j_k
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| Best 2 Channel Amp under 5k Audio Research VT-100 MKII or III; Gryphon for Solid State. | |
| ARC VT100MKII retube and bias input tube Contact Chris at Audio Research, he has provided me with the procedure. You will also need the schematics and parts list. You will need a DVM and small pot. adjustment tool (tweeker). I have the procedure, but it is copyrighted... | |
| Audioquest Diamond X3 Cable spotters ? I don't know what you have, but my AQ Diamond x3 RCA is dark gray, almost black.... My AQ Diamond Extreme XLR is pewter gray. Both are labeled appropriately. | |
| Vibrapods and Speakers I have found negative results with vibrapods under my Avalon Accoustics producs. The cones they come with (Rigid) seem to work the best. I think the solid cones provide a more rigid support for the cabinet, hence reducing cabinet resonance. I touc... | |
| ARC VT-100 Crackling Sound I forgot to say, replace ALL 8 of the tubes of a kind (6550C / 6922) when you do this. If you don't the amp will sound imbalanced when you are done. I usually replace the tubes as a set (16). | |
| ARC VT-100 Crackling Sound The above advise is good... If you find one of the 6922s is bad, make sure you do (or have done) a calibration of the gain stage. This is different than setting the bias, which should also be done if there are any of the tubes replaced. At minimum... | |
| Audio research LS25 any opinions I did the same thing with the 6H23s from Kevin at Upscale with the same results as Gmorris... two thumbs up!! Also did the VT-100. The 6H23s do not work well with the DAC3MKII however. I think this has also convinced me to wait with the MKII upgra... | |
| Vandersteen 3A vs. ProAc3.8 Vandersteens are more laid back, Proacs are more forward. I had this choice to make 2 years ago and wound up with Avalon Acoustics Arcus. Kind of between the proac and the vandy in terms of sound, beautiful cabinetry. Out of the two I would choose... | |
| Sunfire True Subwoofer Hard Wood cures There are stands made that fit the sub... They help... I will make the call to a local dealer to find out the specifics -- give me an E-MAIL if you want me to call for you.. | |
| Suggestions for CD Lens Cleaner? Where can you obtain a product like this? Will the products sold for computers also work? | |
| Noisy AI Mod 3A? These things are extremely picky about tubes as well... Make sure you research tube changes... For your problem, you may want to try cones underneath the unit in both directions -- tubes selection combined with the chassis noise of this thing or o... | |
| Tube preamp as surround Audio Research LS-25 and REF 2 preamps have a Processor selection that allows the use of processor input. The big advantage to this selection is this is a straight feed thru, where you can use the volume controls on your processing device. This is... | |
| 2 Channel Pass Through for Home Theater I know that the ARC LS-25 and REF2 both have this function available. I own the LS-25 and love it. If you integrate with a automated HT, the ownly downfall is the logic of the controller, they do not have descrete selection. With a little extra pr... | |
| BAT Equipment vs Audio Research It's been said, but it depends on your ears -- I prefer the ARC products.... I have the LS-25, VT-100, DAC3MKII, CD2 and Avalon Eidolons. I have heard the BAT gear (in my home AB comparison with the ARC) and for the $$ IMHO I think there is still ... | |
| The best upgrade I ever made! This is a little known great secret -- highly recommended!! I currently have a transformer that balances the power -- but I paid much more... Is this particular model a balanced unit? |