ledoux1238
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| 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... | |
| Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update UPDATE ALERT!it seems Vic has been a restless soul in retirement. He has posted a new wand that he claims to extract even more ‘details from the groove’. Frankly, I don’t know what to make of the new wand in light of recent discussions of complian... | |
| Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update Terry,Thanks for the explanation, crystal clear. As you can see, I am struggling with the CF wand and a 9ish g cartridge. Unless you start making your Panzerholz wand available for the masses, I am with @dnicol, getting by with adding weights. Sigh! | |
| Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update @dnicol, The timing of your post is uncanny. Prior to last week, I had been playing with a zyx ultimate 100, the entry level cartridge at 5 g - very enjoyable. More importantly it worked very well with the Terminator, I got to experiment with pump... | |
| Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update Terry,Allowing wood to naturally air dry for a long period of time is the best way for it to settle and stabilize. I know of a woodworker who uses an alternating kiln / air dry process for over a year to prep wood for flooring application. Just to... |