johnmcalpin
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| Transformer hum with AC fluctuations When I first got the amp it sat on a Polycrystal stand for a month or so. I might go back to something like that, or a maple block. Sistrum has been awesome for the speakers and other components. Time to experiment.Swampwalker, you've got some ver... | |
| Transformer hum with AC fluctuations It certainly is odd. I figured the Equitech would take care of it, but it's still there. But, and more frustratingly odd, is that it is intermittent. It's a head scratcher. I also have the amp -- and every other component -- sitting on a Sistrum p... | |
| Transformer hum with AC fluctuations Thanks, Tvad.My amp's massive transformers hum from time to time. I've got the amp powered through an Equi-Tech balanced power unit which runs off a dedicated 20 amp line. The hum is definitely audible and varies. It was there in my old place and ... | |
| Transformer hum with AC fluctuations Tvad,Have you used that Channel Islands product? How did you configure it in your system? I've had transformer hum no matter what conditioner I've used. | |
| What Happened to Thiel? And the 7.2 is not listed in the models under production. | |
| Looking for a good Tech near Princeton, NJ Tonyptony,Bob specializes in preamps and poweramps, not sources. While he focuses on tubes, he can do great work on SS. His mods are incredible, truly the best work I've ever heard.Mcpody, I work in Trenton and live out near Bob's. Drop me a line ... | |
| Looking for a good Tech near Princeton, NJ Second for Bob Backert and he's a little over half an hour's drive from Princeton.He does truly quality work. | |
| Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7 I've been waiting for this speaker for a while. I bought my 2.3s (the replaced 1.5s) and a few weeks later the 2.4 was announced.I figured the next step up for me would be to the replacement for the 3.6. Since then I've toyed with buying the 6, or... | |
| Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7 Based on early reports I'm guessing that a 3.7 would be a very clear leap up from my 2.3s. | |
| Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7 Glad to hear that they're in shops.I checked the Web site a few days ago, and the 7.2s are listed again as current models. | |
| Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7 Wow. The CS6 gone and now the 7.2. Amazing. I know the hope is for a "super speaker," but is there any hint that the 3.7 wonder technology might trickle down into a new 2.5? | |
| Rogue Zeus Amp - Anyone heard this? I've had my Zeus for a good while now, almost four years.I have Telefunken and RCA clear tops in the signal tube stages. I've replaced all of the fuses with HiFi tuning fuses for a staggering improvement in slam and sparkle ( I really did not thin... | |
| Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7 Sorry to hear that, Tom. I was looking forward to your impressions. I hope this does not mean more delays in the production of the 3.7. | |
| Excellent review of CAPACITORS Must read Well put, Joe.I've been reading those reviews several times over recently, driving myself crazy. I've talked to some very smart people and all agree swapping out caps is far, far more system dependent than switching interconnects or even tube roll... | |
| Is HDCD dead? Funny, I went to look at a Naim player and loved what it was doing on HDCDs, but the Electrocompaniet was better on other discs due to upsampling. I've got the Cary on the short list as well. And I'll second the comments about how well the HDCD di... |