oldhvymec

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Frustrated McIntosh Owner
It’s funny, The left arguing with the right, the right arguing with the left.The only issue is the top 1/10 of one (1) % and the rest of us... That includes EVERYONE that logs on the AG. There are no exceptionsI have a funny feeling Bill Gates isn... 
Can I use 24 gauge speaker cable?
I used Kohms to show the fallacy of your argument. Name me one speaker manufacturer that suggests adding resistance in series with the amp-speaker connection? <<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>&... 
New Tinnitus study and possible treatment (via Science Daily)
I'll tell you this OP. Don't let anyone tell you, it CAN'T get better, it can.Some is permanent, There is nothing you can do about that. I find that a LOT of people with hearing loss, turn it up, Up, UP.  Things like driving with the window down. ... 
Can I use 24 gauge speaker cable?
24 LOL hard to strip without going to a 28, in MS.. That is tiny...I used it to mark multiple hydraulic lines, before disassembly.Analog phone cable...Right.  Lot of that stuff is still buried...100 plus wires in a cable... All different multi col... 
I'm never going to hear a megaspeaker in a good room am I?
I'm thinking "The only time share" I'd be interested in.A room with say a few listening areas. that you could "TimeShare"What do you think.. Bed and Breakfast. on site maybe..North, South, East, West, location, or just ONE in the middle.TOP TOP TO... 
Desire to try tubes
I had a TWO real bad experiences from the folks down under.. the problem, BOTH companies didn’t give a hoot if they got bad reviews or not.. AND there was NO legal recourse. NONE... Unless you’re a lawyer and can practice law in Australia. NO THAN... 
What was the model name of these Jamo speakers from the late 70's, early 80's?
I called, I got a hold of Klipsch. They said "they will reopen after the holidays on the 13th", Well it’s the 17th... Just sayin’  :-)Regards... 
I'm never going to hear a megaspeaker in a good room am I?
Exhibitors paid too much expenses, just to let audiophile folks listen and make posts   <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>... 
I'm never going to hear a megaspeaker in a good room am I?
As a result, I’ve developed a severe bias against the performance of mega speakers, because I only ever hear them in terrible rooms and have not heard one I’d spend money for, and honestly that’s unfair to them. <<<<<<<<<... 
Tweaks you got rid of because they were not effective (enough)?
Plane and simple.  Better equipment will give you better sound quality.BETTER, MORE GOOD. Has nothing to do with cost.. BUT GREAT equipment will cost you more.. Unless you have a rich uncle, that gives it to you..First rule... The best equipment y... 
Upgrade capacitors in tube amplifier?
Yup I see 6 decouping caps also. They look like they are directional. But they look to be good caps.. IF there is NOT a problem, leave it alone. I don't think it's broke in yet, is it? 1000 hours or so... Your one of those guys.. LOL Because it's ... 
Best setup to introduce others to HiFi
I suppose the question is, do you want to use your old equipment?I'm not really acquainted with your pieces. I suggest clean them up, and do the proper maintenance.  Set them up in a test area, and give the pieces a listen.. Go from there. Slowly ... 
Matched interconnect cables producing different volume left and right
slaw12,197 posts10-16-2020 12:00amToo much solder?<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> OR a cold solder joint. I say ch... 
Filter capacitance-how does it relate to amplifier performance?
If I was trying to sell you an amp, and that is what you wanted, wouldn't that be GOOD selling point?If my product is VERY shiny, wouldn't that be what I would want to turn your eye towards?The build quality, the noise floor, how fast, how slow, h... 
Tweaks you got rid of because they were not effective (enough)?
Audio is not about the "taste" for a product among the millions there are, it is about how to learn to listen music and sounds..... <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>...