tonywinsc
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| ARC SP-6 Warmup time One other thing... The tubes could be worn, which would also cause the bias voltage to be off. Try some new tubes- especially if you do not want to poke around in there with a voltmeter. I recommend trying some NOS tubes. Search the web for some i... | |
| ARC SP-6 Warmup time I enjoyed my SP-6b for 14 years. The power light stopped blinking after about 3 minutes. I normally let it warm up for an hour before listening. I suggest checking the bias voltage of V2 and V5 (The two middle tubes in each series of three). Unles... | |
| Benz Micro and background noise Thank you for the kind compliments. Work can be very stressful at times and when I take pause for a moment I realize how fortunate I am to have ended up with such a nice home next to the Smokey Mountains and a nice sounding stereo in addition to a... | |
| Benz Micro and background noise Try tweaking (fine adjustments) VTA up and down just a bit and see if the background noise improves or worsens. The VTA positions the stylus in the groove. By changing VTA the stylus moves up or down in the groove. It will affect the sound if you ... | |
| Need info on amp rec. for these Thiel cs2.4's I must agree that the Thiels are demanding speakers and it takes the right amplifier to make them sound their best. In general, they require an amp with high current capability. As a rule of thumb, a SS amplifier that doubles power output as imped... | |
| Benz Micro and background noise Have you tried adjusting the VTA and VTF? The two cartridges, though the same brand, may not necessarily have the exact same set up. | |
| Need info on amp rec. for these Thiel cs2.4's Like you said, the Thiels can sound truly amazing when everything is right. They are clear windows looking back to your source. If the source or the amplification chain is compromised, then you will clearly hear it with the Thiels. Don't shoot the... | |
| Let's hear from Long Time Owners I am very satisifed right now with my system. I moved from mid-fi to hifi around 1988 with the purchase of some planar speakers. That led to a used tube preamp purchase a year later. I had the preamp modified with cap, resistor and wire upgrades j... | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? I just got a new to me 2007 BMW Z4! Clean, low miles and fast. 10 speakers are crammed into this little car and a subwoofer that goes BOOM BOOM BOOM. If I add a turntable, I won't have room for my wife; quite the dilemma. | |
| How are Hig-End Speakers Priced? I don't know how hi fi companies work, but in the world of high volume manufacturing, the direct labor (the people who build the product) is about 2-3% of the cost. Parts are about 60-70% of the cost. Overhead, including salaries are about 15-20% ... | |
| Hardwood floors in basement music room? I have an opinion based upon a friends experience and my own regarding wood floors. Rigid floors improve bass and clarity. My own floor, suspended on joists, was carpeted and I replaced that with 3/4" Hickory tongue and groove boards. The floor is... | |
| Exceptional value in speakers today? I'm a bit skeptical about giant killer speakers just because I can also listen to a more modest system and be impressed and find it enjoyable. I have a HT system composed of mid-fi speakers from a brand that sells both mid-fi and high end. I can p... | |
| Best cartridge match for SME 309 tonearm??? The Benz Micro line go with SME arms like peanut butter and jelly, Fred and Ginger, The Three Stooges, etc. They have good synergy together. | |
| Turntable speed accuracy I have to say, this thread has been a good learning experience for me. Other than changing my phono cartridge now and then and doing basic maintainence on my tt, such as belt change and bearing lube, I have just listened to my records on occasion.... | |
| TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS It is clear that the Technics tt is best in class for speed control. And that should be an indictment for all of the high end hifi turntable makers out there that seem to come in at a distant second for speed control with motors and/or drive syste... |