sparky57
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| The fallacy of ac treatment When I first heard of the power cord controversy, I was likewise skeptical as you are. Based on your assumptions, what differences could there be? The problem lies with your assumptions: 1. The power supply is where filtering of your power occurs.... | |
| PD 65 Pioneer Power Cord Modification I have a PD 54 which is a similar unit. I too decided to upgrade the wimpy power cord with a better one. I chose a 14 gauge Belden type shielded cord with a Leviton plug - cost $15. Instead of a more elaborate installation of an EIC plug, I wired ... | |
| ARC VT 100: MkII vs. MkIII? Cool! I'm always looking for better. I bought the unit used for $2800 and spent $600 on the upgrade. I couldn't care less that I don't have the latest. I will be curious as to the changes / sonic improvements. What I would really like is the abili... | |
| Class "A" solid state vs. Tube amp.? The only bit I would like to add to this lively debate is to relate a small story. I will never forget first hearing my reviewer friend's system circa 1980. It consisted of Infinity IRS, ARC SP-10, Conrad Johnson Premier One, Goldmund Reference, a... | |
| ARC VT 100: MkII vs. MkIII? Perhaps you mean the MK-I vs the MK-II. The ARC web site makes no mention of a MK-III. I did have my unit updated to MK-II in the spring. The update includes fitting a removable IEC power cord, addition of a fan, and adding two small circuit cards... | |
| Class "A" solid state vs. Tube amp.? I have been very happy with a Threshold Stasis II amplifier I've owned for some time. Very clean sounding, wide soundstage, good basss extension, and utterly reliable. So what's wrong? Last year, I purchased a used Audio Research VT100 MK-II throu... | |
| Threshold Amps Chances are you would never have to repair one. I have a 19 year old Stasis III which has worked perfectly since I purchased it. As for Nelson Pass, he continues to make products under the Pass Labs name. My guess is that he wanted to go out on hi... | |
| Threshold amp question I have a Stasis 3 manual which also covers the 2. The answer for both is 75k ohms. | |
| Which ARC? - SP8, SP9 or SP11 I recently updated my SP-9MKII to MKIII specs. The first thing that grabs you is an immediate increase in bass power and slam. Upon further listening, it possesses much greater mid range detail and high frequency delicacy/air. When listening to my... | |
| AR SP-c1 pre-amp www.audioresearch.com | |
| AR SP-c1 pre-amp Our collective problem in providing advice is that there is no such thing as the model you mentioned. We are trying to second guess what you are really considering. I will take a stab at assuming a different model having owned a SP-6C-1. As previo... |