oldhvymec
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| Kt88 or 6550 tube for McIntosh MC275 I just posted a series of answers on this very topic last night.6550=kt88 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.One was designed... | |
| Which speaker wire does this hook up to? That's a plus one. Regards | |
| NOS Mullard EL34 indicates overload during testing There is a physical defect in the valve. I wouldn't use it. I'll bet the wire is to thick. Simple explanation ay. The problem is the SQ of the valve will reflect that THICK (er) wire. The older it gets the better it will read, but it will NEVER b... | |
| What makes a DAC so expensive? I agree there is a bunch of hoop-la. There is some differences in sampling rates and such with Mac gen 2 dacs. It had something to do with SACD sample rates, and the DACs ability to use ALL of it. Macs second gen Dac addresses that along with the... | |
| New to 2.2 Stereo...Pointers? I use the low level, UNLESS I use something like a stand mount speaker for mains. Then using the high pass, and speaker high level input. I keep the subs pretty close to the mains, normally inboard, and forward of the mains. Remember, above 80 hz... | |
| Kt88 or 6550 tube for McIntosh MC275 A pair of pairs? LOL sounds funny. ME I'm picky.. I'd have to look at the way they auto bias. It's been a while. If I remember, there was a reason I used quads in a 275, I think it was early break up. It's been 30 years ago.I would still pick up ... | |
| What makes a DAC so expensive? Funny, I was looking at a system I use. I use a 5 dollar, flee market Galaxy SIII phone for the source and the DAC.I go in and listen to, the Mac C2500 or a Krell I use in the basement.Is there a difference? Man oh man. HELL NO!!, Just kidding, bi... | |
| 500 albums in a basement flood--worth saving? I had a pipe burst, and do a number. The difference was the water quality for me. Mine was clean city water. They were under water though.I've cleaned 300 or so out of the 1200 that were down there. Pics, then in the soaker, then ultrasound, test ... | |
| Kt88 or 6550 tube for McIntosh MC275 Is that an early MC275, or the later model? I notice a much greater difference in valves in the early model.The preference to KT88 is because GREAT 6550s can break the bank.. 500-1000. a pair More than NOS KT88 GL6550 GE TungSol, Old stock. That i... | |
| Cooling fan for tube amp? But we live in a world where audiophiles set their system cooling thingamajigs to 77 degrees. I don't have AC, my whole house doesn't stay that cool in summer. My tube amp is just fine. Now me, I could use a fan! <<<<<<<<... | |
| Do Tonearms need servicing jorgjean OP49 posts08-30-2020 3:29amWhich parts did you service? <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>You can get the pillar block bu... | |
| Concrete Audio Speakers...Speaker Enclosures made out of Concrete ?.. roxy543,400 posts08-29-2020 5:53amoldhvymec,There are at least 3 companies that have used granite for speaker enclosures that I can think of, so there are probably more. I know, that's what they say, and it may be true. But roxy54 check it outG... | |
| Cooling fan for tube amp? Sold by AC Infinity. I just looked at them, few to choose from, nice looking and reasonable. Rack or stack. I have a class a, or two, that sure could benefit from this.. Thanks for the suggestions.Regards | |
| Do Tonearms need servicing I own a few SMEs 3012s, 3009s. I did my own servicing.You can use aftermarket upgrades, NOS or used. Everything needed is around, I'm sure. They are worth every penny.. I love um!Regards | |
| ... Should I be concerned? Again, the manual recommends all the way up.. If not you have to clean the pots every now and then. They are not the best pots, BUT that is a great amp. All the way up...Regards |