wolf_garcia

Responses from wolf_garcia

New KT150 tubes?
Wow...Jolida DID update their site...I stand corrected. 
New KT150 tubes?
Confessions: I don't own an ARC amp, but I approve of them generally, and I'm really in no hurry to try 150s so no amps shall be harmed around here. Also, I check my bias on the factory upgraded (I mention that fact to show I care) Jolida 502p I D... 
Recommend a SPDIF cable
I found some lightly used AQ cables, a VDM5 silver, and a VDM3 silver cladded copper, they work perfectly and cost a fraction of what many charge for new silliness. 
New KT150 tubes?
Last thing I need is somebody coming to my door at 2AM to confiscate my tubes. Or maybe that's the second to last thing...in any case it's a thing. 
Not impressed
Frog...I'm simply stating the reality of a world I'm in. There is a huge difference between what you call "rosy eyed" and what I call professional, and I've personally experienced situations with more that a few producers who will fire any asshat ... 
Not impressed
Frogman...question away...some gigs are, of course, better than others, but over the decades I've done commercial recording dates, backed strippers, and played in sold out arenas...now I mix live sound for world class jazz artists and record and p... 
Not impressed
As a working musician since 1967 (former Hawaii Union Local 677 member...great place to rehearse my stupid bands when I was 16) I'm surprised I have never heard the "give him a gig" joke, and can say my 3,472,168 gigs have most all been happiness ... 
New KT150 tubes?
The "life testing" of 150s has taken so long that it's starting to freak me out...I can't take it...keeps me up at night...what will ARC say? What if they say NO? Then all my excitement about pickle shaped overpriced retro-tech microphonics resist... 
audiphile power cords
Power cables do make a difference...I've tried listening to my system without them and have been met with complete silence...no distortion or room mode interference of course, but no sound either...therefore I can highly recommend AC cords as they... 
audiphile power cords
If I was to replace my fine sounding but hipness challenged cords with Pangeas that cost under 100 bucks, or ZU audio that are even less in some cases, or entry level Shunyatas, would I then reap the benefits of better electron management? My syst... 
New KT150 tubes?
Tli...what you suggest requires bravery and utter selflessness well beyond what most would be willing to risk...and a little over 300 bucks. 
audiphile power cords
I am the spelling suggester only...I do realize it's a lot to ask... 
KT-88 gold lions verses the new tung-sul kt-120
I've been using a quad of 120s daily for over 2 years in my Jolida and they still sound amazing, and better than the newer 88s or 6550s that I sometimes pop in to see if the 120s are losing it. My informal survey of 120s indicates a 99.647% approv... 
SMC McCormack or Vincent Pwr Amp
Is the new Aragon stuff from the guys who used to be Mondial? I had an Acurus A250 that now defunct Mondial fixed a couple of times...I suppose I could look that up...also, I hope Audio Advisor knows people who can work on Vincent stuff in case my... 
Suggestions for a power strip or conditioner?
I use a nice power conditioner I've had for years and can't mention the brand or model name because it's no longer hip and people get all upset with me if I say it works really well. There, wasn't that helpful?