oldhvymec
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| I think I over treated my room. I can't hear anything. How do you get to -9, really that's interesting.. That's less than what we can hear? I don't understand. It's a negative sound pressure. How does that work? Got me on that one.Regards | |
| tube el34 runs hot fan? Sounds like a LOT more than 8 watts being used don't it. Watts are after the fact, your making a few extra it sounds like.. Does the amp have good air flow? and the aforementioned, biased correctly? You need both, with your standard, valve amp... ... | |
| Tube matching question I'm gonna guess, your amp is a stereo. If it is, buy a matched pair for one side. That's what I'd do. You didn't mention what type of amp. Normally in pairs is ok L/R don't get them mixed up after the replacement, just mark the new for one side or... | |
| Room Acoustics With Vaulted Ceiling Sounds fun... To tell the truth... Have a good time, setting it up..New is always nice...Regards | |
| Analogue only preamp ideas? - no need for internal DAC! Never go wrong with a Mac. BUT that is an expensive jump for sure..Never heard a C70, I own a few of Macs other preamps, though. Wonderful gear and it’s a Mac.. plane and simple...The C70 has no Dac? hmmm!Regards | |
| SQ! - avr vs high end stereo preamp, who wins SQ challenge? And why millercarbon6,268 posts10-22-2020 2:56pmThese people are being nice. My specialty is brutal honesty: <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>... | |
| $7000 preamp vs $700 receiver - Is the difference THAT significant? 45 year ago Marantz had some nice Valve gear, that was top of the line.Apples and Oranges, now.. Mac is still one of the best.. Marantz is not.Sound wise and service, just can’t beat, Mcintosh. 21 pieces later. I still look, to add another, little... | |
| which speaker to buy Hay OP what about Tekons, they have some called Polycells.They will BLAST I bet..3500.00 though. NEW.. 1500 watts dual 15sand a cluster of (I think horns) polycells?Regards | |
| 1st Album you Ever Owned? Dean Martin on 33, had all his hits at the time, and Sonny and Cher’s first 33 and a Justin Wilson, comic album, (my dad got that one). All at the same time. Sonny and Cher.. My first.. Man was she a knock out, he was kinda bad.. Smart guy though.... | |
| What rock song sounds the best on your system... Frankenstein by Edgar Winter always gives me a thrill. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>I haven’t listen to that in a long time.. That is Better tha... | |
| I think is time for new speakers.. What about another set of DIY, you know what you built, that you're happy with now. What is it you want to change, or is it, just time for "A Change"?ORYou can buy flat packs, with drivers and XOs. Probably wouldn't get an automotive finish, unles... | |
| Benefit of shielded ac wire? Any downside? teo_audio said it all tec like, but that is the just of it. Different combinations of shielding can KILL the dynamics of an amp because of a "power cable". Poorly designed power supply doesn't help either along with a incorrectly shielded power ca... | |
| What are the sound characteristics of Carbon compared to Metals like Copper and Silver? Carbon has some pretty amazing cousins... Graphene, diamond dust, and graphite.GrapheneIt is a very thin layer (one atom thick) of carbon atoms bonded in a hexagonal lattice. Graphene is the thinnest compound known, the best conductor of heat at r... | |
| Speaker crossovers I looked up the specs. That driver is not a good driver to start with in an OB set up. Total Q is way to low (.21) needs to be over .50 or more.99 and 105 on the sensitivity, there is a footnote on that measurement too, a "2" and a "5" for whateve... | |
| What rock song sounds the best on your system... Jeff Beck and The Yardbirds... with Rod the Mod... Stewart. :-)That's the Beck I'm talking about... Regards |