128x128

marakanetz

Responses from marakanetz

Why do my Opera Secondas sound soooo bright?????
Rega Mira is guilty on all charges. 
Why do my Opera Secondas sound soooo bright?????
I have had NUMEROUS "bright" speakers in the last 20 or so years (b&w cdm 1nt, thiel 1.5, mission 753, linn keilidh, psb silver, totem 1's, and I'm sure i'm missing a few) 1. WOW I guess smaller frequency of speaker swaps and upgrades would lo... 
Why is my Krell fading out?
At this point turn it on to troubleshoot only. In most cases other transistors and circuit elements are safe.Playing music maynot be safe though. If DC cap is blown, than you'll probably see it visually, but transisors in the circuit are checked b... 
Why is my Krell fading out?
Hi sounds like you have bad output transistor(or supply Vcc, Vbe caps) that needs to be compared/tested vs. good ones when hot and when you spot problem right on circuit for various voltage drops Vbe Vcc. See the difference?You will have to test t... 
Slow speaker cables?
if ya make them longer than electron will travel longer distance slower LOL! 
Static electricity: Unique to Vinyl Systems?
analogue domain has the highest gain and therefore more susceptible to RFI or static electricity. Also forgot to mention to check tubes if you have them. how often is your pops? i get them once in blue moon. most of the time i keep my preamp on mu... 
Why are dealers so scared to sell product out of
Hah! 'Dealers' out of Nigeria are not affraid to sell anything anywhere especially without providing a merchandise. Have Toyota Avalon '08 fully loaded. Moved to Paris due to the wealthy marriage and use it no more and will sell it for $4000 in mi... 
Where can I buy Krell FPB 400CX used amp?
Hah! Got Volvo wagon awd instead 2004 for $3300! I don't think that I low-balled though after I inspected the used automobile for the following that needed to be done: Took care of it by replacing all engine and tranny mounts(weared out due to the... 
Static electricity: Unique to Vinyl Systems?
1) I would not trust any aftermaket powercords, but that's just me I guess. My background and current work as live sound tech is what really pulls me off any fancy stuff like that especially when spoken about high gain devices. I would hate to att... 
B&W 801 Series 2 - vs - KEF Reference 203/B&W N805
N805 with sub will still give you better bass definition and details vs. N801 which may dissapoint you. 
Static electricity: Unique to Vinyl Systems?
Did you also replace tonearm? You'll need to check ground path if there's continuity. 
Best alcohol for party?
if party is in either of those two states, i'd certainly prefer Mary J. 
Is there really a need for panel speakers in 2012
Taters, I'm hippie and like trips myself, can you share where you get it and what? 
cathode-follower tube preamps..
all you ned is one with low output impedance such as Sonic frontiers, Manley... look at specs for the ones with bellow 1kOhm, but better if just few hundred ohms. 
cathode-follower tube preamps..
why so important cathode-follower if you don't mind to reveal?