oldhvymec
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| The "Snake Oil" Trope yeah, I know, one can't really compare Vac tubes to fuses, but I feel the point stands. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>... | |
| New Thread: Leben cs 600 and 6L6 GB, GA, WGB https://jeffsplace.positive-feedback.com/tube-rolling-in-the-new-leben-cs-600x-integrated-amplifier-...What are you currently using?Here is the chart to set the bias. Choose the valve you want to try and match the setting. They show TWO different ... | |
| Bi-Amp Woofers with Class D? I do the same I use a passive XO 250-280 hz and up. 280-300hz and down it's an active crossover with full blown correction. I use 12K class Ds. Bullet proof & a 2496 active crossover. I can't break one.. 3500 watts @ 4 ohm per channel. They c... | |
| $2000 Tektons, which one for my use? That is loud, with a DBA that's thumpin', and with all those mid range drivers it's pumpin'. Ear plugs and muffs for me.. :-)I get the ear bone tickle at about 92-95 db.. I have built in "turn it down" ears. | |
| Why are there no tube televisions anymore? party pooper!! | |
| Fuse degradation? ACME too, I've used ACME gold for over 30 years. The new 20.00 fuses they offer are quit the bargain.Mercy george junior, of course fuses and cable both have a direction. The question is weather you want to hear the improvement or not. That has be... | |
| How To Safely Ship Cartridges For Retip You could fly them to be repaired, and drop them off yourself. The way you're talking, it may cost less.I think if you overnight the package and write fragile, glass, handle with care. You might be surprised. You won't have to worry for more than ... | |
| McIntosh fuse changeout to make better sound So you're running Mac gear now wolf?Regards | |
| GE 6L6GC bs RCA truth depends on your vendor, your gear and your ear..i have a mix of new and nos. My 6L6 in a very heavily modified MC240 are Sylvania.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>... | |
| Single driver vs traditional 3 way loudspeakers Wow! | |
| Why are there no tube televisions anymore? Me too, I’ll agree with anything today, but I’m rollin’ mine.I was overseas as a kid. There was no TV from 6-10 years of age for me It was weird to come back home to Jackie Gleason and Flipper. We listened to Radio Free Europe. LOL You still neede... | |
| Fuses Breaking news ... oldhvymec is to feature in the latest DC comics movie as ‘ Audio Man ‘ he has the ability to hear through time ... he can even identify that Queen Elizabeth the 1st wore wooden dentures.<<<<<<<<<<<... | |
| RE: the question: ":Why do forum interactions become contentious". . . Personally, I believe that the moderators and sponsors of this site intentionally, if passively, promote no-holds-barred discussion to differentiate this forum from others. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<&l... | |
| Are Pre-Amps necessary? When it comes to gear, speakers first then a preamp, then a source. I like digital and analog. Everything else rotates, power amps, TT, DAC, RtR, FM, Streaming, SACD, CD, Cassette, Karaoke :-) I don't use a preamp on my Victrola, BUT If I could fi... | |
| Lower voltage caps The 600vac will test out at 1000 vac it doesn't mean it will hold up at 1000 volts for any length of time..Unless the unit came with 400 vac OEM caps, that's a no no, to go down from factory specs..Regards |