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1: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Are you sure (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2023-05-02, 02:57:04 (191.96.67.163)
yes, not there... somethings is not quite right as the path for plugins under users/library etc is not there... the uninstall of lms and reinstall of 8.3 hopefully fixes the issue.. thanks ::: TOPIC:: .......
2: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: thanks everyone (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2023-05-02, 02:54:20 (191.96.67.163)
have a couple things to try... update lms to 8.3 on my 2011 Mac mini to see if that loads plugins build up an rpi server to see if I want to retire the mini.. some items ordered to do that... all I ne .......
3: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz plug in for LMS (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2023-05-01, 12:22:45 (181.214.227.16)
yup... there you go... we went down the same rabbit hole .......
4: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz plug in for LMS (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2023-05-01, 11:28:50 (181.214.227.9)
perhaps I did not use the right wording... not the "power" you refer to...not the cpu... my 2011 Mac Mini was modified by Core Audio Technologies... removal of the internal ps and has an external line .......
5: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz plug in for LMS (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2023-04-30, 11:39:08 (37.19.221.7)
first, thanks for your quick replies... thats the rub... I am using a 2011 Mac mini as a server... actually its a Core Power Mac mini...very $$ at the time...have (2) rpi clients using usb with my dac .......
6: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz plug in for LMS (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2023-04-30, 11:11:57 (191.96.67.189)
lms 8.0 from the server page... again not using picoreplayer omn my Mac.. if qobuz is only on picoreplayer I may have to build a new rpi server and not use my Mac... thats why I was asking if I upgrad .......
7: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz plug in for LMS (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2023-04-30, 09:47:34 (191.96.67.182)
thanks... the issue is the mac mini and 10.10.5 yosemite os.. qobuz does not show in the plug ins... so I am looking for how to add it...lms is 8.0... if I upgrade to lms 8.3 does the qobuz plug in lo .......
8: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz plug in for LMS (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2023-04-30, 09:41:49 (191.96.67.182)
hi.. not using picoreplayer... this is a mac mini using LMS... thanks .......
9: Computer Audio Asylum, Qobuz plug in for LMS (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2023-04-30, 05:30:25 (191.96.67.170)
my lms server is a Mac mini 2011 with 10.10.5 yosemite os...lms is 8.0 and the qobuz plug in is not shown... anyone know if LMS 8.3 will work with that os version and install the plug in ? ::: TOPIC:: .......
10: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: LA Scala with an Altec 515 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2022-05-07, 05:58:17 (154.3.251.86)
even if they fit you would be replacing a 6-8 ohm Klipsch woofer with a 515B 16ohm woofer... if the crossovers are Klipsch then the sound would be off... even the best upgraded ALK crossovers for Klip .......
11: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 2a3 amp (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2022-03-31, 08:42:00 (154.21.208.108)
yeah... also like Brandon got 80 million legal votes .......
12: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: the credibility was established at RMAF ... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2022-02-08, 10:17:41 (154.21.216.211)
"Hello !! That is a great post you authored. Especially pointing out my lack of "self awareness", ...... that really hit me between the eyes. Please let me explain to you, something that you, and pe .......
13: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: the credibility was established at RMAF ... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2022-02-08, 05:53:39 (154.21.216.215)
wow... "However, what I really think is ...... that many, ( if not all ) of the critical posters, have never even heard what they are critiquing. And certainly not his latest amps. Nor will they. " Ze .......
14: Computer Audio Asylum, RE:USB in Wavelength (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-07-31, 05:22:14 (191.96.67.29)
while I cannot be totally sure, I will speculate that as Wavelength dacs are usb in, Gordon has done test, analysis and measurement with usb, digital coax etc setups... his dacs are superb... you are .......
15: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Actually, I now have increased features with this Board.......... ................... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-07-22, 12:20:18 (181.214.227.44)
with audiophonics board can you also use/try the digital rca out ? 3 ways to go .......
16: SET Asylum, RE: Here you go ........ (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-07-18, 05:45:43 (191.96.67.95)
"The best 45 amp I've heard happened to use a 3K primary." what 45 amp would that be Paul ?... parafeed ?... I have a pair of tfa-2004 to use.. thanks .......
17: Tube DIY Asylum, RE:can we not polute an audio forum with political BS ?? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-06-08, 06:03:52 (191.96.67.7)
not you Stephen, but all the others who did .......
18: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: The future for a current Squeezebox user (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-06-08, 05:52:23 (191.96.67.7)
my thought its not about your squeezebox client devices, SD Radio, transporter, duet, touch etc.. it about LMS server software...and it appears to be maitained as new versions continue to be provided. .......
19: Tube DIY Asylum, RE:replacing all the caps in a 300B tube monoblock with all new film caps has been an enlightening experience (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-06-02, 09:58:54 (191.96.67.97)
had the same thing only it was film caps and then new film caps... replaced a mundorf al w/oil 16uF, jantzen superior red 8uF, and a asc oil can 45uF all with V-Cap Odams... not cheap.. at first my Pa .......
20: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: No you don't need an Analog Output with a DAC Hat............... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-05-25, 05:32:33 (191.96.67.115)
nope... that wasn't it .......
21: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Something is wrong with your set up .................. (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-05-24, 09:44:55 (191.96.67.115)
sorry but I do not understand what you're saying... to be clear- raspPi with dac hat... then you need analog out right ? Boss , Katana, etc doesn't matter... a Touch sounds better to me.. I even tried .......
22: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I guess you didn't read the edit on my post...... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-05-24, 09:35:29 (191.96.67.115)
its not a contest man... its about putting out a blanket statement that has some holes... I truly respect your opinions and also the help that you willing to supply to anyone who asks... .......
23: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: yes and yes (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-05-24, 09:33:07 (191.96.67.115)
"I think he's comparing the Touch analog out to the analog output from a Pi HAT DAC. And then he agrees that a Pi driving an outboard DAC can sound better." correct... mac mini server and I have (2) p .......
24: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Something is wrong with your set up .................. (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-05-24, 09:26:34 (191.96.67.115)
nothing wrong with my set up.. please provide a model of a dac hat with analog out that you have compared to ethernet to a Touch and analog out that sounds better... imo dac hats are not as good ::: T .......
25: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: RaspPi vs Touch (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-05-24, 03:26:50 (191.96.67.115)
this is misleading... perhaps I'm missing something... ethernet to a Touch and analog out from there sounds better to me than a RaspPi w/ a dac hat...RaspPi USB to an external dac and I agree... ::: T .......
26: Tube DIY Asylum, RE:someone appears to need direct intervention (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-05-12, 03:35:06 (191.96.67.8)
"Change one thing on schematic, layout or BOM and it's your design and NOT an MLP approved circuit" -and that's a bad thing ? "It is a game you can never win without direct intervention from the MLP m .......
27: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: IIRC, the input to the Tent Labs supply will just short of 6VAC... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-05-10, 05:45:15 (181.214.227.67)
thanks.. I'm going to use 6.3v agree, I would connect all 4 pins/leads... .......
28: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: a couple questions (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-05-10, 03:31:42 (181.214.227.67)
what is the input voltage you are using to the Tentlabs supply ? the dc link caps have 4 lead outs... are you going to connect all 4 ? thanks .......
29: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 1N4007's are going in..thanks for the help (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-04-29, 02:15:00 (181.214.227.44)
N/A .......
30: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Diode Tweak (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-04-28, 03:35:51 (181.214.227.44)
hi Jack... please post what diode you chose... its been suggested that the 1N4007 may be better than the UF4007 and I also saw somewhere that using a diode that can handle more current (1N5399) or eve .......
31: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 22ohm resistors on hum pot (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-04-27, 10:43:12 (181.214.227.44)
thanks for the explaining... I am using the hum pot with no 22 ohm resistors... it would seem that I should add them... .......
32: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Your magic wire sarcasm didn't elude me (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-04-27, 09:45:20 (181.214.227.44)
thanks for the follow up... you make a good case... appreciate it... .......
33: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: ss diode on gz34 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-04-27, 08:32:31 (181.214.227.44)
is there any ? perhaps no but why insert an unnecessary part that provides a preventive measure for sovtek rectifiers ?... I have this mod in one pair of amps and no others... not worth removing and n .......
34: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 22ohm resistors on hum pot (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-04-27, 08:27:04 (181.214.227.44)
thanks for the reply Tre... the 22 ohm resistors are on the hum pot outer wipers to the center wiper... yes dc on the 300B filaments using Schottky diodes and a Hammond choke... it would seem that ten .......
35: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: "preventive not an "enhancement" " (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-04-27, 08:20:39 (181.214.227.44)
thanks for the reply confirming its a preventive measure... my sarcasm was apparently missed re wire... but my point remains the same... whatever wire you use to filaments from the ps a 20awg lead on .......
36: Tube DIY Asylum, 22ohm resistors on hum pot (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-04-27, 03:37:37 (181.214.227.44)
if using a 100ohm pot and dc on the 300b are these (2) 22ohm resisters really needed on the filaments ? thanks .......
37: Tube DIY Asylum, ss diode on gz34 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-04-27, 03:32:44 (181.214.227.44)
referred to as a "ss diode tweek" my understanding is this is preventive not an "enhancement" in other words using very nice 12awg ofc occ silver plated wire "touched by Zeus" to a dummy pin on the so .......
38: SET Asylum, RE: Got a Source for some .0015 uf Caps ? ......yes............ (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-03-28, 04:07:39 (23.114.63.91)
http://www.soniccraft.com/index.php/film-capacitors-rel-cap-rte-c-301_48 .......
39: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: picoreplayer alsamixer gain (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-03-25, 08:47:01 (23.114.63.91)
thanks for the messgae.. yes sir, that seems to be the case with my mhdt pagoda... also a BIG thanks for all your work with the "audio streaming series" you have out together.... excellent ::: TOPIC:: .......
40: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: picoreplayer alsamixer gain (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-03-24, 10:45:29 (23.114.63.91)
thank you for the info... thats the way I was doing it but get a messge indicating my selected device (my pagoda dac) has no features to control ... not exactly the message but for sure it indicates t .......
41: Computer Audio Asylum, picoreplayer alsamixer gain (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-03-24, 07:00:57 (23.114.63.91)
raspberry pi4 using picoreplayer connected to an mhdt dac... lms server on a mac mini using sqeezepad or ipeng to control... is there a way to lower the gain in alsamixer through ssh ? thanks ::: TOPI .......
42: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Great Plains Audio (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-03-17, 11:03:44 (156.146.42.228)
the GPA 515 LF is imop, a great bass speaker... their other drivers too... .......
43: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: So, what was this? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-03-10, 03:46:16 (143.244.34.174)
I posted the link to Ivan without comment... you felt the need to confront me... so FO... .......
44: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Pi4/PI2AES - PRO AUDIO SHIELD 'hat'' running I2S out via HDMI... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-03-09, 08:38:53 (143.244.35.114)
take a deep breath... I just posted a link and didn't comment about it one way or another... .......
45: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Pi4/PI2AES - PRO AUDIO SHIELD 'hat'' running I2S out via HDMI... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-03-09, 05:10:46 (143.244.34.37)
so somebody "hears" I2S as better then usb or coax yet a link that provides actual testing is irrelevant... got it .......
46: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Pi4/PI2AES - PRO AUDIO SHIELD 'hat'' running I2S out via HDMI... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-03-08, 10:31:38 (143.244.34.37)
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/study-is-i%C2%B2s-interface-better-for-dacs-than-s-pdif-or-usb.7105/ .......
47: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: mac mini (mid 2011) vs raspberry pi 4 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-03-05, 03:27:44 (23.114.63.91)
good morning CT have you done any of the mods that soundchekk has provided ?... I have previously applied his mods when he had worked with the SB Touch and the improvements were quite good ::: TOPIC:: .......
48: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: mac mini (mid 2011) vs raspberry pi 4 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-03-03, 09:58:37 (23.114.63.91)
thanks... this will be in my main system so I will use mac mini as server and pi4 as the client... again this is to try usb from pi4 to my dac... what do you use to organize your lms music library ? c .......
49: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: mac mini (mid 2011) vs raspberry pi 4 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-03-02, 10:36:42 (143.244.34.214)
I don't think that is true... I am using yosemite 10.10.5 on a 2011 mac mini with just about the latest release of LMS 8.0.. all works great .......
50: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: mac mini (mid 2011) vs raspberry pi 4 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-03-02, 10:34:34 (143.244.34.214)
thanks Abe... I am going to use the mac mini as a server and the rasp pi 4 as the client... so usb to my dac will be from the pi... I gave some thought to another Pi 4 as a server but the mac will wor .......
51: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: mac mini (mid 2011) vs raspberry pi 4 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-03-01, 03:53:19 (143.244.34.19)
thanks for your reply... I think we are similar.. and I am over thinking this... the negative of an internal ssd drive for music files vs an external ssd drive is minimal... I will still try the Pi 4 .......
52: Computer Audio Asylum, mac mini (mid 2011) vs raspberry pi 4 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-02-28, 10:26:56 (143.244.34.19)
looking for some thoughts from people who have already gone down this rabbit hole... currently using: mac mini (2011) has an int ssd drive and music files are on that (no ext drive)... running lms on .......
53: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: BCM11? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2021-02-24, 06:26:13 (143.244.35.75)
bcm -11 Here are some of the specs... 12 henries 100 madc nominal DCR of 145 .......
54: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: WTB BCP14 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2020-12-25, 06:04:17 (212.102.61.73)
hi Gordon Magnequest choke BCM-11.. I have a pair... as per Mike L.... That does go back a ways. Last time we built those was in 1997. Here are some of the specs... 12 henries... 100 madc... nominal D .......
55: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Custom Magnetics? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2020-12-25, 05:11:54 (212.102.61.73)
yet you bought them anyway ? .......
56: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Not Only Banned . . . But Purged (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2020-12-25, 05:10:28 (212.102.61.73)
when he showed up on the Klipsch tube forum (which was fairly new) we got into a bit of a back and forth as it was the his same pontificating crap... so I got banned until I apologize or at the very l .......
57: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: How big a choke.... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2020-08-29, 05:36:11 (193.37.252.9)
hi Paul... didn't you mean a Hammond 155B as in the Joppa WE M91 ? .......
58: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Anybody tried LMS on Chrome OS (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2020-05-05, 06:40:57 (205.251.148.58)
very good... I'll update lms and give it a try... thanks so much .......
59: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Anybody tried LMS on Chrome OS (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2020-05-05, 04:14:20 (205.251.148.58)
hi ... I could not get this to install correctly... gotta be doing something stupidly wrong... using Mavericks 10.10.5 lms 7.9.1 tried both lms-matrial-master and lms-material-1.5.8 -zip file on the d .......
60: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Anybody tried LMS on Chrome OS (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2020-05-04, 02:47:54 (205.251.148.58)
have followed your developments on lms and squeezebox touch for many years...great stuff has you seen any installs on Mac OS ? any concerns as I use squeezepad for my ipad and ipeng for my iphone... t .......
61: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Welborne Labs PS10 regulated Power Supply (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2020-03-10, 04:11:45 (205.251.148.58)
hey there ... thanks for the link... can I ask how you have used these PS boards ? Al .......
62: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Welborne Labs PS10 regulated Power Supply (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2020-03-08, 06:41:44 (205.251.148.26)
got it... thank you .......
63: Tube DIY Asylum, Welborne Labs PS10 regulated Power Supply (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2020-03-07, 06:05:33 (74.81.88.58)
I am looking for the pdf of the schematic and parts list... these PS were used in the Starchief (45) and Terraplane (300b) amps... I have both of the amp manuals and want to upgrade my 45 amps... than .......
64: SET Asylum, RE: WE91 type amp OPT choices? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2019-06-16, 06:14:58 (205.251.148.162)
not sure if I understand your reply... are you suggesting that using the Magnequest TFA-204 or TFA-2004 OPT for the WE91 amp "you aren't going to get particularly wonderful bass or very open treble" ? .......
65: SET Asylum, RE: PX25 tube....educate me. (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2019-02-13, 04:45:56 (205.251.150.162)
the Sophia tubes have ~800 hrs and still going strong.... I would say the 12bh7 and 7308 tubes provide your ability to bring the amp to its best level rather than the PX25.. I wish I had a schematic.. .......
66: SET Asylum, RE: PX25 tube....educate me. (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2019-02-12, 05:04:22 (205.251.150.162)
I have an Art Audio PX25 all chrome amp.. use both Sophia and KR PX25 tubes.. I like the KR a little better... its dead quiet... lacks nothing my speakers are 2 way Oris horns, AER MD3 driver with Onk .......
67: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Multiple Amplifier Switching (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-10-05, 05:13:01 (205.251.150.170)
dac rca's out to a switch box with (4) mini bat toggles and (5) pairs of rca females.. (1) pair is in... (4) pair out to a Mac 2105, set amps and an AudioArt PX25 stereo amp... have one pair used.. in .......
68: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: Anyone has a pair of BCP16GC-Ni to sell (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-10-02, 04:42:01 (205.251.148.82)
good morning... I think I do... I gave up on the dac.. contact me if you want to see if we can work it out... .......
69: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: No, you're not missing anything (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-09-19, 10:33:57 (173.239.232.37)
thanks Jack.. thats basically the conclusion I came to .......
70: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: $ diode vs $$ diode (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-09-19, 04:23:58 (173.239.232.37)
true... an example is newer silicon carbide diodes... no recovery ? reading about the differences between silicon diodes and silicon carbide made my head hurt... thanks Paul .......
71: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Which Tube Types are in the DAC? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-09-19, 04:20:44 (173.239.232.37)
trying to improve the PS... my thought would be if replacing the current diodes with one that have better specs, faster and softer recovery... back to my original question... looking at the specs of t .......
72: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: $ diode vs $$ diode (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-09-18, 12:07:17 (173.239.232.37)
thanks Paul ... very true... but you know as well as I do (moreso even) the OEM's look at cost.. if a $0.90 part fits the requirements great.. that does't mean there isn't a equivilent out there that' .......
73: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Super fast recovery and soft recovery is what you want! (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-09-18, 11:59:51 (173.239.232.37)
thanks Ralph... .......
74: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: $ diode vs $$ diode (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-09-18, 11:23:07 (173.239.232.37)
the PS has two rails... 15v and 8v... two sets of 4 diodes... how would changing a diode increase the V coming out of the PS ? not trying to argue and realize its difficult without seeing how the dac .......
75: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Super fast recovery and soft recovery is what you want! (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-09-18, 11:14:35 (173.239.232.37)
correct... but if you look at the specs for the vishay avalanche in the dac they have that do they not ?... as I said I as just going to swap them out but saw they are as fast as most of the others me .......
76: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Ditto what Fender Lover said (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-09-18, 07:25:15 (173.239.232.37)
thanks.. have done this before with no issue.. again the question is "whats better ?" just saying use a schottkky diode is the same problem... a diode with better specs for the application is the ques .......
77: Tube DIY Asylum, $ diode vs $$ diode (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-09-18, 04:53:02 (173.239.232.37)
comparing two diodes : vishay BYV26A - ultra-fast, avalanche sinter glass diode stm STTH8S12D - fast recovery the application is a DAC PS... the vishays are in the DAC but thought about upgrading.. bu .......
78: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: BCM-11 and BCP-16 AG (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-09-13, 12:30:56 (173.239.232.63)
hey Jeff.. sure will... want try them in an amp... convince myself I hear an improvement over the Hi Nickel because they are ag (I am assuming its wire).. ah but then a pair could be sold either way.. .......
79: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: BCM-11 and BCP-16 AG (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-09-11, 04:15:57 (173.239.232.169)
good morning Eric... the bcp-16 ag's are in a dac but the dac has too much hum so I might do something else with them... tired of trying to chase down what is causing it... .......
80: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: Pinging Mike (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-09-05, 12:50:36 (205.251.148.66)
hey JFL... listening to a pair of Horus amps as I type... #3 I think... hope you are well... and really hope Mike is still winding away... .......
81: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, BCM-11 and BCP-16 AG (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-09-04, 03:48:43 (23.114.63.91)
questions about (2) different chokes BCM-11... 12H 100madc nominal DCR 145 any ideas on an application for these ? BCP-16 AG... are these silver wire nickel lams and used as a grid choke ? thanks ::: .......
82: SET Asylum, RE: WE91 question (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-08-08, 05:28:18 (173.239.232.163)
if I understand your question, the center tap of the magnequest PGP 8.1 PS can be configured several ways.. For a 2A3, 45, or other 2.5V filament connect 4S to 5S and connect 4F to 5F for a 2.5V 2.5A .......
83: SET Asylum, RE: Art Audio PX-25 (Owners) Replacement Tube Options (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-05-18, 05:14:01 (75.27.136.161)
I have both the Sophia and KR tubes.. Sophia makes good tubes.. I have used their 45, 2a3, 300B and PX-25 tubes.. can't say they are better then the KR but no worse.. spend money on the best signal tu .......
84: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Identifying Duplicate Folders on Windows PC (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-03-20, 05:29:38 (173.239.232.4)
https://www.freefilesync.org/ .......
85: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Static and gaps during playback from iMac thru DAC - help! (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2018-02-02, 12:21:25 (75.27.136.161)
its your Dac and it isn't your Dac... I had a similar issue for quite awhile.. got rid of a perfectly (probably) good Schitt multi bit gungnir because of it... its all in the data.. you have an incomp .......
86: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: FS-030 Wiring Diagram (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2017-09-03, 04:35:51 (75.27.136.161)
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87: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: foam replacement for aer md3b (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2017-06-25, 05:09:17 (75.27.136.161)
had to replace my surrounds on my AER MD3's... found (2) that would fit and ordered both...the second one below has measurements so you can compare... used the $90 as it really was better quality... I .......
88: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: is orange wire on electraprint choke for b+end? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2017-05-20, 02:16:39 (75.27.136.161)
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89: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: is orange wire on electraprint choke for b+end? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2017-05-20, 02:08:59 (75.27.136.161)
the Welborne amps that use electra print chokes (drd 300b, 2A3 etc) with blue & orange wires the orange goes to ground and the blue to the plate .......
90: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: what's a good source for silve rwire? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2017-03-08, 04:20:54 (75.27.136.161)
I have purchased silver wire and the teflon jacket from Handmade... also have purchased wire, especially heavier gauge (14awg & 12awg)from Rio Grande... https://www.riogrande.com/Product/999-Fine-Silv .......
91: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: who uses different wire colors in amps? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2017-03-07, 04:49:23 (75.27.136.161)
in my amp builds, I use mostly the same wire, 20awg solid silver with clear teflon jacket but with small different color pieces of heat shrink at the ends and middle to identify where they are hooked .......
92: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Fostex alnico tweeters (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2016-12-13, 03:49:12 (75.27.136.161)
good morning Don... my set up components are similar, Onken 360 cabinets with GPA 515LF bass, Oris 200 with AER MD3 and Fostex T900A... passive crossovers at 400 and 6000... with the AER MD3 so $$$ th .......
93: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Power Transformer recommendations, please (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2016-10-11, 04:43:21 (75.27.136.161)
Magnequest 5504...now made by Heyboer to Mike's specs... this is an excellent PT and used my Horus 2A3 amps... .......
94: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: help with Grid Choke selection (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2016-09-12, 02:42:59 (75.27.136.161)
thanks for your time to reply Mike... I actually may have a pair of M6 small chokes in the stash... I know I have some hi-nickel, not low but either way a good pair to test.. thanks again - Al ::: TOP .......
95: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, help with Grid Choke selection (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2016-09-07, 04:19:09 (75.27.136.161)
the amp is the Paul Joppa WE model 91 Derivative to replace R10. thanks .......
96: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Onken Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2016-01-14, 06:07:53 (108.171.132.164)
hi Ed... I built an Onken 360L and use GPA 515 LF 8ohm drivers... Oris horns with AER BD3 drivers... Fostex T900A tweeters although now I am just 2 way, removing the Fostex to let the Oris & AER do th .......
97: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: plate choke physical dimensions (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-08-27, 05:36:17 (108.171.132.164)
from a build: .......
98: SET Asylum, RE: Joppa M91 PF Derivative (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-06-29, 05:49:17 (108.171.132.164)
hi David.. yes , finished the build in Dec 2014... http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=magnequest&m=11464 how something sounds is always subjective... to me they are excellent... minimal hum... as .......
99: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: Baby Ongaku Parafeed (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-05-06, 06:48:24 (64.129.61.50)
Hi Xcortes... can you share the schematic for the parafeed version ? ..thanks .......
100: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Looking for "new" non-conductive material similar to Phenolic (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-04-20, 12:28:07 (64.129.61.50)
if fiberglass will work, check out here... http://tubeamplifierparts.com/watts-store/circuit-board-material.html .......
101: SET Asylum, RE: welborne Labs drd 300b (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-03-18, 11:42:51 (108.171.132.164)
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102: SET Asylum, RE: welborne Labs drd 300b (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-03-17, 06:21:57 (108.171.132.164)
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103: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, vintage Magnequest (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-02-23, 11:42:16 (108.171.132.164)
saw these on eBay... when prices go through the roof, that's vintage right ?... these OPT's are awesome and I am lucky to have a pair in my Horus amps... .......
104: Tube DIY Asylum, you really know nothing... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-02-16, 05:12:23 (64.129.61.50)
and need to be careful insulting anyone's background... building tube amps are like an elementary school science project compared to the products made by the company triode_kingdom works for, along wi .......
105: Whiner's Woad, to The Bored, some questions (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-01-31, 06:33:55 (75.27.136.161)
glad to see you finally show up on the forum....apparently your message cannot be replied to so here is my reply along with a couple of legitimate questions .... I was insulting Fraker, not stalkin .......
106: SET Asylum, RE: So share with us Dennis (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-01-13, 04:24:13 (64.129.61.50)
instead of incessant condescending philosophical BS....tell us about your new methods that your cheerleader says are 50% better then anyone else could possibly think of or apply...or just start with h .......
107: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: EL34 Mullards (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-01-12, 06:43:10 (64.129.61.50)
let me know if you want to try with some Mullards to compare.... I have some you can use.... .......
108: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, perfect.... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-01-12, 05:51:25 (64.129.61.50)
thanks for the explaination Mike.... great info.... glad to see you pop in here, was worried a bit about you... hope you are feeling well.... best- AL .......
109: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, JFL Horus amp (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-01-11, 05:26:50 (75.27.136.161)
I have a pair of these with the exo-36 cobalt OPT's.... they were modified to use an ultra path cap by the previous owner.... I want to remove this mod and have a question regarding C7.... this the pa .......
110: SET Asylum, RE: I apologize (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-01-11, 03:36:26 (75.27.136.161)
you're right to a certain extent.... I did post a parts list although my PS cap are 22uF not the 15uF use in the sims (not that the results would change that much).... but more important, my thought i .......
111: SET Asylum, it was a simple question (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-01-10, 04:59:04 (75.27.136.161)
about using grid chokes.... then it gets hijacked into theoretical PS opinions.... first of all, this design originated back in 1993 by Joe Roberts and Paul Joppa was kind enough to rework it into a p .......
112: SET Asylum, RE: 91A derivative - parts list (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-01-08, 06:59:13 (64.129.61.50)
if there's any interest my parts are below... R1 50K 25w ohmite R4 1K 50w ohmite Rstop 220r riken R5 220K AB or 100K PEC pot R6 1.2K caddock mk132 R7 30K 5w mills R8 75K 5w mills R9 91K 2w audio note .......
113: SET Asylum, RE: 91A derivative - question to Paul Joppa (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-01-08, 06:11:58 (64.129.61.50)
hi Xavier, Tre, Paul B & Paul J... I have grid chokes in there... BCP-16 GC HN... Mike's specs are as follows - Inductance (H) "Holy @#&%!! and the DCR "On the Money"... the amps sound great, deep bas .......
114: SET Asylum, RE: you're guessing (as usual) (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-01-03, 09:29:41 (75.27.136.161)
your world of self delusion is the best... you are so full of yourself .......
115: SET Asylum, RE: you're guessing (as usual) (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2015-01-03, 08:52:09 (75.27.136.161)
I am sick of this....you are a condesending arrogant know it all.... no one is a smart as you and your side kick...no one knows what sounds good, how to build an amp and so many other things that spew .......
116: SET Asylum, RE: 250 amps in 25yrs ???? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2014-12-31, 03:52:00 (75.27.136.161)
"I've used this in over 250 chassis to date since 1989".. are you trying to indicate people have purchased ~250 of your amps ?... 25yrs... 10 amp builds a year.... I call BS.... .......
117: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, thanks for the comments.... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2014-12-26, 04:16:32 (75.27.136.161)
the PS transformers bells, the tubes socket and binding post accents and amp back plate were all made from the same chunk of bubinga rosewood to match the amp base.... there is one single plate inside .......
118: SET Asylum, M91 Derivative Paul Joppa Parafeed build (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2014-12-24, 06:08:58 (75.27.136.161)
posted some pictures of my build here : http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/magnequest/messages/1/11464.html .......
119: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, M91 Derivative Paul Joppa Parafeed build (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2014-12-24, 05:45:00 (75.27.136.161)
On May 10th, 2013 Paul Joppa posted a schematic and parts list for a parafeed build of the M91 amp....this was following some interest in the M91 article documenting the build by Joe Ro .......
120: SET Asylum, RE: two questions about 45 and 300b..............thanks (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2014-04-04, 07:14:35 (64.129.61.50)
what about the PX-25 tube ? surprised no one has mentioned it as a possible choice... .......
121: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Onken 360 Altec 416, what's a good amp match? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2013-09-10, 12:06:21 (64.129.61.50)
I use my Onken 360L's with 45's, 2A3's and 300B's... I used Altec 416Z 8ohm for a while but now have GPA 515LF in them... both are very efficient and a few watts will drive them with ease.... ::: T .......
122: SET Asylum, RE: Tell us more about the OPTs (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2013-05-10, 05:39:02 (64.129.61.50)
Moondogs use the 2A3... very few early Welborne Moondogs and Laurels (300B) were built with Magnequest OPT's.... after 1998 Electra-Print OPT's were used.... very good iron... .......
123: SET Asylum, RE: Joppa M91 PF Derivative (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2013-05-10, 05:28:17 (64.129.61.50)
Hi Paul... my build of your design is well on it's way.... all Magnequest iron, PGP 8.1 PS, TFA-2004 OPT (cobalt), EXO-003 plate choke and BCP-16 Ni grid chokes.... with Paul's permission, I would be .......
124: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: MQR-5500, 5504, 5513 Power Transformers (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2013-04-10, 05:28:32 (64.129.61.50)
not able to provide any spec's on those PT's Mike ?... really ?... thanks .......
125: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, MQR-5500, 5504, 5513 Power Transformers (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2013-04-05, 08:27:39 (64.129.61.50)
can anyone provide the spec's and info on the differences of these, particularly the 5513....the 5513 seems to have little or no info doing a search....thanks .......
126: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: extra transformers for sale (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2012-11-18, 05:30:15 (70.171.204.7)
Email sent .......
127: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: Hook ups for a PGP 8.1 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2012-11-04, 04:32:14 (75.27.136.163)
trying to fit it all in... looks like it will be a 9" x 12" base.... .......
128: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: Hook ups for a PGP 8.1 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2012-10-28, 10:57:59 (75.27.136.163)
thank you Mike... both you guys are very generous with your time and expertize and its greatly appreciated.... .......
129: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: Hook ups for a PGP 8.1 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2012-10-28, 08:14:23 (75.27.136.163)
thanks for the quick reply.... it looks like the picture is right then but to be clear the 1T to - ground and the 4F - 5S series is the ct going to the L1 & B+ 425v ? .......
130: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, Hook ups for a PGP 8.1 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2012-10-28, 03:36:26 (75.27.136.163)
hi Mike.... can you confirm these connections....especially the center taps.... is the 4F-5S the tap for the B+ 425v.... thanks .......
131: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: PGP 8.1 in WE 91 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2012-07-20, 01:59:43 (75.27.136.163)
hi Paul....I've got a lot of the parts, PGP 8.1, EXO 003's and a some TFA 2004, both a pair of nickel stripe (from my BH Paramour) and a pair with cobalt.... can you help with a schematic for a parafe .......
132: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: I've owned my Laurels for years. (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2012-01-12, 05:33:04 (12.97.229.98)
how about adding some grid chokes ?...I put in some magnequest hi NI replacing the r11 330K resistor and think the results are worth consideration.... great amps.... .......
133: Shady Lane, RE: Pearl Tube Coolers- Don't Buy Them (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2012-01-10, 07:43:13 (12.97.229.98)
my refund has finally gone through after a second attempt due to insufficient funds.... what a total unnecessary waste of time and frustration.... .......
134: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Where are you located?.nt (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2012-01-10, 01:31:18 (75.27.136.163)
Austin,TX....shipping is no problem though .......
135: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, University C15W woofer recone (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2012-01-09, 05:41:59 (12.97.229.98)
does anyone know of and / or recommend a place to get this done ?....Great Plains ?.... I don't need it to be dual impedance, just 8ohm ....thanks .......
136: Shady Lane, RE: Pearl Tube Coolers- Don't Buy Them- ripped off (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2012-01-05, 12:29:48 (12.97.229.98)
Canada.... .......
137: Shady Lane, RE: Pearl Tube Coolers- Don't Buy Them- ripped off (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2012-01-04, 06:33:37 (12.97.229.98)
Update... PayPal ruled in my favor and the seller, Bill Perkins at Pearl indicated he would refund my money.... the PayPal policy is another 7 day waiting period before I could access the funds.... af .......
138: Shady Lane, Pearl Tube Coolers- Don't Buy Them- ripped off (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2011-12-26, 07:28:37 (75.27.136.163)
I placed an order almost 2 months ago on Nov 1st.... I never received any definitive shipping information, even after multiple requests.... I was asked to wait until Dec 15th for them to arrive and my .......
139: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: 300B operating points suggested for EXO-36 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2011-12-13, 01:32:01 (75.27.136.163)
anyone have a schematic for 300b with these operating points ? .......
140: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, TFA-2004 cobalt in a JFL Horus (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2011-12-10, 07:40:16 (75.27.136.163)
I was able to pick up a pair of these OPT's just recently and put them in the amps this morning.... replacing the EXO 36 cobalt which are amazing but the TFA-2004 take these amps up a notch.... the Ho .......
141: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: 2A3 or 45 parallel feed ideas -thanks to all (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2011-11-07, 10:29:19 (12.97.229.98)
Hi Mike...yes, this is Al...thanks, I just saw the Doc had posted links to the Valve newsletter issues....lots of good stuff there along with the Bugle and Baby O plus the Single .... great stuff, tha .......
142: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, build ideas for 2A3 or 45 parallel feed (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2011-11-04, 08:14:15 (12.97.229.98)
looking for 2A3 and/or 45 amp to build...parallel feed preferred ... I have the following : pgp 8.1 PTs exo 36 OPTs (cobalt) exo 45 OPTs (nickel) bcp 15 chokes cp-06006 chokes thanks.... .......
143: SET Asylum, RE: Welborne DRD 2A3 SS convertion to DRD 45 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2010-12-09, 10:31:43 (12.97.229.98)
Got it...thanks .......
144: SET Asylum, RE: Welborne DRD 2A3 SS convertion to DRD 45 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2010-12-09, 08:50:07 (12.97.229.98)
thanks....not really the same at all....plus the Welborne uses a 6N1P tube .......
145: SET Asylum, RE: Why don't you ask Ron? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2010-12-09, 08:42:55 (12.97.229.98)
Hi Chris....I have had an email to them with no reply.... .......
146: SET Asylum, Welborne DRD 2A3 SS convertion to DRD 45 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2010-12-09, 06:35:42 (12.97.229.98)
I have a Welborne DRD 2A3 with SS rectification and would like to convert it to the DRD 45...can someone please provide the parts list and schematic for the DRD 45 ?....thanks .......
147: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Tube amp / pre amp repair Austin, TX (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2010-10-25, 01:56:43 (75.27.136.163)
no smells...how can you tell a fast from slow blow fuse....the wire in it ? .......
148: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Circle Stereo (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2010-10-25, 01:35:22 (75.27.136.163)
excellent....thanks.... .......
149: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Tube amp / pre amp repair Austin, TX (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2010-10-25, 01:34:37 (75.27.136.163)
it has 2 toroidal PT's with separate on off switches....easy to know its the left side....ultra fast rectifier diodes and a mosfet regulator stage for each channel....I do not have the know how or equ .......
150: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Tube amp / pre amp repair Austin, TX (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2010-10-24, 06:51:00 (75.27.136.163)
thanks Michael....its a dual PS....turning on the left side switch blows the fuse .......
151: Tube DIY Asylum, Tube amp / pre amp repair Austin, TX (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2010-10-24, 05:26:06 (75.27.136.163)
my Welborne Reveille tube pre amp is blowing the fuse on the left channel....no signs of loose wire or an obvious indication....I would like to keep the repair local if I can but I am not unwilling to .......
152: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: Ping: mqracing (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2010-06-20, 17:09:19 (75.27.136.163)
thanks Mike....email replied to confirm the order...best -Al .......
153: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: Ping: mqracing (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2010-06-19, 02:21:22 (75.27.136.163)
same thing for me Mike...emailed regarding some RH OPT's...plus I have called several times around 6pm and no answer....no voice mail is surprising.... .......
154: SET Asylum, RE: Battery bias for Laurels instructions.. (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2009-12-06, 03:38:21 (68.28.41.225)
when you get time please email me the way to do this ....thanks .......
155: SET Asylum, RE: Battery bias for Laurels instructions.. (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2009-12-06, 03:34:29 (68.28.41.225)
thanks Roe .....will put this on the list of projects .......
156: SET Asylum, RE: welborne labs laurel vs drd vs terraplane (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2009-12-05, 04:15:15 (68.28.41.230)
this is something I would be interested in as well....thanks .......
157: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: actually (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2009-11-11, 05:44:24 (64.129.167.42)
yikes....that'll be something to see....email sent....thanks.... .......
158: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: actually (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2009-11-10, 06:39:33 (64.129.167.42)
how on earth do you fit (4) of the MGBO's in your Laurel ?....do you have a picture of the inside ?....I am in Brushy Creek....maybe do a listening session at yours and / or mine ?....thanks -Al :: .......
159: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Replace electrolytics in preamp signal path (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2009-10-06, 05:15:33 (64.129.167.42)
http://www.partsconnexion.com/capacitor_film_mundorf_mtube.html .......
160: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Multicell horns (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2009-10-04, 03:21:16 (75.27.136.163)
I have used 511's, 805's and Oris 200 for mids....just built some 220Hz tractrix wood horns with altec 292 drivers and they sound every bit as nice...all are nice...just different... .......
161: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: Semi-Way-OT - Fixie / Track Drive Train Recommendations (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2009-09-20, 02:33:04 (75.27.136.163)
lots of info here.... http://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed.html there is a way to use a double crank and different cogs....its a manual shift.... I use a sugino crank 51 - 17 combination on a DeBernardi .......
162: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Hovland Musicap polarity (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2009-08-04, 01:50:57 (75.27.136.163)
Musicaps come fitted with color coded leads for easy identification. The coupling caps have two inch leads with red as the inner foil, green as the outer. The red is normally connected to the input or .......
163: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: ALK Trachorn (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-12-24, 03:11:58 (75.27.136.163)
a couple of builds on the klipsch forum..... http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/t/112691.aspx http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/t/93132.aspx lots of info here too... http://www.volvotreter.de/dl-section. .......
164: Bottlehead Forum, RE:link to the single 45 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-11-25, 03:47:35 (174.149.65.187)
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue1/single.htm .......
165: Bottlehead Forum, RE:paramour II sr45 are... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-11-25, 03:43:25 (174.149.65.187)
a pair of the most detailed amps I have....this is up against horus, moondogs, drd 300bs....the horus are similar in detail but more power with the 2a3....and actually just put some exo-36 cobalt in t .......
166: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Silver wire source (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-11-10, 06:11:16 (64.129.167.42)
I have ordered wire from here: http://www.vt4c.com/shop/program/main.php?cat_id=4&group_id=3&hit_cat= .......
167: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Some cable experiments (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-10-19, 02:36:39 (75.27.136.163)
I have purchased some eichmann rca's that had a rubber plug with a center hole for the wires...the plug is inserted in the body and the set screw holds it in place....most I have received do not have .......
168: Bottlehead Forum, 45 conversion (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-10-04, 07:37:14 (206.213.40.100)
just an fyi....the instructions posted are full of errors....the schematic also has a error....maybe check prior threads for corrections if you are going to convert to the sr 45....it is a fantastic a .......
169: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: EXO-36 8 Ohms Cobalts For Sale (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-09-12, 06:21:12 (70.171.242.118)
email sent....thanks .......
170: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: here is my Oken pics (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-08-24, 02:33:15 (75.27.136.163)
mine too....homemade....info is here http://www.ispra.net/audio/ .......
171: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Here is my 2A3 SE with EF37a driver 2 stage with pictures (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-08-22, 02:42:44 (75.27.136.163)
did you make the 360L Onken ?....any pictures of them ?....best bass cabinets I have used....I have used mine with 805 / 292 and Oris with AER MD3....also if you get a chance, the University C15W is a .......
172: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Paramour II power supply caps (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-07-25, 02:11:07 (75.27.136.163)
with the MQ iron upgrade you use different caps but not in the PS.... nothing wrong with the panasonic 47uF....you could replace the 100uF with a Sprague Atom and the resistor with a wirewound....and .......
173: Vintage Asylum, RE: Sherwood 5000 II rebuild (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-07-14, 10:31:29 (64.129.167.42)
thanks Brian...I was able to find a Sam's Photofact with 7591 tubes and everything matches up ~99%....this should be a fun project....might take a while.... .......
174: Vintage Asylum, RE: Sherwood 5000 II rebuild (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-07-14, 08:33:01 (64.129.167.42)
hi Michael....thanks....that schematic is a newer version....as previous post the serial # is 501**** and takes 7591 tubes....not to say that your suggestions cannot be applied....I figured the rectif .......
175: Vintage Asylum, Sherwood 5000 II rebuild (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-07-14, 05:53:36 (64.129.167.42)
I recently got a Sherwood 5000 II amp, serial #501***** and a 3000 IV tuner....its in pretty good cosmetic shape but needs some rework....I was able to find a schematic for #511****+, which is close b .......
176: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Ping Kim G RE: MAJOR HELP Paramount CS/4 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-06-29, 03:45:31 (75.27.136.163)
if Kim doesn't rewire this resistor how can it work ?....perhaps this was missed.... .......
177: Bottlehead Forum, RE: MAJOR HELP Paramount CS/4 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-06-24, 01:55:05 (75.27.136.163)
hey Kim....the left lead (as per your picture) of resister R4 goes nowhere....no trace leads to that barrel....move it to the left one more ? ....I have not built these amps but so perhaps someone can .......
178: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: email for chokes for sale (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-05-16, 02:00:58 (75.27.136.163)
email sent for a pair of CP-06006 plate chokes...thanks .......
179: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: very, very nice..... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-05-01, 12:59:42 (64.129.167.42)
thanks Mike....yes, hammered copper with rosewood bases....kind of plain jane compared to some of the other cool builds people have posted but its how they sound....its rather incredible....comparing .......
180: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, BH-5 and BH-6 iron (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-04-29, 06:31:20 (64.129.167.42)
in the sr45 amp....a MagneQuest home run....thanks Mike.... .......
181: Bottlehead Forum, RE: sr45 build (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-04-29, 06:20:19 (64.129.167.42)
a repost of the build: went direct to the sr45....noted all the mods to go from Paramour II to iron upgrade to sr45....rosewood bases, 1/8 copper finished aluminum plates, mirror imaged... .......
182: Bottlehead Forum, sr 45 instruction corrections (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-04-28, 08:58:59 (64.129.167.42)
FYI -some additional corrections to the sr45 instructions: 1) black wire from B7 should be B3 to the + pad (lower "B" side)....2) red wire from T12 should be T11 (as this goes to pin B6) to the "O" pa .......
183: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Clarification, I hope and current status (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-04-24, 06:59:07 (64.129.167.42)
I think thats it....the trace on the board from the 5.5K r goes to "B" + and thats "instructed" to go to B7....as per the schematic its B3....thanks John and thanks Gary -Al .......
184: Bottlehead Forum, RE: missing sr45 upgrade board connection (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-04-23, 02:02:45 (75.27.136.163)
hi Gary....thats the way I see it....perhaps Doc will confirm now that someone else has asked....apparently we hold a grudge.... .......
185: Bottlehead Forum, RE: missing sr45 upgrade board connection (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-04-23, 01:47:08 (75.27.136.163)
thanks John...I searched back and saw your post and pictures.... .......
186: Bottlehead Forum, missing sr45 upgrade board connection (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-04-20, 04:58:27 (75.27.136.163)
on the first page of the instructions looking down at the board (A side left - B side right) in the upper right corner there is a connection with a black wire coming from the bottom and it appears to .......
187: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Thanks guys. I'll check... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-04-03, 02:28:01 (75.27.136.163)
hey Sam....caps were mailed yesterday....might get there by Sat.... .......
188: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: what are these called? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-04-02, 09:41:44 (64.129.167.42)
like this ?... http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=367 .......
189: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Paramour II SR-45 upgrade questions (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-03-21, 08:29:29 (64.129.167.42)
if you're not sure what there is to disagree about then reread my post....I'm not worried whether you agree or not....there is an obligation to provide up to date , correct documentation....no documen .......
190: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Paramour II SR-45 upgrade questions (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-03-21, 07:15:53 (64.129.167.42)
hi Gary....thanks for the response and for your perspective on the "Bottlehead" business method....we will disagree on that point.... also perhaps with the confusion of the instructions....doesn't mat .......
191: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Paramour II SR-45 upgrade questions (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-03-21, 02:18:24 (64.129.167.42)
this is exactly my frustration with this mod and related to my previous comments....lets summarized the level of support for this upgrade.... -the parts you receive may not look like the picture.... - .......
192: Bottlehead Forum, RE: I have to confess... (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-03-07, 05:59:27 (64.129.167.42)
hi Paul....thanks....thats great perspective from someone who's built their share of kits....much appreciated -Al .......
193: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Up and running (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-03-07, 01:53:04 (75.27.136.163)
thanks John...appreciate your input -Al .......
194: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Up and running (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-03-06, 11:43:06 (64.129.167.42)
perhaps "threw together" was not the best expression for the efforts you made to develop this modification....but it is interesting that you are suggesting / recommending I consider power dissipation .......
195: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Up and running (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-03-06, 07:27:03 (64.129.167.42)
thanks...I am getting the boards ready too...I figured I would upgrade most of the resisters since it seems they just threw together what every they could find with the assembly....after all why paral .......
196: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Up and running (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-03-06, 01:54:47 (75.27.136.163)
hi Gary....I am also getting ready to do the SR45 conversion....are you already converted to the 45 tube or still 2A3 ?....what size obbligato caps are you using ?....when I did the upgrade I put in m .......
197: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Welborne DRD 45 amp assy manual (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2008-02-28, 01:49:32 (75.27.136.163)
I saw that, thanks....it might be a little different then the Welborne DRD....the 300b is....also having the parts list and assembly instructions makes the build easier.... .......
198: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Starting the road to ruin... recomendations for used? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-12-28, 02:49:01 (75.27.136.163)
dunno the seller but this is a good price... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270199053864&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=017 .......
199: Cable Asylum, RE: RCA to USB audiophile quality cable (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-12-16, 03:20:19 (75.27.136.163)
try this.... http://www.ramelectronics.net/audiovideo/htpc-media-pc-mac/pc-mac-stereo-connectivity/hfl-a1-x1/prodHFLA1X1.html .......
200: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Add-on super tweeters (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-12-15, 02:24:39 (75.27.136.163)
these work very well....$89 a pair http://www.alkeng.com/ browse into the klipsch stuff and look for the tweeter attentuator .......
201: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Goldpoints & FP III for Doc or PJ (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-09-12, 07:49:44 (64.129.167.42)
I used a Goldpoint Mini V 10K stereo and a 4 pole 3 pos selector switch and some knobs with my FP III...excellent upgrade....Arn is a great guy with excellent customer service... .......
202: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: size FS-030 compared to DS-025 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-06-24, 03:09:43 (70.122.41.191)
thanks Mike...looking at buying some older Welborne Laurels and trying to have the seller tell me if they are FS-030 or DS-025....FS-030 would be nice and my choice....enjoy the weekend -Al ::: TOPIC: .......
203: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, FS-030 vs DS-025-got it from the website (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-06-23, 11:54:18 (70.122.41.191)
I'm dumb...shoulda looked first.... .......
204: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, size FS-030 compared to DS-025 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-06-23, 11:25:49 (70.122.41.191)
I know these are quite different with ratings but can some one tell me an easy way to tell these apart....the FS-030 is bigger....can anyone provide the overall dimensions ?....many thanks -Al ::: TOP .......
205: Bottlehead Forum, RE: Shunt Reguated 45 upgrade kit interest-yes (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-06-06, 01:43:52 (70.122.41.191)
please add me on the list....thanks .......
206: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: some weekend specials--- including 2 pair of cobalts (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-06-04, 02:24:40 (70.122.41.191)
hi Mike .... email sent for EXO-45 Nickels and CP-06005 cobalt\M6 pinstripe thanks Al .......
207: Tube DIY Asylum, Tube Preamp Kit -Foreplay III w/ Goldpoint (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-06-01, 07:36:18 (70.112.235.67)
hi.....have a foreplayIII and would be interested in your goldpoint upgrade...thanks -Al .......
208: Bottlehead Forum, RE: success -yes to the SR45 (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-05-28, 02:40:42 (70.122.41.191)
Doc....I have the paramour II with iron upgrade and would be very interested in the SR45 conversion....please let me know the details....thanks -Al .......
209: Bottlehead Forum, shipping update for Foreplay III w/ extended upgrade (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-05-23, 08:10:54 (70.112.235.67)
can you provide information when these will go out....thanks -Al .......
210: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, Re: cobalt OPTs for Bottlehead Paramour II 2A3 ? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-05-17, 11:13:42 (70.112.235.67)
thanks Mike....thought I would check....absolutely no problems with the nickle pinstriped upgrade but thought I would ask....hope all is well .......
211: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, cobalt OPTs for Bottlehead Paramour II 2A3 ? (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-05-17, 08:38:16 (70.112.235.67)
hi Mike.....do you have any available now or in the future ?.....thanks -Al .......
212: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Waiting for Paramour II (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-04-16, 06:26:16 (70.112.235.67)
hang in there...worth the wait.... http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=bottlehead&n=117081&highlight=awsjr&r=&session= .......
213: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Paramour II top mount OP trans and chokes (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-03-30, 01:56:37 (70.112.205.108)
thanks Paul....safety first....don't have to polish or paint them now .......
214: Bottlehead Forum, Paramour II top mount OP trans and chokes (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-03-29, 11:53:55 (70.112.235.67)
any reason(s) why this cannot be done....hate to hide the Magnequest upgrade underneath if I don't have to....thanks -Al .......
215: Bottlehead Forum, Re: We Hear You, Brother! (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-02-02, 01:54:56 (70.112.204.113)
thanks for the calming replies....I'm thinking of ordering a Foreplay regardless of the wait.... I just don't want Eileen to hurt herself if she falls of her chair when I do -Al .......
216: Bottlehead Forum, my Bottlehead order experience (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-01-30, 06:58:41 (70.112.235.67)
well, I wish I could say I wasn't extremely frustrated...but I am.... placed my order in mid Oct for the Paramour II and the Magnequest upgrade....now I realized up front that there could a wait as th .......
217: Bottlehead Forum, Re: All I Can Say . . . (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2007-01-30, 06:38:17 (70.112.235.67)
what upgrade are you refering to as I thought the first run of the Magnequest upgrade to the Paramour II had not shipped yet...thanks .......
218: Bottlehead Forum, Re: Paramour II MQ iron upgrade - going great! (0.00)
Posted by awsjr on 2006-11-30, 08:51:05 (70.112.235.67)
any update to placing the order ?...I am waiting patiently....sorta...kinda .......
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