thorman
Responses from thorman
| When to replace pre-amp tube? If you think its been used for a long time and your not having any problems,thats the time to replace the tube..Much easier ( and less costly ) to just spend the money now and be worry free for a couple more years....... | |
| Separate volume controls for left & right channels Much more flexability,I would think..Not all rooms are the same..Not all of us hear the same.. Buy using to seperate Left and right Mono Volume controls ( good ones ) you can control the room,ears or whatever,with out having to use a Balance contr... | |
| Is power cord upgrade worthwhile on Lenco L75 I have tried a few cords on my Thorens TD124 and found that even with a better ( upgraded cord ),you loose something with the extra connection using an IEC requires..I also have found going Hardwired with a better quality cord ( same gauge ),not t... | |
| Table enhancements on a budget- Try Herbies Tenderfooters...Pretty well accpted as agreat budget tweek...... | |
| Modern Linestages The Manufacturers operate at a Mark up of 500%...Thats the reality of it..... | |
| Which components are "stupid good"? I have to include the Vh Audio V/Caps into this group..Though maybe not considered a component,they sure qualify for the " Stupid Good " category...Both the CuTf and the TfTf,are exceptional..It just becomes a matter ofwhich version Cap best fits ... | |
| Thorens TP60 Headshell Replacement Just loosen the round threaded locking collar and gently wiggle the headshell off...Very simple...... | |
| Decware or Eastern Electric Phono Stage? I had the EE Minimax and liked it very mych..Ended up selling ( to try something different ) and bought a JLTI Phono and actually like it better than the Minimax ( not saying its better ) ...A little more authoritative..Sounds toobey,but with more... | |
| Best solid state amp for B&W 801 Matrix Series 2 I didn't find them to be a particularly tough load at all..I ran them with Threshold ( Nelson Pass ) S/300 Series 2 amplifier with no problems at all.....They sounded fantastic.I would guess probably Pass Labs monos or another I would consider is ... | |
| Turntable Essentials? Audioquest Anti static record brush | |
| Trouble with ballance pot. Radio Shack....Spray cleaner..Electronic cleaner..Works well...........Around $10 | |
| Pls recommend a tupe pre under 2500 for my system. There is a Thor TPA 1000 Linestage ( upgraded to mk2 ) on Audiogon right now..For the asking price ( $2600 ) its a steal... | |
| Review: Thor Audio TA-1000 Tube preamp Thanks Brian,,,Had no clue it was you.....Very cool | |
| Review: Thor Audio TA-1000 Tube preamp Fossilsx15 Cool Name..I have been called a Fossil myself..Great review..You can feel the excitement..I have been through exaclty what you are describing and its amazing how many people don't realize just how good this Thor equipment stuff really i... | |
| Price for ARC PH3 SE and PH5 I think I would be more conserned with the difference in comparing the sonics of both...Sometimes the older desings are better than the newer ones...Its not always about the used prices....Make sure you do your homework on the Sonics of each piece... |