oldhvymec
Responses from oldhvymec
| Position of speaker cables and irregular behavior Simple test. SPL one at a time. It will tell you if its the speaker output or not. If there is no SPL difference in the room. Go get your hearing checked. For all I know it could be that time your brother poped you in the ear and deformed it.. We... | |
| Cat 5 - 6 -7 or 8 He's saying Cat 6 is great. :-) I went to it.. I love the terminal end tightness, the ribbon design with a tough outer skin and increased DL and UL speeds.. Sound? It is faster 5X on the average from a fancy Cat 5 my Kids gave me.. It sounds bet... | |
| Subwoofer cable question OK a kettle drum, and a double bass, how is that...:-) I understand SUB means below the threashold of normal hearing and goes to the FEELING senses. But 40 hz and up I can hear and feel and up to 250hz. It is still bass. From 80 to 300 is VERY d... | |
| Subwoofer cable question It’s NOT stereo subs if both left and right signals are used in reproduction.. There is a BIG difference.. Wording count’s.. Stereo is greater than the sum of its parts, there are THREE distinct channels, left right and phantom center from TWO cha... | |
| Should I redo the AC power in my house? Well how is he suppose to upgrade the service? Of course it's necessary.. To what degree is the question.. He's adding service for a reason.. With a famly FULL of electricians, it's less expensive for some vs others..:-) Regards | |
| Subwoofer cable question There is a difference in the type of amp that drives the mains too. You wire thing different so you don't hurt the REL amp too.. I think it's class Ds or no third prong on the PC.. I was just reading it a couple weeks back.. Regards | |
| JL Audio CR-1 Crossover Ozzy on Linda Ronstadt was the source an LP or CD or ? Vinyl at my place can hit 30hz, I don’t use a rumble filter either. My stuff can’t pump it’s servo. Deepest hitting vinly rigs I’ve heard are always servo bass AND direct coupled.. CD or ... | |
| Subwoofer cable question Here is the facts if you really want to know. There is a left and right channel for a reason. The RECORDING has a left and right BASS TRACK. If you use only a left or only a right from your source as the signal to your subs, HALF of the BASS track... | |
| Need Wired Ethernet Access but Noisy Extender I did nothing but add a 15, 20 and 35.00 dollar cable to my router, 15, 25 and 100ft long. The DL increased by 10 X and the upload by 3 X. I used flat Cat6. Best 100.00 investment in a long long time.. I didn't have errors before, I didn't after. ... | |
| Is advice from a constant upgrader to be avoided At my tender age it’s something I don’t need. My ears aren’t getting better my gear is staying the same.. if it was great 30 years ago what changed?.. MY EARS, 30 years later... LOL A 30K what ever ain’t gonna make them any better.. I talk mys... | |
| Measuring Turntable Platter Speed IF you don't have the feel you can use a stethoscope and listen for the noise on the spindle pocket. You'll hear if something is wrong.. If you know what your feeling for you can just use your hands. Just have to pay attention.. Regards | |
| What happened? I don't like all that physical stuff, makes my hands hurt. I just squeeze slowly untill someone says Uncle. Don't worry about the one tooth, half an ear, glass eye and a slight limp. It's just vintage. It adds character anyways.. Better Idea d... | |
| Have you ever been turned off by an Arrogant Dealer? Thoughts I wear a 25.00 doller Timex and bib cover alls.. They can ALL kiss my fat wallet pocket in my wifes purse with a pistol in it to boot.. I've told the 60K story.. It's like 120K now.. Put me on "THIS LIST". My list is hangin' I was at a place ... | |
| WTF: uncontrolled Tsunami of Spam pure crap post arising on AGON daily Something need a little attention.. Sure be nice to catch it turn, it around, multiply it by 1000 and send it BACK. Watch there system explode.. Don't you have to log in to post or put up a thread? There's the problem.. No call back and verify..... | |
| Measuring Turntable Platter Speed IF you had the worst case of WOW (slow then fast then slow) the RPM might be affected. But it would have to be way off. No record today would cause it unless the the hole is punched off center. I haven't seen any or had any for a LONG time, unless... |