hobo1452
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| Power strips- too many choices I like Furman for the simple reason that they have always produced products geared specifically for audio systems. Their power strips are all I have used and continue to use and they have never let me down. For my recently upgraded system, I went ... | |
| what are your cartridge set up go to I have a Technics SL-1500C with a Ortofon 2M Bronze. I use a Starrett Machinist Cross Test/Plumb Level for TT leveling, a Technics Needle Gauge Adjustment tool for over hang with a Ortofon Cartridge Alignment Tool for cross checking , a Riverstone... | |
| How old are you? Almost 70, and I think maybe, possibly, hopefully, after spending almost $10 K to pretty much rebuild my system, I might finally have reached the audio nirvana that I have been chasing for over 50 years. Being an audiophile sucks, but I wouldn't t... | |
| McIntosh fuse changeout to make better sound The ONLY thing important about which fuse you use is the amp rating specified by the operator's manual, and always use a fast blow fuse unless the manual states otherwise. | |
| Why do some think "music" (not gear, trading, etc.) is the ultimate end? For me the audiophile journey has always been 50-50. I love my music and my gear. The goal has always been to get the best possible sound within a budget that didn’t require selling my soul to the devil, while getting damn close! But it can’t just... | |
| Does Power Cord Require Burn-In To Sound Good? I'm out. It's no fun having a battle of wits with unarmed opponents. | |
| Does Power Cord Require Burn-In To Sound Good? This formula should help;The perceived improvement created by a piece of wire introduced into an audio system is directly proportional to the price you paid for it divided by how embarrassed you are about admitting how much you paid for it squared... | |
| Integrated amp comparison/recommendation I'll throw one more in the mix just because I own one and it rocks. Vincent SV-237MK. An integrated hybrid with a capable yet simple three tube preamp and an excellent SS amp. There is only one tube you can roll in it, a 12AX7, but it's the one th... | |
| Does Power Cord Require Burn-In To Sound Good? Roberjerman is the only poster so far who has contributed anything remotely useful to this question. You guys really need to study some basic physics, along with ohms law and a chart on wire gauge and it's resistance rating per 1000 feet. Then mea... | |
| Carver 275 Crimson tube amp --- any feedback appreciated Also to rocknss. If you want tubes and XLR, check out the Luxman CL38uc tube preamp. It's one that is still on my short list for a possible Vincent replacement.http://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=27 | |
| Carver 275 Crimson tube amp --- any feedback appreciated I understand where you are coming from rocknss. I am a audio snob/purist in the belief of keeping my hifi system and HT system completely separate. I'm also stubborn about using sub woofers. I think they have no place in a properly set up hifi ... | |
| Carver 275 Crimson tube amp --- any feedback appreciated Another BTW;I seriously considered buying two Crimson 275's and running them mono blocked, then decided against it. Why? At this point in my journey, I am all about simplifying things, not making them more complex. A mono block set up would have n... | |
| Carver 275 Crimson tube amp --- any feedback appreciated The Crimson 275 can most assuredly be configured mono.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb2NHT2MbYA&t=66s | |
| What speaker – under $10k – has the best timbre and tonal qualities? Amazing how very few mentions there are of Klipsch. Just about anything in their Heritage series, Cornwall 4's or lower would fit the bill nicely, especially since he is running a tube system. Tubes really shine when not fighting low efficiency sp... | |
| Carver 275 Crimson tube amp --- any feedback appreciated New owner of a Crimson 275 purchased from Jim Clark. I love this amp! I've been around long enough to remember riding my bike to the corner drug store to test tubes from the family's tv's and radios. A little over a year ago I decided to get back ... |