samujohn
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| Noisy amps. preamp? AES / Cary Noise while using the provided remote control-normal. Your other complaints seem to suggest that you have some RF sensitivity problems and/or that your "dedicated line" is not sufficiently isolated. I have been in this hobby for many years and am ... | |
| The best way to isolate my subs from the floor? I agree with many of the suggestions made above. In my old wooden house I used floor jacks (my floor was shaky) mass loading (chimney bocks) got sub off floor with racquet balls sitting in PVC cutoffs). In addition, I used two large homemade tube ... | |
| powering klipschorns with high power mcintosh amps The problem is noise. K-horns are very (too darn) efficient. Try reducing the gain of the amp. Any tech can show you how to insert a volume control in the line. (Go to radio shack and buy a METAL box, RCA plugs, a 100K stereo volume control, and b... | |
| Wadia 25 DAC I have two audio friends who have had several generations of digital processors. One likes Theta, the other Wadia. After hearing both brands over the years I opine that the theta is for detail freaks and Wadia is more musical ( I bought one). As i... | |
| The best AES/EBU digital cable under $100??? Buy my Silver Dh Labs 1 Meter D-110 XLR Balanced digital. "Exceptional resolution from these modestly priced cables. One DH Labs 110ohm balanced XLR to retrieve the last bit of info from your transport." Seriously, its a good cable for $50 includi... | |
| Vandersteen high-pass filter with other Subs What you propose will not work properly because the Vandersteen subwoofer design is unique. The Vandersteen x-over is simply a capacitor in line with the preamp which rolls off the lows to the amplifier (main speakers) at 6db per octave. The hinge... | |
| ARC VT200 vs. VTL MB 250?? I have an MB 185 and a friend has an ARC vt 100. In the first place the ARC is a stereo amp and the VTLs are monoblocks. Second, the ARC is not switchable to triode, and the VTL 250 is exclusively triode. While I enjoy the ARC, I am biased toward ... | |
| Antenna recomendation I listen on a McIntosh MR-71, which has a meter showing multipath and I live on the South face of a mountain and the local broadcast stations are in the city a few miles to the North. If Phil has a multipath problem like mine, which I suspect he d... | |
| Antenna recomendation If you would like more information on antennas, I suggest the ARRL Handbook, or better yet the ARRL Antenna Book. Remember, FM is at 100MZ (1 meter). You might also try the WWV web site. A one time, they had an extensive review of FM antennas, inc... | |
| Antenna recomendation You probably need a directional antenna because you are likely dealing with multipath. I suggest that you go to Radio Shack and buy their FM only outdoor antenna for $20. Their computer designed yagi is an exellent unit, and don't let the snobs te... | |
| VTL small signal tubes upgrades. Mullards - available from the Parts Connection, on sale until October 31.cheers,Samuel JohnstonP.S. They meet spec which is more than I can say for the Pentas that Luke Manely uses. | |
| This is bugging me Don't they have electronoc supply houses in your area? Ask for the Belden catalogue or get on line and find the power cord of your dreams for $15-$20. | |
| what speakers do the best "disappearing act"?? I agree with Redkiwi. You need to find help in setting up your system. I can only add that analog (records) do it better than digital. | |
| Best interconnects 2m for less than 200/pr used Audioquest Lapis, best bang for the buck. Made for many years. Newer is not always better. Also when you move up they sell easily on the used market. Easy to get hung with the latest cable. | |
| What are the BEST FM Antennas HELP You are going to hate this but the Radio Shack FM only antenna (I forget the number) is as good as they get unless you are willing to spend say $ 350. I used a nine foot Channel Master for years until I read an article written by an antenna expert... |