oldhvymec

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Speaker Positioning
I have a pair of speakers, this is the directions for speaker placement of the tweeter AFTER the toe is set. Take a laser pointer. Make sure it has a flat base. Take the flat base and put it on the face of the tweeter screen face (it's a ribbon). ... 
Millercarbon's Mega Vibration Control Journey
bigkidz2,358 posts11-13-2020 8:49amProbably better to just buy better components then to go through all of this stuff to begin with IMO anyway.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>... 
Speaker Positioning
Well when you get to end of the setup, what else matters.. Still have to listen.I understand difference in ear balance vs measured balance, vs SPL balance  (left and right speaker matching). It does vary quite a bit actually.Depends on who made th... 
Kenwood KR9600 receiver
I’m not trying to be funny.. OK.. Is there a TT plugged into the phono section? OR something else?If it is a TT move it somewhere else, see if it still has the yo yo effect. (just might be a lot quieter)In the off position and unplugged:Flip/turn ... 
Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state?
What do you mean? It quit working, or the noise went away?<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>All these pro... 
Mo-fi Ultradeck owners - popping noise from speaker upon power off
The key is the little shock, when you touch the tonearm... the black wire mentioned was NEVER figured out... Where is it grounded.TT pops can drive you nuts.. I thought it took a resistor to dump a cap to remove noise, when shutting down... Either... 
Tube or SS
I've got an MC225,240,and 275, all lined up. They look pretty cool..They are all visually sweet as could be. 8.8-9.8. I have an MC275 GG CE also...Different as could be the two models. Sonicaly they are Macs..275 is a powerful amp.... Push some ve... 
Questions that Never Die
I was feeling a little mannic... I did that while holding my breath too.. The thing I do to amuse myself.  Go ahead pull my finger.I'll do it myself... :-)Regards... 
Is the ideal multi-way a 3-way with limited bass?
K, now don’t mix the pills up again. That’s one red and one green, not the red and green, that for constipation... ;-010 is way to many any ways.. I’ll try 5, can we cut a deal on that and go for a flat, two and a studer?.. Da, da ,done!Control yo... 
Bias adjustment for the CARY SLI-80 Integrated Amp
30-40 watt light bulb, a socket (with switch) pig tails and 2 alligator clip.Hook up, ONE at a time one handed switch off and on a of couple times. It’s easy and safe.... Move on to the next one.. I just touch the two leads with the switch on...So... 
Is the ideal multi-way a 3-way with limited bass?
Wow, I stand corrected... Go get um.. K. Kmini, KMAX on the way...You feel better now, I know the forum deletion, was a weird one...Just weird...Regards 
Bias adjustment for the CARY SLI-80 Integrated Amp
Good, you’ve narrowed it down, I say small valve because all these things cost nothing to check. I never use an analog meter. It’s the first thing I do..Cheep tool issues are just that, issues.. Can deal with that it’s a separate deal anyways.. Go... 
Questions that Never Die
Truths No "Yoko Ono"The Beatles CAN'T get back together.Paul is not Dead.There is more than one "Abbey Road"The 5th Beatle, I still don't know his name.The 5th Beatle made a boo boo.QuestionsHow is Keith Richards, still alive?DEVO?Boy George?Why d... 
Excess speaker wire
I coil speaker wire for my bass bins. They are coiled from the outside to the inside. The center is then secured to the speaker and never touches itself. The cable is off the ground for static discharge/vibration.Looks like a coiled and ready to s... 
I've been dragged to recommendations, kicking and screaming
I’m thick.. Better they catch my eye, I probably wouldn’t listen otherwise.I like shiny, pretty things, WIERD works to.. My new stuff come by way of the car radio. THEN I hunt what I want up, and give it a try.. I’ve been an avid Bali fan for many...