thorman
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| A question on a B&W high pass filter It sucks throw it out! Your better off without it.They are noisy and really don't do a whole lot.If my memory serves me, most users either go without or sprang for the Northcreek or other aftermarket filter. I tried mine once and took it out ( 801... | |
| What preamp for Lamm M1.2 ? There is a real nice Thor T1000 ( upgraded mk2 ) with remote.These work real well with Lamm. Asking price is a bargian and they are bulit to last a lifetime and sound gorgeous.I know I own one! | |
| How will you position the tubes in SP11 MK2 Not sure if it'll help,but I used different brands,but 3 of the same tubes (singles) . 3 in phono and 3 in linestage. Being as the linestage was used for digital I used a softer warmer tube ( Gold Aero "Yugo" Platinum ) and in the phono I used a n... | |
| Threshold S/500 II power cord suggestions? Unsound: Can't help you with the ringing issue.Never had a hint of problen with the S/300 for about 8 years or so. You may have other issues here. | |
| Threshold S/500 II power cord suggestions? I guess it really depends on what your trying to change.There are many cords that'll work. I used a Discovery cord on my S/300 and it added a touch of warmth and worked real well. If you want to stay neutral with plenty of slam I would suggest the... | |
| Who is a big high end cable manufacturer Have to agree with Nsgarch: Maybe you may want to ask the top ten in "VALUE". You'll find most of them are small companies names. Why pay more and get less? | |
| Conrad Johnson PV-8. Is it worth upgrading tubes? Thats a pretty good peice and at your price range it might be better spent on upgrading to dedicated lines, upgrade the power cord,interconects and or nos tube..At $800-1000 you may be able to do a couple of the mentioned upgrades and get more ban... | |
| ARC sp9,Krell ksa250,Infinity Kappa8. Problems? can't vouch for the krell but had a sp-9 and it almost made my ears bleed! Be carefull matching it up . Great dynamics,but can be hard on the ears with digital.. | |
| Binding Posts Too Small For Spades What Now? Hey if it just a second system ,cut em off and go bare wire...Cheepest way out....... | |
| Most neutral, high-resolution 12AU7? I am not an expert on this tube ,but I have seen mentioned the clear top Amperex 12au7 a few times as being one of the best around.... | |
| Ideas for short interconnects. I am using a half meter Poiema by Ridge street and have it turned 180 deg. no problem.Rigid but very flexible | |
| PS Audio Xstream Statements vs. RSA Poeima Howard :Your welcome, wish I had a real answer for ya. If nothing else I would at least call Robert at Ridge Street and expain as best you can. He will do everything in his power to satisfy you. I have been in you exact situation and he helped me ... | |
| PS Audio Xstream Statements vs. RSA Poeima Aggielaw: I do think that no matter what cable you buy,wheather Ridge Street ,Vallhala,Kharma etc...they all have areas that you won't like in some system.Every wire/cable will react different under different situations and system.Some people love... | |
| PS Audio Xstream Statements vs. RSA Poeima Is it possible that it is not your cable ,maybe something else is causing this effect. I have Poeima wires and don't hear what your describing. Anytime you change cables you should let them settle in a bit.If you keep going back and forth your scr... | |
| Advice on pricing old Audio Research pieces I would be more interested first in there condition.If and when they went back ( if at all ) to be serviced.If not I would suggest split the cost to have then sent back to audio research to have then checked and brought up to date. Other than that... |