last_lemming
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| Adding shielding to existing cables To be clear I have an existing Decware cable that sounds great, but is unshielded. I’m not trying to DIY a new cable from scratch. I just want to add shielding to see if that solves my noise problem. I have no issues with sliding a shield over the... | |
| Adding shielding to existing cables @erik_squires Why “no”?from what I am able to understand, a shield is typically connected at one end (source end) via the rca metal body or chassis. Doesn’t the rca plug ground connect to cassis ground? If that is the case, how is running a grou... | |
| Silly question, but I’ll ask it anyway. Ok. So what I’m getting is, it’s a NO on using spark plug wires as interconnect cables. But hey, it was an interesting thought experiment;) | |
| Silly question, but I’ll ask it anyway. @rixtherick - they sound nice and open. They seem a bit more mellow than what they replaced, but they are brand new. They replaced Kimber PBJ’s which seemed to have a bit more upper mid range bite. | |
| Silly question, but I’ll ask it anyway. I work on old Porsche’s. I was installing new wires on my 944 Turbo last weekend. The next day I made some interconnects with Duelund wire. The soldering iron was next to where I placed the old spark plug wires. Imagination took over from there. V... | |
| Silly question, but I’ll ask it anyway. Or. Your could have said the reality of the situation- you just don’t know. Got it | |
| Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions? Sorry,I was thinking the Decware item would be your preamp. | |
| Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions? I just sent back the Freya S - yes the non tube version. Just didn’t gel w my system. It was clean and clear, but everything seemed smaller and thinner. I paired it with my ARC Classic 60. Again the SS version, not the tube version. The 20 year ol... | |
| Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions? Dodi don’t know which unit you have but you are spot on. I have the 1a/166 | |
| Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions? Used Herron | |
| Which tap Not sure I understand which tap would be the “light loaded” | |
| My tube amp causes isolation transformer to buzz I guess what I’m saying is it’s easier said than done | |
| My tube amp causes isolation transformer to buzz Geoff,I wish this was as easy as you think it may be.Here is what I did:Step 1: unplugged everything in room but amp. Went to house circuit breaker, turned off entire house but room with amp. Remember, the only thing hooked up in house is the amp.... | |
| My tube amp causes isolation transformer to buzz So can someone explain the “why” to this statement:“The transformer can make significant distortion if loaded above 50%. That distortion can cause diodes and transformers downstream to become noisy” | |
| My tube amp causes isolation transformer to buzz There is a gage on the front that as you increase the voltage goes up. It is labeled in “volts” and has a green “safe” zone (approx 105-120v). Is this what you mean?I originally bought the Variac when I replaced the main caps in amp so I could slo... |