rodman99999
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| cable burn-in / system burn-in Obviously, given the dynamics of dielectric absorption; if a cable or capacitor is unused for a length of time, the energy absorbed by the dielectric will fully discharge. When put back into service, the dielectric will have to reach it's target(o... | |
| cable burn-in / system burn-in Lessloss- You apparently didn't read anything I posted. A dielectric will only charge to a degree, then it stops. That can be predicted, and therefore a cable or capacitor can be "voiced". I also stated that it's only part of the issue of burn in.... | |
| cable burn-in / system burn-in Any interconnect or cable will have as a component of it's construction, a dielectric. Cables/wires will also have a measurable capacitance, for a given length(they act, to a degree, as a capacitor). Other than a vacuum(the best dielectric) and ai... | |
| Suggestions for 'filling the port' of bass reflex The bonded dacron that I suggested will turn some of the acoustic energy in the port to thermal energy, and thereby damp it's resonance. Done correctly(not crushed or tightly packed), it won't impede the woofer's motion. It certainly will not dama... | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tubes - Chinese or Russian? I would invest in high quality, NOS small signal tubes first as well(like some good Amperex). They(the tubes in the signal path) will always provide the biggest bang for the buck. Still- Why would you want to rob yourself of all that the unit coul... | |
| How to tell if Acoustic Treatment is Needed? What Jax said! If the system/room interface provides you with what sounds like real/satisfying music to YOUR ears; COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS!! | |
| Variac differences and use A unit like this(10A) would suit your purpose nicely: (http://cgi.ebay.com/PowerStat-3PN116B-Variac-Variable-Transformer_W0QQitemZ220451775080QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3353f32268&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%... | |
| Suggestions for 'filling the port' of bass reflex If you want to, "tone it down a little"; Go to a fabric/upholstery shop and get some (loose-not "felt")bonded dacron(http://cgi.ebay.com/Upholstery-Bonded-Dacron-Quilting-Batting-Padding_W0QQitemZ350220762258QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?h... | |
| Compatibly between Tubed and Solid- State Gear Some tubes are noisier than others. I've made it a habit to only install tubes that have been tested, and certified/graded, "very low noise" for use in any stage before(or in) a preamp. Lector also hand picks low noise and matched tubes for use in... | |
| What do you see as the downside of tubes? Exactly Fernando- I don't see ANY downside to tubes AT ALL. Your perspective will be based on your love for the sound of music. | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tubes - Chinese or Russian? If the Mullards are beyond what you'd like to spend, you might look into those Japanese Mullard copies. I've no personal experience with them, but if Kevin gives them his endorsement- that speaks volumes.(http://www.upscaleaudio.com/Japanese-5AR4_... | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tubes - Chinese or Russian? Your rectifier tube will have a marked effect on the overall sound of your unit. By going cheap there, you'll be ripping yourself off for a lot of music. If you went with a pair of NOS Mullards (GZ34/CV1377, from the Blackburn plant), they'd proba... | |
| Bad Hum Coming Through Amp, What Happened? DITTO what Almarg said about a possible ground problem. Maybe a loose star ground, or a cold solder joint at a ground point. Definitely not output stage, because it varys with volume control. | |
| Aftermarket pickup tube felt Valuable tip!! | |
| Aftermarket pickup tube felt (http://www.musicdirect.com/product/74560) I haven't seen the felt separately. Here's an option:(http://www.walkeraudio.com/vortex_vrt.htm) And a review about it: (http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue40/vortex.htm) |