ledoux1238

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Channel D Lino C vs. Sutherland Little Loco
@ilaz  Currently a Audio Tekne MC 6310, internal impedance: 2 ohm, output : 0.1 mV, is in use. I pair the Linco C with a Lightspeed Passive Attenuator. The gain on the Lino C is set to +12db ( max setting ) which translate to gain in the high 70’s... 
Eminent Technology LFT8B’s reversing woofer polarity
Scot,very important information that  you are sharing. The flexing of the panels adversely affect sound quality. I believe retrofitting  vertical bracing to the sound anchor stands that I am using would be another solution.  
Channel D Lino C vs. Sutherland Little Loco
I have a Lino C for over a year. And I have not compare it with the Little Loco. Both are trans- impedance  phono stages in very similar price range.There is on feature of the Lino C which I would like to highlight. It is a battery operated device... 
Eminent Technology LFT8B’s reversing woofer polarity
@bdp24 Acquiring an active x/o seems the versatile path with bi-amp or sub-woofer application. With an active x/o in the signal path, the advantage seems to be adjustability, a way to dial-in the most ‘appropriate’ sound. Would you say that an act... 
100 W Tube Amplifier Malfunctioned
@arcticdeth I looked into warranty. If I am still living in the US , and bought there, then warranty applies. However, I now live in Asia, it’s a bit difficult to enforce. Audio brand like Quicksilver specifically void warranty for product sold ou... 
100 W Tube Amplifier Malfunctioned
@roxy54 Thanks!A bit of an explanation on acquiring the Mactone  I was so dejected with failed amps, and at the time not knowing the cause of the problem. I decided to look for a locally made amp. I live in Taiwan with many small electronic shops ... 
Eminent Technology LFT8B’s reversing woofer polarity
@clio09 You have convinced me that active x/o is the way to go. And also, more research is needed before I jump in.@bdp24 The GR Research / Rythmik OB subs come with its own plate amps. Do you then use one set of amps for the M / T panels only?  Y... 
100 W Tube Amplifier Malfunctioned
I am following up with this update and, embarrassingly, an apology. The real culprit to my amp problems turned out to the a malfunctioning power conditioner. The one used throughout my ordeal was a Audio Magic Stealth, a unit bought in the 90’s,  ... 
Eminent Technology LFT8B’s reversing woofer polarity
@bdp24 Regarding the potential mismatch of the two amps, your point is crystal clear. I will know in two weeks time.If there is a mismatch, the issue of which x/o remains. The initial thought was a passive x/o, 1st order. However, several comments... 
Eminent Technology LFT8B’s reversing woofer polarity
@bdp24  I greatly appreciate your answers. As it turns out one of the amplifiers that I will be using, Mactone mh 300b,  has a built in volume control.  It put out 22 watts and I am using it right now to drive the LFT-8b's to satisfactory level. B... 
Eminent Technology LFT8B’s reversing woofer polarity
@bdp24 1. Can I simplify use two separate amps, one connected to m/t panels and one connected to the woofers, without a cross-over? Do I need some form of volume control for output mismatch? 2. From reading the manual, I need two x/o in passive ap... 
Eminent Technology LFT8B’s reversing woofer polarity
@bdp24 Thanks for the BDR tip. I am sure I can source locally for something similar. The Townshend pods will be inserted sometime down the line.There is a question about adding OB subs to the ET’s. I think you run GR Research servo subs and you do... 
Eminent Technology LFT8B’s reversing woofer polarity
@bdp24 Leaving the SA stands is probably the way to go with a bit more mass, as you say, at the bottom. How is the height of the Townshend pods affecting listening on the vertical axis? Do you need to change your chair / sofa height?  I find the E... 
Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update
Don,It looks like a good month before we’ll get a report from you.  Looking forward to it.@dover I emailed Vic regarding the new wand. It really is a trampoline! Adjustments of cartridge and counterweight are done by sliding ‘O’ rings. He develope... 
Eminent Technology LFT8B’s reversing woofer polarity
AmplifiersIn  the past 1 1/2 year three tube amps and three pre-amp / phono stage has passed through the ET’s. I  believe with @bdp24 that tubes in the signal chain mitigate brightness. I started with an all tube combo, vintage MFA Luminescence pr...