russ69
Responses from russ69
| Is this safe? Depends on the size of the capacitors and how they drain. If you open it up and can handle the tubes without getting near the caps or exposed wiring, I wouldn't worry about it. To be safe use one hand and the other hand in your pocket (or the elec... | |
| Cost break down of hifi system Cables tone controls? No, just use lamp cord and 3-dollar Amazon connections like all the big statement systems use. LOL. | |
| Cost break down of hifi system The pre amp, amp, and speakers are still in their boxes. Get them out and start setting them up, Use lamp cord and 3-dollar cables if you have to. Listening is the only way you can progress your installation. | |
| Cost break down of hifi system I currently have pass labs xp-12.... an x250.8... pair of Dynaudio contour 60i... I call this a: What do you think of my new wife thread. It's a bit too late for that question but let me continue... I wanna get it right the first time. In... | |
| Microphonic from Vacuum Tubes? The pop can most certainly be from a bad tube. Change them out. | |
| Low buzzing through speaks Any update? | |
| Gain / Amplification All transistor amps/preamps measure best at full throttle. So, no matter what you do you will not be operating in the best power range. | |
| Audio Science Review = Rebuttal and Further Thoughts Russ69 said: "I was very lucky. As a young audiophile, I visited every stereo shop in SoCal listening for the shop that had the best sound. I found it at Woodland Stereo, the shop that helped Arnie develop the Servo Static and other loudspeakers.... | |
| Audio Science Review = Rebuttal and Further Thoughts @noske My opinion - this is not a site where anyone would wish to spend much time constructing thoughtful and educational posts given that thread was deleted without explanation or consultation. I believe the thread was shut down due to your sn... | |
| Cable burn in Only mechanical things need a bit of run-in - speakers and phono cartridges. Electronic gear also needs to burn in before it stabilizes. Amps, Preamps, tubes, CD players, anything that builds heat. | |
| Phone preamp question The Bellari might have enough voltage to drive an amp, try it and see. Turn the gain DOWN at first. A passive preamp will not help as it attenuates the gain and has no gain of its own. Not sure if the Bellari will be a good match to your amp but i... | |
| Active Speakers Better? No, per Michael Borresen So a Klispch Hersey lV speaker isn’t a full range speaker because it only goes down to 48hz? Well, I have Heresy IIIs and they are much better with a sub...so yes. My personal minimum is 36 Hz but don't ask how I came up with that. | |
| NAD T763 As long as you like it, keep using it! | |
| Leonard Cohen Tribute - Here It Is @russ69, You can pre-order CD from bluenote.com Thanx, I will. | |
| I don't get LRS and cheap Ayima AO7 amp You will hear much much more with a real powerhouse amp. |