wolf_garcia

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Driver/Input tubes
Good answer but Johnsonwu...come on dude...you know me...I would NOT understand a schematic. I could take a basic electronics course at a local community college but it would drastically cut into my nap time. Also, the Jolida doesn't have 12AU7s b... 
For money Quality which is better arcam or NAD?
Bizango...Rawr is NOT free to choose between them...he's bound by principle to be guided by our opinions and, unfortunately, I don't have one. 
Best Chinese Preamp for Bryston 7B Sts?
I have an astonishing Chinese (made by astonished Chinese people) Kavent S-33 preamp, a brand which seems to have vanished along with its resale value (although it's so good I doubt I'll sell it any time soon). So, now that I think about it, that ... 
Krell preamp / Parasound amp power up issue
Ah...the "brown out" syndrome when a high current amp fires up (after everything else is on for a minute) there's a little spike, although I've found with better amps it's not audible in the speakers generally. I doubt it's a grounding issue and I... 
Driver/Input tubes
What point about phase inversion? I do understand the concept of the signal level boosting my preamp does, but wondered why 2 similar tube pairs, 12AX7 and the lower gain 12AT7 are utilized in the power amp...I think I did read someplace about sig... 
Tube mixing
Hey...I'm not planning to try this as I assumed there would be good reasons not to but somebody had to ask (actually nobody HAD to ask), and now I know and I feel I've learned something. By the way...I'm sure some near sighted tube head has accide... 
Tube mixing
I'm talking about one of each in each channel...I think somebody has to ask these questions. No question that 2 matched pairs of different tubes in each side is no biggie and results in what you described, but what I'm proposing is much weirder, a... 
Absorb or Diffuse in between speakers?
I also have a fireplace (fake) with a glass front between my speakers (Silverline Preludes). The speakers are about 8 inches further into the room than the (still fake) fireplace, and 7 or so inches from the edge of the aforementioned (fake) firep... 
Cable with Neutrik Speakon connector
Neutrik Speakon plugs are very cool...been using them on pro gear for years. I did find an angled Speakon plug that is great for my REL (less stress on everything) and I had fun making the cables...much less expensive that way...shrink wrap tubes ... 
Why is the market for used Levinson amps so slow?
So if I can get him he needs ventilation...I can do that...no biggie. 
Analytical or Musical Which way to go?
Are large corporations making my speakers now? Swine! 
warm digital cable
Actually, I don't roll. Too many edges. 
Why is the market for used Levinson amps so slow?
Just a note on a related topic: I would like to purchase Mark Levinson himself as I'm looking for a bass player. Or at least rent him, as long as his chops are up, he plays cleanly and powerfully, and doesn't overheat. 
Explain Class D amps to "non audiophile friends"
STOP THE PRESSES: News flash...To the astonishment of the audio geek community it would appear that some Class D amps sound great, and others less so. Details to follow. 
Do I need to replace all my tubes at the same time
I think tubes should always be replaced at exactly 3:02 PM. So the answer is yes.