jimmy_jet
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| Why do tonearm specifications list null points? Regarding a mirrored surface, I'm currently using the Dr. Feickert generation 2 protractor; while it doesn't have a mirrored surface, it has white etchings on a black matte aluminum surface are very precise and extremely easy to read (for me perso... | |
| Why do tonearm specifications list null points? @larryi Thanks for even more clarification - I was struggling a bit about the azimuth being thrown off but also concluded that it would have to be very minute. While the overhang for a different alignment scheme would result in a different angle... | |
| Why do tonearm specifications list null points? Thanks for the explanation | |
| Do I need a 20 amp or 15 amp power conditioner/surge protector @ditusa @jea48 -thanks gents for all the great info and interesting articles - definitely something to consider down the road. And indeed, the top of the line D'Agostinos actually require a minimum of 220v/20amp power source, so those folks who pu... | |
| Do I need a 20 amp or 15 amp power conditioner/surge protector @jea48 -thanks. Regarding: FWIW a 15 amp circuit breaker will pass short quick current draws of 30 amps all day long without the breaker tripping I think that's what my LAD was alluding to when he said the amp would sound better with the Niaga... | |
| Do I need a 20 amp or 15 amp power conditioner/surge protector @lalitk -thanks Yes, I see what you're saying and was thinking the same thing, it logically isn't adding up, especially when the Dan's manual says "plug into a 15 amp receptacle", yet, they provide a 12 gauge 20 amp cord with a 15 amp male plug fo... | |
| Do I need a 20 amp or 15 amp power conditioner/surge protector @jea48 Thanks for the info and video - very informative and revelatory to learn that the spike increases the further away from the panel. But mostly thanks for the formula: 3000 VA / 120V = 25 amp. So, now I kinda see why my LAD said I should at ... | |
| Do I need a 20 amp or 15 amp power conditioner/surge protector @carlsbad -thanks, good info to know. If I followed correctly, I think you're right regarding how my map operates. From the manual it says that when you plug it into the wall, then flip the big circuit breaker on/off switch in the back to the On p... | |
| Do I need a 20 amp or 15 amp power conditioner/surge protector @carlsbad -thanks. So north of you up here in the PNW, we rarely see thunder storms or hear lightning (even with all that rain...) but we get wind storms and that's when we loose power for a few seconds, and every time the power goes out, it trips... | |
| Do I need a 20 amp or 15 amp power conditioner/surge protector Thanks all for your great info...very informative and helpful -cheers (I think the LAD just wanted to make a quick profit by selling me a $6000 power conditioner. My salesman always has been stellar for all the music gear I've bought over the ye... | |
| What went bang, smelled of "I'm fried", yet left it in working order...??? @imhififan -thanks. Yes, I had figured that was the MOV and it looks just as shiny and new as in the pic you posted... So, it's even more baffling now that you confirmed that is the MOV. -cheers | |
| What went bang, smelled of "I'm fried", yet left it in working order...??? @itsjustme thanks. I'm planning on calling my LAD salesman when he's back in the office to discuss. I looked inside the D'Agostino and no smell, no carbon, no swelling, etc. (just a little bit of dust that got through the top vents). The biggest p... | |
| What went bang, smelled of "I'm fried", yet left it in working order...??? @closenplay Thanks - I didn't smell anything around the plasma, but I'll check out the audio section on the plasma and see if it's still working, because yes, I never use it anymore. Boy, that sure would be nice if that's all it was. -cheers! | |
| What went bang, smelled of "I'm fried", yet left it in working order...??? Update: I removed the top panel of the power amp and no smell nor anything appearing to be charred or have black marks. All caps (8 big beautiful 12,000 uF, 120v), resistors, transistors, etc, all appeared nice and shiny with bright colors. No soo... | |
| What went bang, smelled of "I'm fried", yet left it in working order...??? @wlutke Thanks - that sounds like it’s at least on track with what I’m experiencing. Just wish there’s a way to tell if it was the preamp or power amp that did it, but I’m guessing it’s the power amp… |