laurentgilles

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$8,000 budget--Need help
You could see a picture of the Fertin 20EX at diyaudio(Fertin project-calling all open-baffle expert). 
$8,000 budget--Need help
Wow, just move the furniture and get your rackets and play tennis, that would be great. As for your speakers, I would go for: each speaker would have (2-15inch Fertin 38EX electromagnetic) and a (8 inch Fertin 20EX electromagnetic). All this in an... 
Audiophiles DO NOT USE DHL-READ MY NIGHTMARE
That's the way to go. 
Audiophiles DO NOT USE DHL-READ MY NIGHTMARE
I've just received my Fertin 20EX driver from France. They were shipped by DHL. I had no problem whatsoever. They were packed in a wooden crate and bolted at the bottom. I think if shipping co offered further protection for electronic products, th... 
16 ohms speakers- 8 ohms output amp
Gregm, 2600us was the price I paid for the Fertin. They are the upgrade version with silver wiring and some other extras. I was thinking of a 300b but I don't know any diy amp except the Bottlehead that was mentioned here. Do you know any DIY amps... 
16 ohms speakers- 8 ohms output amp
I think that I'll go for the Phy-hp type of baffle at first, since they are easier to build. Later, I'll try to find a better design. As for the amp, I'm not the upgrade type so I need an amp that I'll keep for the next 10years. I wonder how these... 
What's your worst excuse for an upgrade
It's the last time. I promise,read my lips. 
16 ohms speakers- 8 ohms output amp
I checked the specs and they are 8 ohms. I was reading Dr Gizmo review of the PHY-30 and thought that the Fertin were the same. What can I say... I guess this really solve my problem. Now, those who have Fertin 20ex, what amp are you using and do ... 
16 ohms speakers- 8 ohms output amp
I bought these thinking that the Fertin 20ex would be an easy load since they are 100db and 16ohms. I thought of getting a 300b or 2a3 but now I think my choice is quite limited. 
fertin 20EX- regulated power supply.
Tanks, I didn't know these sites : Thorsten and Linkwitz.I surely have some reading to do. Not many Audiogoners seems to know about Fertin drivers. I wonder want they will sound like. I bought them without being able to hear them.Couldn't go to Fr... 
fertin 20EX- regulated power supply.
Thanks, what do you mean by sound tuning? I took different baffle plans form the net and I was going to find a carpenter to build one of them. Sound tuning- would it be to try different size of baffle and see if you like the sound. You have to bui... 
How do I go backwards?
JD, you can live with much less and still be happy and enjoy life and music. My system- old fisher xp7c speakers-toshiba3850 cd player and a sonic impact-t- amps with about 50 cds. I can't downgrade further than that.I have a great wife and kids. ... 
How to control speed when using Exact Copy
Thanks for your advices.It s been 2 years now that I started reading Audiogon everyday and I want to say that you re a great bunch of people always ready to help. Thanks again- and I hope that this year is the year that I will finally get my audio...