russ69
Responses from russ69
| Are all amps being built wrong? "...Anybody remember what issue that was?..."It's online just search for First Watt. | |
| Preamp advice- getting up to speed What preamp are you using now? | |
| Vacuum Tubes for Leben cs 600 I'd start with the USA importer if you are in the USA, next I'd contact a few premium tube resellers. A quick look on the web showed many choices. | |
| What is a cost effective way to level match, for comparing different hifi components? Level matching is total BS. Play your system where it sounds best for you. Compare the best sound you can get at the level that works for you. No need for scientific measurement, best sound is best sound. Just adjust the volume to YOUR normal/comf... | |
| Channel Imbalance Mystery "...Do you know if there one type of signal tube that tends to go bad vs. another?..."Tubes can go bad at any time. What you do is swap all tubes left to right. If the problem changes sides, move the power tubes left to right and see if it changes... | |
| Who will soon be going to a live concert? "...Proof of vaccination is required. I wouldn't go otherwise..."Concerts are a fine thing but you are among the unwashed no mater how they sell the concept of health safety. | |
| Channel Imbalance Mystery Your question has been answered. | |
| kingko KA 101 advice for sub Yes subs work well with the Heresy. Any quality sub will work. From a 10 inch HSU to a 15 inch Velodyne or whatever. They would also work better with a little more power but you'll enjoy the sub and you can use it to take some load off of your amp. | |
| Temperature Sounds like the transformers are running a bit hot. | |
| Recommended products for polishing Focal speakers "...I’d suggest you contact customer service..."Yes, this. I have dulled some black gloss paints and not had a fine enough product to get the sheen back.. | |
| Critical listening and altered states I vote for a nice cup of coffee. A proven performance enhancer. | |
| Sweet new tube amp needs better speakers Gaia EZ, but get a small sub to give it some meat. | |
| The "Snake Oil" Trope "...Clearly, many of you are bamboozled by the placebo effect,.."If I can spend say 300-1000 dollars and bamboozle myself for years that my system sounds better than before, that's good enough for me. The "placebo effect" is not permanent and wont... | |
| How Hot is Too Hot - Diablo 300 - Hell Hath Some Fury…! A 300wpc A/B amp is going to put out some heat. It's got big heat sinks for a reason. | |
| The "Snake Oil" Trope "...What I have discovered after 30+ years of arguing this topic, is that the nay-sayers just don't want to have to buy expensive cables..."I'm sure this is the main reason. The Proletariat unable to achieve a higher position must chastise the Bou... |