oldhvymec

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What are your experiences with upgrading power cords on KEF LS50 wireless?
https://audiobacon.net/2019/03/22/15-audiophile-power-cables-hear-for-yourself/ They speak about YOUR speakers...Regards 
What are your experiences with upgrading power cords on KEF LS50 wireless?
indyvw OP24 posts11-23-2020 5:32amOldhvymec, I know you’re Chuck’s buddy so I don’t expect an unbiased view on what transpired between us yesterday. jetter2,022 posts11-23-2020 3:09amWere you insulted? I think not.Hate to disagree with you, but it... 
What are your experiences with upgrading power cords on KEF LS50 wireless?
OP, it is very simple. If anyone offers you a gift (advise or insult), you can accept the gift or give it back... The question is, to whom does the gift return? Hopefully to the rightful owner. You understand.. It’s only YOURS if you accept it..We... 
My Mark Levinson preamp dying - looking for new preamp, sound as good, wont break bank
+ 1 on the rebuild.. Have it done correctly...Mark L, is just tough to beat at any price. Unless there is something you want to add, via a newer pre..Remote, play through, dac, you know, stuff...The old is just fine, actually BETTER if done right.... 
Audiophile system for Techno and Dance music
https://billfitzmaurice.info/Check out his bass "tubas". <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Serious Boom Boom, I had a pair ... 
Audiophile system for Techno and Dance music
I call it the pepper spray / taser dance.. Come to close to my gear at a party... YUP, I'll ask ONCE.. :-)Regards 
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
I have a 401 that is still set up 220 and has the 50hz pully, and 50hz strobe. I've changed 6-8 through the years. Easy. I sometimes swap the top if I find a deal. Been in a box for 15 years. I gave up on Garrards. I love um, but I use to work at ... 
Audiophile system for Techno and Dance music
Sounds crazy, my daughter bought us a disco ball, one of the real nice one.. "Light Beats" too. Flashes different colors to the beat..Again if your dancing.. DRINKIN’, yikes! Off the floor..https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-qs204-4-quadra... 
Tube Fire What Next?
Pull the old, check the pins, tighten if needed, install the new, (give them a good visual).It's never a bad idea to back the bias off a bit (Counter Clock Wise), FIRST. Then TURN the machine ON, and warm it up, 10-15 min.LOOK!! Make sure your new... 
High end Class D amps?
I like a valve preamp and Class Ds in the summer. I change to a valve power amp in the winter, spring, and fall. I still use Class D for bass duty, 365. Then an A/B for a servo sub system from, GR.. It runs pretty darn cool on all Class D. I like ... 
Audiophile system for Techno and Dance music
What kind of budget? Are you going to be dancing? Think off the floor.I love to dance, but tearing up 5-10K speaker. Dancing is one thing, partying is another. Ones off the floor, ones not.. Ones Audiofile, ones entertainment. Seas use to be VERY ... 
Audiophile demographics?
No their not! Men are just dumber. Does that make sense.One's just dumber than the other, No quarters given here. Same women 45 + year, Worlds longest on going WAR!!! With no blood shed!!Me and the dog on one side. The wife the goat and the bunny ... 
Tone arm holes do not line up - best way to attach TT?
So you took off a 9" or 10" and you’re installing a 12".6" to the right? That is what you posted. Your setup is for a shorter arm?If I’m hearing what your saying... Did I miss something?I have to move close to 4" to the right. Changing from a 9 to... 
Two speaker pairs to a single amplifier.
- + - + = 8 ohm load (12)- +------- + = 2 ohm loadin series = 8 ohm (12) YESparallel--------2 ohm NO8 to 12 ohms in series YES1.5 to 3 ohms in parallel NOKeep the runs (cables) as short as you can. Will it work? Yes. How well will it work? Don’t k... 
What do you no longer have that you would enjoy a night to listen to again?
LOL Liking one and owning one is a different story, ALL the old VW type I - IV were all good. The issue was alway proper maintenance.Same with Buffy the Belly dancer. Always a maintenance, issue.I actually did a short stent in a Study/Rambler inde...