tony1954

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Rick Derringer R.I.P
Saw him live with Johnny Winter And (featuring Double Trouble). A very good guitar player that never got the recognition he deserved. RIP  
Tube Tester
How to check tubes with a multimeter. https://youtu.be/_M_lCwQgCMA?feature=shared    
How much power needed to drive 91db speakers?
@billstevenson  "Ask yourself what is it you really seek to learn." I'm curious. Did you watch a lot of "Kung Fu" when you were younger?  
Unusual countries for audio gear
@gano  I appreciate the apology, but to say that Canadians have "no pressure to be outside" only underlines the stereotype you apply to Canada as a whole. I live in Vancouver. It is on the west coast, about 2 hours north of Seattle. 65% of Canad... 
Unusual countries for audio gear
@gano  "Look at Canada, they have indoor weather throughout most of the year." Yes, ever since our igloos got electricity, things have really taken off.  
What is the most overlooked consideration?
This is by no means the primary consideration, but as a retired person on a comfortable but fixed income, one of the things i always consider is whether a component is desirable by others and can I purchase it for a good price. Can it be flipped q... 
Buyer Beware
If the designer says their USB has issues with certain products, that should be made clear to anyone interested in their products. As to your situation. I think you are screwed because you did not buy it new. Some manufacturers are very good in s... 
Streaming music and movies from tv
Without knowing what gear you are running it is difficult to say, but personally I have an Anthem AVR connected to my Musical Fidelity M6si via an HT bypass connection. it works seemlessly and allows for the HDMI and ARC connectivity and centre ch... 
??? My First Classical Concert,What Can I Expect ???
I am more of an opera fan than classical music, but one thing I would do is really pay attention to the sound. I have been to hundreds of concerts as well and although some amplified concerts sounded great, nothing was close to an opera, a live ja... 
New preamplifier - Backert Rhumba Extreme, Aesthetix Calypso Signature, Ayre KX5 Twenty
I don’t have any experience with any of your candidates regarding a new preamp, but if home theatre is a must, then this will help with finding something with HT bypass capability. https://www.audiophile.no/en/articles-tests-reviews/item/426-ampl... 
Any thoughts about the RR-888
Weird and more than a little creepy. Not sure I would take the plunge, regardless of favourable reviews. If I want to alter my reality, I think I will stick with a nice red wine.  
Where is the bass on my B&W 802d speakers?
@kofibaffour  +1 Room EQ Wizard The first thing to do if you want to fix a problem, is to determine exactly what the problem is.  
Favorite Tribute Albums?
"Famous Blue Raincoat: The Songs of Leonard Cohen" by Jennifer Warnes  
reliable DDC
@magon  The internet is full of "opinions". We, as individuals, choose which ones we believe and whether we promote them.  
Exceding recommended power rating
@twangy57  "That’s what I thought as I have read quite a few people who own these say they routinely put 600 watts through them." Using speakers with a 600 watt amp, doesn’t mean you are putting 600 watts "through" the speaker. The only way you ...