pinthrift
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| Tubes? Hi Dave,In recent years I've had the good fortune of sampling some great amps in large systems, smaller systems in homes plus brick and mortar. Makes include three modern Nelson Pass amps (great,) 300B amps including a tricked out pair of Deja Vu... | |
| You know you are an Audiophile when: Hey, fun link,~~So, my then GF's first visit to my house, all the seat, couch cushions are stacked in corners and "first bounce" in sound room..a deliberate decision.."this is me." ..going on 26 years now. ~~Mid 80's driving home on Maine Turnpik... | |
| Sub $1k Power Conditioners? Any Assistance Appreciated... Hi cjlundberg https://www.amazon.com/Panamax-M4300-PM-Outlet-Clean-Power/dp/B000SXWGDI/ref=sr_1_4?crid=SXQ5GHQJ2TEH&dchild=1&keywords=panamax+mr4300&qid=1592590296&sprefix=panamax+mr%2Cpopular%2C156&sr=8-4 ...with good lines ... | |
| Tweaks that work? (yes very subjective topic) Oh, and another freebee..every 6 months or so, turn of the mains power switch(s) to your power and to your dedicated line(s) to maintain clean contact. This can be part of the periodic cleaning of all electrical contacts...audio hygiene. :) Pin | |
| Tweaks that work? (yes very subjective topic) Hrmmm...a good topic to get jettisoned. Speaker placement general, then, angle fore and aft, side to side...tiny increments...do the work. Adjust sweet-spot if necessary. Taking measurements all around helps. Resonances: LARGE (cd shelves, win... | |
| How Do You Live The Audiophile Life Hi paul6001This is the best, plain speaking primer I've come across in all my years: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Sound-Uncomplicated-Choosing-Equipment/dp/0688064248/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me= ...subsequently, learn all you can abou... | |
| Need speaker cable Hi Sudharl,Blue Jeans Cable for value and dependability. " Ultrasonically-Welded Connections on Terminated Speaker Cables." Happy tunes and keep your stick flat on the ice.More Peace, Pin | |
| Why don’t tube amps sound like tubes anymore? My longtime audio buddy Thurston has "given up" on tubes several times. Yet, here he is, using 300B monoblocks after trying three modern Nelson Pass designs. He pushes the envelope (mods) on his gear and things fail, generally tubes. I like the... | |
| If you had to start all over again in this day and age ovinewarNice clear diy for streaming on a budget. Saving it for other opportunities to assist others. Thanks. Liked your afterthought! I have great respect for naysayers IF they have done the work and tried things. "We have nothing to fear...... | |
| If you had to start all over again in this day and age Thanks for the topic, arro222Back in the brick and mortar days, the early questions would be about room, present gear, goals and budget. Your first question is put in such a fashion that none of these are tied down except for the goal of "satisfa... | |
| Wow an old album that rocked your world hanfrac..you got someplace to go? :) How can a music lover select one love? That's a short list!More Peace, Pin | |
| Wow an old album that rocked your world fleshler thanks,I sort of overdid things, trying to stay a little on the fringe, creating fun for others to explore. Thanks to those that posted new treats! I used YouTube as a sampling tool, however, much of the list can be found on streaming s... | |
| Wow an old album that rocked your world Ol' dog here growing up with tons of live music in house and nearby relatives/lousy sound unacceptable Note YouTube "samples" ..shooting for "a skosh off the radar" for some of us...Here goes:Anne-Sophie Mutter - Carmen-Fantasie DG 4D (YT)AC/DC Li... | |
| Turntable platforms ...a second shout-out for bone dry sand box. In a jouncy room in a rental situation years back, full blown SOTA Star Sapphire rig (see posts) after the usual attempts..bladders, footers etc...a dead added plinth upon the sand, carefully leveled u... | |
| End of the World system ...hell, with every mechanical noisemaker down, nature offers the world's finest possible sounds. Even order harmonics rule. Oh, my wife, the ever-Yankee.."Six feet?..that's sorta close isn't it?" More Peace, Pin |