rodman99999
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| Hybrid - Tube / SS amp capable of sub 1 Ohm loads? I second the Moscode suggestion. The amp has MOS-FET output devices, and they work fine(don't thermally run away)into low impedences. | |
| What are the best quality speakers for under $500? I agree with the used suggestion, as well as the Dahlquists(though the DQ-10s take a lot of power to drive). I would add the DQ-9. Actually by Magnat, and an excellent, very musical, imager). Magnepan MMGs can also be had in that price range, thou... | |
| 5U4 tubes YES- It's a rectifier. | |
| Power for speakers, too little will damage a speak If the volume you are attaining with the combo is satisfying, and you're not hearing any high freq. distortion(clipping): You are not going to hurt your speakers. Clipping burns tweeters, and sounds really obnoxious. Tubes do it more softly than S... | |
| Help. Thor owner messes up There is some doubt as to whether they are still in business. Open the power supply up and check for a blown fuse. Many designs have internal fuses(not certain about yours). Be careful not to touch anything inside the chassis BUT the fuse(if you f... | |
| fuses - the $39 ones or the 85 cent ones Hey Joe- If it's still blowing the fuse: Replace it and swap the tubes around after marking the one that blew the fuse(assuming the fuses are designated as to which tube socket they supply). If it blows another fuse: see if it corresponds with the... | |
| fuses - the $39 ones or the 85 cent ones Here's another log for the fire: (http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue32/fuses.htm) These fuses are getting a lot of positive reactions for just being a "gimmick" it would seem! I'll be happy to wrap my little (Gold)fingers around some this week... | |
| Subwoofer: How low should I go? If he were to go with a down-firing woofer: he could always park it on a nice, flat slab of granite. Easy to find, and fairly non-resonant. | |
| fuses - the $39 ones or the 85 cent ones Hey Joe- Any electronics store will have the correct Buss fuses you need. Sometimes a bad tube(internal, intermittent short perhaps) will blow a fuse. Hopefully it's not a transformer(worst case). DON'T buy Radioshlock fuses. They'll blow of their... | |
| cable suggestions I agree on the veiling the Audioquests exhibit(I've tried a few of their interconnects and speaker cables and still have a couple of their power cords). I've got Cary SLM-100s(modded) and I'm using Kimber Selects(silver), and Silver Audio Hyacinth... | |
| Subwoofer: How low should I go? YES: Eldartford has an excellent and correct point concerning the improvements a sub can have on your system. That's providing the subwoofer system has a means of subtracting the freqencies it's reproducing from the mains(especially if it relieves... | |
| fuses - the $39 ones or the 85 cent ones Just to add a bit more fuel to the fire I'm certain this thread will start: (http://www.stereophile.com/powerlineaccessories/907fuse/) I like to hear what the people that listen to equipment for a living have to say sometimes. | |
| fuses - the $39 ones or the 85 cent ones Here is a site that has some testimonies as to their effectivness: (http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1782) As usual there are those that haven't tried them, and have an opinion(for what that's worth=0). I would add to the previ... | |
| Please suggest integrated for large space YES- The Musical Fidelity A5 would be an excellent choice. | |
| Cartridge mount screws - stainless steel You really don't want any any ferrous metal near your cartridge. It will change the flux pattern of your magnet. Have you tried any of your local hobby supply houses, or Ace Hardware for stainless, brass, plastic or alloy? Here's a link to a mount... |