oldhvymec

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Ceramic fuses
OP your doing fine. The Eeyore 6 will always chime in. The argument is the same, the answer is the same.. Then there are those, that offer their information freely, from their point of view, and are ATTACKED by the same people.. Over and Over agai... 
Replacement for Edifier s350db Titanium Tweeter?
TAPE or a dab of super sticky something on the end wooden cooking skewer (flat end) DAB the dent and pull it out, If it's cracked, yikes..very thin coats a bit at a time of silicone or something to stop the rattle..You can let a dab of silicone dr... 
What did you make for Christmas?
One thing for sure with Gulls, I don't want to get lucky (crapped on).Yes I appreciate they saved the US from a bug infestation.  NO I don't care for them.. No I wouldn't hurt them.. BUT I do avoid flying SEA RATS, and land bound flying rats, pige... 
What is low end / bass like MC 275 McIntosh tube amp?
MC275s, I own a 1961 and a CE GG, bass is not a problem.. Both early and later models. I use to run VMPS TIIse (2 x 12" bass drivers each).They can ROCK... Late night listening.. Christal clear too.A MC240, actually sounds better to me.. 6L6 valve... 
Trying to get Sound Stage with Klipsch Tower Speakers
That little quote at the top, is from Klipsch spec sheet... LOLThey are made to be that way.... You have to change the throat, takes a whole 5 minutes, cost 2 dollars...40 or so pairs of horn enclosures, I’ve MADE through the years. YUP first BBQ.... 
What did you make for Christmas?
Oh heck no.. Working without problems is always good..Maintenance free batteries, greatest thing ever...Until they need maintenance.. :-)Regards 
What did you make for Christmas?
So glupson, you do anything for Christmas? I worked on my RtR stand and worked over my Grandson pretty good. LOL He’s a blast..How about you three_easy_payments ? you get anything done? Or put together stuff for kids? Your a Copper?Regards 
TUBE BIAS, socket to me!
Don’t rely on your tube tester to match tubes ..<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>What would you test them wi... 
What did you make for Christmas?
billwojo185 posts <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.The two or 3 surfaces, bottom of the shaft, top ... 
A Fuse question
3AG is a 3 amp slow blow fuse. 4A is probably a fast blow. Single wire or one coiled around the other, kinda looks like a spring... That is a slow blow..The straight wire fast action fuse.. Regards 
TUBE BIAS, socket to me!
The issue with balanced valves is just that "Balanced", left to right in volume and bottom to top, if it's a single, double, or triple.Sometimes the left and right share the same valve, they need to be the same, bottom to top. Incorrect bias can c... 
TUBE BIAS, socket to me!
What type of gear? ALL Cayin? Do they need bias? What does the owners manual say? You've had the sames gear 47 years? LOL Just a couple questions..IF it requires the bias to be set, it's usually not to difficult. Some units the setting are on the ... 
How old are you?
20 then BACK to 19, I lost a little toe.. Been stuck there for 45 years..:-)If we were meant to count that high we would have that many fingers, thumbs, and toes.. Simple..19...I had one friend had 24 fingers, thumbs and toes, oldest guy I ever ne... 
Ceramic fuses
Your barking up the wrong fuser tree sunshine. (starting to get a whiff of fish??) <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>&... 
Veiled 'wet blanket' sound from tweeters
I have a tough time with that one for me, too. Speaker are the ultimate in sound OFF my head.. LOL. Head phones  can be good, but they wear me out, no matter how comfortable... I just like digging the detail out of floor standers, mid field.. med ...