albertporter

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Problems with Siemens CCa 6922 tubes?
You did not mention what the amplifier is. A few years ago I owned a prominent name brand amplifier that used 6922 tubes and after destroying several NOS Telefunkens and Amperex tubes, discovered the bias was in error by 300%.Might check yours. Ot... 
hospital grade or commercial grade receptacles ?
Eldartford, that explanation is a fraction of what occurs when electricity passes through wire. In fact, I think next to proper gauge for the conductor, possibly the most important thing is the insulation.Insulation can store energy and release it... 
hospital grade or commercial grade receptacles ?
DarrylhifiHas anyone ever actually listened to a high end system in a hospital ? Those long marble halls must have great acoustics.Your right about the marble halls Darryl. Unknown to many folks, the song made famous by Elvis Presley "Hound Dog" w... 
hospital grade or commercial grade receptacles ?
Like certain Audiogon members, the owner of the dog was more concerned with what the dog said (specifications) than the fact he could speak. 
hospital grade or commercial grade receptacles ?
Eldartford, know a guy who claims that his dog can talk. He has all the nitty gritty details...the dog speaks Spanish, and with a Cuban accent, and often quotes poetry. The damn dog just barks at me, but the guy swears it's true. Should I believe ... 
What is your favorite line source speaker?
Gregadd.Wichita Falls, Texas is a long way from Canada :^). I think they will rock, especially after meeting Danny of GR Research. 
What is your favorite line source speaker?
Gregadd, here is a super speaker at a very reasonable price. I have heard them several times and personally prefer them to the Epiphany.http://www.gr-research.com/AlphaLS/Alpha.htmBetter still, they sell for $5890.00 a pair. A new model is in the ... 
hospital grade or commercial grade receptacles ?
Eldartford., I wish it were so. My system is the culmination of years of investing, selling and trading. Much of what I have would not be possible had I not done photography for many of the high end audio manufacturers.As for outlets, I have avoid... 
hospital grade or commercial grade receptacles ?
Eldartford,The reason I ignored your comparison to Leonardo da Vinci is that we are dealing with decidedly smaller minds here. My comments did not include the great creators and artists who's worth has been proven by history, but rather observatio... 
hospital grade or commercial grade receptacles ?
Here is our Grammy award winning member.crs=mm&mmi=conductor&mmid=244>http://www.dallassymphony.com/?crs=mm&mmi=conductor&mmid=244His system is used to edit the discs for sale at your local music store. He toopurchased Purist ca... 
hospital grade or commercial grade receptacles ?
Irvrobinson,That machine we are both "pecking" on is partially the development of Texas Instruments, of which several of their key people are friends of mine. I have been doing photography for them for nearly 20 years.Here is the fuel cell press r... 
50 foot cable run for sub
Slappy, how about Canare Star Quad cable? It measures 57 PF a foot and has excellent RF and EMI rejection.It sells for ninety five cents a foot at Michael Percy Audio. He offers 10% discount at 51 feet, making a total $43.60.Snag a pair of RCA con... 
hospital grade or commercial grade receptacles ?
I don't mind those who venture into the forums at Audiogon and say, "I prefer Nordost over Purist and Cardas." Or, "I tried a NBS power cord on my CD player and although it was better, I did not feel it was worth the investment." Those are honest ... 
Venture Audio
I just searched Google and cannot find the home page for Venture Audio. I would like to learn more. 
hospital grade or commercial grade receptacles ?
Eldartford,Albertporter...The notion that a degree in physics inhibits thought takes the cake.I am simply applying Irvrobinsons version of the truth and arriving at a logical conclusion. His degree is obviously an impediment. He refers to it, clin...