mrdecibel

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Transmission line speakers!
Khorn. A transmission line with a fold or two. Just my interpretation, as I am no speaker designer. PWK could have ported it, but would not get the efficiency of a true horn, nor the quality of output. Transmission loaded, ime, always had folds wi... 
Transmission line speakers!
My Shahinian's were transmission line, as were my TDLs. I think PWK's folded horn was an extension of the principal.  
East Coast Service center referral needed for an ARC D-300.2 amp
I recently had a power amp fuse holder assembly ( part of a circuit board, which I do not do any longer ), repaired and rebuilt by Kris Rhoades, proprietor of " Fine Tuned Audio ", located in Central Florida. He is incredibly talented, knowledgeab... 
Volti Vittora with Sub & Amp Crossover - Thoughts?
@dagda I am so excited for you ( I assume you purchased the Vittora package ), and I will surely follow your progress with them. My best !  
Volti Vittora with Sub & Amp Crossover - Thoughts?
Avantegarde Trio. 2 with 4 matching subs. Now offered here.  
Amplifier for Cornwall IV
I think it all has to do with the music being played, the volume levels you want to achieve, and the control of those 15s you are expecting. Listening to Audioslave’s 1st recording ( just as an example), at loud levels, I can assure you I am using... 
Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier
@jbhiller, I enjoy this thread. I would use a hot glue approach ( I use clear door and window caulk ) to quiet down the mechanical properties of the cap and the mounting. These caulks have a sound, by brand, and of course, the amount used. Enjoy !... 
What makes the biggest difference in sound quality?
Seeing how many speakers are for sale, constantly never ending, I believe the speaker / room / listener situation is number one, and must be diligently addressed. And, if you do not have a dedicated music room ( I apologize to all that do not ), a... 
What Recordings Of Yours Did Not Age Well?
From 30 years ago, the music has not changed, but....you sure have. This is what I am reading into your experience. Enjoy !  
Beautiful Music That Reduce You To Tears
Songbird - Christine McVie - Live - as if it were me, and only me, she was performing for.  
Beautiful Music That Reduce You To Tears
I cried when listening to my vinyl of Santana’s Europa ( from Amigos ), through a set of TOTL MBLs driven by all top Jadis monos, preamp, phono stage, and this unbelievable vinyl playback system my buddy Scott owned ( he was the Jadis importer at ... 
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
@gochurchgo ....Contact Tim Stinson ( the head honcho over at Luminous ), via the email address on the bottom right of his page. Give him time to get back to you, as he is very busy, along with the goings on with the holiday approaching. Tell him ... 
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
I do not miss tubes at all ( this is just me ). My gear is on 24 / 7, and at full volume w / o signal, not a peep out of my 104 db speakers ( no hiss, no hum ), and I am ready to go, anytime. I have plenty of gain, as I could never imagine reachin... 
Luminous Audio unresponsive
They read emails first from those requested from their web site. They are busy and the holidays are here, so time with family. Be patient. Sooooooooworth the wait. I am the biggest fan...Try : tim@luminousaudio.com. Always, MrD.  
For OPPO owners. HDCD function
My dac automatically acknowledges when an HDCD disc has been inserted into my transport, and I must say, I enjoy greatly how they sound.