mrtennis
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| RFI in tube system try using rfi chokes. i have a few i'm not using. i'll sell them to you for $1.00 each + shipping. they can be placed over interconnect cables, power cables and speaker cables. in your case, the preamp power cord and interconnect between pre amp a... | |
| ampllifier design hi 9rw:i seek a balanced frequency response. in the past i have found that many components exhibited an emphasis in the 1000 hz to 3000 hz region. recently i auditioned two, the audionote kits l3 line stage preamp and an implementation of a sabre ... | |
| If you were a tube preamplifier manufacturer hi ralphdesigning a preamp using a nos 12 ax7, e.g. is ethically neutral. obviously, the preamp would "work" with any 12ax7, but, would presumably sound different.it is possible that using tubes currently in production, could still create performa... | |
| ampllifier design my reason for selecting the 6cg7, especially tungsol and rca, circa 1960's:i have found that of the three tube types, 6922, 6dj8 and 6cg7, the latter, in my experience has , subjectively been experienced by me as most balanced in frequency respons... | |
| If you were a tube preamplifier manufacturer you can design tube circuits so that they are relatively insensitive to changes in tube manufacturers.i would prefer to allow for variation in sound from changes in tubes. i would not use any current tube in my circuit. sorry, i would insist on us... | |
| You're probably listening too loud hi bob:what else mattters besides enjoyment of the experience of listening to music ?the equipment is subservient to the pleasure of listening. | |
| Most agreed upon best speaker? the best speaker was daniel webster. obama is also a pretty good speaker, but he doesn't have anything substantive to say. | |
| Moon impressions read my review of a sim audio cd player on audiophilia.com . | |
| You're probably listening too loud what's more important than realistic sound pressure levels is the comfort level of the listener. if someone prefers listening at spls, never exceeding 80 db, it matter's not what is realistic or not.the hobby is about entertainment and the only pr... | |
| You're probably listening too loud when i listen at sound pressure levels approaching 85 db, my wife complains that the music is too loud. she is 20 feet away from the speakers and not in the listening room.while one may miss certain detail at, say 80 db, hopefully, the brain will ... | |
| Tired of Problems with Tube Equipment high mitch:are you referring to sound labs or apogees ?a decent 200 watt + tube amp can drive a sound lab in a reasonable sized room. | |
| Effects of Power Outages Where You Live i did not listen to the stereo for several days. turned it on and it sounded the same in less than one hour. | |
| Tired of Problems with Tube Equipment boy, that brookstone stereo looks better and better each day. low maintainance and great sound. i own one. | |
| Tired of Problems with Tube Equipment if one prefers tube gear, but has had intermittant loss of use and outlays of cash due to breakdowns , and one does not prefer the sound of solid state, the solution is to buy a good inexpensive "personal" stereo.i realize that this forum is orien... | |
| so what do you do when listening? music is a background to another endeavor, like writing, reading, working on the computer, or , watching television. the only time i listen and tune out other stimuli is during evaluation of components or assessing some aspect of performance of my... |