rodman99999
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| Carver, THE standard of excellence IMO @davekay- Ever heard of Bob Carver? | |
| Carver, THE standard of excellence IMO Carver’s company, back in the late Seventies/early Eighties, attained variations of, ’PHLAME or FLAME Linear’, as it’s moniker, among the electronics repair community. That was the result of the frequency, with which they(400s and 700s) showed up ... | |
| How to replace hardwired stock power cord ? Here's hoping you'll realize somewhat of an audible improvement, using that cord, in either gauge. Far as AC plugs, Parts Connexion has a variety: https://www.partsconnexion.com/ac-power-schuko.html | |
| How to replace hardwired stock power cord ? I should have mentioned; observe where the existing cord's, "hot"(narrow) and, "neutral"(wider prong) conductors are connected, just to cover the bases. | |
| How to replace hardwired stock power cord ? Soldering: Yes. Just follow the existing cord, to it’s connection points. If there’s a star ground, the new cord’s ground conductor to that(perhaps you’ll need an eyelet/ring terminal). If not, try a point on the chassis. If that creates a ground ... | |
| How to replace hardwired stock power cord ? As far as your unit’s capacitors: if it were me, any electrolytics would be replaced with the exact same values, in either Elna Silmic II’s, their Cerafines or Sanyo OS-CONs. Most DACs have regulators that can be upgraded, as well, to great effect... | |
| How to replace hardwired stock power cord ? Unfortunately, there’s no, "standard" size for IEC connectors, so no one makes knockout punches, for those animals(to my knowledge, at least). Some rectangular punches are available, but- the prices typically aren’t realistic for limited usage(ie:... | |
| Help! Will lubricant affect spkr.cables? Talc is actually an abrasive. That's why it'll make a TT's belt grab better. http://autocww.colorado.edu/~toldy3/E64ContentFiles/MachinesAndTools/Abrasive.html and https://www.originlive.com/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/turntable-belt-manual-in... | |
| Help! Will lubricant affect spkr.cables? Bee's wax. Definitely pull. | |
| "Loom" cabling vs. 'mix n match' ? @dr-john: KUDOS, on expanding your knowledge base and increasing your pleasure, musically. NEVER STOP experimenting/learning! | |
| Speaker Help? Paradigm’s still in business, contact and ask if they’ll provide parts. If so: the cost. Then you’ll know, if they’re worth fixing(to YOU). https://www.paradigm.com/en/support-center Otherwise/if not: list the parts on eBay, U.S. Audio Mart, Audio... | |
| Wondering why... "He skillfully made the argument that one had to hear something before one could pass judgement on it." Was that before Ivor Tiefenbrun(the founder of Linn Audio Products) said, "If you haven’t heard it: you have no opinion?" Not really so profoun... | |
| Best place to sell an amp. What cal18 said +1, where-so-ever you decide to list. | |
| Best place to sell an amp. Lately, I sold a six month old pair of 1.7i Maggies, for just a little less than what I paid for them(brand new at Ovation). The buyer(who lived 150 miles North and was my first response) was debating on/balking at ordering a pair, never having he... | |
| TUBE ADAPTER for 5670/2C51/396a to 6922/6DJ8/ECC88 ? Contact one of these guys, for advice: https://tubedepot.com/products/5670-6922-adapter and/or http://www.mableaudio.com/en/products.asp?sid=262 Happy hunting! |