thorman

Responses from thorman

One channel gets very quiet after bias is adjusted
Time for new tubes!!!!!!!! 
jumping back in, where should i start?
I would actually consider a Quality Tube type intergrated amp and a different speaker ( other than B&W )..Something more tube freindly..or possibly throw in a Tube linestage..It depends on the amount of money you can afford and how far you are... 
Tube phono question
Switch your tubes left and right..If the noise travels with the tube its a bad tube.....If not it could be disturbance in your electrical line also....( Possibly Cable hum etc...) 
How do I dampen my listening environment?
Heavy window curtains will help.........Also hang a nice rug on the wall behind the speakers...... 
Best Power Cord for Parasound Halo JC1's
Vh Audio Flavor 4 Great bargian cord...... 
Tube Pre-Amp with Solid State Amp?
Not all tube preamps are a hassle and many run SS and Tubes.....I prefer a tube pre over SS preamp even with a tube amp... 
Cardas Cross vs. Kimber Silver Streak
I used the Ridge Street Audio Midnight Silver for quite awhile before going to Poiema and I found it to be very similar Poiema with just a hint of sweetness..Exceptional cable for $$$$..... 
Help building new system: devore, verity or Sonus?
What about a Merlin Monitor for your room..This way you could add the Bass Module at a later date if and when moved to a larger room..That might be a perfect choice given your room size. 
Copper and silver cables and bass response
I have to agree that it depends..I have had copper i/cs on my amp-pre that sound lightweight and silver that sounds perfect ( and visa/versa ). I don't think there is a hard fast rule..I do think from my experiance Silver tends to be more relaxed ... 
Wall plugs for Am and Pre-Ame
Porter Ports...Great Value 
EL34 Replacement Tubes
You can also get the Winged C that are cryo'd and are warmer still...... 
How tall are your speaker stands
I have found that for me 42"-44" ( tweeter height ) works best......I have 20" Stands and the tweeter is 22" ( from bottom of monitor cabinet ..It all equals aprox 42" height of tweeter ( center ) from floor .......42" is aprox ear height from my ... 
Best lighting for an audio room
One candle is plenty..No more..Darker the better! 
Cardas Cross vs. Kimber Silver Streak
I would suggest the "Midnight Silver" from Ridge Street audio..Best of both worlds.Detail of silver and sweetness of Copper... 
kuhl-tubes; does the process work or is it hype
Waaaaaaaay overpriced in my opinion....