rodman99999
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| Arcane inquiry re 1960s speakers ad I miss that rag. Wonder what form it would take today? I'd like to buy a truckload of Dynaco Stereo 70's, at the price advertised, in that issue. | |
| Tweeter type and brightness The better(more resolving) your tweeters and cables are; the more they will reveal shortcomings upstream(elsewhere in the system and recordings). | |
| "Slam"--what is it, is it really accurate? "Slam" isn't exactly a well defined word, in regards to audio. Similarly; some disagree when the term, "tight" is used, in reference to accurate bass. When you are referring to live music; one need not be very close to a drum set, to feel the sens... | |
| Expensive cables/connector and solder What Tim said X 2. Some cable manufacturers also use processes such as Cold Welding or Ultrasonic Welding, using no solders what-so-ever. | |
| Should I have a separate bank account for PayPal? I always have. If something goes South with a transaction, or- if someone hacks their system, they can't take anything from your main account. Transfer funds into it to purchase/out of it immediately, when received. Call it a type of, "firewall." ... | |
| Recommendation for SS amp for biamping Hafler built a number of pro TransNova amps, many that provide gain controls for both channels(necessary for matching with your mains). Any of them would provide you with the bottom-end attributes you mentioned. One drawback: Most are equipped Pro... | |
| Wish List For Vinyl Pressings I never made an uncivil statement. Just stated the facts. OH, and you're quite welcome! | |
| Wish List For Vinyl Pressings An ORIGINAL pressing of Doug MacLeod's, 'COME TO FIND'. I'll never again touch anything(remixes/remasters) that Kevin Gray, or Steve Hoffman, have had anything to do with. | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil OK; The sale is only for the ones they have in stock. They do have some 3.3uF at 50% off. I would have amended the last post, but the site didn't give me the option. | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Good sale on Deuland VSFs: (http://www.partsconnexion.com/capacitor_film_duelund_vsf_speaker.html?utm_source=getresponse&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=laura_386104&utm_content=%E2%98%83%E2%9C%A5+pcX%27s+OOPS+Promotion%3A+72%25+Off+Neot... | |
| What is the best planar or electrostatic speaker? GEE, what a surprise! | |
| Need to hide cables What Nonoise said X 10(even if your cables are shielded). | |
| overheating Are you using any bass boost(Loudness, EQ, etc) while listening? That can overdrive an amp easily, and cause overheating. | |
| Can US 220v be used to power foreign 220v pieces? As long as the unit does not have a synchronous AC motor, that locks onto frequency, for it's speed control(ie: some turntables, tapedecks, CD players). | |
| Upgrade from VPI HW-19 Mark IV turntable ROTF/LMAO! |