oldhvymec

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THE IRS HAS TAKEN MY TRANSACTIONS VIA PAYPAL AND IDENTIFIED THEM AS TAXABLE INCOME
No richopp, they missed ONE.. I hope it's not the one bad apple thing again.. The whole bunch is BAD AGAIN!!Ok Let's toss this bunch too.. I just wish they could JUST add and subtract.An audit of the IRS reveled they need to be audited. BUT there ... 
forte 3 crossover build
Have you ask Danny at GR?I have a question. You don't like the way your speakers sound, or have herd the GR XO mod?I just wonder how he balances left to right without having the physical drivers/boxes from your system there.. No two boxes have the... 
Listening at Night vs. Day
Your mood maybe. It has a lot to do with "HOW" and if you enjoy the secession, vs a better time to hear clearly and be a lot more critical listener.Kinda' like TGIF vs finally getting to listen after work, late at night.One is winding the week dow... 
Bass sensation like a loud car system in home?
Headphone SUBS. Work perfect. I can see them on YOUR head not mine.. :-)  Heavy notes, your tongue pops out, eyes bulge if you have a hemorrhoids, you figure it out.. LOLBoom Boom, ROMP!! 
So damn hard deciding which tube preamp to buy!
Mcintosh C500, C1000TC2500, 2600,2700, C22 (C) (R)Cary 98 seriesCary SP 05 seriesAll are valve and excellent pre amps.. All come with a Phono stage. Cary has an option to have a PS or not, Mac doesn't, they have a MM and MC phono stage onboard.Kin... 
Do you all agree when Prince said the 60s, 70s and 80s were the golden ages of music?
I think Prince made the music world and the World a better place. I saw him when he was a kid. Several times after that. The first time was an eye full. He was in women's lingerie, trench coat, and a pair of knee high buccaneer boots with 6" heals... 
There us a Worldwide Panic on Availability of Vacuum Tubes
That would work, good gas supply, good transportation options.. More conducive to business and a good workforce, I think? I don't know, I was born in Waco Texas, I'm gonna be buried in Rosebud, TX.Sure FLAT.. Sure Hot.. Sure friendly.Regards 
There us a Worldwide Panic on Availability of Vacuum Tubes
I don’t think there was ever a question whether a better, quieter, or one with greater longevity couldn’t be made. The question was, did there need to be?The industry settled on the small 12A( )7 valve and it was the Western European and The Ameri... 
There us a Worldwide Panic on Availability of Vacuum Tubes
My good buddies in Germany (mechanics) use to say that. I don't think they were kidding though.. They worked in Russia quite a bit actually.Told me Moscow was more expensive than Aspin CO to get a sandwich and a Beer. 45-50.00 usd.. That's saying ... 
There us a Worldwide Panic on Availability of Vacuum Tubes
YUP! I agree. Pure Hooey. When the going gets tough the tough get going..Pretty simple.. Time to make money or what?jasonburne52 you’re a party pooper.. I’m not trying to put someone on the moon. Just make a silly vacuum tube..The purity of glass ... 
There us a Worldwide Panic on Availability of Vacuum Tubes
oldhvymec worked at "the glass containers" for 9 months while going through Chrysler training. 10% of the town use to work for them too.I worked off and on in the plant for 20 years on a lot of their Cat and GradeAll Equipment.As for setting up a ... 
There us a Worldwide Panic on Availability of Vacuum Tubes
I say two fingers to the whole LOT, and a middle one from the good old USA.We actually have an old glass production plant that closed down 15-18 years ago. Only because the canneries shut down 30 years ago.They never tore the place down. Still in ... 
Kimber PK 10/14 Ascent Power Cord
Cables pretty simple heavy amp sucking gear the heavier cable (10), lighter gear, like SACD or DAC or Preamps a 14 or 16. Personally I like weaves 16 to 24 conductor.. VERY quiet very dynamic cables.Terminal ends.Gold clad over copper, but never r... 
There us a Worldwide Panic on Availability of Vacuum Tubes
The guy might be sounding an alarm, just to test the waters about gouging the heck out of everybody and wondering if his company can get away with it.. Don’t worry he can..BUT thank God it’s not rocket science to make a vacuum tube. They act like ... 
More watts or better power ?
And because I have to run my speaker cables down into the basement and then up on the other side of the room (20' - 25') I have not invested in high end speaker cables. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<...