kisawyer
Responses from kisawyer
| Sonic effect of balance/bias setting of output tubes for tubed amplifiers. “Tradeoffs?” Like what? Will certain musical frequencies be more prominent than others, for example? (Deeper bass, smoother midrange, etc.). I’d Like to know what to listen for. | |
| morrow ma1 interconnect I have two pairs of the MA-1 interconnects in my system. One set for the CD player, and the other running to the amplifier. I've had these cables for over a year and they are well past the recommended burn-in time. They produce a beautiful rich d... | |
| Your First System 1965. AR-3 speakers; AR turntable; Shure V-15 cartridge; Dynaco PAS-3 preamplifier; Dynaco Stereo 70 amplifier. | |
| Interconnects Signal Path I believe I have identified the problem. In various readings of posts on Audiogon regarding interconnects, someone mentioned that the equipment or speakers need time to warm up. I had noticed a pattern in the past few weeks that the sound was not ... | |
| Interconnects Roller Coaster Ride I believe I have identified the problem. In various readings of posts on Audiogon regarding interconnects, someone mentioned that the equipment or speakers need time to warm up. I had noticed a pattern in the past few weeks that the sound was not ... | |
| Interconnects Signal Path One pattern I am beginning to notice in this whole episode of wondering why after the 500 hour burn in of the Morrow cables, the sound varies from one listening session to the next. On four occasions now, the sound starts out not sounding very goo... | |
| Interconnects Signal Path Jea48's suggested prior posts on this subject are a must read and answers my question. Thanks. Final analysis...listen to your ears. | |
| Interconnects Roller Coaster Ride Thanks to all for your responses. As I mentioned, the output tubes in the power amp have about 200 hours on them. I am able to check the bias often, and keep them within specifications. The other smaller tubes in both the power amp and preamp have... | |
| Where to go from here I've been having technical difficulties posting but have finally been able to post additional information of this topic on the new thread "Interconnects Roller Coaster Ride" posted 04/06/2013. | |
| Interconnects Roller Coaster Ride Sorry for the delay in answering, but I've been having technical problems with posting this response.All excellent comments. I suspected the Morrows because once I installed them and heard how well they sounded I immediately knew what to listen fo... | |
| Where to go from here Gmsasso asks the question, "...because of the addition of the Cary tube preamp and Morrow interconnects, it still doesn't sound right a lot of the time. I'm wondering if it might be the Morrow cables? I purchased a pair of their MA-1 interconnect... | |
| Best Electrostatic loudspeaker? My choice would be Infinity's Servo Static One. I owned a pair in the past after having a single pair of KLH Nines. The SS-1 was a great speaker - electrostatic mids and highs along with a super 18" woofer that went down to 20Hzs. Problem was, it ... | |
| Brass footers for speakers What effect does a concrete floor underneath the carpet have on the damping as opposed to a wooden floor? | |
| Output tubes burn-in Whart, Memphis. My old audio buddy from Milwaukee lives outside of Memphis. When I visited him and his wife about five years ago, we went to Memphis. You are right about your impression of the place. I didnt care for the city.I was floored, howev... | |
| Output tubes burn-in Whart, Hope you don't mind another audio story. Since you mentioned Opus One, here is another. My friend owned/co-owned the audio store "Opus Two" in Memphis, TN. When I visited him back in the early 70s, they had rack mounted Marantz Model Nines ... |