hifiman5
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| I need your help. I have an ARC Ref 3, ARC 110, Vandersteen 5As, but no turntable. Don't skimp on the phono stage. I learned first hand this summer when my failing 25 year old phono amp needed to be replaced. I tried an inexpensive phono stage, gave it weeks to burn-in but the music just seemed to dribble out of it. No dynamic... | |
| Dynavector retiped @wcfeil The Dynavector 20X series is a classic, lovely sounding cartridge. AT? Come on.🧐 | |
| AC Regenerator @bazza You said: " You should remember that sinewave is the only safe mode for tube equipment ". Upon what is your statement based? | |
| Mad Scientist wires Never heard of them until just reading your OP. The investigation begins... | |
| AC Regenerator @vtvmtodvmThe P5 display window shows the amount of incoming THD and outgoing. It tells you what percentage of the P5's capability you are using as well. In that way you can tell if you are unduly taxing the unit. In my case I appear to be in g... | |
| Not enough power what does it sound like? The sound will be distorted and dynamically depressed. The sound will distort on louder transients such as a dynamic drum solo. If the amplifier is driven into clipping on loud transients, you may even hear a "snapping" sound. The snapping is t... | |
| AC Regenerator OPDo you think yelling will help? | |
| AC Regenerator @inna That's great!! I'm glad to hear that your PPP is working so well for you. You are probably experiencing a significant improvement as you state you have "very dirty" power. My incoming AC only has 1.7% THD. From what you are saying your ... | |
| AC Regenerator @jbrrp1 Great point about the sound of the system not varying with time of day like it often does without regeneration! That was one of the main reasons I bought my first regenerator, the P500, years ago. You are right about the heat. It was ... | |
| AC Regenerator I have been using PS Audio regenerators for years. I currently have my entire system connected to a PS Audio P5 regenerator, with the exception of my two powered subwoofers. Even though the power I receive from the wall is relatively clean, (1.7%... | |
| Vandersteen, DNA & SMcAudio (AKA "Mod Squad") @kmckenn You are absolutely spot on about what SMc Audio can do with a DNA series amp. And yes, it beckons you to relax and listen to the music for the music’s sake.🎼What to do next? Get yourself an Omega E-Mat to put inside the door of your elect... | |
| Perfect Path Technologies: Omega E mat @uberwaltz Thanks for weighing in! | |
| Perfect Path Technologies: Omega E mat I received E-Mats 2&3 today. Placed one on the inner surface of my service panel ( this time the bottom half). So... I have two E-Mats in the service and the third under my PS Audio P5 Power Regenerator. Any suggestions as to whether it sho... | |
| Perfect Path Technologies: Omega E mat I imagine someday Tim Mrock will have an interesting tale to tell about the R&D that led to both products! | |
| Perfect Path Technologies: Omega E mat @tochsiiOne of the major topics of discussion on this forum is the objective versus subjective debate as regards the efficacy of all manner of tweaks and system adjustments. The lines are well drawn on this issue. For me, listening and enjoying mu... |