oldhvymec

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Manufacturers past their heyday
Up to 40 years ago there were only so many companies. More than a few that were in the sound reproduction business were also in many other businesses. RCA, Philco, GE, is just a few.The number of businesses that grew out of THE HIGH dollar market ... 
Seas Cresendo Troels fav tweeter, 92db
Good Lord fella. Read then type..The paper tweeter. What can I say. I bought 10 for 1.00 25 years ago and still have 9 of them. I can’t give them away... I can’t bring myself to throw them away.. I can’t even remember why I needed ONE.MB = Mid BAS... 
Speaker Cables? why all the hype for expensive speaker wire?
Thanks builder3. I never though about ROI with cables. BUT I’ve NEVER paid for expensive cables. I’ve use and herd quit a few. My DIY after years of tinkering and some good cable supplies have matched or bettered what I’ve herd.I’m not kidding 170... 
Speaker Cables? why all the hype for expensive speaker wire?
One person has to be happy, that’s you! You saved yourself a lot of money.. Lot of folks do the same thing.. Some even DIY..It’s no difference to anyone else in spite of what THEY think or think they know..I don’t expect everyone else to agree, BU... 
How to isolate turntable from footstep shake or vibration
Being a perfectionist does not mean you are paralyzed. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>It is my biggest obstacle, GETTING start... 
Analog Upgrade - Where to start?
Why? is something wrong? Sure sounds right. You a valve person?Preamp, how about a Herron if you can find one.. Nothing BUT great reviews..http://www.thebestamp.com/LOOK really cool stuff  JUST LOOK..Decware, ZP3 its a real peach for the money.. V... 
Speaker cable and Interconnect BRASS Connectors
Wire construct MS or SCOCCOFCSilver over eitherSilverPure Tungsten stinger (SC)CoversPoly vinylTeflonsiliconeAIRTerminals, nuts, bolts, washersCopperRed CopperSilver over eitherGold over either5n silverNORhodium (VERY harsh environment)brass (ok w... 
What are the current useless terms in this "audio world"
 I try not to brag..  The organic Mechanic has done it again.. Best plums in 15 years and the spring was VERY productive so to speak.. Great stunt this year.. Romulan and 7 of 9. I like GRAPES... LOLExpensive to grow anything this year it is DRY..... 
Seas Cresendo Troels fav tweeter, 92db
Really OP look at the ACs 103 db @ 8 ohms 1 meter / 1 watt. 100 to 150 watt tweeter. Replacement ribbons 15.00 or so..Just add a MB driver your done.. Shoot use your Seas it will work.. Cross at 1000 or so.. 2 or 3 order it will be close to the be... 
When Everything Comes Together
Obviously, responses from those living in weed legal states. I just read a 1.6 Billon dollar bust in Sothern Ca. Total BS of course 50 million IF they could get it to market..My point is GROW 5 trillion dollars worth and sell it to CHINA.. Who ... 
Seas Cresendo Troels fav tweeter, 92db
https://www.parts-express.com/Aurum-Cantus-G1-Ribbon-Tweeter-276-420<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Loo... 
What are the current useless terms in this "audio world"
the best audio gear was made 40 to 70 years ago.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Don’t tell me.. Atomic GEAR.. :-) Comes with a leaded apron for... 
What are the current useless terms in this "audio world"
It's used ALL the time and it has a meaning that MOST understand BUT I can't stand the term just like I can't stand High 5 crap..  "SLAM"Friggin yippee talk' That's right I said it YIPPEE TALK..You know who high 5s.. The looser all the time.. The ... 
Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier
Carver was a transformer genius.Bob carver learned how to wind output transformers from David Hafler. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>&... 
Seas Cresendo Troels fav tweeter, 92db
Progress at last.. :-) Wait an see when he finds ear buds... LOOK out..Sliced bread territory.Regards