tonywinsc
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| how does current work in an amplifier? PS. I should mention that applying a dead short for smoking affect will require extensive repair of your amplifier. Also, a dead short will not hurt a transformer coupled tube amplifier, but would not be good for the tubes in an OTL version. | |
| how does current work in an amplifier? A high current amplifier has a very large transformer with a compliment of large capacitors. A SS amp has an array of semiconductors (transistors or mosfets) that are either cascaded or cascoded. These devices are connected to the transformer and ... | |
| Tubes in the Dark? Put mirrors on the ceiling- double the enjoyment. | |
| Pass amps + Power Cords ?? I listened for that because that was my main concern, but I perceived no real change in dynamics. If there was a change, it was very small. But the advantages were unmistakable. Having the dedicated circuit is a big advantage. This amp draws almos... | |
| Pass amps + Power Cords ?? I learned something about my Pass Labs X350. I have a dedicated outlet for my stereo. It has it's own 20 amp breaker and 12ga wiring to the hubble hospital grade outlet. I use the factory power cord with my amp, but I have a MIT power cable on my ... | |
| Carver Power Amps I had a Carver Amp around 1990. Every time the base hit, the lights in the room would dim. (The amp and the lights were all on the same circuit.) So I ran a dedicated power line (10 ga) to the amp and experienced a big improvement in the bass resp... | |
| Does the Audio Research PH-3 Invert Polarity? Doesn't look like it based upon the schematics. | |
| Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list Somewhere in this thread I saw Patricia Barber's name listed. I just recently bought Cafe Blue. Wow! How come I have never heard of her before! This album blew me away. Track 9, Too Rich for My Blood, gives me chills every time I listen to it. Her... | |
| Wadia or Arc CD player? I enjoy my ARC CD3MKII very much. I have had it since early 2007. Without going into all the technical listening jargon- it is very musical. It creates a large, open sound stage and finally, with some recent CDs, it even creates a sound stage beyo... | |
| hardwood floors, area rugs, and spiked feet First, I must say that the "upgrade" to hardwood floors from carpeting in the listening room is a great move and something I wish I had done sooner. The improvement in the overall sound plus better bass response was fantastic. I think the addition... | |
| Anybody own any direct-to-disc LP's? If you can find a copy of "For Duke" D2D by M&K Realtime, your doubts about D2D will vanish. I also found a treasure one day back in the 80s in a cut-out bin. It was a D2D, 45rpm RCA of Beethoven's Passionata. It was recorded in Japan. Difficu... | |
| How is Mid Fi defined? Mid-fi is the neighbor's system. | |
| knoxville Hi Artemus,Do you get together with others in the area from time to time? | |
| western north carolina-still looking Thank you. That sounds like fun. Count me in! | |
| western north carolina-still looking I'm just over the mountains in Greeneville, TN. Any activity in the greater Asheville area? |