nsgarch
Responses from nsgarch
| Need to vent tube heat? Newbee - leaving no turn un-stoned, I called Vantec on that issue and it was explained that many newer computer motherboards have built-in heat sensors so that the case fans can be turned on/off or their speed adjusted according to the conditions ... | |
| I'm beginning to wonder... Al, you're quite right of course -- there is just no substitute for human proof-reading ;-) | |
| I'm beginning to wonder... does anyone dispute that the subjects of diction, spelling and grammar does not belong on this forum ?Frankly Tennis, it's a shame the issue has to be raised at all - so in that regard, I (technically) agree with you. HOWEVER Tennis, in my opinion... | |
| Need to vent tube heat? Hi Miles, for what it's worth, and not to bum you out:I forgot to mention that by using low voltage direct current fans (12V DC) one avoids inadvertantly producing 60Hz AC hum in nearby interconnects or sensitive circuits. The other issue is that ... | |
| I'm beginning to wonder... Has no one heard of iSpell?http://www.iespell.com/download.phpIt's a simple download, and it's free. I know it works with all versions of Internet Explorer above v.5. There may be apps for other browsers as well.It works from the 'Tools' menu in I... | |
| Need to vent tube heat? This is an easier way to do it and requires minimum hassle:http://members.cox.net/nsgarch/cooling_fans_top.jpgThe fans are Vantec 80mm square "Stealth" computer case fans (they also come in 60mm, 92mm and 120mm sizes) They are 12V but I run them i... | |
| Troubleshoot tracking issue Frank, if the arm is about 8 years old, there is a good chance the 'dashpot' (the spring/silicon/piston mechanism) needs cleaning and fresh silicon - there is a DIY procedure which you can get (along with fresh silicon) from SME directly or from S... | |
| Troubleshoot tracking issue Frank: Interesting about the cartridge ;--) I've been using the same SME V for about 18 years, so there's probably nothing I don't know about its quirks ;-) OK, the tonearm wires are completely internal in an SME V and terminate in a DIN plug -- s... | |
| Troubleshoot tracking issue What is your "new" cartridge for God's sake!? You should have mentioned that first I think ;-)You should level your platter first (yes with the record and record clamp, if any, in place). Then level the arm by placing a tiny spirit level laterally... | |
| Headphone amp advice O_holter, glad you took the plunge. I know nothing about those units but I'll look at them -- and do report back when you're ready. It's always nice to learn about new stuff ;-) -- Neil. | |
| Need Mcintosh Pro advice Vintage Tube AMP Scubi -- call or email Terry DeWick http://www.mcintoshaudio.com/dewick_repairs.htm Terry is one of our best McIntosh repair/restore people. He can answer all your technical questions as well as, or better than the factory.If you want a quicker re... | |
| Mcintosh sound If you're planning on driving your Apogees, then you'd have to choose the 6900 which has Autoformer outputs and can drive loads down to 2 ohms. You would also have to make use of the built-in MM phonostage to justify the added expense of that feat... | |
| Need Mcintosh Pro advice Vintage Tube AMP Unless you are a collector, you will pay more for a vintage 275 than a used Mk-IV or Mk-V (the two latest models) and you will not get as good sounding an amp for your money as the two latest models. The IV and V are identical in that they both ha... | |
| Poor BASS with Dynavector XX2 +Sunilda + AudioNote According to cartridgedb.com, the Output Impedance/Coil Resistance of the XX2 is 6 ohms. Using the 25x rule (+/_ 50%) the optimal loading for that cartridge should be 25 x 6 ohms = 150 ohms. +/_ 75 ohms or in other words somewhere in the range of ... | |
| Mark Knophler; recommended music?? Some of KnopFler's collaborations are really terrific. Two that come to mind are:"Neck and Neck" (with the late Chet Atkins, 1999 Columbia)"All the Roadrunning" (with Emmylou Harris, 2006 Warner Bros.)Both of them have great sonics.. |