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| Acquired A Dynavector DV505 Now I Got To Put It On Something I thought I'd share my story. After re-entering the vinyl game years ago now, and going through a few tables that really didn't do it for me, I bought a Garrard 401 chassis, and rebuilt it. I acquired a Dynavector 501 arm, and rebuilt that, and mo... | |
| Tube Dealers 2021 Syntax, there is Andy Bouman's Vintage Tube Services at vintagetubeservices.com, Brent Jesse's at www.audiotubes.com are the two I usually deal with.Regards,Dan | |
| Class D for a Tube Lover I've been very surprised how good my Class D Audio amps sound. I now use them for center and surround duties, along with a custom tube 3C24 amp built for me by Paul Birkeland of Bottlehead, for my main drivers, custom-built Tannoy HPDs.They can be... | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations I picked up a refurnished/upgraded Modwright SWL 9.0 Line Stage from Dan Wright, and I couldn't be happier.Just another thing to think about.Regards,Dan | |
| Tannoy cheviot vs Arden what should I expect from each? My speakers now are custom 12" HPDs from 1975 Cheviots, in 150 liter bass-reflex enclosures that are 1 7/8" MDF and weigh 192 lbs. each.These speakers provide superb performance in my large room, with very adequate bass response in my 16' X 34' wi... | |
| Borrowing equipment from dealers Yes Muleving, being a good person is what makes a difference. Using your intelligence in a positive manner consistently usually works best.Your system is so good now, I don't know what you might consider an improvement, but you are enjoying the p... | |
| Is your system amazing and you just dont see it? It took years, but my extensive system is at a point where it's not feasible to try to upgrade any more. Enough of it has been around long enough that equipment has to be replaced due to so much daily use over time.Replacing failed equipment is ab... | |
| Graham Phantom Mounting Bolts - Where to Get Them? McMaster-Carr will no doubt have it id Ace doesn't.Dan | |
| ARCAM AVR10 or ROTEL RB 1552 MKII + RC 1572? My Primare pre-pro and Esoteric DV 60 both went TU at about the same time. There weren't enough funds to buy new, so I found an Arcam DV 139 universal player, and an Arcam AV 9 pre-pro. Other than the weird way the British arrange operating the un... | |
| Rebuilding Power Amplifier(s) I urge caution. I tried recapping an old Adcom amp, the right channel in my custom built Tannoys got fried. I hope this doesn't happen to you.Regards,Dan | |
| Cary 306/200 service? I had the same problem with an Esoteric player. I lubed the transport tray with some Teflon lube in it. Still work well to this day.Regards,Dan | |
| New "World Class" 3C24 amp Rob, sorry about the delay. The other tubes are: GS4A, EF 86, and 6DEA.Thanks,Dan | |
| Need speaker advice I have an 87 year old friend that bought a beautiful set of Kliscph Heritage (the original model), and they were too bright for him. He did some checking, and found with some simple wiring changes, he was able to make them sound extremely good.I w... | |
| DAC replacement?? Also looking for passionate tube tech I have the perfect guy for you. He lives in Renton, and is a designer for Bottlehead Labs. His name is Paul Birkeland, and he did some work on a couple of tube amps for me. He charges a very reasonable price.I got interested in some of the tube am... | |
| Replacement for 802 D3s While they may not be beautiful in a modern sense, Tannoys are very beautiful, regardless. They sound absolutely beautiful as well. I use my custom built 12" Tannoy HPD speakers in a room that is 16' X 34" w/cathedral ceilings, and I couldn't be h... |