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Poor Fritz
I have been on Fritz's site many times drooling over his speakers. The seem to have a simple sophistication about their design.There has been so much positive talk about his speakers across the internet that I am very curious to hear them for myse... 
The most criminal practice in the speaker industry revealed!! Keep reading
Hey Kenny IdjitWhen you order a bottle of wine at a restaurant, do you demand to see the specifications of it?This so you have a reference point for how to judge its quality?these kinds of number quests are for people who are unable, or lack the u... 
How deadly is transformer hummm...
You should consider tightening its bolts to the chassis and maybe also adding a rubber bushing to damp the vibration. It is like the engine mounts in a car.....In a Tesla :) 
How deadly is transformer hummm...
I had the same hum in my transformers. And as suggested to me at the time, I added some rubber bushings, tightened the screws and 'hum-b-gone'Make sure to drain the amp before you open it.Run the amp normally and listen to music. Turn off just the... 
Are the loudness wars fake so record companies can destroy the music?
I'm sure the CIA is involved.I think, we have another Flat Earther here. 
Single driver vs traditional 3 way loudspeakers
Love this topic!FR speakers certainly have their limitations. They have a very specific sound signature that may not be to everyones taste. I've built a couple, for myself and friends. My "Pitch" to my friends if they already have something good, ... 
Why are there so many wooden speakers?
Because, they understood that when a tree falls in the forest, it doesn't make a soundSo they figured "Hey, this would be great for speakers..." 
something is not right here and it's on purpose!!!
You see, now, I'm going to have to put on Kick...Original UK pressing.(Have wondered what it sounds like compared to the 2017 45RPM 1/2 speed mastered at Abbey Road)Just because I got a kick out of this ...Looks like this guitarsam has a golden te... 
Why are there so many wooden speakers?
Class action lawsuit??? 
Are MULLARD NOS EL34s and LTA ZOTL40 REF worth the price of admission?
Hi.So, not sure if this is of any use, but thought I would share my experience with EL34's.Gone through a pile of them over the past 25 or so years with my amp. EH, JJ's, Psvane Phillips Replica's, Winged-C's Gold Lion KT77's (currently in amp) an... 
Clearaudio Concept Tear Down
Hi.The rubber was a build up from the belt. Created an uneven weight distribution on the pulley which I suspect unbalanced the pulley causing the motor to vibrate. Because of the motor mount being attached the way it was, this vibration was making... 
Clearaudio Concept Tear Down
Thanks! Interesting read.Wonder what this might do to the 1200uf 450V power caps on my Tube Amp?All the internal poly caps are strapped down and the plastic mounts they are attached to are attached to the chassis with foam tape.Another interesting... 
Azimuth 2020
https://www.analogplanet.com/content/crazy-little-thing-called-azimuth-part-2I use the Tacet Vinyl Check record, get my multimeter out and drive everyone around me crazy with the noise... 
Best small, desktop speakers, $500 or under (new or used)
@atmasphere Thank you for the "thumbs up" on the Minimus 7's!!!I've been on the lookout for a decent pair to use on my desk.From what I understand, upgrading the crossover makes a marked difference to their sound quality?P 
What Do You Think . . . and How Does It Work?
Beautiful explanation of the benefit and implementation of the "pipe"http://www.firstwatt.com/pdf/art_elpipeo.pdf