thorman
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| Questions about RCA 5751tubes You should get what you order no matter what ..No excuses,,,Unless the person selling has a problem and contacts you with an explantion,it ain't the right way to sell......If you order a new Ford and the Salesman drops off a new Chevrolet at your ... | |
| Are Harbeths really "all that?" I tend to agree in it being taste..I had the HL Super 5 in my home for a week and couldn't live with them at all.I found them a touch boring..But many love them so you have to decide by hearing them live only ..... | |
| Mapleshade boards under speakers Chashas1 :I tried it couple ways with Brass cones( spikes ) and also BDR cones..Didn't like it either way..I had better success with a piece of Granite directly on the floor under speakers...Much crisper bass and better mids...Hey Maybe it just me... | |
| Mapleshade boards under speakers I know there has been a lot of claims with good succuess with Maple ,but i have tried Maple a couple of times and only come up with Smearing and Dullness..Maybe I have done something wrong but I would be cautious on this aproach..Hopefully you can... | |
| Artists that sound alike - your best match-up Steve Tyrell and Dr. John | |
| Receiver Equivalent of Sansui AU Integrateds Anyone of the Marantz 2200 series Recievers will work fine..A touch warmer than the Sansuis' but still a good match..The Marantz 2238 was a good match..I used that combo for awhile..Usually $150-$400 depending on how much work has been done ( and ... | |
| Best floorstanders under $600 Fortes..Easy to drive..Modest size cabinet( 3'high ) ..Work well with Vintage Receivers and Intergrateds..( exc with Sansui Au series ) ...Play loud,Big bass,easy to set up ..A touch on the warm/lush side ( at least for me with Sansui )..Work very... | |
| Best floorstanders under $600 How about a nice pair of used Klipsch Forte speakers..For the asking they should float your boat pretty nicely.... | |
| Who makes your favorite vintage phono sections??? Have to agree the A U series of Sansui Integrateds are quite nice all around..I have tried a few Vintage Marantz Recievers and was quite happy with them until I found the Sansui AU 517 int.. I ended up selling the Marantz..The Sansui just seemed t... | |
| Maybe a ridiculous question, maybe not Don't use toothpaste! | |
| diy power cable Go to Vhaudio.com...He can suplly you with the info and the material to do so.... | |
| 12AX7A and AT7 tubes I think it is most important to know which direction in sound you want to go with the new tubes...Many good tubes you could use but,would be nice to know if you want a warmer 12ax7/12at7 or a neutral sounding tube...Whole lot of difference between... | |
| Removing tubes in phono stage of preamp. Yes/No? If your trying to save some good expensive tubes ,just pick up some cheap Sovteks ( or similar ) inexpensive tubes to replace the tubes you don't use..This way you don't risk damaging your piece and can save the tubes you need to save.. | |
| Availability protocol? Maybe try the " Wanted " section of Audiogon..This way they will contact you and you know they want to sell..Just list the pieces your looking for and hope for the best......... | |
| What power cable better for a cd player I am sure there are many cords that will do well with your cd player..I have had exceptional luck with the Virtual Dynamics "Nite" power cord..There is always System Synergyinvolved with any piece of gear so keep that in mind..Thats said , the Nit... |