oldhvymec
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| FUSES, Finally!? ttocs12699 posts01-22-2021 6:42pmif you use a power conditioner/surge protector could you just remove the fuses? <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>&g... | |
| Midrange/treble harshness at volume If my numbers are right you’re getting a lot of cancelation on the bottom and that makes the mids / highs much more forward. I think a bass fix will help. Address the first reflection points behind, over your head, and in front of you on the floor... | |
| My really dumb tube mistake(s) You know douglas, one thing that I found out. If a valve can make it the first 72 hours, they will usually last until they just run out of gas, (99.9% of the time). That last 10-15% can get a little wiggy, though. :-)Sounding GREAT out of the box ... | |
| My really dumb tube mistake(s) I don’t see it as a mistake, I see it as getting every last mile out of that tank of fuel... Well done..Regards.. | |
| Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ? Master mahgister, "I’ve sat on this rock so long I have calluses on my butt." and I still can’t hear the difference.. MM replies, "listen peanut brain.. Mouth shut, ears open.. less talk, more though.."Tap Tap Samba! :-) <<<<<<&l... | |
| A / B Switching OK let me look.That one uses a Main and Remote push button option on the front Same as ok.. Don’t just push the button, while blaring either, I don’t know what will happen.. OK.. Turn it DOWN then push the button.. Just to be safe.Remote and Main ... | |
| Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ? This is ART. 2.2 millionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf4gcj8zY28From a person that loves beautiful things, ME.I think I’ll order up a couple for the weekend palace in Dubai.Sultan OldHvyMec. Bring my magic carpet around to rear entrance, my kin... | |
| Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ? That me no clue.. 39K - 49K for a SS.. LOL. You’re out of your mind.. plain and simple.. I know EXACTLY what I was looking at..10k max.. For the pair.. Sorry. to hurt your feelings.. I’d take a Pass any day at what 1/8, 1/5 the price.. GET REAL...... | |
| Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change? speakermaster45 posts01-21-2021 8:06pmSpeakers first upgrade then the amplifier then the preamplifier changing the speakers will make the biggest difference and if you go with a used or vintage pair 10k will get you way more sound than you current... | |
| What is the best order to upgrade a power cable loom? Thanks. OK, Mine.. 1 meter, GOOD.. MAKE GOOD SOUND.. thump chest..Bigger, good for some things, smaller good for other things.Happy happy..regards | |
| Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ? pbnaudio1,596 posts That is some serious coin. For a SS amp.. with logic boards. No thanks..That alone would turn me off for that type of money.. As far a ART, not to impressive..Sound wise, I'm sure it's just wonderful..Regards.. | |
| Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change? + mahgister I use the term "snake oil" very carefully.. It may work VERY well in one place by doing something completely unintended, BUT resulting in a great change somewhere else.. Cable risersOne is a vibration issue, one is a cleaning issue, on... | |
| Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change? hobo1452<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>That is very true.. I’ve remembered STUFF, that made a heck of a difference, too. Using a heavier gauge... | |
| Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ? LOL what are they gonna hide.. This is not a missile guidance system..What do you think is in there to hide to begin with.. Nothing that already wasn't done 40 years ago.. Maybe better class Ds and of course DACs with their 100.00 worth of part a... | |
| Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ? So did VMPS. Point to Point.. They Never changed that part. BUT the 6 db XO went to a 12 db Quasi second order.. Ser/Par design.. You’ll see a design change, it’s the nature of a better design with Quasi Second order.. Easier to trim the mids and ... |