good to read encouraging comments.  
What is tour opinion on the Aesthetix Rhea signature and the Calypso signature
@lewm  Thanks for your input. I love  my sound. Was perplexed by Rauls comment. I’m listening to “Crime of the century”. I’ve had this lp since I was in school(1975) and it still sounds pristine.  I’ve learned a lot reading threads about vinyl. My... 
What is tour opinion on the Aesthetix Rhea signature and the Calypso signature
@gestalt :Thank you for your opinion. I agree, Just looking for someone who had, or has the same equipment.  
What is tour opinion on the Aesthetix Rhea signature and the Calypso signature
@sdrsdrsdr  Your correct. Sometimes I don’t check spellcheck. Chastising me for my spelling isn’t helpful. I see many who make grammatical errors, but never see anyone chastise them for it. I was hoping to find someone who had the same equipment, ... 
Is there such a thing as too much power?
+1 for Cakyol, Mapman,Arctikdeth,Atmasphere and others.  High current amps are what is needed, not necessarily high wattage amps, unless you’re pushing high efficiency horn loaded speakers, or something like them, although they usually go hand in ... 
End of the World system
+1 for shtinkydog and mapman. Lighten up folks-it was a good senario.  
Subwoofers and Phase Question For You Sub Experts
@noble 100:Ii have two Krell EV-600 monoblocks and two JL Fathom 13’s.  I have not had to increase the subs volume, or turn up my preamps volume since utilizing the dbx unit.  It has a max output of +22 dBu through balanced outputs.  You can also ... 
Subwoofers and Phase Question For You Sub Experts
I have wrestled with sub integration for years, until I purchased a DBX Venue 360. You can control your main speaker delay or sub delay.  This unit is designed for live stage performance, but cured my subwoofer problem completely.  You should real...