jmcgrogan2
Responses from jmcgrogan2
| Why are all the Virtual Systems mega-assaults now? Which is why I've been a little dismayed that many of the posts are on the uber-systems.MichaelSufentanilI know what you mean Michael. I'm always a little dismayed because the tabloids spill more ink on Angelina Jolie than they do on my wife. ;~0C... | |
| Anyone rolled tubes in an ARC Reference 3 preamp? And you can secure the top cover with a couple strips of duct tape. All those machine screws are a pain indeed!Jafox I've considered that, but I'm afraid I'd lose the screws! :-)Cheers,John | |
| Why are all the Virtual Systems mega-assaults now? 05-09-08: DcstepWell, I just did a survey of the posts or updates in the last 24-hours and, your right, the mega-systems outnumbered the mid and low systems about 6 to 4.Just out of curiousity, what are your cutoffs for 'mega-systems', 'mid-system... | |
| Anyone rolled tubes in an ARC Reference 3 preamp? Yes, there are 2 or 3 different styles of 6H30's at this point, the DR and the EB are the only ones I'm familiar with. They are all Russian sourced though, AFAIK. There are no Mullard, Siemens, Telefuken, Amperex (typical highly sought after NOS m... | |
| Anyone rolled tubes in an ARC Reference 3 preamp? Mitch,5 of the 6 tubes in the ARC are 6H30's, which are not really conducive to tube rolling. NOS 6H30's mean stock from the 1990's, unlike NOS 6DJ8's, 12AX7's, etc, which can date back 50 years or more.Also, AFAIK, the former Soviet Union is the ... | |
| Anyone rolled tubes in an ARC Reference 3 preamp? Hi Mitch,I haven't rolled any yet personally, and it does seem that very few owners do roll tubes with this preamp. Here are a couple of threads regarding rolling the 6550C in the power supply:ARC Ref 3: Tung-Sol 6550 in power supply?tube question... | |
| What is a DAC? Hi Ken,A DAC is a Digital to Analog Converter (DAC). All cd players have built in DAC's, just as all integrated amplifiers have built in amplifiers. For those that prefer seperates, they sell preamps and amplifiers to replace an integrated amp, an... | |
| Most pleasing sound vs most hifi sound I wouldn't say that you have a hearing disorder. You may be listening too critically to your main rig, and just relaxing and enjoying the music in your car (not trying to analyze the sound). Critcal listening can be hard work, you may enjoy your s... | |
| HT room screen sizing and recommendations please? Maybe this will help you.Cheers,John | |
| The Definition of An Audiophile I know what live acoustic unamplified music is like. It bothers me that the human race will never even get close to reproducing it in a recorded format.Audia Patience grasshopper, patience. We (the human race) are MUCH better at reproducing live a... | |
| pre-amp unacceptable noise level? Sounds like you have a ground loop hum. This article should help you troubleshoot the problem. Cheers,John | |
| Opinions: PC's with strong lows roll off the highs I would tend to agree with Foster_9 and his fellow Agoner. When I think back to all of the cords I've been through, the ones that have the most extended, detailed high's tend to lack 'musical weight' in the bass. I say musical weight, because I ha... | |
| Stereophile claims about Magico Or just another bold claim on mag cover to sell issues. Johnk Now you're getting warmer. :)Stereophile is just like any other enthusiast magazine, it's purpose is to move product. Take it for what it's worth....audio porn. I subscribe to see photo... | |
| Longest continuous playing songs Pink Floyd-Atom Heart Mother from Atom Heart Mother- 23:44Echoes from Meddle- 23:29Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I-V) from Wish You Were Here- 13:31Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI-IX) from WYWH- 12:28Dogs from Animals- 17:06John | |
| Need to turn volume all the way up with cartridge It sounds like you need more gain. That doesn't necessarily mean a 'better' phono stage, just as amplifiers with more power don't necessarily sound better than lower powered amps.You either need a phono stage with more gain, or you can use the sam... |