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1: Original volume/balance POT for DH 101 Hafler Preamp (11.97)
Posted by eduvini14 on 2009-09-19, 18:43:44 (189.25.10.65)
Could someone help me to meet to buy a new original potentiometer for HAFLER DH101 Preamp? how much? I live in Rio de Janeiro-Brazil, South America, I can buy in paypal. Thanks a lot .......
2: 2-cents ... (11.97)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2011-11-17, 10:40:58 (24.89.169.194)
1. I would not upgrade the Hafler for $500. Sell the Hafler and replace it. There are many amps that can be bought used for $500 or so that will sound better than a modified Hafler. 2. I would not upg .......
3: Re: Please, help me spend my money... (11.65)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2001-04-03, 11:44:55 (24.159.39.186)
Hi Jonathan: I have Paradigm 100v2's & use a Hafler Transnova 9505 with a Musical Fidelity A3cr Preamp. The Hafler made a big difference in smoothness & soundstage depth while keeping all the detail. .......
4: Re: David Hafler (11.49)
Posted by nycman on 2003-06-03, 10:26:12 (216.171.138.62)
Wow, that's too bad. Hafler was one of the great original audio innovators. I bought his original DH-101 preamp kit and DH-200 amp when they first came out in late 70's. Still work and sound great! Ha .......
5: Acoustats and Outlaw RR2150 receiver - will this work? (11.48)
Posted by kublakhan on 2008-10-27, 22:01:42 (122.57.156.152)
I gave a friend my Acoustat Model IIIs and now he's looking for an inexpensive amp/preamp. He's thinking of an older Hafler amp and preamp but also likes the Outlaw because it's got USB, headphone jac .......
6: Re: buttons for Acoustat preamp (10.98)
Posted by Todd A. on 2000-08-23, 16:19:19 (152.163.197.197)
I'd e-mail Hafler. Go to www.rockfordcorp.com to find a Hafler link. They'll tell you they don't service Acoustat any more, then give you a phone # of a place in Florida. They will probably be able to .......
7: Re: Hafler Dh 101 Preamp, any information? (10.96)
Posted by Tim Jones on 2001-03-20, 22:47:42 (208.37.110.76)
Thanks for the input, think I will continue my search for a newer preamp. .......
8: Re: WHAT IS THE WORST EQUIPMENT YOUVE OWND? (10.35)
Posted by G man on 2005-02-03, 16:36:48 (70.32.26.182)
Hafler (110?) preamp. This had been favorably compared to the top Mark Levinson preamp in one of the big audio rags of the time. Auditioning it in the shop along with the matching amp, I thought it wa .......
9: Hypothetically speaking.... (10.26)
Posted by Doublej on 2002-06-12, 09:36:33 (128.103.36.70)
If I wanted to connect a Hafler amplifier to a traditional unbalanced RCA jacked preamplifier how could I do it? The Hafler P3000 for instance says it has XLR or 1/4" Balanced Inputs Also since the am .......
10: Kidding or did you even reead what i wrote? The Hafler Dh110 was a GREAT preamp for it's price and in it's day (10.26)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2013-08-30, 19:36:07 (65.28.166.198)
I can't cay enough to praise that little preamp. For the $200 or so i paid for it as a kit, it was a killer application. .......
11: RE: New Equipment-Initial Bliss (9.74)
Posted by farmdoc on 2020-12-04, 20:56:04 (104.36.104.48)
Late '70s, bought new first 'high' equipment Hafler 101 pre and dh 200 amp Avid 102a speakers. Then upgraded soon thereafter to new Rogers LS3/5a's and an Altec sub. Kept blowing subs fuse; wanted ba .......
12: NAD C275BEE hum (9.66)
Posted by pukahead on 2018-03-03, 11:58:05 (134.204.222.36)
I just purchased an almost new preamp/amp set - an NAD 165BEE and NAD C275BEE power amp. I have a problem with the power amp. There is a pronounced hum coming from the power amp. The hum disappears if .......
13: Two major mistakes. One long ago, one recent. (9.59)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2013-04-08, 10:54:37 (65.28.166.198)
I had a Hafler DH110 preamp I built from a kit. I loved it. Sony came out with the first digtial DSP preamp, and I bought it. Being very stupid I traded in my Hafler for it. Well I liked fooling aroun .......
14: Re: Advent receivers still in use (9.56)
Posted by BillH on 2000-11-01, 08:18:12 (209.214.68.48)
I didn't say that Hafler wouldn't get involved in a receiver, only that he was unlikely to get involved with a low-powered receiver like the Advent. That is because Hafler had already been in business .......
15: Re: Mantissa (9.53)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2001-04-23, 14:53:13 (208.176.169.151)
I had the Mantissa when I had the VAC amp. At that time, I also had the Hafler, and the difference in the deep bass was quite large. The Mantissa was my preamp, and I was curious to see how the VAC so .......
16: preamps / amps .... match up (9.53)
Posted by roger on 2002-04-12, 21:38:40 (199.174.160.179)
looking to buy preamp, wondering which was best out of these or suggestions from anyone. working on tight budget. have kef q80 speakers and also looking for amp/tuner. the preamps i looked at are : ad .......
17: Re: Best amp under $2000 to drive Proac Response 2.5 (9.51)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2001-02-22, 15:51:24 (206.107.124.158)
If you want the smoothness of tubes, but the reliability of solid state, try the Hafler Transnova 9505. I have one teamed with a Musical Fidelity A3cr Preamp. It gives the smoothness associated with a .......
18: Hafler Dh 101 Preamp, any information? (9.48)
Posted by Tim Jones on 2001-03-16, 10:19:32 (199.68.77.225)
Stumbled across a used hafler dh101 preampat a neighborhood electronic repair store, think they're asking $75 for it. Seems reasonable given what recent ones have sold at ebay. Has anyone had experien .......
19: AR9, Hafler, Adcom, Grado (9.45)
Posted by Alex F. on 2004-11-17, 07:59:34 (12.78.66.161)
My last solid-state system prior to moving to tubes. I still have the AR9s (in storage). The Adcom GFP-1 preamp (I was Adcom's first-ever customer) was, well, sonically lousy--cold and sterile. The Ha .......
20: Re: perreaux sm2 preamp (9.37)
Posted by Mike Bates on 2000-09-06, 09:21:47 (204.210.193.104)
The SM-2 is a SS preamp made in the 80's. It was pretty well constructed and in a nice slimline chassis. I found the preamp to sound rather dry, with a brittle upper midrange and treble and a flat sou .......
21: Re: $200 amp Hafler? B+K? Adcom? (9.34)
Posted by Jim Willis on 1999-12-15, 10:21:13 (194.54.81.9)
Rob The B+K is a copy of a Van Alstine ST-150. Good amp (not great). It got B+K started but I have a problem endorsing it under the circumstances. However, it has a tight bass, good musicality, and re .......
22: Re: Seek advice building around Hafler-based system (9.20)
Posted by The Rube on 2005-01-28, 21:04:46 (65.23.172.140)
A quick update on my progress. I had an Adcom GTP preamp on hand and gave it a shot. The Adcom is clean as a whistle and gave the system a blackness and soundstage that was missing when I was running .......
23: Re: Tube preamp with solid state power amp (9.09)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2001-04-22, 15:26:10 (208.176.168.34)
I once tried a Hafler 915 solid-state pre with a VAC PA80/80 tube amp, and the result was the best bass response I've ever come up with. (Yep, the best bass I ever came up with was with a *tube* amp. .......
24: Re: Solid state that sounds like tubes? (9.04)
Posted by Dave V on 2000-03-01, 15:15:03 (152.163.201.67)
Back in 1989 I borrowed a friends Hafler DH200 just to see what it sounded like. I hooked it up to my Mac C22 tube preamp and spun my normal test vinyl. I was shocked that the stock Hafler sounded alm .......
25: Re: buttons for Acoustat preamp (9.02)
Posted by Lee S on 2000-08-24, 07:26:14 (208.145.123.72)
Hafler had no clues when I contacted them. Any other ideas? .......
26: Re: Weak Link(s) or just plain Weak? (8.99)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2001-06-13, 13:18:11 (24.159.44.11)
I was in the same situation as you, possibly worse, about a year ago. My old system was: Magnaplanar MGII's, Hafler DH500 amp, DH110 Preamp, Sony CDX-33ES CD. I started upgrading (on a limited budget) .......
27: Re: Found mint Hafler DH 101........ (8.87)
Posted by Cougar on 2002-07-31, 06:11:23 (63.99.29.58)
I purchased a DH 101 just to see what I could do and the mods I did made this already nice sounding preamp into one that will compete with more expensive preamp. Bypass the capacitors and diodes in th .......
28: Re: NAD or Hafler or ????? Preamp (8.78)
Posted by MatMan on 2002-02-05, 05:19:10 (63.74.19.3)
Try finding a used conrad johnson PV10A (perhaps on ebay). You wont be dissapointed. .......
29: I built froom kit a Hafler DH110 preamp. was one of my favorites.. nt (8.72)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2012-04-27, 07:49:50 (65.31.171.38)
. .......
30: AR9, Audible Illusions Uranus preamp, Beard P100 amp (8.72)
Posted by Alex F. on 2015-11-29, 16:40:59 (71.1.242.123)
In the early 1980s I moved up from the disappointing (i.e., too sterile) Adcom GFP-1 preamp and Hafler DH-200 power amp. The Acoustic Research AR9 loudspeakers and my ears were finally happy after dis .......
31: Re: System weak link (8.71)
Posted by Rod H. on 2001-08-30, 17:32:06 (63.24.58.56)
Well, I have no specific problems or complaints with the system. I was just wondering if there was some glaring problem with the setup that wouldn't be apparent to me being too close! Since the CD pla .......
32: When I quit it was because i bought a POS preamp. Once i dumped it i started listening again (8.58)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2013-08-30, 13:09:44 (65.28.166.198)
This was back in mid 80's. I HAD owned a nice Hafler Dh110 I built from a kit. Was nice. For some insane reason I decided to buy a Sony (first) digital preamp. It had all sorts of bells and whistles.. .......
33: Got first Sony Digital preamp, (1988?)traded in Hafler DH-110 (What a fool) ! nt (8.56)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2005-12-01, 05:13:16 (66.73.48.200)
. .......
34: Re: Please! (8.56)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2002-11-07, 08:13:21 (63.234.85.188)
I beg to differ. I dont know what you're talking about when it comes to PSB and Hafler. I own Paradigms but PSB sounds so close that you would have a hard time telling them apart. Both of these speak .......
35: Re: Hafler Dh 101 Preamp, any information? (8.55)
Posted by DrRasta on 2001-03-18, 00:39:05 (152.163.213.186)
www.musicalconcepts.com sells a mod for this unit. Basically replace the electronics.... .......
36: Thanks... (8.48)
Posted by JWK on 2001-10-26, 18:15:42 (64.209.20.132)
I guess I'll recondition the Hafler and figure out how to build the preamp section for both power amps with the crossover built in. John .......
37: Re: Remembering the APT Holman Preamp Phono Stage (8.48)
Posted by JackD on 2001-02-15, 18:35:01 (12.77.231.189)
One of the engineers of the APT preamp has a shop around Cambridge Mass. Vince will either take the preamp back to at least factory specs with updated parts or will use the audiophile parts of the own .......
38: Re: Belles 20A (8.41)
Posted by jman66 on 2003-02-11, 16:24:56 (67.83.143.81)
Zkidd, Yep, heard of this preamp and have one for about a month now. Significant improvement over my prior preamp of 10+ years which was a Hafler IRIS. What hooked me was obviously the improved sound .......
39: Re: Seek advice building around Hafler-based system (8.34)
Posted by lanny on 2005-01-26, 12:32:31 (65.69.54.191)
I got substantially better performance from a DH-200 by sawing it in half, putting each half (a Quarterler?) in an old rackmount modem chassis with a humongous power supply, and taking them to Musical .......
40: RE: Kidding or did you even reead what i wrote? The Hafler Dh110 was a GREAT preamp for it's price and in it's day (8.27)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2013-08-30, 20:28:49 (74.46.247.223)
Didn't care for it. I'm sure the Sony was worse though. ET .......
41: Early '80s, bought my 1st house, 1st good system. (8.24)
Posted by vinyl phanatic on 2015-11-30, 19:42:20 (100.36.135.165)
Bought a pair of Canton Quinto 540s in '80, and a couple years later upgraded my Yamaha CA-600 integrated amp to a Hafler DH-220 power amp and a Hafler DH-101 preamp. Kept me happy for a long time, an .......
42: An Interesting Question... (8.14)
Posted by Matias Cudich on 1999-09-07, 02:31:49 (24.9.163.18)
I currently have 2 Hafler P3000 amps driving a pair of Energy C-2 speakers. Which of the following setups would produce a more refined, powerful, or musical sound? Both amps bridged to mono with Amp 1 .......
43: You might want to save up for a new preamp... (8.13)
Posted by JimIv on 2002-02-20, 09:04:04 (199.196.144.16)
I owned a Counterpoint SA5.1 10+ years ago. The sound was wonderful, the reliability was terrible. The thing went through 6DJ8 tubes like they were popcorn - I don't think any one set lasted longer th .......
44: NAD or Hafler or ????? Preamp (8.12)
Posted by Mark Blom on 2002-02-05, 02:00:11 (198.26.130.36)
Ive been looking for a good Pre Amp for under 500 dollers that has a real good Phono section. Two tape loops, I would prefer two phono inputs also and needs a tuner and aux ect so I find this not so e .......
45: Anyone Familiar With Hafler SE100 Preamp? (8.06)
Posted by RD on 2000-02-22, 10:43:31 (204.189.100.217)
I need to upgrade my electronics soon, and the SE100 is one of the used preamps I'm looking at. It's very inexpensive, about the price of the old Dynaco PAT4's and PAT5's. Does anyone here know anythi .......
46: Re: Preamp / Ampilifier Suggestions (8.05)
Posted by SR on 1999-06-28, 10:04:34 (38.185.133.124)
I would suggest buying used. preamps/amps tend to last a very long time after they survive the first few hours. You can stay under your 2k budget and get a higher quality. For instance I have a friend .......
47: RE: a confused 2 ch guy asks (7.99)
Posted by jsm71 on 2012-05-08, 13:34:05 (216.82.182.34)
Doing what you pose hinges on your AVR having preamp outputs for your front speakers. Typically only the upper models from most manufacturers provide this. What AVR do you have? Let's assume you do ha .......
48: Re: Audible Illusions Mini MIte I. (7.97)
Posted by tunenut on 2000-11-18, 22:58:50 (64.24.73.70)
This takes me back. I still have mine in a closet. I bought it in 1980. It was a kit which I assembled. I used it with a Hafler amp, my first really decent stereo system. Since then, I have used 2 oth .......
49: Re: Opinions on Pioneer Spec 2 Amp from 1977. Weighs 70 pounds (7.97)
Posted by TECNOFOSSIL on 2001-08-31, 08:55:21 (192.249.47.11)
Makes a good boat anchor. IMOP, look for a Hafler DH200 or 220 with a DH101 or 110 preamp. A much better atlternative. TH .......
50: Re: Do you get what you pay for? (7.95)
Posted by samtellig on 2001-02-02, 09:31:34 (64.12.104.34)
No easy answer, Fish. I love the Rega Mira -- I review it for April. But the Apt preamp/Hafler power amp combo for $500 sounds like a very good deal. The equipment is old, though -- and after 20 years .......
51: RE: When I quit it was because i bought a POS preamp. Once i dumped it i started listening again (7.94)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2013-08-30, 14:18:41 (74.46.247.223)
It's nothing to do with the system. It sounds better than ever, by far. I even used to listen on about anything and I have several "anything" setups that sound decent too. And yes, that Hafler is a PO .......
52: RE: What was your first jump to audiophile class gear? (7.93)
Posted by Ross on 2015-11-29, 16:51:01 (104.58.182.221)
My evolution: Emerson tube HiFi console 8 Track Receiver and BIC TT with crystal cartridge, later added Crazy Eddy house brand 2 way speakers Entry Level system in HS and College: Heathkit AR1500 rec .......
53: Re: Save money, get BETTER sound..Underestimating Sherboun...... (7.88)
Posted by Morgan on 2002-06-01, 15:28:26 (67.83.218.231)
Tic: Thank you for your input. I think you are underestimating the Sherbourn Amp. I have a Hafler XL 280 that I just pulled out of the system when I put the Sherbourn in. I also have a small Rotel 971 .......
54: AR table/Shure V-15, Hafler preamp, Adcom amp, Magnepan MG-11 speaker (7.85)
Posted by LarryI on 2004-11-17, 07:54:50 (65.205.15.210)
Now, my phono cartridge cost way more than that entire system. Actually, the power conditioner is. . . YIKES! .......
55: Re: Hafler Dh 101 Preamp, any information? (7.81)
Posted by bobwire on 2001-03-16, 10:31:08 (134.79.80.104)
It seems a long time ago now, but I put one together for a guy once. It was a nice looking unit. Today I would use newer op-amps and more filtering. I might even buffer the output. bobwire ::: TOPIC: .......
56: Re: Need some ideas for a $1500 system... (7.81)
Posted by EKG on 2002-10-30, 15:15:19 (64.223.42.23)
Go to a good high end store with an open mind and open ears. My system consists of new, used, demo and B-stock equipment. From a forty year old Lafayette LT-81 tuner to a pair of ET LFT-VIII hybrid pl .......
57: Re: I hate lists... (7.80)
Posted by Dman on 2003-10-23, 05:34:43 (206.186.115.41)
Gotta agree with you on the PSB and Sumiko opinions- never liked either of them (owned and/or tried them over the long term). I have to admit that the Hafler preamp (and power amp, though I can't reme .......
58: Re: Musical Fidelity A3CR Preamplifier (7.79)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2000-08-31, 10:01:12 (24.240.26.55)
Thanks Dave, I am using a Hafler TRANSNOVA 9505 Amp & Paradigm Reference Studio 100v2 Speakers. I guess I will have to try the AC3R in my system. I am looking for detail & good dimensionality, & it so .......
59: No pics but... (7.68)
Posted by ghost of olddude55 on 2020-11-29, 08:38:25 (108.39.196.215)
Hafler DH-101 preamp ($75) Dual 1219 ($25) Fried Model RII speakers (free) Dual 1209 (free) .......
60: opinion on Rega Mira (7.65)
Posted by MAS on 2002-04-06, 20:53:53 (65.29.141.207)
I just downsized my system from a Hafler 9300 amp and C-J PV10A preamp to a Mira integrated, on the strength of the Stereophile recommendation. The Hafler/CJ combo had much better bass control and ext .......
61: Re: Sumo Polaris power amp (7.64)
Posted by Don T on 2002-02-20, 07:26:56 (208.248.82.254)
I owned one. It sounded good at medium or lower levels, but was pretty much gutless and started running out of steam very quickly. It was rated at 105 or was it 130 watts but really wasn't more powerf .......
62: Where to sell Audio Gear (7.60)
Posted by Revelator on 2004-05-06, 11:59:58 (132.170.85.183)
I recently upgraed my gear an have no use for Adcom 555II and Hafler PreAmp. What is best for selling? E-bay, Agon, etc? Pros? cons? What other methods other than Paypal to collect payment other than .......
63: why did you folks Hafler amp/preamp? (7.57)
Posted by docw on 2007-08-23, 09:24:57 (162.119.232.102)
as oddities? In our family, we still have a DH 101 (in storage) and 2 functioning DH 200's, all sound at least acceptably clean and clear, and the amps have plenty of current to drive their intended .......
64: Re: Hafler Dh 101 Preamp, any information? (7.57)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2001-03-16, 10:48:11 (216.55.130.57)
Tim, I built one of those from a kit as well as its successor, the DH-110. The DH-101 was ok, but the 110 was better. Look for one of those instead. .......
65: An early SAE (7.55)
Posted by kavakidd on 2005-02-04, 10:48:39 (205.188.116.7)
preamp - don't remember model# but it had four "sliders" on the frons. Drove a Phase Linear 400. Build a Hafler DH_101 to replace it and, for the first time ever, heard what soundstage was all about. .......
66: Re: Axiom M22Ti's and integrated...? (7.55)
Posted by bent on 2002-08-18, 13:56:51 (132.246.24.104)
I'm using ASL Wave 8 monoblocks and a NYAL tube preamp with my M22tis and I get plenty of volume with 8 watts per side. I have also used, with fine results, a Hafler DH 200 power amp, a Cyrus II integ .......
67: Help with putting together child's system (7.49)
Posted by Ross on 2002-12-01, 14:44:15 (165.247.189.103)
In the next year, I will be giving my daughter her first real system. I figured I could pass along some components I have on hand and she would have a nice sounding system. But after thinking it over, .......
68: Preamp for a homebrew el84 (7.41)
Posted by Andrew L. on 2000-04-28, 08:36:11 (24.93.29.251)
Somtime soon, I will be finishing a homebrew el84 p-p amplifier (loosely based on the st-35.) I will need some kind of preamp to drive it. My parameters are as follows: plenty of line inputs (4 or 5) .......
69: Other things i loved and sold: Hafler DH110, Counterpoint Preamp, The Forte' My six children. oops! skip that (7.40)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2011-03-14, 12:06:43 (65.31.172.247)
I can remember the stuff i loved and sold., without really being remorseful.(and I really never sold any children.... hah) .......
70: Re: What was your stereo rig, let's say... 25 years ago?... (7.37)
Posted by Grateful on 2004-11-16, 18:18:46 (24.50.148.82)
Double Advents, Dynaco st410 amplifier Hafler dh101 preamp onkyo t-9 tuner advent 201 cassette, arxb turntable shure v15 type 3 cart. Still have most of this stuff. Don't think you can get much better .......
71: RE: Wait, wait...what? (7.37)
Posted by regmac on 2019-04-27, 12:53:36 (172.78.61.255)
At the time, I recall a salesman at one of the audio salons in Indianapolis being positively giddy one day while comparing the Hafler preamp to an Audio Research. And you've had that giant killer all .......
72: of all the gear you have sold, how much do you regret selling... sooner or later. (7.36)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2011-08-19, 12:58:08 (65.28.186.225)
I have sold plenty of gear I later wish i had NOT sold. My very first speakers J.B.Lansing with 15" woofers, and the bullet tweeter.. A Hafler DH110 preamp, a Counterpoint preamp, a Denon DP-59L TT an .......
73: Re: Any impressions on the A3cr amp? (nt) (7.35)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2000-11-29, 08:55:12 (64.210.241.101)
I can't comment on the Musical fidelity A3cr amp as I haven't heard it. I am satisfied with my Hafler transnova 9500 amp & don't feel the need to replace it, but if the sound of the preamp is anything .......
74: Very affordable (7.34)
Posted by Win on 2000-03-29, 21:43:53 (208.140.85.167)
If you don't have to have new, the older PS Audio preamps are a great bargain. While not truely passive, they have a straightwire feature that allows the preamp to be used as a line stage only. Also t .......
75: Music plus... (7.26)
Posted by David Aiken on 1999-04-24, 02:29:33 (203.12.171.18)
I think everyone starts from liking some sort of music and wanting to listen to it. In those days (late 60s) I played acoustic guitar and wanted to get something that could at least sound something li .......
76: Re: my introdution.... (7.25)
Posted by Dman on 2006-11-02, 17:21:37 (216.58.26.62)
Welcome to the loony bin, er I mean Asylum!!! You will find a treasure of wealth here, along with some fools gold, but rest assured, we're all here for the long haul... Since you listed your system, h .......
77: Re: WHAT IS THE WORST EQUIPMENT YOUVE OWND? (7.23)
Posted by G man on 2005-02-06, 08:04:09 (70.32.26.182)
It was the 110 (I think). The bigger one and later model introduced. It had more connections, and round pushbuttons instead of the elongated ones. It was also grey colored, where the smaller, earlier .......
78: Musical Concepts mods (7.16)
Posted by brid winner on 2001-02-15, 00:34:22 (64.165.202.80)
Does anyone have opinions or experances with musical concepts modifications? I bought a pair of used B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks that were modifided by this folks.The amps sound great but I cannot know .......
79: Re: Marsh amps/preamps (7.09)
Posted by bobwire on 2000-08-30, 07:39:01 (134.79.80.104)
I built several Marsh designs years ago and had good luck with them. In fact, it was by following his ideas that I moded my old Hafler Preamp's phono section into the best RIAA I ever heard. I saw mar .......
80: Adjusted for inflation, gasoline at the pump is cheaper today than in 1918, but like you and some others have.. (7.05)
Posted by regmac on 2019-04-27, 11:31:36 (172.78.61.255)
suggested, I'm not sure it works with hifi when one factors in the *quality* question; which, of course, is largely subjective and laced with a bit of nostalgia. Still...circa. 1979/80 one could purch .......
81: Re: What was your stereo rig, let's say... 25 years ago?... (7.05)
Posted by kavakidd on 2004-11-16, 20:23:55 (152.163.100.8)
Hafler DH-101 Preamp Phase Linear 400 Amp Ariston RD-11S TT - Grace 707, Grace F9-E Teac Cassette AS-4400 or 450 - something like that Double Advents-vertical "If the only tool you have is a hammer, y .......
82: When I traded in a Hafler Dh110 I built from kit for P.O.S. Sony first digital pramp (7.01)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2011-04-16, 18:41:05 (65.31.174.245)
That was definitely the worst transition from a nice musical preamp to a useless POS craptastic bells and whistle laden lead balloon. i was happy for a few weeks fiddling with the toy, then stopped li .......
83: Anyone Else Have Old Stuff? (6.97)
Posted by Mark of Cenla on 2003-10-15, 20:35:49 (65.243.11.76)
Hi! I am rather new to this forum. I did post a question on the amp/preamp section yesterday. Back in the 80s, I worked at an audio/video store that mostly sold Sony and Denon electronics and Boston A .......
84: Info on ACOUSTAT TRANSNOVA TWIN 120 amp,PLEASE! (6.92)
Posted by bigbud on 2001-04-01, 16:13:55 (208.16.227.203)
Just purchased the Acoustat (for $180.00) to use powering my MAGNEPLANAR MG 1s' will run it through an ADCOM GTP-450 PREAMP/TUNER. USED TO POWER THE MAGGIES with an ADCOM GFA-555 with a DAVID HAFLER P .......
85: Re: Perreaux 2150 (6.91)
Posted by Mike Bates on 1999-11-30, 09:07:24 (204.210.193.104)
"Well I don't what system you used the Perreaux with or whether there was a difference between the 2150 and 3150, but your results vastly differ from mine. " I had them both, the 3150b has better low .......
86: System weak link (6.89)
Posted by Rod H. on 2001-08-30, 10:57:11 (63.24.58.71)
This is a first time post for me on this forum, but this seems like the place to post this question. As the subject states, I'm trying to determine what to upgrade next. My system consists of a Philip .......
87: Conrad Johnson EV-2000 (Evolution 2000) (6.78)
Posted by Sean D on 2000-09-10, 12:22:28 (158.252.196.231)
I have seen ads for a couple of used Conrad-Johnson Evolution 2000 s (EV-2000) and wanted to get some feedback on how they sound, reliablity issues and value. I am driving a pair of Ohm Walsh Fives (t .......
88: Re: How about... (6.68)
Posted by TomLarson on 2004-11-15, 13:24:52 (63.229.181.125)
What a great selection! Plus leaving $100.. You ought to see if stereophile will let you take over the "cheapskate" role--I think you'd do great. So, I have a question for you...small room, big solid .......
89: RE: Help with System Upgrades (6.68)
Posted by RGA on 2011-11-17, 18:05:02 (218.188.39.63)
My only issue is with upgrading 25 year old amplifiers at a cost of $500 is to make sure you consider what you can buy on the used market (10 years and newer) for the same $500 + whatever you could se .......
90: To multichannel or not to multichannel, that is the question! (6.68)
Posted by marquisaz on 2009-01-26, 15:01:18 (68.110.93.87)
I have primarily been a two channel music enthusiast for many years. I have been considering expanding my rig to a full blown surround sound capacity for home theater purposes as well as whatever musi .......
91: I Was At My Brothers Best Friends House (6.65)
Posted by Jwm on 2004-11-17, 05:34:40 (68.41.47.241)
It was in the 70's. He had the Dalquist DQ-10's with Threshold amps and preamp, and a Lynn Turntable. He was playing Paul Simon's record Me And Julio Down By The School Yard. I was floored, I just sto .......
92: Re: What was your stereo rig, let's say... 25 years ago?... (6.64)
Posted by TWR on 2004-11-17, 07:52:17 (144.15.255.227)
Big Denon direct drive turntable stuffed with mortite sitting on a custom built particle board cube filled with about one ton of sand, Audioquest arm, Denon 103D cartridge, Apt Holman preamp, Hafler D .......
93: I think your point should be taken into consideration (6.56)
Posted by orejones on 2002-02-19, 09:51:36 (62.42.63.4)
Standard input impedance for amps is 47k, or higher. But not many manufacturers do adhere to this standard. If your preamp´s output impedance is 2k or higher (not unusual in tubed preamps), and input .......
94: Biamp or Monoblock? (6.56)
Posted by guitboymc on 1999-10-06, 02:06:29 (24.9.163.18)
Is it better to horizontally biamp( one amp for low end, one for high) or to run two amps as monoblocks? My equipment: 2 Hafler P3000 Amps (150 wpc stereo / 300 wpc mono) Energy C2 Speakers Adcom GFP .......
95: Re: Please! (6.55)
Posted by Don T on 2002-11-07, 09:26:41 (208.248.82.254)
>>I beg to differ. That's your right. >>I dont know what you're talking about when it comes to PSB and >>Hafler. Simply put it wasn't the best gear for the money for me - as a matter of fact some of i .......
96: Advice on lower level in right channel (6.52)
Posted by George S. Roland on 2015-01-06, 10:32:39 (139.55.252.46)
Hi, My audio system produces a slightly reduced level in the right channel. I am using Stereophile's Editor's Choice Sampler and Test CD to verify the effect. I have noticed that sources playing in st .......
97: Re: If you were building a music system would you go with separates or an intergrated amp (6.49)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2001-11-08, 12:45:40 (216.98.87.220)
Iwould definetly go with seperates in your price range. Good sound starts with the power supply & seperates have larger supplies. For instance I use a Musical Fidelity A3cr preamp with a Hafler 9505 .......
98: Re: Preamp recommendations (6.48)
Posted by neolith on 2002-05-23, 16:55:56 (24.125.112.15)
I really like my Music Reference RM-5 which I use with SS amplifiers (ARC D-52B and Hafler DH-500)biamped into MG-IIb's (soon to be IIIa's). The pre-amp is dead quiet and has beautiful range with the .......
99: amp for Carver CT-6? (6.42)
Posted by Jonathan on 2001-08-03, 07:08:33 (64.209.31.18)
I'm looking for a good companion amp (used) for my Carver CT-6 slim-line preamp (1989 or so). What were the model numbers of the Carver "slim-line" amplifiers that had the same wide and deep but thin .......
100: RE: Does a $2000 system today sound better than a $2000 system 35 years ago? (6.42)
Posted by Ross on 2011-12-16, 18:45:27 (74.230.254.248)
Good question. I am not exactly sure what $2000 would have purchased 30yrs ago but I think I could have assembled a very nice sounding system. Thorens TT Shure V15-III cartridge Hafler DH 101 preamp D .......
101: Re: Possible to hookup sub to receiver used as pre-amp? (6.35)
Posted by Dman on 2001-09-02, 09:22:42 (206.186.115.100)
Most subwoofers todya have speaker inputs AND preamp inputs. I'd hit the local Radio Shack and pick up two RCA Y adaptors, and a length of interconnect to run to the sub. Hook up the Y adaptors to the .......
102: Help!!! I've fallen and I can't get up... (6.24)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 1999-07-27, 19:57:47 (152.163.197.187)
Hello all and thanks for any input, Back in early May, when I decided on finally upgrading my 14yr old Hafler amp/pre, I was tipped off to Museatex out of Calgary for a solid state amp. They build the .......
103: a tiny difference can mean all the world (6.24)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2010-03-11, 19:31:32 (65.25.174.233)
I started back in 1965 with the (pre) graduation gift of a little stereo. Years go by..2010 I have just spent $20,000+ on new stuff and am wondering did I make a mistake.. Everything sounds flat, life .......
104: Equipment: Stuff which broke or otherwise was a total letdown: (me first) (6.23)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2013-03-24, 21:15:42 (65.28.166.198)
Sony's first digital preamp. Traded in a nice Hafler Dh110 I mde from kit. big mistake. That Sony sounded like crap. Counterpoint S2000 preamp. Bought it used locally, it was a wonderful sounding prea .......
105: RE: Wouldn't he love my system? (6.11)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2014-10-22, 01:04:19 (2.98.74.249)
A UK Pink Fish Forum member F1 ENG says I am using my JOB 225 with matching preamp into Goldmund Epilog 1 & 2. The bass is typically Goldmund, clear, deep and unexagerated, overall sound very similar .......
106: Re: Five things I hope I never will do again in Audio. (6.05)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2003-10-20, 03:19:21 (205.184.104.60)
Never again: 1: Sell a fine simple preamp (Hafler DH110) that was very musical and satifying) and purchase a complicated, gizmo-laden preamp. (which soon became an albatross: Sony ??1000 the first dig .......
107: Carver experiences (6.04)
Posted by otari on 2004-08-15, 09:38:26 (151.199.17.211)
Back in the early 80's I had the Carver 4000t preamp and tried to use a pair of I believe Carver M1.5 Magnetic powerfield amps to run a pair of AR9's biamped. These amplifiers would last 2 weeks at be .......
108: Ever buy some new, expensive, component and it: broke, failed, wrong, sucked... (6.02)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2013-09-18, 10:19:04 (65.28.166.198)
In the spirit of the recent posts.. Component purchased and then it made you UNhappy by breaking, not working right out of box, being fussy to setup, disappointing sound...? For myself these items sta .......
109: RE: Audio Oddities - What have you owned? (5.85)
Posted by Dman on 2007-08-22, 14:08:14 (209.167.101.26)
Gee, I have to admit the following; DBX 1BX DBX 224DS (Can't even remember if its DS,DX, BX, etc...) Hafler DH-200 (of which I DID sing its praises until I got tubes...) Technics SLQ-200 Direct drive .......
110: Re: What was your stereo rig, let's say... 25 years ago?... (5.82)
Posted by Mike Mount on 2004-11-16, 17:53:25 (24.13.127.180)
This was a little of an excercise. Tired brain? Thanks for the prompt! Connoisuer Turntable/Luster Tonearm Advent 300 - as pre mostly, that I still have . . . soon after DH 101 preamp. Dyna and Hafler .......
111: My Recommendation-Good All-Arounder for New System (5.80)
Posted by Jerry O on 2004-04-20, 11:43:36 (130.76.64.15)
If new: -Magnum Dynalab MD90 tuner -Conrad Johnson PV10B preamp (includes phono stage) -Hafler 9505 amp or ATI 2002 amp or Aragon 3002 amp -Musical Fidelity A3.2 CDP -VPI HW-19Jr turntable/AQ PT9+ arm .......
112: A different opinion (5.77)
Posted by niws on 2004-09-27, 20:09:30 (67.84.178.98)
I have had a 701 receiver for about 10 years in a 2nd system. Paid $200 for it brand new. Went from separates using an NAD 1300 preamp and Hafler 120 amp and couldn't tell much difference. The NAD clo .......
113: Way ahead of inflation (5.76)
Posted by indep on 2010-02-21, 10:48:44 (69.157.29.64)
In the late 70's I bought a new Hafler DH-101k for $199. Power amps were available for $1/watt. Now an entry level preamp is over $1000 and power amps run $8/watt and up. The new DarTZeel amp is $145 .......
114: Re: Found mint Hafler DH 101........ (5.72)
Posted by Ross on 2002-07-31, 10:21:13 (208.243.96.98)
It it's day, it was a fabulous preamp. Easily sounding better than many competitors at several times the price. However, SS preamps have evolved steadily over time to the point where the DH-101 is not .......
115: I almost feel like an audiophile... (5.55)
Posted by Allan on 1999-09-12, 06:16:21 (216.26.28.82)
...because recently, I've seen more and more references to the B&K 4420 amp (EX, Reference and mono's), in particular, in combination with various Maggies. As an EX4420/MMG owner I've been really hap .......
116: Re: Anyone out there own early Van Alstine preamp or amp? (5.52)
Posted by Cut-Throat on 2001-02-17, 15:03:26 (205.188.192.31)
Hi, I have used AVA stuff for the past 16 years. I have his latest Fet-Valve Stuff currently. But I also have his Solid Stuff from 16 years ago, which was his circuits in a Hafler Chassis. Very good i .......
117: Re: Acurus, Adcom, or something else? (5.51)
Posted by Zarathurstra on 2000-06-21, 14:59:27 (161.223.11.186)
Have you considered Carver? Ive heard the TFM 35 and I would say it sounds at least as good as the Adcom GFA555II I owned. The Adcom had an edgy or grainy treble until I used a Hafler 915 Preamp with .......
118: I'm done (5.49)
Posted by Steelhead on 2015-11-10, 19:13:56 (69.178.9.117)
Congratulations on your pending retirement. As one who has been retired a few years I highly recommend it. I like my IPA cold but whatever. I have done some traveling and more fly fishing and been hav .......
119: 66, since about 18. (5.46)
Posted by jim nj on 2004-10-18, 20:43:10 (24.225.229.116)
I started after high school, in a college radio station for awhile, then in USAF electronics and onward in other fields. My first system were bits and pieces, inluding a Fisher tube integrated amp, se .......
120: Could this be a AC power problem ? (5.44)
Posted by Jay R. on 1999-11-16, 10:30:53 (131.107.3.79)
Hi All, I have a question regarding my system performance. My current system which is undergoing an entire upgrade consists of : (TBU - To Be Upgraded) HK AVR20MKII receiver used as a preamp (TBU) HK .......
121: RE: Receivers - Who makes better stuff? (5.39)
Posted by stevenmbell on 2009-06-18, 03:42:13 (99.190.84.205)
For $500.00 you can get some very good used components,Adcom,B&K,Hafler,ect. I have a B&K PT3 Preamp and B&K ST1400MK2 power amp that I paid $530.00 for used. They BLOW away any reciever I have ever o .......
122: Re: Thanks John. (5.34)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2002-01-24, 07:52:46 (207.91.86.5)
I share your aversion to generalizations. However, a generalization about the increased "level of owner involvement" with tube equipment vs. solid-state is, I think, more valid than most. I think it .......
123: I'm running the SEP1 SE with a Belles 150a & GT SE40SE... (5.32)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 1999-08-12, 08:36:29 (205.188.198.41)
Right now I'm breaking in the Belles and haven't used the tube amp yet. I just set everything up last week and work at the theatre is still busy, so I'll intergrate the SE40/SE in a few days. Right no .......
124: Well, I've been doing without.... (5.31)
Posted by doodlebug on 2008-02-15, 18:34:39 (69.254.191.232)
for about 7 months now. I've been building a new house since last fall but have been in temporary quarters since last July. Since that time, I've been using a SS power amp (a Musical Concepts modded H .......
125: Wait, wait...what? (5.30)
Posted by ghost of olddude55 on 2019-04-27, 12:19:15 (108.39.196.215)
That Hafler you're referring to, that has to be the DH-101. I've got one of those. Unmolested by any mods, BTW. One of the audio rags rated it better than Acoustic Research? Wow. There was audio apart .......
126: Power Amp for Ohm Walsh 5s (5.29)
Posted by Sean D on 2000-09-17, 08:56:30 (158.252.196.199)
I have upgraded my preamp to Plinius M16 and want advice on a power amp. I prefer to stay under $2000 used but have considered the Plinius SA100 MkIII and others. Concern with that one is cost, heat a .......
127: Power Amp for Ohm Walsh 5s (5.16)
Posted by Sean D on 2000-09-17, 08:56:22 (158.252.196.199)
I have upgraded my preamp to Plinius M16 and want advice on a power amp. I prefer to stay under $2000 used but have considered the Plinius SA100 MkIII and others. Concern with that one is cost, heat a .......
128: I Plan on Doing This... (5.16)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2001-04-22, 13:57:51 (208.176.168.34)
I will by trying a Supratek Syrah tube preamp with a Symfonia Opus 10 solid-state power amp. I've been going passive (modified Promethean CD Director) for a couple years, but the few times I tried an .......
129: Preamp With 2 Phono Marantz or Mcintosh or ???? (5.13)
Posted by Mark Blom on 2002-02-12, 01:36:39 (198.26.130.36)
I’ve been looking into preamps. I need an affordable i.e.. Under 500 dollars with two phono inputs and would like two tape loops. Though not real to big a deal there. And I want something that looks n .......
130: Re: Acurus A250 Amplifier (SS) (5.09)
Posted by TAFKA Steve on 1999-10-15, 04:46:21 (209.190.32.6)
I listened to this amp in a home system with a Cal ICON Boss CD player, Aragon 18k preamp, and Maggie 3.3R's. The owner was selling it for a song and I was looking for a cheap powerhouse for my mother .......
131: Re: opinions on audio by van alstine components (5.08)
Posted by Jim Willis on 2000-01-13, 07:52:36 (194.54.81.9)
I have been using AVA equipment for >20 years, and am very pleased. My original purchase was a preamp called a "FET-5 Mark-2" which was basically a Dynaco PAT-5 where Frank Van Alstine constructed the .......
132: Good sound in modest gear (5.04)
Posted by docw on 2009-07-15, 09:37:25 (162.119.238.162)
Just helped a person get one of those commonly available Denon PMA (300V, 55 w/ch) units, this one from 1980 or so. In the process of cleaning it up for him, noted very inexpensive knobs (soft plastic .......
133: Pioneer SX-1980 (SUX-1980?) (5.03)
Posted by jsusky on 2017-06-26, 12:17:34 (74.124.124.66)
Looks like this unit came out in 1978 - was that near the end of the "power wars" that the Japanese consumer audio companies were waging? Not specifically about the SX-1980, but generally what I reme .......
134: Re: Ancient Yamaha receiver as preamp: holy s***t! (5.00)
Posted by Pam on 2003-03-12, 19:15:43 (68.13.128.196)
Actually, Yamaha gear was some of the quietest on the market in the late 70s. Hard to remember that far back but I remember looking at Carver, Hafler, Marantz and all that wishing I could afford somet .......
135: Was the unknown amplifier good ? ... (4.99)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2016-07-19, 21:14:47 (71.235.57.211)
I've had far too many combinations to remember. It all started with a JVC (Nivico) compact with a BSR table on top. That got me through high school. Once in college I bought ... 1976 Harman Kardon 330 .......
136: Re: Hafler XL280 (4.95)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2000-04-13, 12:53:04 (204.146.164.129)
You do have an option that will give you some leverage on your investment. AVA ("www.avahifi.com") will REBUILD (not modify) the XL280 into an Omega III for $799. The cost of a brand new AVA Omega III .......
137: Re: Is the SoundValves SV-100 JFET preamp good? Who is SoundValves? (4.91)
Posted by CliffH on 2001-02-22, 18:03:15 (216.78.100.57)
I haven't heard the SV-100 JFET but I own the VTP101i, a tube pre and I am (so far) delighted with it with one exception. The tactile feel/aspect, i.e. the lack of smoothness of the selector switch, i .......
138: Re: Questions: Active vs passive preamp (4.90)
Posted by David C on 2000-03-06, 14:27:22 (129.94.6.29)
Hello there. The pre-amp question is a good one. I think the basic problem is one of impedance matching (source to amp/interconnect unit), and the ability of the source to adequately drive the input s .......
139: Kinda off point, but... (4.86)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 1999-06-28, 12:47:25 (152.163.195.212)
Scott, I had an old (14yr) Hafler amp/pre Kit combo I decided to upgrade last month. I must agree with SR that if you're not put off by it, go the used or demo route. I purchased a pristine dealer de .......
140: RE: Customer Service - is this bad customer service? (4.86)
Posted by Bill Way on 2014-08-15, 08:03:35 (108.21.60.113)
The question to ask them is, "How long is your backlog?" If the tech has at least two weeks worth of gear to get through before starting on yours, at least your expectations will match the likely real .......
141: REVIEW: Bryston 4BST Amplifier (SS) (4.77)
Posted by EdM on 2001-08-19, 16:47:08 (24.165.65.241)
Model: 4BST
Category: Amplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price: $3500 approx. Cnd.
Description: SS Amp Manufacturer URL: Bryston Model Picture: View
Review by EdM on August 19, 20 .......
142: I cared ! (4.71)
Posted by Ross on 2013-07-07, 18:34:33 (108.195.252.107)
My father had a nice system, so I grew up knowing what good sound was. My own system was humble, but very effective. More importantly I could tell the difference between how my system sounded compare .......
143: Re: Inexpensive 2 channel amp for SACD? (4.64)
Posted by hifitommy on 2001-08-05, 12:51:56 (172.141.211.119)
jamie, i dont know what you consider inexpensive. the adcom 5400 is 125wpc and sounds more like 200. a tube preamp might just be a good combo here. regardless of tube vs ss, there are always good dea .......
144: Quite a difference of opinion (4.62)
Posted by Soundmind on 2005-02-04, 15:04:20 (24.225.139.141)
I always found this to be an excellent amplifier. As I said, its performance could be very adversely affected by a dc offset caused by a bias potentiometer not making good contact. This can cause a gr .......
145: Amp recommend Pt.III--Elliot modded NPS100 vs. Odyssey Stratos (4.59)
Posted by Pars on 2001-03-06, 23:34:35 (207.229.149.218)
Ok... taking in the previous recommendations, and doing some research, I think that my amp search has come down to: 1) A Counterpoint fully modded NPS-100 vs. 2) The Odyssey Stratos Current system is .......
146: For myself, the Bryston DAC. It was no better IMO than my old Adcom and I was able to return it (4.50)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2011-01-25, 00:07:08 (70.92.3.194)
The Bryston DAC got rave reviews. Class A rating. Yeah sure. I spent a LOT of time fooling around with it wondering why it was no better than my Adcom DA700. I wasted a lot of time on the Bryston DAC. .......
147: Suggestions on <$1k tube amps, new or used.... (4.36)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 1999-05-25, 20:00:01 (152.163.207.177)
Thanks in advance for the input. I've recently begun to upgrade a 14 yr. old audio only rig. I had built both a Hafler preamp and amp kit, but alas, it's time to move on. Two weeks ago I puchased a de .......
148: Stereo stuff you've owned (4.32)
Posted by Barry on 1999-08-20, 21:53:03 (216.192.101.59)
Ok gang here's my list. what's yours? AR-5 speakers, AR integrated receiver,Dual 1218,Shure V-15 Type II (first stereo after my hopped up '56 Chevy w/ 350/350 Hp was stolen) Upgrade time Crown IC 150 .......
149: 1975 - pic (4.31)
Posted by kavakidd on 2008-08-12, 12:31:44 (205.188.116.141)
We rented a little cottage in the woods, early in our marriage, from the retired first chair horn of the BSO. Pictured are a Teac AS-200 Integrated (designed to handle multiple tape recorders), an AR- .......
150: Re: MUSICAL SYSTEM HELP (4.31)
Posted by BACH2U on 2000-06-11, 21:41:33 (158.252.168.35)
Guru, Thanks for your input, and I'll try to make some clarifications so that you all can help me more. 1. I have champagne tastes on a beer budget. What I really enjoy, I can't afford. 2. Before kids .......
151: Re: whats your dream budget system? (4.26)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2004-04-20, 10:31:33 (63.234.86.201)
That's probably about what I've got invested in my 2 channel Hi-Fi and I find, for me at least, that it produces an exceptionally realistic presentation, especially on folk, r&b, rock and classical mu .......
152: Re: whats your dream budget system? (4.18)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2004-04-20, 10:08:12 (63.234.86.201)
That's probably about what I've got invested in my 2 channel Hi-Fi and I find, for me at least, that it produces an exceptionally realistic presentation, especially on folk, r&b, rock and classical mu .......
153: For your friend's budget, I might... (4.18)
Posted by docw on 2008-12-16, 17:54:40 (162.119.232.100)
get a vintage preamp with phono, like my old stuff. See profile. Or one of those Japanese pre's like the Yamaha C series or Kenwood or Pioneer silver faced or Marantz SS or even the old Hafler DH 110 .......
154: Perplexing Amp demo.... help!! (3.98)
Posted by Pars on 2002-02-18, 05:16:57 (216.80.74.197)
Hi all, This weekend I began a search for a new power amp. I grabbed a Marsh A400 from a local dealer for demo. This amp should have walked all over my current amp, but didn't and I'm not sure why. As .......
155: Re: Does System Affect What You Listen To? (3.75)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2002-11-06, 11:40:02 (63.234.85.34)
While it's true that a lot of systems do reproduce certain types of music better than others, I don't believe this always is the case. I have, over the years, noticed that a system with wide dynamic .......
156: RE: A little survey... (3.73)
Posted by Don T on 2008-04-25, 18:14:01 (68.226.126.8)
1: The first piece of audio gear you received as a gift or hand me down? It could be an package as that is likely what some may have received. MY ANSWER: When I was 5 in 1963 I was given a portable st .......
157: REVIEW: Golden Tube Audio SEP1 Special Edition Preamplifier (Tube) Review by Chris Garrett at Audio Asylum (3.57)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 1999-08-24, 14:03:09 (152.163.206.183)
Hello, Well, after building a nice mass market HT system, I began to look at my 14 year Hafler Kits and the DH110 preamp was the first to go. I found a demoed SEP1 SE at my local dealer for $700 and a .......
158: Advent receivers still in use (3.50)
Posted by phenderson on 2000-10-30, 15:17:54 (12.5.51.222)
Bothers me that people don't think Hafler would get involved with a receiver. As one writer points out, Holman did. Also, obviously, Henry Kloss did. So did Avery Fisher. In fact, the prejudice agains .......
159: Audio Old-timers - Whatever happened to: (3.34)
Posted by Jim Susky on 2001-11-23, 15:59:24 (209.112.144.132)
Whatever happened to: Mitch Cotter – I still have L-strapped “brick” for low-output moving-coil cartridges. Jon Dahlquist Julius Futterman – I know, he died, and so, alas, did: Harvey Rosenberg who to .......
160: RE: Where is your stuff made: survey... (3.29)
Posted by Say on 2013-05-21, 08:46:27 (68.41.17.11)
Golden Tube SE40 - US Wolcott Audio P280-M - US Vincent 331MK - China (German design) Hafler 9500 - US Adcom 555II - US Denon reciever - China/Japanese design Golden Tube Sep1 Preamp - US Conrad Johns .......
161: Re: Anyone out there own early Van Alstine preamp or amp? (3.25)
Posted by Ubiquitous Skittercat on 2001-02-18, 14:29:28 (209.153.8.43)
I had some dealing with Frank VanAlstine about ten years ago... that was enough for me. He's totally arrogant, and he's years behind on the industry learning curve. What ticked me off was his insistan .......
162: Re: Stereo stuff you've owned (3.10)
Posted by Phil Sieg on 1999-08-21, 06:50:15 (198.144.162.9)
Well, it's a long and strange trip: 1. First "system", age 3 Victrola, kiddie-type: Mom still has pictures of me wearing out yet another copy of Glenn Miller's "In the Mood". Also found the record tha .......
163: REVIEW: Revox A77 Tapedeck (2.97)
Posted by stereophile mark@pinballsareus@aol.com on 2004-01-11, 19:35:41 (205.188.209.77)
Model: A77 Category: Tapedeck Suggested Retail Price: Originally $499.00 U.S. Description: Reel-to-reel tape recorder Manufacturer URL: Revox Model Picture: View Review by stereop .......
164: A True Story..... (2.93)
Posted by Winston Smith on 2016-01-29, 13:06:44 (122.62.235.160)
I have been a music lover since 5, and used audio to enhance that love all my life. When I first moved out, I had a very nice system (see below), which I liked to play very loud, indeed. But I was rai .......
165: REVIEW: Carver CT-17 Preamplifier (SS) (2.77)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2015-03-22, 18:01:23 (75.48.6.140)
Model: CT-17 Category: Preamplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $200 used Description: Pre-Amp/Tuner, with Dolby Pro Logic Surround & Sonic Holography Manufacturer URL: Carver Model Pict .......
166: Re: What were your defining moments in audio? (2.63)
Posted by johnkramer on 2002-05-08, 14:03:01 (12.228.24.149)
Opus One! Wow, that brings back memories. We used to go there on the weekends where we used to laugh at the windows rattling in the resturant across the stair well playing the telarc 1812 disk through .......
167: RE: Have you ever heard a completely solid state system that sounded truly exceptional with analogue ? (2.60)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2014-02-03, 08:43:09 (66.87.130.56)
“i have concluded recently that digital is a real nightmare.” If it weren’t for the Wadia 7/9 CD rig I heard in the early 1990s in Cleveland, I’d probably totally agree with you........ Prior to that, .......
168: REVIEW: nOhr Le Amp Amplifier (SS) (2.47)
Posted by dljacob@uswest.net on 2001-11-21, 23:50:23 (216.160.128.227)
Model: Le Amp
Category: Amplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price: $500pr
Description: 100W/ch monoblocks Manufacturer URL: Not Available Manufacturer URL: Not Available
Review by d .......
169: REVIEW: Dynaco Dynaco ST-70 KIT Amplifier (Tube) (2.27)
Posted by kimjohns on 2009-03-18, 17:55:07 (66.185.1.21)
Model: Dynaco ST-70 KIT Category: Amplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: $695 Description: An upgraded Dynaco ST-70 in KIT form Manufacturer URL: Dynaco Model Picture: View Review by .......
170: Audio Oldies! Still have 'em? Good bargains used?? (2.17)
Posted by Dave VH on 1999-05-17, 22:08:56 (209.110.228.119)
I had the Adcom GFA555 amp and the Shure V15 Type V-MR cartridge - both long gone. And I still have, and really like, my little Apogee ribbon monitors, which are little brothers to the old, well regar .......
Found 200 records in Amp/Preamp Asylum.
1: Re: Musical Concepts, HAFLER MODS (10.36)
Posted by dimitri_P on 2005-02-05, 00:16:44 (24.126.178.255)
have you tried pairing up th Hafler preamp with your Curcio amp or the Hafler amp with the Curcio preamp? I guess I am wondering of the two (the Hafler preamp and the amp) which is the one, in your op .......
2: Hafler DH-110 is the best preamp for the Hafler DH-220 amp? (10.36)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2003-12-13, 08:50:26 (67.233.151.248)
Yeah, I had a Hafler DH110 I built from a kit, and am mighty sorry I sold it. I think you will be very happy with it. I had been looking for one, but ran into a Forte preamp so I grabbed that. ::: TOP .......
3: Preamp for Hafler Amps? (9.90)
Posted by Dilatory on 2009-11-12, 23:06:05 (99.250.95.44)
I've got 3 Hafler Amps, P7000 x2 and an SR2800 I'm looking for a Preamp that has 3 or more outs (If possible, I'd really rather avoid splitting each out) that will also mate well with Hafler amps.. An .......
4: RE: For me #1 was the preamp upgrade to Hell.. (long ago..) (9.83)
Posted by John Elison on 2016-08-13, 07:37:26 (74.130.29.193)
I built a Hafler DH-101 kit in 1981 or thereabouts. I bought it just for kicks because I already owned a Harmon Kardon Citation 11 preamp that cost considerably more. My matching Citation 12 power amp .......
5: Hafler 110 Preamp VS. Bryston 1B Preamp Which is better? (9.18)
Posted by Tony Loomin on 2003-12-19, 15:48:59 (68.8.61.233)
Hafler 110 Preamp VS. Bryston 1B Preamp Which is better? both seem to have a freq. response of 20hz to 20khz... thanks .......
6: RE: Anyone with experience with a Hafler DH101 preamp? (8.77)
Posted by casouza on 2009-07-25, 09:06:40 (189.122.104.184)
I had one about 20 years ago. Very clean sound before I found out about tubes. Here is a link to the assembly manual with schematics: http://www.hafler.com/techsupport/index.asp?ID=3 .......
7: For me #1 was the preamp upgrade to Hell.. (long ago..) (8.76)
Posted by Smelly_Socks on 2016-08-13, 06:39:55 (107.77.83.129)
So back in ? 1985 or so I owned a Hafler DH110 I built from a kit. I liked it a lot. For some insane mind fart I wanted a Sony new 'flagship' digital preamp. SO I traded in my Hafler and got the Sony. .......
8: Hafler DH-200: Your opinion on Musical Concepts mods (8.71)
Posted by Bogie on 2004-09-22, 12:24:45 (12.18.36.40)
So, what do you guys think? How can I improve on this? Am I likely to really notice any difference after shelling out about 2x what I paid for the amp on the mods? (FWIW, I bought the Hafler after I .......
9: Hafler 915 preamplifier preamp (8.46)
Posted by kgutzke on 2003-06-28, 20:21:49 (24.26.171.74)
Anyone know where I might find three Hafler 915 preamps (new or slightly used). .......
10: Re: Anyone heard of the Encore 2010.2 Hybrid Preamp (8.28)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2006-11-22, 09:25:30 (75.215.47.49)
I owned one briefly. It was nothing special. Kind of "bland" sounding. Its output impedance was over 1 kohm, which I say is a deficiency for an active preamp. I had a Hafler 915 solid-state pre at the .......
11: RE: Hafler Series 915 Class A J-fet Preamp (8.22)
Posted by couger4u on 2018-12-16, 15:49:58 (69.204.229.103)
I have one with phono. Used it for a long time but gathering dust now. I had also replaced the fuse with a gold fuse. It has a beautiful sound close to a tube preamp. Never had any problem with it. Us .......
12: Hafler (8.22)
Posted by Bill the K on 2015-07-16, 04:11:35 (69.120.66.172)
That Hafler makes me go nuts. Its good enough to eat. And tube to boot. Can I use it as a preamp? Cheers Bill .......
13: THe company is owned by a new group since 2014.. So the name is all that is 'Hafler' (8.20)
Posted by Smelly_Socks on 2016-11-27, 19:40:00 (107.77.111.75)
Plenty of old names get bought and recreated to sell product. I have no idea if the new products will, or will not be as good and the old stuff which made the Hafler reputation. Personally I would pas .......
14: My 80s Stereo... Upgrade? (8.17)
Posted by Mark of Cenla on 2003-10-14, 16:43:23 (65.243.10.42)
Back in the mid-80s, I bought the following audio gear: Hafler DH 220 power amp (mosfets, 175/channel at 4 ohms) Hafler DH100 preamp (very basic) Boston Acoustics T1000's ($1000/pair back then, tower .......
15: RE: Another Crown experiment (8.16)
Posted by John Elison on 2016-03-29, 06:03:11 (74.130.29.193)
I owned the Citation 11 and 12 back in the day. They weren't very good at all but I didn't know it at the time. It wasn't until I decided to build the Hafler DH-101 preamp and DH-200 power amplifier j .......
16: Re: Is the Hafler DH-110 the best preamp for the Hafler DH-220 amp? (8.13)
Posted by zman on 2003-12-15, 02:55:29 (64.136.26.228)
it has one of the best phono stages i`ve heard in an integrated, i use mine just for that. .......
17: Re: Bryston vs. McIntosh (8.06)
Posted by Hafler Girl on 2005-01-03, 18:51:57 (209.86.254.113)
Thanks to all of you who sent response posts. It's very informative to hear from both sides of the fence. OK, now here's the deal. My current system consists of Martin Logan SL3's, Hafler DH500 power .......
18: RE: Hafler DH-101 PROBLEM (8.02)
Posted by Camrahnbay on 2015-08-24, 12:47:21 (107.77.80.108)
IT IS A SS PREAMP ,ALONG WITH A HAFLER 200 AMP IT USED TO SOND PRETTY DECENT. Now THE AMP SEEMS TO HAVE DROPPED THE RIGHT CHANNEL! .......
19: Knobs for Hafler DH101 (8.01)
Posted by ojd on 2006-01-27, 16:25:03 (192.55.52.4)
Does anybody have a set of replacement knobs for the volume and balance controls of a Hafler DH101 preamp? .......
20: Re: Best used Mosfet Amp and matching preamp: Adcom, Hafler, ??? (7.90)
Posted by George Mann on 2005-07-12, 11:16:09 (66.81.180.149)
The Hafler TransNova 9300 is a good amplifier. But it really needs a better preamp to get the best from it. However, my highest recommendationin this pricerange is for an Accuphase C200/P300 combo. Yo .......
21: RE: WOW. Parasound A21. (7.90)
Posted by couger4u on 2013-03-26, 15:27:14 (24.90.45.8)
I have not listened to it long as I am still breaking it in but what I heard convinced me that I had made a wise choice. I cannot compare to other amps as I have not listened to them and only had a Ha .......
22: RE: One Speaker ? (7.85)
Posted by djk on 2008-06-16, 02:11:38 (64.6.90.218)
With one input still disconnected (preferably the one on the left when viewed from the back), flip over the line cord of the Hafler, then flip over the line cord of the Marantz, then flip over the lin .......
23: RE: Hafler 220 No sound (7.81)
Posted by gregwalshfmc@gmail.com on 2017-04-27, 11:15:02 (66.30.210.117)
If you really like the Hafler 220 there is 220and matching 100 preamp at Qaudio.com (no connection) in MINT condition with original box and manual. Asking $350 for BOTH!!! Thought buying them myself! .......
24: Make my electro stats purr (7.75)
Posted by Hafler Girl on 2005-01-04, 19:17:28 (209.86.241.94)
Thanks to all of you who sent response posts regarding my Bryston vs. McIntosh question. It's very informative to hear from both sides of the fence. OK, now here's the deal. My current system consists .......
25: Re: Do Not Get Pre-Amp Reviews (7.69)
Posted by hifigi on 2004-10-30, 16:36:23 (207.5.238.224)
Every preamp negatively impacts the music reproduction of a system to one degree or another, but most systems require switching and/or volume attenuation, so they are necessary. If a particular preamp .......
26: RE: One Speaker ? (7.66)
Posted by djk on 2008-06-16, 16:08:43 (205.175.225.5)
A meter will cost you $10, they come with instructions. "What's a line cord?" You're kidding me? The power cord. "I thought the Hafler was a preamp" Take it to someone that has a clue. Print out the O .......
27: mod a hafler DH-101? (7.62)
Posted by teresko@sonic.net on 2007-06-27, 11:22:47 (67.100.119.138)
I am upgrading my system with a restored SAE 2200 power amp (restoration done by Mark Wilson at Absolute Sound Labs), and am wondering if I should update my existing Hafler DH-101 preamp (with a Music .......
28: Whats better preamp, the hafler dh-110 or the dh-101? (7.62)
Posted by Tony Loomin on 2003-12-16, 13:25:32 (68.8.61.233)
Whats better preamp, the hafler dh-110 or the dh-101? .......
29: Re: preamp/amp recommendation (7.61)
Posted by JOEY. on 2002-11-25, 16:39:39 (203.222.88.23)
Hello Joey, Get the Bryston or if you can find one 2nd Hand, a Hafler DH500. The Hafler has refinement, resolution and lots of current- just what you need, in addition of course, to a new (unique) nam .......
30: RE: Then and Now and Next (7.60)
Posted by Rockethead26 on 2013-06-13, 08:42:49 (50.90.125.229)
First: Yahama R-500 Receiver Then for many years: Hafler DH-200 Amp with Hafler DH-101 Preamp both kits Now: B&K Ref 200.2, Ear 834P, Canary Passive Next: Don't see a next .......
31: RE: Hafler XL600 upgrades, is it worth it? (7.60)
Posted by fstein on 2009-08-24, 11:39:47 (64.212.90.254)
These guys did my hafler preamp a century ago, and do good work; at least worth looking at their ideas. http://www.musicaldesign.com/demo_used_products.htm Or, you coould buy my Innersound ESL Amp, it .......
32: Is the Hafler DH-110 the best preamp for the Hafler DH-220 amp? (7.48)
Posted by Tony Loomin on 2003-12-12, 19:09:42 (68.8.61.233)
I am using a technics 1200, and I produce music, I have yamaha ns-10's and i like the flatness of them, but my vestax mixer as a preamp makes my speakers sound a little too metallic, is the dh-110 pre .......
33: Lay some flowers by his grave.... (7.45)
Posted by doodlebug on 2009-06-23, 20:48:25 (69.134.38.132)
Mr. Hafler died in 2003 but left quite a legacy. See the link. As for the preamp, I'd suggest that it could use some minor work to the power supply and the coupling caps on the input and output ends o .......
34: Musical Concepts, HAFLER MODS (7.45)
Posted by tubelover@aol.com on 2005-02-03, 00:19:12 (198.81.26.7)
i need some opinions as to whether or not i should spend about 1000 dollars to upgrade my Hafler 110 preamp and 220 power amp at Musical Concepts. If not,what alternatives do you suggest? I do not wan .......
35: Newly acquired a Hafler 915 preamp w/ phono (7.40)
Posted by mjcmt on 2013-03-05, 05:32:41 (24.148.235.18)
This post isn't in the league of my fellow 'Karmas here, but here is my recent amateur experience. In my search to assemble a budget stereo I just bought a early '90s Hafler 915 preamp with MM/MC phon .......
36: RE: I've owned both over the years. (7.31)
Posted by John Elison on 2018-11-11, 10:01:12 (192.180.236.80)
I built the Hafler kits many many years ago. They were my first electronic kits and they sounded great. I built the DH-101 along with two DH-200 power amplifiers that I bridged for mono-blocks. They p .......
37: Pre amp help (7.21)
Posted by mrr on 2005-12-21, 15:49:59 (67.189.74.118)
Hi, I'm running a Hafler DH-110 preamp that I'm told might be holding back my system. Anybody have any recommendations for tweaks to the Hafler, or recommendations for better, relatively inexpensive, .......
38: Re: Tube pre-amps for Adcom GFA 555II (7.14)
Posted by ZarathurstraI had the same amp on 2007-02-14, 17:53:57 (64.68.168.181)
I had the same amp at one time and found the Hafler 915 (or 945) preamp was a great match. The JFET circuits tamed to a large degree the sterile SS sound of the Amp. Sold the amp and my Adcom GFP-555 .......
39: Re: Best used Mosfet Amp and matching preamp: Adcom, Hafler, ??? (7.12)
Posted by docw on 2005-07-09, 10:26:25 (162.119.232.102)
The poster about preamps is not correct. What kind of speakers and associated equipment did you use? The Hafler 101 is clean, clear and precise but flat in depth and soundstage is not great. But it is .......
40: RE: Hafler Series 915 Class A J-fet Preamp (7.09)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2018-12-10, 07:22:07 (108.31.211.110)
I haven't heard a 915, but thoroughly cleaning the contacts, pots and switches on my 110 put everything in balance. Oxidation could easily cause a channel imbalance. My 110 sounds great, better than i .......
41: Any Hafler DH100 pre amp owners here?? (6.99)
Posted by dudlew on 2003-08-16, 07:09:20 (196.1.161.50)
Hello once again.... Does anyone here own the Hafler DH100 preamp?. I have one and as far as I can tell from my limited ears and small sample base of equipment, it sounds pretty good. I was just wonde .......
42: Re: Any Hafler DH100 pre amp owners here?? (6.95)
Posted by rickl on 2003-08-17, 17:55:53 (65.27.78.175)
I bought a DH100 new in kit form in 1980? and over the years modded it to a pretty good little preamp. I've even built one from scratch for the basement. I picked up a McIntosh C26 to replace it and t .......
43: Re: Please recommend some hellacious pipe organ music. (6.92)
Posted by aclearspot on 2003-09-14, 08:34:22 (12.155.189.238)
I agree with Mike. I recently replaced my 20 year old hafler 110 and my system sounded pretty good with the 20 year old hafler 220 amp. I had a sound stage and much more definition. A few months later .......
44: RE: So I bought a Hafler DH-200 tonight. (6.88)
Posted by fin1bxn@msn.com on 2018-08-02, 07:43:42 (153.2.246.34)
That was one of my early amps, built the kit. used it with an Apt Holman preamp DBX dynamic range expander and thorens td126mkIII with bozak 302's. loved that system. had it for a few years, then trad .......
45: Re: Difficult territory at that budget. (6.88)
Posted by Jim Holtz on 2003-08-18, 16:35:30 (4.72.6.170)
Rob, Thanks for the reply. My Philips DVD-963SA has DD and DTS built in but I also need it for satellite and over the air reception (Pro Logic) too. That is the reason for a pre/processor. I'm using a .......
46: Hafler done? (6.87)
Posted by Jim Tavegia on 2005-08-22, 14:29:59 (68.215.179.207)
It appears that Hafler is no more, unless someone shows up to buy the remaining assets and wishes to continue manufacturing. Maybe not considered high end by audiophile standards today, but still a ve .......
47: Possible to reduce gain on modded Hafler DH-101? (6.85)
Posted by The Rube on 2006-04-10, 19:30:57 (65.23.172.213)
Hi folks. I just picked up a used Hafler DH-101 preamp with Musical Concepts mods. The volume control/balance runs very hot, making it difficult to listen at low levels. It sounds wonderful. (So the n .......
48: Re: My 80s Stereo... Upgrade? (6.83)
Posted by Mark of Cenla on 2003-10-15, 10:36:03 (209.206.155.254)
Thanks for all the reponses. When I bought all of that stuff, I was single. Now... wife, kid, mortgage, etc. A speaker upgrade is out of the question. The most I can spend is $300-$400. I can justify .......
49: n00b alert! Soundcard -> Hafler DH-200 (bad idea?) (6.79)
Posted by Xstatic on 2003-05-12, 20:42:51 (65.50.69.188)
Hi Soon i am getting, my Hafler power amplifier and finishing my AR DIY speakers, so the question is: will i necessarily need a preamp to drive this power amp from a soundcard (say A2) Input specs for .......
50: Dynaco ST 70 with Hafler DH110 (6.77)
Posted by alanj.martin@verizon.net on 2012-05-16, 15:22:20 (96.255.84.113)
Hello, I have recently purchased a Dynaco ST 70 amp. I already have an FM1 Tuner I am doing some work on (replaced PEC 1&2, and the RCA jacks) And I will either buy or build (from parts) an PAS 3X. Th .......
51: Re: Best used Mosfet Amp and matching preamp: Adcom, Hafler, ??? (6.68)
Posted by G man on 2005-07-09, 06:24:57 (70.32.0.138)
Based on previous experience, I would not consider a Hafler preamplifier for any system with high end reproduction aspirations. At least the 101 or 110 (I think that;s what they were called). I owned .......
52: Re: Musical Concepts, HAFLER MODS (6.63)
Posted by Lou S on 2005-02-03, 18:50:39 (68.68.188.156)
Ok, well the 220 has to go, get the current Hafler TransNova equivalent used, put IXYS Freds in it, and forget it, your amp mods are done. If you'd rather go further, get the Carver as suggested earli .......
53: Re: got the cheap b&k st202 amp, now need suggestions on a thoughtful pre! (6.59)
Posted by I on 2005-01-19, 21:05:22 (24.44.208.147)
I used a 202 with both a Hafler 110 preamp (Musical Concepts mod), and also with a Foreplay. Both were wonderful sounding, with the Foreplay bringing more tube qualities. The Hafler was smooth, rich a .......
54: Re: Audiophile vs Pro Amps (6.55)
Posted by bogie7@mindspring.com on 2005-08-06, 07:44:32 (68.188.55.124)
Why limit to home theater? If you can stick the stuff in a ventilated closet, whatever, what's the big deal, if you like the sound? Plus, don't discount the 'hybrids.' I'm running my maggies with a H .......
55: Excellent responses... (6.54)
Posted by SF tech on 2005-07-02, 10:01:13 (67.101.101.216)
Thanks all! A little more info about my system and preferences: It's mainly used for music listening. I like rock, jazz, some hip-hop, and (gulp) country... I also use it a lot to watch DVDs. It's per .......
56: Ghost, Did you resolder all the solder joints? (6.52)
Posted by Cougar on 2021-01-02, 09:08:19 (68.7.9.81)
I had a Hafler DH-101 years back and did some minor upgrades to the caps. Very nice preamp even in stock form. I ended up getting a (So Called) better preamp with remote. So I sold the Hafler but got .......
57: RE: Got a Saga + driving an old Hafler amp. (6.48)
Posted by George S. Roland on 2022-12-04, 20:24:25 (24.101.215.68)
I recently bought a Saga-S. I listened to a buddy's Saga +. Neither of us could tell any difference between the tube and solid state circuits, so I opted to save that bit of money and just buy the sol .......
58: Know Anything About the Jolida JD9A Phono Preamp? (6.47)
Posted by Planarium on 2004-11-26, 17:31:47 (69.110.19.102)
I believe this has just come on the market, and I'm wondering if it would be a good tube upgrade from my Hafler SE100 preamp. Has anyone seen/heard one yet? .......
59: REVIEW: Hafler DH-101 Preamplifier (SS) (6.44)
Posted by NOSferatu on 2009-06-21, 07:12:44 (24.130.87.22)
Model: DH-101 Category: Preamplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: 259$ Description: Preamp Manufacturer URL: Hafler Review by NOSferatu on June 21, 2009 at 07:12:44 IP Address: 24.130. .......
60: Bryston 3BST + Adcom GFP-500 vs. MF A3 (6.39)
Posted by countingbackwards on 2002-09-04, 18:57:45 (216.249.42.59)
Hi, Second post from a new poster. Given my system as mentioned below, what would sound better? I already have an Adcom GFP-500 as my preamp, but am unhappy with the performance of my Hafler amp (buzz .......
61: doctoral grad or medical student? lots of vintage options, such as (6.32)
Posted by docw on 2006-06-14, 08:56:06 (162.119.232.102)
tubed Dynaco PAS 2 or 3 or 2x or 3x Hafler DH 110 SS PS Audio 4, 4.6, 5 Adcom Hafler DH 101 cheapo plus 102 MC internal Dynaco FET 5 (Jensen's modified AVA PAT 5) A good 70's Japanese receiver as tune .......
62: Quad 99 preamp for one last time (6.26)
Posted by painter on 2004-01-06, 00:30:35 (213.249.32.6)
Hi, sorry to bother you again. I've read all the postings here with regards to the quad 99 preamp I'm planning to buy. I am currently audiotioning a hafler 915 "J-fet class a" preamplifier and I like .......
63: REVIEW: Hafler DH-101 Preamplifier (SS) (6.23)
Posted by Alaindexe on 2007-12-01, 06:42:06 (216.99.38.202)
Model: DH-101 Category: Preamplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: 259$ Description: Preamp Manufacturer URL: Hafler Review by Alaindexe on December 01, 2007 at 06:42:06 IP Address: 216 .......
64: Preamp for Son of Ampzilla (6.20)
Posted by sjlnys on 2004-01-26, 09:32:47 (64.12.96.9)
I am looking for suggestions for a good clean sounding preamp. I have had no luck finding a Theobe and presently have a Hafler DH110. Any help or suggestions would be apprieciated. Thank you. ::: TOPI .......
65: Best Integrated or Amp/Pre for under 1K used? (6.15)
Posted by Eastside_guy on 2006-11-10, 19:05:03 (70.187.132.196)
I am looking for a warm, open, and dynamic sounding Amp/Pre or Integrated for under 1k used. I only play clasic rock music. I was thinking about a used Hafler 9300 Transnova or DH500 amp because I rea .......
66: It's a preamp, not an amp... (6.14)
Posted by ghost of olddude55 on 2020-03-18, 05:11:43 (108.39.196.215)
maybe used I can get a better preamp for $500, but then I'd probably have to recap it like I just did to the DH-101. Anyway, the MC-3 board is, in fact, an entirely new preamp that just uses the Hafle .......
67: RE: Van Alstine (6.11)
Posted by docw on 2009-09-13, 14:44:39 (71.104.26.4)
the other guys are more high end than I...I used a stock PAS 2 for last 2 years, and it is not bad. But my expectations were lower than Bambi and M3 and the others. I got the preamp for about $25, my .......
68: Well, if you are going to use them with your Rodgers........ (6.11)
Posted by Chuck Y on 2004-02-18, 13:16:00 (209.165.34.102)
and you Hafler, I would suggest that you get the Apt Holman (This was my preamp when I had the Rogers). It was an excellent preamp,with a very good phono, and if its operatiing well its worth the pric .......
69: Preamp Expertise Needed & Amp Freq. Response Question (6.07)
Posted by Tony Loomin on 2003-12-18, 13:28:09 (68.8.61.233)
I Want to get a hafler amp to pump my yamaha ns-10m speakers, I was thinking about gettin a P3000 or the DH-220... The P3000 has a freq. response of 20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.1dB and 0.15Hz to 300kHz, +0/–3dB .......
70: I would like some advice regarding upgrade of amp/integrated... (6.02)
Posted by SF tech on 2005-07-01, 14:10:27 (216.100.227.206)
Please help me out here. In my current setup, I'm using an NAD C340 as a preamp driving a Hafler DH-200 amplifier which is powering NHT SuperTwos. It sounds pretty good. Occasionally the mood strikes .......
71: Put it all into a great preamp. (5.99)
Posted by KT88 on 2005-07-01, 15:44:41 (209.170.178.118)
You can upgrade the amp later and for much less money. A really nice preamp will allow the Hafler to do its job of just making the signal larger and still maintain a very nice signal. -Bill ::: TOPIC: .......
72: Re: advice needed: better amp or preamp first? (5.97)
Posted by MAS on 2002-11-02, 21:27:51 (24.167.199.109)
I have owned a Rega Mira for six months, and it is a great sounding unit. It has an exceptional phono stage. Except for the very bottom octave, I prefer it to the Hafler 9300 amp and Conrad-Johnson PV .......
73: You might get lucky with the vol.control.... (5.93)
Posted by Interstage Tranny on 2018-08-08, 14:25:09 (71.168.178.35)
Your interconnects and the preamp jacks might be encountering some "oxidation" effects. This preamp is a classic, AKA: vintage...Switches may also have some oxidation which could come clean.... Inpu .......
74: RE: Newly acquired a Hafler 915 preamp w/ phono (5.88)
Posted by Hyfi on 2013-03-05, 09:20:55 (70.90.3.241)
I still own my original 945-9180 setup I purchased as my first real stereo in the 90s. I recently had it serviced, cleaned and re-capped for $125. I did so because I wanted to use it in a small family .......
75: Re: I would like some advice regarding upgrade of amp/integrated... (5.84)
Posted by George Mann on 2005-07-02, 00:18:48 (66.81.192.36)
Here's what I suggest... 1. Remove the input capacitor from your Hafler and use a better preamp such as Haflers own. 2. If your really serious about the sound of your system, buy a used Accuphase amp/ .......
76: Re: How vintage? (5.82)
Posted by BPFisch on 2006-09-22, 07:09:18 (168.166.124.100)
I guess "vintage" is not really the correct term to use for what I'm looking for. I simply want to put together a decent 2 channel system without all the bells and whistles of the majority of today's .......
77: Be very, very careful. (5.81)
Posted by axolotl on 2013-06-07, 09:34:27 (68.4.34.13)
Once you've heard it, it might never leave your system. :) I purchased one in November to replace an unmodded Hafler preamp that had given me three decades of reliable service. My initial experience w .......
78: RE: So I bought a Hafler DH-200 tonight. (5.80)
Posted by Caucasian Blackplate on 2018-08-01, 18:07:03 (67.182.129.135)
If that DH-200 has never been recapped, it's more than due for servicing! I serviced a preamp for a local client because he was getting some nasty distortion on LPs and he suspected something was wro .......
79: How do I wire that with a Hafler Stereo Preamp with 1 pair of outs? (5.79)
Posted by Tachymetres on 2003-10-24, 09:57:07 (192.249.47.8)
Would 1 amp feed the left channel only and one for the right? .......
80: RE: Newly acquired a Hafler 915 preamp w/ phono (5.78)
Posted by amioutaline? on 2013-03-05, 13:24:05 (96.37.28.107)
Odyssey, Oppo and Dynaudio must be tasty! .......
81: Was thinking about getting the Vidar... (5.78)
Posted by ghost of olddude55 on 2021-02-24, 06:56:45 (108.39.196.215)
But my Hafler sounds really good after upgrading to a Schiit Saga Plus preamp. .......
82: Depends on what you're looking for..... (5.78)
Posted by doodlebug on 2008-09-07, 22:15:46 (63.249.84.6)
I've used 3 generations of John Hillig's driver boards in Haflers for the past 10 years. Last fall, I installed (myself - I do my own installations) a set of the boards in a Hafler P500 (the pro versi .......
83: I would say the Bryston but... (5.71)
Posted by rp1@surfnetusa.com on 2003-12-19, 16:07:05 (66.81.65.130)
I am biased because I have always liked Bryston as a company, and I just hated that Hafler preamp. .......
84: My first "good" preamp was Hafler. (5.69)
Posted by volunteer on 2018-08-05, 07:08:55 (74.134.89.134)
I was walking in tall cotton. .......
85: Re: Quick volume pot selection question (5.69)
Posted by cdsherman on 2007-03-17, 21:29:29 (72.84.249.187)
I second the 50K TKD from parts connexion, my second choice would also be noble and my third would be a plain old Alps blue. I had an old hafler preamp that had the original pot replaced with a plasti .......
86: RE: What was the evolution of your audio system (5.66)
Posted by LtMandella on 2020-02-22, 14:53:22 (68.104.110.35)
1970: Kenwood receiver, cheap turntable, powering JBL L-40 speakers 1980: Dynaco ST-120, PAT4 preamp, Heathkit tuner (built from kits), DUAL turntable, driving Boston Acoustics A40 speakers 1990: HAFL .......
87: RE: Hafler Series 915 Class A J-fet Preamp (5.65)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-12-12, 16:44:19 (24.225.37.134)
I had that preamp. It's well built and a pleasure to use. I didn't think it was the highest in resolution, but had a warm enjoyable sound. Even the stock unit has Musical Designs caps. My version had .......
88: RE: Great Sounding SS Vintage Preamp (5.59)
Posted by IW on 2010-04-03, 18:27:42 (68.175.121.119)
I used a Hafler 110, modded, which was very nice with my B&K 220 amp. Smooth, solid, musical. .......
89: RE: Old / classic hi-fi equipment (5.57)
Posted by Ron AKA on 2011-11-05, 07:46:22 (75.152.107.134)
Almost all of my equipment dates to 1980. On the vinyl side I use a Rega Planar 2, Fidelity Research FR-1 3F cartridge, Grace 707B tonearm, Marcof MC amp. The rest is a Hafler DH-101 preamp, Hafler DH .......
90: RE: Silvaweld SWC-1000 (5.56)
Posted by morricab on 2014-11-06, 00:53:54 (160.62.7.250)
I remember hearing a Rogue preamp many years ago (Rogue 66?) and ended up preferring an inexpensive Hafler 915 SS preamp! I had a pretty limited budget in those days (Grad student) but the Rogue didn' .......
91: Best used Mosfet Amp and matching preamp: Adcom, Hafler, ??? (5.56)
Posted by Eastside_guy on 2005-07-08, 19:46:27 (70.242.129.16)
I was wondering about a used MOSFET poweramp with a preamp by the same manufacture. I want it to match visually. I have 3 critia. They have to be black, both pieces made by the same manufacturer, and .......
92: RE: Hafler DH101 (5.54)
Posted by bassbinotoko on 2009-06-25, 02:33:07 (70.67.201.149)
Audio Amateur had some mods. IIRC, one was to fix the phono EQ curve which had been modified to reduce rumble or something. Another was to simplify the wiring, since the preamp was laid out with provi .......
93: Re: Hafler 915 preamplifier preamp (5.54)
Posted by hifigi on 2003-06-30, 14:53:04 (64.91.145.89)
You may want to try HCM Audio. (I believe the link is www.hcmaudio.com). Good Luck, Dave .......
94: RE: listen to them side by side first (5.53)
Posted by teresko@sonic.net on 2007-06-27, 11:47:09 (67.100.119.138)
My Hafler is stock. I am considering the upgrade vs a new preamp, perhaps the NAD but I am open to other suggestions. .......
95: Hafler fet 3 preamp (5.53)
Posted by hifiguy@adelphia.net on 2004-10-09, 10:29:14 (68.71.208.140)
I purchased one of these on Ebay but it appears that the op amps are missing.can anyone give me info on suitable replacements .......
96: You and Neldog should get them together... (5.52)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2010-05-22, 16:07:11 (70.92.3.70)
I offered him my Adcom, but a kit Hafler DH110.. all the parts to rebuild his preamp. wow. That kit has to be 20 plus years old! .......
97: Re: Maintainance on Older Haffler Amp and Preamp (5.48)
Posted by Mr.Mags on 2004-02-25, 14:25:55 (198.209.26.252)
I own a DH-500, and have found older Hafler products to be nearly bullet-proof. That said, large filter caps can, over time, go bad. All of my mods on my Hafler have been through Musical Concepts. You .......
98: Re: Hafler preamplifier DH-100 series 2 (5.48)
Posted by Scholl on 2005-01-25, 03:28:15 (68.60.233.193)
Minor circuit changes, mainly in the opamp types. The II used all 5532s where the original used those in the preamp and something else in the line stage. There where a few resistor changes also. ::: T .......
99: Re: 2ch amp! (5.47)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2004-01-23, 22:10:24 (67.107.152.90)
"1) I have noticed that the amp sounds better when is left on for a few hours. Do you think that to leave it countinuosly on could damage it?" Come to think of it, I think I notice it. It takes a whil .......
100: Re: 2ch amp! (5.44)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2004-01-23, 22:10:24 (67.107.152.90)
"1) I have noticed that the amp sounds better when is left on for a few hours. Do you think that to leave it countinuosly on could damage it?" Come to think of it, I think I notice it. It takes a whil .......
101: Hafler Series 915 MC Mods (5.44)
Posted by jaynemo on 2020-03-18, 05:33:32 (216.75.211.22)
I'm also on the fence on sending this preamp in for the MC upgrade at $399. It is a fairly decent sounding preamp, driving my McCormack DNA-1. I paid $10 for it, so I have a little room to move. Hey i .......
102: So, my regular pre-amp is sick... (5.42)
Posted by ghost of olddude55 on 2021-01-01, 15:18:57 (108.39.196.215)
It's a Hafler DH-101, recapped by me last February. Worked great until about a month ago, some issues with the left channel not related to the crappy push-putton switches. But that's another story. I' .......
103: RE: I figured out a way to add remote volume control (5.41)
Posted by coffee-phil on 2018-03-02, 14:10:35 (23.120.16.233)
Yes, It is a Hafler DH 100, a basic very nice no nonsense preamp which does the job. Phil .......
104: Damn skippy. (5.40)
Posted by ghost of olddude55 on 2020-06-04, 04:21:35 (108.39.196.215)
I recapped my old Hafler preamp a few months ago, was knocked over by how much better it sounded with new caps in place of the 40 year-old caps. .......
105: RE: Preamp Shootout (5.40)
Posted by morricab on 2011-01-12, 02:59:11 (160.62.4.10)
No, it was not a very meaningful shootout. A modified GAS preamp is all but impossible to have an idea about its sound. I used to have a GAS Thalia preamp and frankly, it sucked. I also had a Sumo Ath .......
106: RE: Hafler DH-101 assembly manual and schematics... (5.39)
Posted by Camrahnbay on 2015-08-25, 06:53:27 (107.77.64.28)
The manual is something I need on paper, I do not have a printer and am computer illiterate. If yourself or anyone could help me out on this I would compensate you for your time. I also need a manual .......
107: Re: Hafler fet 3 preamp (5.39)
Posted by jkeigs on 2004-10-09, 23:47:00 (69.224.224.196)
Can I ask how much you paid. I have one that I am thinking about selling but don't know what it is worth. I will let you know about the opamps when I take it apart. Also, was it based on the DH101 ch .......
108: RE: Signal interference in preamp when playing LP. (5.37)
Posted by wheezer on 2012-08-08, 07:54:53 (99.10.177.111)
When I lived in Jersey back in the 70's, I could pick up a Canadian radio broadcast from the phono stage. Only on certain nights. Upgrading from the Marantz rec. to a Hafler pre, no more radio. Tricky .......
109: Hafler Series 915 Class A J-fet Preamp (5.35)
Posted by jaynemo on 2018-12-10, 07:14:37 (216.75.211.7)
Anyone have any experience with this preamp? Stock or Musical Concepts mods? Picked this up with a pile of similar vintage gear and looks to be great build quality. Does not have phono stage. Also a S .......
110: Hafler DH-200 -- or how to get a silk purse from...(long)... (5.35)
Posted by StevieRay on 2002-10-14, 08:48:14 (65.172.193.222)
...a cow's ear -- or is it a sow's ear? After 20 years of owning a Hafler DH-200, I've got the upgrade bug. I'm itching for something better in the amp dept., now that I've got the rest of my system w .......
111: RE: Newly acquired a Hafler 915 preamp w/ phono (5.33)
Posted by mjcmt on 2013-03-05, 12:10:33 (24.148.235.18)
Good advice about not recouping expensive modding cost in a resale. I will strongly consider your advice about enjoying it as-is until I tire of it. Thanks .......
112: RE: Hafler DH-101 PROBLEM (5.32)
Posted by airtime on 2015-08-24, 08:50:27 (73.199.242.168)
Is this an integrated amp or just a preamp? If it is an integrated does it have amp/preamp output jacks? don't worry there are still honest people still out there that fix these things. You will have .......
113: RE: One Speaker ? (5.28)
Posted by NOSferatu on 2008-06-16, 06:07:43 (24.7.88.8)
While I appreciate all your help, you're going to have to put those directions in a language I can understand...What's a line cord? I thought the Hafler was a preamp...and R39 would be what exactly? D .......
114: RE: Best low cost / "vintage" preamp? (5.28)
Posted by docw on 2011-03-28, 18:30:53 (162.119.238.161)
consider PS Audio 4H, 4.5 4.6 5 and 6 or Hafler DH 110 also Yamaha C2 has a good rep here. All are cheapo on ebay. .......
115: agree with Bambi... (5.27)
Posted by docw on 2006-06-27, 09:11:29 (162.119.232.102)
if you can use another preamp, my PS Audio 4 or the newer 4.6 or 5 would be good choices as would Hafler DH 100, 101 (+/- the 102 MC part) and 110(?). Dyna PAS 2 or 3 tube or PAT 5 SS modded to FET 5 .......
116: With your preferences, I'd say look at AVA's gear..... (5.27)
Posted by Marc Bratton on 2005-07-04, 18:13:18 (207.69.136.197)
Pretty damn near indestructible, about as bulletproof as it gets. The little integrated might suit your fancy; especially since the 'preamp' part is not a preamp at all, but rather a passive. So you'r .......
117: Re: 2ch amp! (5.27)
Posted by Nessun dorma on 2004-01-24, 11:10:12 (213.45.198.163)
Dear Mr.Krieger, With your valuable help I think sincerely to have found a system that will give me a lot of pleasure without a big expense. I will be looking for the Hafler preamp soon. Thank you ver .......
118: Re: The Best Solid-State Preamp, Old or New? (5.23)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2006-11-12, 19:24:40 (70.38.108.122)
I've listened to quite a few SS pres over the years (including several recommended in this thread), and the only ones that I liked were the Rowland Consummate, Hegeman Hapi-2, and Hafler 915. (Althoug .......
119: Re: Best SS Amplifier for Joseph Audio Pearl Speakers? (5.23)
Posted by Ron D on 2003-12-31, 17:09:43 (198.53.10.21)
I can see me getting flamed here but here goes. Not to take anything away from Hafler gear (I own a DH tuner) as it is a wonderful product and can be modded for better results but IMHO this is not the .......
120: Re: Reality Check on Hafler DH220, 500, 600XL (5.21)
Posted by corerosin on 2005-09-23, 10:52:29 (65.146.215.23)
I don't know whether I can help you or not. I have three Hafler amps...two DH200's and one DH500. The problem is that on the two that I have the most experience with, my old DH200 and DH500, I replace .......
121: Ah, my next investigative study ...... (5.19)
Posted by Pneumonic on 2007-11-30, 19:51:55 (99.253.49.35)
.... will be to find out which preamps have top headphones amps in them. I already know that my ole Sony 6060 receiver has an excellent headphone section in it. On the Hafler, like you I bit a kit bac .......
122: correct (5.19)
Posted by Story on 2021-03-14, 12:02:54 (71.53.134.88)
and the Rosenblitz book shows how. I'd like to see someone here (not a mag) review the new preamp he came out with. I applaud his efforts to make affordable stuff compared to commercial ones which pe .......
123: RE: How good a ABT Holmon phono preamp stage sounds in the ABT Holman preamp from the 70's or 80's? (5.19)
Posted by Mortsnets on 2010-03-31, 21:06:11 (24.130.120.236)
According to Audio Emporium: Apt Holman made a very popular preamp and power amp. The good news is that the preamp had all the features that audiophiles wanted for about $650. The sound of the pr .......
124: I've done the Hafler mods.... (5.17)
Posted by doodlebug on 2007-06-28, 08:55:43 (63.249.84.6)
to both preamp and power amps. On the preamps, I've done the more-simple transistor swapout and some of the power supply mods. They did improve things but not appreciably. The wholesale circuit board .......
125: Re: Best used Mosfet Amp and matching preamp: Adcom, Hafler, ??? (5.16)
Posted by rp1@surfnetusa.com on 2005-07-08, 21:12:34 (24.4.220.126)
I strongly suggest you try to get some of Van Alstine's stuff to try; it is mmosfet in design and very nice gear for the money. Also...it is black. . Give Me Ambiguity or Give Me Something Else! ::: T .......
126: RE: Anybody familiar with Audio Source amps from Amazon.com? (5.15)
Posted by f1jim on 2009-04-26, 18:25:08 (67.161.18.177)
They are a good bang for the buck. Think of a Hafler amp with a bit more stridency to the top end and not quite as much bass at the very bottom. Nicely paired with a tube preamp. f1jim .......
127: Anyone with experience with a Hafler DH101 preamp? (5.15)
Posted by Jim in Blacksburg on 2009-07-17, 15:40:00 (71.0.24.238)
Thinking about buying a non-working one, just as a summer restoration project...just curious, do these have any internal fuses or something that might be an easy reason why one won't power up? Also th .......
128: RE: Newly acquired a Hafler 915 preamp w/ phono (5.15)
Posted by amioutaline? on 2013-03-05, 09:09:33 (96.37.28.107)
Can't comment on the mods you're looking at but I can say you likely won't see a penny of value in them when you re-sell. Not a knock on any mod'rs efforts, just what I've observed over the years valu .......
129: RE: Hafler DH-101 PROBLEM (5.14)
Posted by Camrahnbay on 2015-08-24, 07:23:41 (107.77.80.108)
That is the only thing I haven t swapped around.I swapped left to right rca connectors on amp and preamp and tried the cd player so I could be sure the tuner wasn't at fault. I'll try the speaker wire .......
130: Re: good mate for tube preamp (5.11)
Posted by Dynoman on 2003-09-13, 18:22:38 (209.92.99.206)
I have a Sound Valves 101i that is similar to the Dynaco. I was using an older Hafler amp but switched to the Odyssey Stratos. Wonderful combination! I have not had a chance to try a tube amp yet. ::: .......
131: Re: CMOS-FET input switch-- a bad idea? (5.10)
Posted by DaveD on 2007-03-06, 16:39:07 (216.49.117.146)
I did a listenging test to compare the tape monitor relay input to the selector switch CMOS-FET input. Graham Slee, Janis Ian, Paul Simon and Barbirolli conducting Sibelius 2nd provided the short prog .......
132: RE: HAFLER DH-101 DC Offset Help (5.09)
Posted by djk on 2009-08-08, 02:58:46 (70.58.218.11)
What kind of a load do you have on the preamp? Hang a 10K resistor on the output and measure the DC. If there is any DC then replace the output cap on that channel. .......
133: Re: Kevro (5.09)
Posted by countingbackwards on 2002-09-04, 12:59:49 (216.249.35.55)
Hi, Thanks for the info. As a follow-up to that, my current equipment is as follows: Marantz standard 5-disc changer Adcom GDA-600 DAC Van Den Hul interconnects (x2) (don't remember model number off-h .......
134: RE: Used preamp for $500 or less? (5.08)
Posted by underdawg on 2009-02-11, 12:02:23 (198.152.13.67)
I have 2 preamps I am very satisfied with spent 150.00 with all the mods.Hafler dh 100 completed modded sounds good with tube and solid state amps I have AMC 1030 tube preamp with tone control bypass .......
135: Hmmmm.... (5.08)
Posted by ghost of olddude55 on 2020-05-27, 08:39:08 (108.39.196.215)
Got a Hafler amp on the shelf underneath it. The transformer vibrates when the amp is powered up. The preamp will pick up the mechanical vibrations. Got it up on isolating blocks, seems to work. Other .......
136: Unusual combination, however (5.07)
Posted by M3 lover on 2012-05-17, 10:30:52 (76.212.132.133)
several years ago a guy had an audiophile radio program on an LA FM station and he used either a Hafler or NAS solidstate preamp with a modified ST-70 amp to drive Quad 57 speakers in his own system. .......
137: RE: Oh boy. (5.06)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2018-08-09, 08:17:12 (23.31.204.46)
All my Hafler 110 preamp needed was a through cleaning with DeoxIt and a little warmup to sound great. It is doing service as a headphone amp in my Livingroom. It is dead quiet. That tells me that the .......
138: RE: Update my APT Holman pre and Hafler DH500 - or buy new (5.03)
Posted by edta on 2008-01-01, 08:26:52 (67.140.87.10)
Have you considered that something might be wrong with your speaker(s)? My experience with the Adcom 555 in my stereo system was that it sounded too bright not dark and dead. Last year my bro in law .......
139: Carver C-4000 & Luxman TP114 (5.03)
Posted by Skyediver on 2003-12-06, 08:05:09 (67.31.16.56)
I bought a Luxman TP-114 preampon eBay and I like the convience of the remote control and the user infrence. I also own a Carver C-4000 preamp. The sound of the Carver is beyond comprassion so much wa .......
140: Bryston vs. McIntosh (5.01)
Posted by Hafler Girl on 2004-12-30, 21:24:38 (209.86.255.8)
Is the McIntosh MC402 amp/C46 preamp combo actually twice as good as the Bryston 4BSST/BP25 combo in regards to build quality, sound, resale value, etc.? Any input appreciated. .......
141: Have you examined Hafler 915 parts? (5.00)
Posted by DaveD on 2006-01-23, 10:07:31 (216.49.109.172)
I have upgraded my phono preamp to the Graham Slee Era Gold V from the on board Hafler one. The improvement is by no means subtle and by all means pleasing. I feel that I would hear even more if the l .......
142: RE: Newly acquired a Hafler 915 preamp w/ phono (5.00)
Posted by mjcmt on 2013-03-05, 12:08:03 (24.148.235.18)
Thanks for you real world advice about recapping. Did you use a better brand of caps? How is your 945 (915 w/ tuner) sound with the Odyssey vs 9180 amp? I've considered Odyssey amps off and on for man .......
143: Audible Illusion or Aesthetix. (4.96)
Posted by couger4u on 2011-02-12, 08:13:44 (74.72.183.65)
Looking for a preamp without phono option. Audible Illusions L2 or Aesthetix Calypso. I can get AI brand new or Aesthetix second hand for roughly the same price. Which one is better or is there any ot .......
144: RE: Your preamp recommendation for my B&K amp? (4.93)
Posted by IW on 2012-12-31, 07:45:05 (79.183.60.12)
I used a Bottlehead tube preamp with my 4420 years ago and really enjoyed the sound--very full and smooth. Before that I used a Hafler 110, Musical Concepts mod which was also very nice--that one powe .......
145: RE: always forget, how ... (4.92)
Posted by djk on 2011-01-04, 16:05:01 (205.175.225.5)
Try another preamp. If the sound is OK then the pre is at fault. If the sound is still off, the amp is at fault. The input coupling cap and the cap in the feedback loop to ground frequently go open in .......
146: Re: Have you examined ? (4.91)
Posted by DaveD on 2006-01-23, 13:26:14 (216.49.104.44)
Bare, Perhaps I didn't explain myself properly. It is the line preamp, the main part of the Hafler 915, that I want to have modified, not just the phono board, and not the phono board at all. That inp .......
147: Re: Class I Pro Audio Amps from Crown (K1 and K2) (4.90)
Posted by Jim Tavegia on 2005-10-10, 17:16:34 (68.211.37.49)
When building sound reinforcement amps the goal is reliability and power (high current). This does not necessarily mean exceptional air, sound stage depth, detail, what audiophiles crave. What you mus .......
148: Hafler Excelinear XL600 (4.89)
Posted by Dean guitar player on 2007-02-19, 05:35:55 (4.245.203.175)
Thinking of selling my XL600 and wondered waht to ask. It is in nearmint condition, I am the original owner. It was used to drive a pair of Infinity SM150s only and never abused. I have upgraded to a .......
149: Which preamp would YOU choose??? (4.88)
Posted by -: dick shoulders :- on 2004-02-18, 10:45:50 (24.4.218.157)
Hey y'all- I need to make a decision, lickety-split like... I'm buying a preamp today, to accompany my Hafler DH-220... the preamps I have been offered are: SpectroAcoustics model 217 for $100 Superph .......
150: Beginner tubes? (4.87)
Posted by David R. in WV on 2004-12-04, 18:59:48 (67.163.213.237)
Hello all, I am using two cd players (Rotel and NAD) with a Rotel preamp and Hafler DH-220 power amp. The speakers are either Klipsch KG4 or Polk Monitor 10's and a Klipsch RW10 sub. This system produ .......
151: Re: SUMO Electra Preamp (4.85)
Posted by morricab on 2003-10-18, 08:39:34 (80.218.16.171)
Not terribly good as an old Hafler 110 beat it in my system easily. I would go with the Athena, which i also owned along with a Sumo Nine, and it sounds very good, even a bit warm, but it also can go .......
152: The original had tantalums... (4.84)
Posted by ghost of olddude55 on 2020-03-12, 03:22:15 (108.39.196.215)
but the board was updated by Hafler at one point and electrolytics were substituted for the tantalums. Mine had the update. I think it was called the DH-106 package. By the way, any idea what these a .......
153: RE: Odd -- I had exactly the opposite reaction comparing those 2 pres. (nt) (4.82)
Posted by John Elison on 2016-08-28, 02:15:42 (74.130.29.193)
That is odd! Are you sure you had the Citation Eleven? It was a solid state preamp with a five band equalizer. It was great at reproducing square waves but it didn't sound as good as the Hafler DH-101 .......
154: RE: Why No Love For The RGR Model Four Preamp (4.82)
Posted by niws on 2019-05-31, 20:59:11 (98.109.81.244)
I bought one when they first came out. It sounded better than the Hafler and Carver preamps I was able to compare it to. Mine wasn't made very well. I heard pops and clicks whenever any appliances in .......
155: RE: mod a hafler DH-101? (4.82)
Posted by CaliforniaBob on 2007-06-29, 23:14:45 (24.23.208.99)
There are a number of mods for the DH101. The 101 was the only preamp to use carbon comp resistors. So replacing all of them with metal films creates a whole new preamp - the noise floor drops dramat .......
156: Not all Class D amps are bright (4.78)
Posted by stevenk on 2010-02-04, 19:40:48 (99.139.41.157)
Class D amps have come a long way in the last 5 years. I didn't care much for the first ones I heard but I'm currently using a 120wpc/4 ohm Class D Audio amp on the mids/highs of my Maggie IIIA's and .......
157: The Adcom wins by TKO in the first round (4.76)
Posted by The Rube on 2005-01-28, 20:58:20 (65.23.172.140)
A followup on the HK825 vs the Adcom GTP preamp for a Hafler DH 500 Paradigm 7 combination. The HK was non-functional! The good news is, the Adcom is clean as a whistle and gave the system a blackness .......
158: Amber Series 70 amps (4.75)
Posted by Redline on 2007-05-03, 13:19:30 (4.245.224.175)
Any info on these, from what I have read, they are comparable to the Hafler DL-200 but sweeter sounding. I am picking up a pair of them. Also a Crown PL1, Thorens TD-166 and a Perreaux Preamp. Any inf .......
159: CMOS-FET input switch-- a bad idea? (4.73)
Posted by DaveD on 2007-03-01, 11:54:47 (216.49.114.231)
In writing to Hafler authorized repair technicians about my aging 915 preamp and 9300 power amp, I have recieved the following comment: "One thing that you need to know is that the 915 has a solid sta .......
160: RE: Best low cost / "vintage" preamp? (4.70)
Posted by Dman on 2011-03-29, 08:43:43 (192.197.62.99)
If you are considering tubes- Conrad Johnson PV-1 Dynaco PAS-3 Any Mac pre. If solid state- Hafler DH-101 Early Naim or Linn (not really "golden age" but I liked them when I first started into high en .......
161: Re: Dynaco Pass 4 Tube preamp (4.67)
Posted by docw on 2005-12-03, 09:56:14 (162.119.232.102)
Did you at least clean the control with Caig De-Oxit and apply ProGold or do something equivalent? My brother's old Hafler DH 101 transistor pre did the same with what sounded like static electrical c .......
162: Naim Nait 3, 3R, 5 or 5i... (4.66)
Posted by kuma on 2006-11-10, 23:15:01 (24.12.109.168)
with speakers with a relatively stable impedance ( preferably around 4 ohms and they can handle mid 80db.sensitivity ), they should do well. Especially, if you do end up with a Naim CD player, you'll .......
163: RE: Hafler DH-101 (4.65)
Posted by DDzStereo on 2021-02-26, 13:51:23 (70.50.135.223)
There are many modifications that can be done to this pre-amp. This is where my obsession with "POOGE" (progressive optimization of generic amplifiers from Audio Amateur) began. See Audio Amateur 4/19 .......
164: Help picking budget amp (4.64)
Posted by ashe on 2002-09-16, 13:51:06 (66.57.68.235)
Thinking about upgrading from a Technics reciever to something a little more refined. I believe I've decided upon a Foreplay for preamp but am not sure what my possibilities are for an amp. I will be .......
165: RE: amp/preamp advice? (4.64)
Posted by docw on 2009-09-08, 10:51:04 (162.119.238.162)
I am partial to old PS Audio IV H and 4.6 pre amps as cheap high end pieces. I run the former in my office system, and they go for under $200. As regarding others, vintage ones are Apt Holman, Hafler .......
166: Re: Best used Mosfet Amp and matching preamp: Adcom, Hafler, ??? (4.62)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-07-11, 08:08:11 (24.188.241.62)
hy does it have to be Mosfet?? Just curious?? It seems that Mosfet has lost its popularity as output devices in recent years. Personally Ive heard very few very good sounding Mosfet amps. I would just .......
167: Re: Mine hisses, too (4.60)
Posted by The Rube on 2005-02-06, 20:50:35 (65.23.172.140)
I tried hooking a stock GTP 350 to my otherwise silent Hafler DH-500 and had the same issue if I tried to push any volume at all. It was quiet only to about the 10 o' clock position. Would the Adcom b .......
168: You can but there are choices..... (4.59)
Posted by doodlebug on 2006-04-11, 13:25:40 (66.122.104.170)
Specifically, what are you running with it? If you're using a CD player input, I'd suspect that its gain is high enough that you should consider reducing it as it enters the preamp. I, too, had a Hafl .......
169: If you need a preamp/tuner combo with remote... (4.58)
Posted by DeKay on 2012-06-10, 18:15:08 (69.231.28.132)
look @ later receivers. Some of the older preamp/tuner combos I've owned would require major refubishing @ this point in time. This includes Pilot 590/690A, not within your stated budget/no remote (ma .......
170: Re: SS amp for AES-3 Preamp (4.58)
Posted by JerryS on 2004-09-25, 19:41:59 (24.9.11.148)
I did not have good luck with the HCA-2. See the Reviews page on my site below. An acceptable amp will depend on system matching. There are many choices, tube or solid state, new or used. For solid st .......
171: Bada DC-222 or Shengya A-17? (4.57)
Posted by markofgms@aol.com on 2011-03-01, 11:01:55 (63.80.56.99)
Anybody has ever compared a Bada DC-222 to the Shengya A-17? I am using a Martin Logan's CLS speakers. I use to have a Golden Tube Preamp/Hafler Transnova 9500 amp. Of course I want all tube if possib .......
172: RE: Hafler Series 915 Class A J-fet Preamp (4.56)
Posted by jaynemo on 2018-12-12, 17:05:20 (68.9.144.97)
Thanks ! Well it looks very well laid out and yes by just looking at the outside very good build quality. I got it for a song , so knowing it sounds good in stock form I'm going to send it to Concepts .......
173: Under $300 Preamp Suggestions (4.56)
Posted by geezerrocket on 2012-06-10, 12:01:22 (206.188.244.30)
I recently picked up a pair of KLH 17's & 23's. My wife (drum roll) has agreed to let me put them in the living room so long as the equipment is out of sight. I already have a decent solid state am .......
174: RE: Update my APT Holman pre and Hafler DH500 - or buy new (4.55)
Posted by edta on 2008-01-01, 06:26:47 (67.140.87.10)
I'd consider a Parasound Halo 250 wpc amp (think it is A21) or a Musical Fidelity A5CR 250 wpc amp. Or maybe a Bryston 4BSST. All of these may occasionally be found used on Audiogon or ebay. My take i .......
175: RE: Love the One-Oh-One. (4.48)
Posted by jaynemo on 2020-03-18, 06:33:22 (216.75.211.22)
I have had a lot of equipment modded and restored because first I like it and second want to keep it and use it frequently and reliably. Maybe down the road at least break even or a small loss. My vin .......
176: Hats off for Mr. Hafler! (4.46)
Posted by sunnysal on 2003-05-29, 08:05:00 (200.30.145.2)
He improved our lives through music! Jean-Francois Lessard 2A3 PP amp Marantz 7T Preamp Klipschorns w/ALK xovers Sony CX350&CX-230 cd changers MSB link DACIII w24/96k MSB digital director Luxman PD-27 .......
177: RE: Thoebe Preamp (4.46)
Posted by plantsman on 2008-02-05, 12:53:44 (70.105.225.207)
The Thoebe is quite colored compared to modern preamps. The cheaper Thalia actually sounded better but didn't have as much flexibility. All the GAS preamps have a recognizable silvery coloration in th .......
178: RE: Will be moving to a most unpredictable 220V area... (4.45)
Posted by BrassTeacher on 2007-09-08, 10:46:10 (24.98.141.226)
Oh, so you currently don't have a free-standing preamp. Anyway, my idea was that there are many preamps out there that could be converted easily to run off batteries. The first three that popped into .......
179: Hafler old vs new (4.45)
Posted by Jim Tavegia on 2005-12-13, 10:55:05 (68.211.37.49)
I have had old versions and the newer basic amps, the 1600, I used in my location recording rig for immediate playback. I have always thought the amps were good products, but not in today's terms of h .......
180: Need new amp... or integrated amp... or reveiver (4.43)
Posted by Lewis Moon on 2009-09-22, 06:18:44 (159.87.11.248)
My faithful and beloved '93 Onkyo TX-SV90PRO is starting to develop what I think is probably cap hiss. It is, as we say, "of an age"....but so is it's owner. I am thinking about replacing it with a n .......
181: RE: Anyone with experience with a Hafler DH101 preamp? (4.40)
Posted by farmdoc on 2009-07-18, 10:53:42 (64.195.82.197)
Ya' know, I've still got mine, boxed 5-6 yrs ago, sitting in my storage closet. I guess I ought to take it out, shove that Art Audio Alana aside, and plug it into my system. Wonder if it would blow so .......
182: RE: I have SS and OTL tube amps side by side (4.37)
Posted by LtMandella on 2022-01-20, 20:25:12 (98.164.188.3)
I am in the process of rebuilding two Hafler DH-101 preamps. And I have a CREEK OBH headphone amp that can double quite well as a preamp. And then I have a musical fidelity A1-2008 class a integrate .......
183: Match for 801F's (4.34)
Posted by farmdoc on 2002-12-08, 13:55:29 (199.174.216.102)
I am needing to upgrade my 17 yr old system. I have visited the speaker asylum and your generous feedback have convinced me to keep my B & W 801F's. My (tweeked) Hafler amp and preamp are the next log .......
184: RE: Got a Hafler DH200 now... (4.32)
Posted by ejman on 2023-12-25, 19:38:16 (47.33.170.57)
Actually, I normally run my Maggies (1.7's) with a Conrad-Johnson MF 2300A which has been tested at 450 watts/ch into 4 ohms. I originally bought the Fosi to use as a passive sub amplifier for an anci .......
185: You're just being an elitist. Plenty of folks with a real 'audiophile tag have systems in the $1,000 range (4.31)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2013-07-03, 12:05:20 (65.28.166.198)
It is rather easy to pick up good stuff cheap if you are careful. I could make a system I would be OK with for under $1K easy. It would take some time to find the right stuff though. If I HAD to limit .......
186: Re: Marantz 2270 Pre? (4.31)
Posted by BrassTeacher on 2006-06-26, 15:46:04 (24.99.140.245)
If you can find a good used NAD 1000 Monitor Series preamp, that would be the one I would recommend, I love mine. The preamp is based on the legendary NAD 1020 preamp, but with MUCH better parts, powe .......
187: Recommendations for Amp... (4.30)
Posted by popsy on 2010-02-06, 15:26:08 (98.203.184.62)
Posted this on another forum but would like to hear what everyone here thinks. Have a Dynaco 410 that was blowing speaker fuses alot, couldnt tell if it was the problem or my old C-J PV-3, so had borr .......
188: NAD 325BEE Integrated Amplifier (SS) - Well... (4.28)
Posted by G man on 2007-04-02, 18:59:06 (76.100.124.3)
...I remember being somewhat surprised at how good a Krell KPS-30i/KAV-300i sounded through Watt/Puppy 6's. And that was only one of two times I liked the Watt/Puppies. I lived in an apartment too, so .......
189: Hafler DH-101 upgrade? (4.25)
Posted by LtMandella on 2022-11-03, 20:10:23 (68.108.173.65)
I have two DH-101s that I am rebuilding for fun and nostalgia. One I have replaced all the back panel jacks and applied rebuild kits to the power supply and preamp caps and transistors. The other mayb .......
190: Re: Best used Mosfet Amp and matching preamp: Adcom, Hafler, ??? (4.21)
Posted by dr.joe on 2005-07-11, 17:25:57 (64.230.89.2)
All the recommendations and suggestions have been good ones--including the suggestion to purchase the best-sounding components, whatever their technology, circuit topology or gain stage or output devi .......
191: Ahh....the Hafler DH 101 (4.21)
Posted by Ross on 2018-08-26, 06:06:43 (108.195.252.107)
My first real preamp, and my first attempt at setting up a separates system. I paired mine with a Adcom 535 amplifier and Celestion Model 3 speakers. All were a nice step up so to speak. My 101 had be .......
192: Advice on upgrading system with B & W's (4.17)
Posted by farmdoc on 2002-12-11, 20:15:55 (199.174.220.77)
I am needing to upgrade my 17 yr old system. I have visited the speaker asylum and your generous feedback have convinced me to keep my B & W 801F's. My (tweeked) Hafler amp and preamp are the next log .......
193: RE: If musicality is the goal... which brand delivers the goods?... (4.15)
Posted by George S. Roland on 2019-05-10, 23:10:59 (24.154.216.20)
The only amp you listed that I ever heard was a Rotel. I found it slightly dry and a tiny bit etched in the high end. It was not terrible, but I would not consider those qualities "musical". Solid sta .......
194: Solid State Amplifier (4.14)
Posted by couger4u on 2013-02-26, 07:36:56 (148.168.96.21)
I have been told that a tube amp will not be good for my speakers in the price range of $2000-2500 due to the sensitivity 86db. So now I am also looking at solid state amps in the same price range. Wh .......
195: Are two subs necessary? (4.14)
Posted by David R. in WV on 2005-01-13, 18:39:27 (67.163.213.237)
I am running a two channel system with Klipsch KG4 speakers, a Rotel preamp, Hafler power amp, and NAD cd player (sometimes use a Rotel CD player). I have one Klipsch RW10 powered sub.. I have the lo .......
196: Internal short runs (not twisted pairs) Not too critical (4.13)
Posted by toothpaste on 2018-06-19, 11:16:13 (24.209.187.129)
I built a Hafler DH110 back years ago. The wires were to be twisted in a rather large bundle. I opted to leave them straight, and the preamp sounded better than average of that model. My current tubed .......
197: read your speaker post and replies... (4.11)
Posted by docw on 2006-11-10, 19:28:54 (162.119.232.102)
I think the huge DH500 is overpowered unless you love LOUD for Klipsch and NHT. I use a Dynaco PAS 2 with Hafler XL 280 for some monitors which sound a bit like PSB's. Very nice on rock. The tubed pre .......
198: instead of answering, the thread mainly is tube advocates... (4.11)
Posted by docw on 2007-01-16, 09:43:51 (162.119.232.102)
and I have to echo it a bit, substituting a tubed old Dyna PAS 2 for a SS PS Audio IVH, mated to a SS amp (Hafler XL 280) in my older vintage 2nd system. It just mated better. I did give up some sound .......
199: TransNova Hafler and a Legacy preamp (4.09)
Posted by Lou S on 2003-12-24, 22:32:30 (199.6.62.95)
Sim is said to be good, Naim, IMO lacks punch, no good with inefficient speakers. However, for a real deal, I would go for one of the TransNova Haflers, and there is a hot little Legacy, it is made by .......
200: Preamp to Preamp to Amp? (4.08)
Posted by The Rube on 2005-01-12, 13:35:39 (65.23.172.9)
Hi, I’m a newbie to the Asylum, but have used the resource frequently to pick up tips. Great site. I need some advice, but first, let me give you the lay of the land. I’m a former DJ. Always worked wi .......
Found 5 records in Cable Asylum.
1: Myworstwastrading a Hafler Dh110 I made from kit to Sony's first digital preamp: bad very bad (8.14)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2010-06-29, 01:44:25 (70.92.3.23)
I stopped listening to music at all. I didn't think about why until i realizedthe stupid Sony really sucked and I couldnot admit it to myself. that was 25 years ago. .......
2: RE: Esoteric Audio USA Musica. Anyone remember them? (8.14)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2018-12-19, 08:03:22 (108.31.211.110)
I am not sure what they mean by super conductive, but closed nitrogen cell polyethylene dielectric should be a good dielectric. I want to do a comparison between the cable currently in my headphone se .......
3: Re: Tweek - the connector fluid (7.51)
Posted by Rick B on 2002-10-16, 15:47:19 (64.123.71.238)
Don't use it! Many of us that once-upon-a-time used the stuff found that it would corrode RCA jacks and plugs over time...in fact, a buddy has a Hafler preamp he built way-back-when in which all the .......
4: Re: You might want .... (6.95)
Posted by JB on 2006-11-27, 10:57:02 (71.214.221.242)
Actually , with your equipment , I would think you would hear more of a difference . My example is taken from years ago when I was using some modified hafler amps and preamps , the noise in comparison .......
5: First impressions... Tara Labs RSC Vector 2 (long) (5.11)
Posted by SF tech on 2005-10-18, 14:47:18 (216.100.227.206)
I just got these over the weekend and wanted to share my initial thoughts. They are directly replacing a pair of Tara Labs Spectrum 3a interconnects that were purposefully bought to serve as the link .......
Found 10 records in Computer Audio Asylum.
1: Vinyl to Digital Update (10.37)
Posted by Ross on 2009-04-03, 18:44:47 (74.230.249.54)
For the past few weeks I have been converting vinyl to digital. The setup I am using: ARXA-Shure M97 / modded Hafler DH-101 / M Audio Audiophile USB / Audacity, with monitoring via a NAD 7060 + NEAR 1 .......
2: Risk (10.37)
Posted by Dynaudio_Rules on 2009-12-18, 05:50:10 (97.89.27.103)
I bought my Dynaudio's without having listened to them, in fact i never even saw them in person until they arrived at my front door. Same thing for my Hafler amps and the silver IC's, the Havana DAC, .......
3: Thanks- and (10.02)
Posted by Ross on 2012-12-16, 13:09:41 (74.243.245.95)
LP was recorded in 1961 or 62; all tube analogue signal path. I used a M Audio Audiophile USB ADAC for transfer. I don't recall if I used Audacity or Cool Edit 2000 to capture the signal. PC running X .......
4: RE: Qobuz nightmare (8.54)
Posted by kenzo on 2018-12-13, 12:26:23 (67.161.54.65)
I have found that the differences in speakers far far outweigh the differences between DACS. In order of priority for sound quality, definitely speakers, then amps, then dacs. Night and day comparing .......
5: DAC Recommendations (8.08)
Posted by NOSferatu on 2008-11-21, 11:53:14 (71.198.173.137)
Hi A-Philes, Can anyone recommend a decent ext. DAC, so I can play the audio files on my PC through my NAD 3020 (1972),Hafler DH200 preamp, JBL Aquarius 1's? I've heard that a 16 bit Burr Brown will w .......
6: Re: PC to stereo (7.98)
Posted by mikeee on 2007-05-13, 18:27:03 (70.171.72.103)
Brian, You've been a tremendous help. I do not think that I have a high end system as my preamp is an Adcom GFP555II and a David Hafler XL280. I know it's not big box equipment, but there is much bett .......
7: What am I seeing in this spectrum screen shot ? (7.31)
Posted by Ross on 2012-03-22, 16:10:12 (74.230.245.246)
Sample is a segment of a vinyl to digital rip. Dizzy Gillespie- An Electrifying Evening. Workflow is: Rega P2, Signet cartridge, Hafler 101 preamp, Maudio USB ADAC, 32bit floating bit /96k sample rat .......
8: With ya on the temp relocation thing.... (7.30)
Posted by doodlebug on 2007-12-10, 05:59:43 (76.125.92.97)
I've got lots of fun tube and SS gear to play with but most of it is in storage, much like yourself. Right now, I'm using a Dell laptop which is driving a Presonus Firepod audio interface. This, in tu .......
9: RE: MOG to shut down (6.86)
Posted by jdiamantis on 2014-01-23, 19:55:57 (96.231.157.223)
Just signed up for the free 30 day premium trial of Spotify for my Squeezeboxes. My plan is to use it primarily to check out new music, new releases, and other albums I plan to buy. After using it a c .......
10: PC audio - so what am I doing wrong? (6.82)
Posted by Slothman on 2006-12-20, 10:24:02 (76.179.241.125)
I'm driving my amps with my DAC, through a completely digital path from my computer: Lossless FLAC-->Foobar ASIO (no SRC)-->Waveterminal U24 USB SPDIF converter (Redbook out)-->Meridian 518-->CAL Alph .......
Found 11 records in Critic's Corner.
1: A glimpse at the past or ch ch changes... (12.54)
Posted by regmac on 2010-07-28, 07:25:26 (64.12.116.16)
Dear Mr. Sircom: I've been following this thread and it occurs to me that the example given by the persistent poster is similar (if not identical) to what David Hafler did in the 1970s and '80s, with .......
2: Products requiring assembly... (12.54)
Posted by mkuller on 2010-07-28, 11:33:37 (99.62.230.174)
...the Hafler products in the 1970s were some of the last descendents of the earlier kit products from Heathkit, Dyna and Lafayette. I recall helping a friend buy a preamp around 1980 and Hafler (not .......
3: Guy's like Phelan (9.85)
Posted by Story on 2019-08-23, 11:13:04 (71.53.140.108)
are probably why Harry had to have such an appeal & outward appearance in the mag. That's where a lot of the money was, and he had to hide his penchant for R&R. In 1980 I was buying a Hafler 101 pream .......
4: Re: You're correct that buying one's ultimate system now would save money... (8.31)
Posted by Jim Tavegia on 2005-10-23, 07:20:46 (68.211.37.49)
From my point of reference I still have my 70's system in my down stars home office that consists of Hafler amp and preamp(2 TT imputs), A Project One/DR 220 belt drive turntable with a Stanton 881S, .......
5: RE: TAS serves up another crock of cognitive dissonance. (7.51)
Posted by regmac on 2008-03-24, 07:36:11 (64.12.116.141)
“The Be 20's that were reviewed by CM and featured on the TAS cover is our flagship, top - of - the line, product that we believe competes effectively with loudspeakers costing 2 to 3 times as much.” .......
6: RE: Guy's like Phelan (7.46)
Posted by E-Stat on 2019-08-23, 12:26:22 (206.255.211.119)
It's just a shame some resolutely choose to live in their own imaginary world unencumbered by facts rather than trying to learn something outside their personal experience. Harry's personality was tru .......
7: As always...Right on the Mark! (6.41)
Posted by Jim Tavegia on 2005-12-17, 10:54:55 (68.211.37.49)
A side note about angry dealers: I had a distributor from Stamford who called up. The owner was madder than %^&*&*. He said I'd better get down there right away. I did. We get in his car and off the l .......
8: Book learnin'.... (5.25)
Posted by mkuller on 2006-12-04, 11:19:59 (207.200.116.133)
>What book is necessary to obtain such skills?> What book did you use to learn to differentiate between a Merlot and a Cabernet? Some skills, like driving for example, require actual experience and ca .......
9: Re: Good for him! (4.93)
Posted by analogcorner on 2006-01-31, 14:34:07 (216.254.112.56)
OK. Let me explain a few things: we have no children. I get paid very well. I WORK HARD. I contribute the most reviews to Stereophile. See the current issue. My column is VERY popular. I am well compe .......
10: RE: Stereophile has a lot of good points, some weaknesses. (4.74)
Posted by Pat D on 2011-04-01, 20:19:34 (99.251.236.4)
Why limit it to music? I have some spoken word, drama, and nature recordings, too. What good does it do if some critic puts forward that standard? It makes little difference to me whether some critic .......
11: RE: Charles, you don't have to apologize for liking your own products (4.63)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2017-09-22, 14:16:31 (71.218.2.243)
>> If you didn't think your products were the best you shouldn't be selling them. Am I right? Hi Sue, Yes, and even deeper than that. If we didn't feel that they were markedly better than what is al .......
Found 28 records in Digital Drive.
1: Please help me choose a USB DAC (9.61)
Posted by David Habermehl on 2011-03-11, 09:56:03 (173.76.224.61)
I have a growing collection of hi-res file from hdtracks that I want to feed from my laptop to my audio system: Hafler DH-101 preamp Hafler DH-200 power amp Paradigm Atom speakers Paradigm OM-100 subw .......
2: RE: My digital playback has now entered the 21st century! (9.61)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2011-01-12, 09:24:40 (38.118.25.194)
To bad about the Haflers, but that is how you learn! It still works but I really botched up a Conrad Johnson PV-3 kit trying to mod it in my early days of solder slinging. When I popped the top of my .......
3: Tube pre --> SS power........... (8.73)
Posted by StevieRay on 2004-03-18, 10:52:23 (64.80.135.34)
3950 (Vinnie's mods) to conrad-johnson PV10a preamp to hafler DH-200 modified with Musical Concepts PA-3B driver boards, storage cap upgrades, etc., driving Maggie MMG's. .......
4: Hopefully not a stupid answer... (8.13)
Posted by tketcham on 2018-10-05, 12:13:15 (70.16.213.232)
If you have your FiiO D3 DAC connected to your Hafler preamp and you're using the FiiO as your source, then yes, you're bypassing the Onkyo's internal DAC. That's basically how I use my Rega Apollo CD .......
5: Re: Philips/Marantz CD80 player -- dated design, vintage sound (8.08)
Posted by Rod H. on 2001-12-14, 10:24:35 (63.24.217.182)
To put things in perspective, I'm not using a tube amp, or very expensive associated equipment...a PS IV preamp, and Hafler amplification. Funny you should mention the Rogers LS3/5a, I have the Kef B1 .......
6: Wolfson Microelectronics 192 kHz/24-Bit DAC ? (7.88)
Posted by Tachymetres on 2003-12-12, 09:03:53 (192.249.47.8)
This DAC is included in my Onkyo CD player and helps it sound quite good through my system (Hafler Preamp/Amp, Energy 22.3). I've been thinking of upgrading my CD player but I gotta say, Norah Jones s .......
7: Is the Sony DAC better than I was led to believe? (7.56)
Posted by The Rube on 2005-02-14, 19:57:48 (65.23.172.140)
Thanks, Todd. Much obliged for the input. I'll keep your advice in mind. Is the Sony DAC better than average? It sounds pretty good, but after I swapped my Hafler DH-500 amp for an AVA OmegaStar w/mat .......
8: Time to update? (7.52)
Posted by David R. in WV on 2005-01-20, 19:28:25 (67.163.213.237)
I consolidated some equipment and have a system with a Hafler DH220 power amp, Rotel RC-9608X preamp, Klipsch KG4 (or sometimes Polk Monitor 10's) and Klipsch RW10 sub.. I have two CD players: NAD 534 .......
9: Re: Toshiba 3950 Survey - Tube pre> SS power (6.98)
Posted by DaveT on 2004-03-18, 06:16:56 (68.49.139.249)
I have a stock 3950 which will get the Swenson mod within the next 24 hours. Connected via JRJR 89248/89259 shielded interconnectsto a heavily modified Bottlehead Foreplay tube preamp. This is connec .......
10: Help needed considering used CD player. (6.88)
Posted by johnymac on 2003-08-07, 07:24:11 (143.115.159.54)
I was all set to purchase an AUDIO AERO Prima cd player. I have run into some financial troubles, so am looking to buy a used player instead. I do not have the opportunity to hear any of these players .......
11: SONY SCD777ES (6.43)
Posted by HI FI GUY on 2000-10-16, 07:52:07 (64.210.241.101)
Just got my SCD777ES. Sounds exceptional on SACD with the exception of one cut on the SONY SAMPLER SACD titled "SO WHAT". The horns on this cut sound distorted on the right channel. Anybody else exper .......
12: CD player upgrade/replacement question (6.26)
Posted by David R. in WV on 2009-02-01, 10:14:22 (71.61.104.92)
Hello all, I am using an NAD cd player 5340, circa 1990, which I think might be wearing out- it's becoming a bit temperamental with some cds. I am wondering if anybody has compared older vs. newer uni .......
13: A Successful Experiment (6.23)
Posted by IdRatherBeDrumming on 2015-06-17, 20:30:43 (76.23.182.43)
My daughter had an older Toshiba netbook that she wasn't using - one of those small sub-laptops that were popular before tablets - so I thought I'd try something. I installed Windows 7 (yes-it works!) .......
14: My Reason for Asking (6.15)
Posted by Mark of Cenla on 2004-05-11, 20:38:20 (65.243.10.17)
My old Denon CD player died, so I have been using my Sony DVP-NS315 as a CD player as well as a DVD player. As a CD player, it does not sound as good as my TEAC RW-D200 CD recorder double deck, but I .......
15: Redbook front-end woes - CAL Icon MKII PowerBoss vs DAC1 (6.07)
Posted by the_stranger on 2005-10-18, 00:37:52 (24.86.19.108)
Folks, Please do forgive the long-winded intro... My system has undergone a lot of transition in the last eight months ago, mostly suprred by the DAC1. I bought a pair of Totem Forest speakers essenti .......
16: I do..... (5.99)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 2001-08-25, 12:01:32 (64.12.105.159)
I was a year out of college in '85 and built a pair of Hafler kits, the DH 220 amp and DH 110 preamp, bought some Italian ESB 7/08 three ways, a Nak RX 505 and a Colin Walker CJ 58 tt from England. On .......
17: Kinergetics: a blast from the past! (5.90)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 2015-08-31, 08:25:52 (104.12.45.20)
Summer of '85. I'm a year out of college working for my mom and dad's attorney while waiting to go to law school and saving some money to buy something finally on my own. Since the HK-91 was out of th .......
18: Re: who can build one for me? (5.89)
Posted by ctbarker32 on 2006-04-16, 10:00:11 (72.66.93.159)
The folks at diycable.com sell most of the components you need to build one. From my research, building an amp is not a huge challenge if you know what parts you need, etc. I gather that there may eve .......
19: Is a Rotel RDP-980 worth modifying? (5.67)
Posted by JimH on 2001-01-06, 11:27:36 (63.227.73.169)
I've owned a Rotel RDP-980 DAC for a couple of years that's been attached to a Sony S3000 DVD player as my the music side of my H/T system. I might add that the Rotel feeds into a Signature Series mod .......
20: RE: Bad Advise !!!!! (5.62)
Posted by Ric Schultz on 2009-11-01, 11:56:52 (24.4.36.180)
I know the older Modulus had a 100K Roderstein resistor in series with the CD input. I assume the Modulus 3 is the same....If not, disregard the rest of this post: The Roderstein resistor would pad th .......
21: My digital playback has now entered the 21st century! (5.00)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2011-01-04, 12:13:20 (38.118.25.194)
I found a NAD 525BEE in a thrift store last week for $15. I did a quick test and it seemed to work, so I snagged it. At that price I could not see why not! I took it home and hooked it to my test benc .......
22: RE: Still looking for that giant killer- ordered a Modi 3 (4.96)
Posted by Audio Fan on 2020-09-29, 08:31:42 (66.186.91.112)
I would not call the Modi 3 a giant killer, but it does very well in its price range. I was using a Korg DS-DAC-100M in a dedicated headphone system (Beyerdynamic DT 1990, Hafler HA15, Schiit Asgard 2 .......
23: Re: Toshiba 3990 pauses between tracks? (long) (4.52)
Posted by TomLarson on 2006-11-25, 07:52:19 (71.210.114.108)
THanks for the research. My other player is a Pioneer 563a dvd (and sacd etc) machine and it plays the disks in question without the pause. And as far as I can remember, I set nothing special in the s .......
24: Re: are Sony budget DVD player good transports? (3.97)
Posted by ctbarker32@alum.syracuse.edu on 2002-04-26, 20:13:32 (68.50.144.13)
I'm glad someone can be honest about the differences between these players. I bought the Sony NS500 recently and have been very satisfied by the Redbook CD performance. I've been an audiophile since I .......
25: Benchmark DAC1 -- Substantial FREE upgrade / improvement (3.70)
Posted by Ned on 2005-07-17, 17:51:23 (70.107.14.38)
There is a very significant upgrade that can be done for the Benchmark DAC1 -- and it's free! The ugrade is really an adjustment using the various switches which are part of the unit. For me, and seve .......
26: Re: Does HDCD make a sonic difference? (3.63)
Posted by lpgorbet on 2001-03-19, 20:25:36 (209.254.238.58)
Yes. I've tried a few pretty good comparisons. To begin with, no change at all in hardware. Hardware pretty modest: Audio Alchemy DDS-III transport via I2S to DDE 3.0 DAC to DLC preamp, then to Hafler .......
27: Re: I bit the bullet and ordered an AVA Topp IV DAC... (3.34)
Posted by TWM on 2000-09-06, 13:08:29 (208.200.192.20)
Let me know how you like it. I predict it will be worth the wait and the $1000. I have very fond memories of my all-Van Alstine FET-Valve System. I also did his recommended mods to my then-reference B .......
28: That's where I bought my first hi-end STEREO... (3.06)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 2013-12-31, 00:11:58 (184.33.74.104)
Italian ESB 7/08 3 way speakers, Hafler DH-110/DH-220 kits, Nakamichi RX-505 tape deck, Colin Walker CJ-58 TT, NAD tuner and Revox B-225 CDP! I still have the RX-505 and the ESB speakers and they work .......
Found 2 records in DVD-Audiobahn.
1: I've been on both sides (8.81)
Posted by tunenut on 2008-01-04, 10:40:37 (198.151.12.10)
Some of my most enjoyable audiophile experiences were with an Audible Illusions preamp and Hafler amp, both built from kits, both cheap. Along with a Rega turntable and DCM Time Window speakers, this .......
2: Late adopter Toshiba SD-9200 DVD-A (8.81)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2011-08-16, 13:45:16 (38.118.25.194)
Boy, am I coming late to this party! I stumbled upon a Toshiba SD-9200 DVD-A in a thrift store for $47, and it works perfectly. Well, nothing is perfect. It did not come with a remote control. I scrou .......
Found 10 records in Hi-Rez Highway.
1: "Why are you looking into conversion quality for 2ch CDs?" (10.12)
Posted by krisjan on 2014-09-14, 06:43:41 (107.201.58.79)
For classical music, the 40 year old Hafler circuit approach does a very credible job of expanding the soundstage and creating a more three dimensional illusion relative to plain ole stereo. I have be .......
2: Re: Hey tunenut (10.12)
Posted by tunenut on 2001-11-14, 10:54:04 (198.151.13.7)
Thanks Russ I do appreciate that. Actually I also have an old Hafler and that is my backup to my backup, which I am going to try. I am really hoping that one of the old amps work, because with no soun .......
3: I've been listening to multi-channel in my music system for almost 40 years... (9.67)
Posted by krisjan on 2016-09-22, 13:20:08 (107.201.58.79)
It began for me in the late 70's with the good, old Hafler ambience extraction circuit which extracted an ambient rear channel signal by subtracting the L & R channels. Once I implemented that in my s .......
4: Re: Preamp and Amp New Standards (9.32)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2000-12-06, 04:57:10 (38.144.151.137)
Most good solid state gear will go out to 100khz. For instance, the Hafler Transnova 9505 Amp Has a response to 300khz. The musical fidelity gear is specified to 100 khz. regards, HiFi Guy. ::: TOPIC .......
5: I use a Hafler-type ambience extraction.... (9.12)
Posted by krisjan on 2006-02-12, 17:15:19 (67.184.30.31)
I have been using a Hafler-type of ambience extraction in my 2-ch system for at least 20 years now. For those unfamilar with this, it takes the out-of-phase information present on a 2-ch recording, ro .......
6: Re: Toljus! (9.11)
Posted by otari on 2001-07-23, 23:15:14 (151.203.121.251)
Sam: I am the owner of an SCD777ES, your mag's "A+" player, purchased long before the review, I might add! Please tell me how I bought into "multi-channel" with this 2 channel player. I want to know h .......
7: you are greatly exaggerating (8.20)
Posted by tunenut on 2001-08-16, 14:57:12 (198.151.13.7)
There is a vast world of products that fall between mass market rack systems and top-of-the-line Levinson. If you follow these boards, you have seen much talk of the $200 ART DIO DAC. There are lots o .......
8: Re: SACD/DSD High Frequency 'Fuzz' (6.85)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2002-11-19, 09:07:05 (63.234.86.99)
Thanks for your concern. I have tried both settings of the filter with no audible difference. My A3cr preamp is rated to 100khz -3db, and the main amp , a Hafler 9505, that I'm using is rated to 300k .......
9: Well...... (6.60)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 2004-03-26, 19:09:35 (152.163.252.5)
back in May of '99, when I decided to upgrade some Hafler kits that I built in '85, a pair of Italian ESB 7/08 spkrs, a Denon DCD 920 and a Colin Walker TT, I called up the local dealer inquiring a ab .......
10: Don't be lazy.............. (4.80)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 2002-07-08, 14:02:41 (205.188.198.184)
First of all, there is a battle going. Once you realize this, you can proceed with a course of action. Just cleaning up some dirty laundry first before I address your post directly above, I'll recap. .......
Found 6 records in Events Asylum.
1: Audio Syndrome Next Meeting May 21st (0.73)
Posted by Triode Pete on 2004-04-24, 10:37:53 (205.188.112.47)
The Audio Syndrome, a fun audiophile club with members in the New York City and Long Island area are having their next meeting in conjuction with the NYC Stereophile Show on Friday, May 21st, 8 PM at .......
2: Next Audio Syndrome Meeting June 25th (0.73)
Posted by Triode Pete on 2004-06-06, 06:29:45 (64.12.116.9)
The Audio Syndrome, a fun audiophile club with members in the New York City and Long Island area are having their next meeting on Friday, June 25th, 8 PM at Charlie G's home in Lindenhurst, LI. Charli .......
3: Audio Syndrome Next Meeting September 17th (0.73)
Posted by Triode Pete on 2004-09-03, 04:47:40 (198.74.13.100)
The Audio Syndrome, a fun audiophile club with members in the New York City and Long Island area are having their next meeting on Friday, September 17, 8 PM at Dennis R's home in Huntington Station, L .......
4: Audio Syndrome Next Meeting October 22nd! (0.72)
Posted by Triode Pete on 2004-10-18, 04:34:39 (198.74.13.100)
The Audio Syndrome, a fun audiophile club with members in the New York City and Long Island area are having our next meeting Friday, October 22, 8 PM, at Charles R’s home located in Whitestone, Queens .......
5: Next Audio Syndrome Meeting November 26 (0.71)
Posted by Triode Pete on 2004-11-11, 07:06:17 (198.74.13.100)
The Audio Syndrome, a fun audiophile club with members in the New York City and Long Island area are having our next meeting Friday, November 26, 8 PM, at Jim M's home located in Seafoed, LI. At this .......
6: Audio Syndrome next meeting January 21st (0.70)
Posted by Triode Pete on 2005-01-17, 06:55:56 (68.237.23.47)
The Audio Syndrome, a fun audiophile club with members in the New York City and Long Island area are having our next meeting Friday, January 21, 8 PM, at Dennis R's home in Huntington Station, LI. Den .......
Found 1 records in Headphone Heights.
1: RE: Looking for headlamp dac preamp (9.43)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2019-12-11, 09:11:00 (108.234.77.201)
Its pedestrian to just recommend the gear you have but hey if it works. This is what I have but it has a dac and damn now its like $150 less than before and the same price for what the amp alone cost .......
Found 6 records in Inmate Central.
1: Did the Hafler make it through OK? (13.76)
Posted by ghost of olddude55 on 2021-09-15, 05:28:42 (100.6.129.116)
I've got extra gear here, including carts, a Kenwood preamp, etc. Lemme know... .......
2: INCREDIBLE BLIZZARD !! Here in Sea Cliff it's AUDIO DELIGHT as long as the power stays on!! (13.76)
Posted by Godfather on 2005-01-23, 02:12:43 (68.237.19.147)
I've finally had time to play with the Maggie 1.6s, installed my new interconnects, set up the Hafler 101 preamp and ripped apart the Dyna PAS 3 preamp to gut the tone controls and clean the pots. .......
3: Kinda late for that, innit? (12.88)
Posted by ghost of olddude55 on 2019-01-15, 15:48:54 (108.39.196.215)
I bought myself a Spectro Acoustics 217R preamp. Not as good as the Hafler I've been using but not bad. Good back up and it's actually a terrific headphone amp. Last bit of gear I'm going to buy. Mig .......
4: The preamp is a Schiit. (11.91)
Posted by ghost of olddude55 on 2022-03-07, 14:05:05 (100.6.129.116)
Speakers are Magnepan. The amp is an old Hafler. My Rega TT was at least assembled in the UK, and the AT cart I'm using carries "Made in Japan" labeling. Some AT carts are made in China. But resistors .......
5: Be afraid! Be VERY afraid! (10.95)
Posted by axolotl on 2005-02-04, 09:51:59 (64.58.182.134)
Welcome to the dark circle. Speaking literally, of course. Bright and shiny is not always better, although it does get better all the time, just not better than analog at its mean to best, IMO. I have .......
6: That must have been me ... (9.20)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2009-06-27, 09:02:35 (24.89.169.194)
WC&S was a great place ...might still be had the owner not squandered his inheritance. How does that saying go ...rags to riches to rags in three generations. That's the story of WC&S. I loved that pl .......
Found 93 records in Inmate Systems.
1: michael815 - MichaelDe (?) (3.09)
Posted by michael815 on 2006-10-20, 20:43:09 (68.201.29.178)
Moniker: michael815 System Name: MichaelDe (?) System Rev Date: 2006/12/09/15:21 System Rev IP: 68.201.29.178 Amp: Hafler 500 Preamp: Hafler DH 110 Speakers: Polk RTA 12 CDP: Onkyo DX C390 Table: Rega .......
2: DavidB - Main (3.09)
Posted by DavidB on 2001-05-30, 20:45:00 (65.5.22.151)
Moniker: DavidB System Name: Main System Rev Date: 2001/05/30/20:45 System Rev IP: 65.5.22.151 Amp: Hafler DH-200 (100 WPC MOSFET) Preamp: Hafler DH-110 Speakers: Joseph Audio RM22si Signature CDP: Ro .......
3: doodlebug - Living Room (3.09)
Posted by doodlebug on 2008-06-02, 16:04:08 (76.125.90.218)
Moniker: doodlebug System Name: Living Room Amp: McIntosh MC-225 power amp or HK Citation II or McIntosh MC-75 monoblocks or Hafler/Musical Concepts P500 (250wpc) or Hafler/Musical Concepts DH-220 (11 .......
4: StevieRay - Music (3.02)
Posted by StevieRay on 2003-11-07, 12:59:48 (71.219.128.72)
Moniker: StevieRay System Name: Music Amp: VTA ST-120, Conrad johnson MF2250, Musical Concepts hafler DH-200 (original owner, kit built), occasional NAD 3020B Preamp: conrad johnson PV10a, hafler DH-1 .......
5: mvalburg - Solid State (2.91)
Posted by mvalburg on 2004-06-13, 12:28:10 (65.206.79.183)
Moniker: mvalburg System Name: Solid State System Rev Date: 2004/06/13/13:14 System Rev IP: 65.206.79.183 Amp: Hafler DH-220 Preamp: Hafler DH-101 Speakers: Magnepan MMG; Energy AS-180 amplified sub. .......
6: bdipoala@aol.com - Home Sys1 (2.84)
Posted by bdipoala@aol.com on 2004-12-17, 14:38:30 (205.188.116.71)
Moniker: bdipoala@aol.com System Name: Home Sys1 System Rev Date: 2004/12/17/14:43 System Rev IP: 205.188.116.71 Amp: Hafler 500 Crown K1 3 Hafler Pro 2400 Home built 300W Preamp: none Speakers: Klips .......
7: tal - bedroom (2.74)
Posted by tal on 2004-06-25, 17:14:29 (204.107.53.153)
Moniker: tal System Name: bedroom Amp: QSC PLX2-1804, QSC PLX-1602, Carver Pro ZR1000 Preamp: DEQX PDC-2.6P, also performing active crossover and as DAC Speakers: home brew mix of Hafler M5 nearfield .......
8: Atomos - Main (2.72)
Posted by Atomos on 2012-02-22, 22:13:20 (24.68.80.208)
Moniker: Atomos System Name: Main Amp: Heathkit AA-1506 Preamp: Hafler DH100 Speakers: Boston Acoustics A150 CDP: Cambridge Audio CD4SE, MSB Link 24/96 DAC Cables: BNC-RCA digital, Linn black analog M .......
9: goblin141 - The collection (2.54)
Posted by goblin141 on 2005-11-25, 08:17:22 (70.211.66.86)
Moniker: goblin141 System Name: The collection Amp: 1.Hafler XL 280 SS Amp 2. Wyred4Sound 200S Preamp: YS Audio Symphonies +R Speakers: Norman Labs Model 7 Infinity 2000A CDP: Adcom Revox 225 Table: .......
10: prvk@earthlink.net - My System (2.51)
Posted by prvk@earthlink.net on 2020-11-21, 09:41:35 (45.41.181.129)
Moniker: prvk@earthlink.net System Name: My System Amp: Hafler 500 Preamp: Spatial Coherence TVA-1 Speakers: Mordaunt Short MS45Ti CDP: Toshiba DR430 Table: none Cables: I've forgotten which cables I .......
11: Oski - Ray's System (2.45)
Posted by Oski on 2002-08-15, 11:56:49 (66.108.172.134)
Moniker: Oski System Name: Ray's System System Rev Date: 2002/11/01/18:33 System Rev IP: 66.108.172.134 Amp: McCormack DNA 0.5 Deluxe (Rev. B upgrade) Preamp: McCormack Micro Line Drive Speakers: B&W .......
12: Dawnrazor - Headphone system MAIN SYSTEM (2.40)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2020-06-02, 15:07:58 (104.60.35.252)
Moniker: Dawnrazor System Name: Headphone system MAIN SYSTEM Amp: Hafler HA-75 amp feeding the Shure KSE1200 electrostatic amp. Crossfeed and bass boost are used on the Hafler. Most headphones IMHO ne .......
13: notfamous - notfamous' (2.33)
Posted by notfamous on 2008-08-22, 15:24:31 (204.110.112.2)
Moniker: notfamous System Name: notfamous' Amp: Musical Concepts Ultra-Platinum Blackgate full mod Hafler DH-220k, 6dB low pass @ 80Hz via V-Caps on input stage. Preamp: Outlaw Audio 990 Pre-amp Speak .......
14: gwolfe's main system (2.32)
Posted by gwolfe on 2003-04-05, 12:30:28 (64.231.42.144)
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15: Towel Boy - Problem Child (2.29)
Posted by Towel Boy on 2009-02-18, 08:14:30 (38.97.64.145)
Moniker: Towel Boy System Name: Problem Child Amp: Hafler DH200. No mods Preamp: Bottlehead Foreplay III. No mods Speakers: 1pr. Triangle Titus ES CDP: Rotel RCD-965BX Table: Ariston RD80, Bottlehead .......
16: tcell - Everything (2.27)
Posted by tcell on 2003-09-05, 05:20:15 (74.107.103.100)
Moniker: tcell System Name: Everything Amp: Hafler DH220 Musical Concepts Signature mod, Bottlehead Paramours, Bottlehead Single-Ended eXperimenter's integrated with upgraded iron Preamp: Bottlehead F .......
17: docw - Bro's (2.20)
Posted by docw on 2022-06-07, 12:32:40 (47.156.140.96)
Moniker: docw System Name: Bro's Amp: Hafler DH-200 (100 w/ch) Preamp: Dynaco FET 5 (Jensen's Van Alstine mod) Speakers: Whatmough P 31 floor standing monitors, 12 in passive sub CDP: Denon DCD model .......
18: docw - Family SF (2.15)
Posted by docw on 2019-10-28, 11:40:20 (47.156.140.96)
Moniker: docw System Name: Family SF Amp: Hafler DH 200 Preamp: GAS Thoebe Speakers: Rogers LS 3/5A w LSB-1 bass extender CDP: Magnavox CDB 650 w remote Table: Modded Ariston RD 11, Shure V15vMR on Gr .......
19: FRG7SWL - Vintage Hodge Podge (2.13)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2005-02-17, 17:44:00 (23.115.154.193)
Moniker: FRG7SWL System Name: Vintage Hodge Podge Amp: Concept 3.5 Receiver, 35 pre-Parasound watts-per-channel of clean-n-crisp Hafler Front-Channel presentation; Marantz PM-225 integrated amp, 25 Ch .......
20: jvmusicandart - John's Sound (2.13)
Posted by jvmusicandart on 2008-10-12, 13:41:26 (70.231.225.202)
Moniker: jvmusicandart System Name: John's Sound Amp: Hafler 200 Preamp: Carver C1 Speakers: Rectilinear CDP: Carver Table: Panasonic Other Sources: Sony DVD/VHS PLayer Cables: Monster Cable Room Heig .......
21: Mike Mount - 2nd (bedroom) (2.12)
Posted by Mike Mount on 2004-09-25, 22:56:08 (38.39.216.2)
Moniker: Mike Mount System Name: 2nd (bedroom) Amp: Musical Concepts / Hafler 500/280/220 Atma-Sphere M60 amps (SR17S) or QuickSilver Mini-Monos (wicked good amps) At times the most awesome Mission Cy .......
22: Rusern - Rusern (2.02)
Posted by Rusern on 2000-06-14, 23:41:00 (134.146.0.18)
Moniker: Rusern System Name: Rusern System Rev Date: 2000/06/14/23:41 System Rev IP: 134.146.0.18 Amp: Hafler 9500 2x250W Preamp: Audio Research LS 7 - tubes include Sovtek, Amperex, DuMont Speakers: .......
23: wufwuf - Mix-n-Match (1.90)
Posted by wufwuf on 2001-11-27, 13:06:06 (216.100.62.140)
Moniker: wufwuf System Name: Mix-n-Match System Rev Date: 2006/05/24/14:43 System Rev IP: 216.100.62.140 Amp: Hafler 9505 Preamp: ARC LS-3 Speakers: B&W Matrix 804 Series 3 CDP: Sony SCD-C333ES Table: .......
24: PeterI - Leftovers (1.90)
Posted by PeterI on 2006-12-27, 22:09:33 (97.122.91.31)
Moniker: PeterI System Name: Leftovers Amp: T amp Hafler DH-220 amp SS Marantz 2238 rcvr Preamp: DIY tube preamp Speakers: Energy point 1e (surprising) CDP: Sony ES CD changer Table: Dual 1229 (sold) .......
25: Mikey - Second System (1.89)
Posted by Mikey on 2001-02-28, 09:52:00 (204.60.148.226)
Moniker: Mikey System Name: Second System System Rev Date: 2006/06/02/11:10 System Rev IP: 204.60.148.226 Amp: Restored Dynaco Stereo 70, or Musical Concepts modified Hafler DH-220 Preamp: Bottlehead .......
26: majicwaryr1 - TRIED & TRUE (1.89)
Posted by majicwaryr1 on 2020-09-23, 21:51:00 (73.187.128.81)
Moniker: majicwaryr1 System Name: TRIED & TRUE Amp: MESA ENGINEERING TIGRIS AMPLIFIER. FISHER 70A, 100 AMPLIFIERS, EARLY 500 RECEIVER, 200R TUNER. MARANTZ AMP; HAFLER 500 AMP. FISHER 202 TUNER. H .......
27: centaurfm's Damon's hi-fi system (1.88)
Posted by centaurfm on 2010-05-08, 20:10:36 (24.18.8.223)
centaurfm 's Damon's hi-fi system System
IP Address: 24.18.8.223
Last Update: May 08, 2010 at 20:10:36
Amplifier: Leach amplifier, ver 4.5
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Hafler .......
28: EKG - Brute Force (1.81)
Posted by EKG on 2002-07-15, 20:56:38 (64.223.19.189)
Moniker: EKG System Name: Brute Force System Rev Date: 2003/03/30/17:39 System Rev IP: 64.223.19.189 Amp: 2 Soundcraftsmen PCR800 stero power amps 205watts@8ohms/channel Passive biam Preamp: Hafler DH .......
29: Guitboymc - (1.81)
Posted by Guitboymc on 1999-10-29, 03:03:00 (24.10.152.218)
Moniker: Guitboymc System Name: System Rev Date: 1999/10/29/03:03 System Rev IP: 24.10.152.218 Amp: 2 Hafler P3000 Transnova 150 WPC Preamp: Adcom GFP-710 (w/ phono stage) Speakers: Energy C-2 CDP: De .......
30: mirkot - Balanced (1.79)
Posted by mirkot on 2002-01-25, 07:12:36 (142.245.193.106)
Moniker: mirkot System Name: Balanced System Rev Date: 2002/06/17/11:23 System Rev IP: 142.245.193.106 Amp: Active speakers (see below) Preamp: DIY Sowter 9335 based volume control Mackie 1202VLZ PRO .......
31: Drew R - Drew's System (1.78)
Posted by Drew R on 2004-04-30, 20:22:46 (63.252.70.3)
Moniker: Drew R System Name: Drew's System System Rev Date: 2004/08/30/18:27 System Rev IP: 63.252.70.3 Amp: Aragon 3002 (300 W x 2) Preamp: Hafler DH-101 Speakers: Martin Logan Aeon. 89db efficent, 2 .......
32: Kevin Shen - Upstairs Living Room Stereo (1.78)
Posted by Kevin Shen on 2006-08-17, 20:59:37 (64.241.37.140)
Moniker: Kevin Shen System Name: Upstairs Living Room Stereo System Rev Date: 2006/09/13/12:48 System Rev IP: 64.241.37.140 Amp: Hafler DH-200 Power Amplifier Preamp: Home made passive preamplifier wh .......
33: Zatara - It Serves Its Purpose (1.76)
Posted by Zatara on 2004-04-23, 12:52:56 (99.170.41.131)
Moniker: Zatara System Name: It Serves Its Purpose Amp: Either Dyna Stereo 70 modified years ago by Enlightened Audio or Soundcraftsman PM860 Preamp: Older Bryston (uncertain of model)or Hafler 110 Sp .......
34: Zatara - Class Not Mass (1.75)
Posted by Zatara on 2008-08-19, 20:16:28 (74.184.133.88)
Moniker: Zatara System Name: Class Not Mass Amp: Soundcraftsman PM 860 Modified Dyna Stereo 70 Preamp: Bryston Hafler 110 Speakers: Magnepan 2.6R Klipsch Heresy 1's Epicure MT 3's CDP: JVC XL Z431 Tab .......
35: Cal Weldon - Cal's big speakers (1.74)
Posted by Cal Weldon on 2004-01-24, 18:02:43 (24.81.76.160)
Moniker: Cal Weldon System Name: Cal's big speakers System Rev Date: 2004/11/04/14:05 System Rev IP: 24.81.76.160 Amp: 2 X Carver 1X Hafler Preamp: Harman Kardon Speakers: Altec A4 and A7 cabinets plu .......
36: Gunga - Main System (1.73)
Posted by Gunga on 2002-03-22, 21:20:32 (68.22.200.69)
Moniker: Gunga System Name: Main System Amp: 2 Carver Silver-7t monoblocks, 2 Carver M-400t stereo amps Preamp: Sony EP9-ES Hafler 945 Speakers: Magnepan 2.6R (mains - upgrade from MMGs) Polk Audio RM .......
37: slider's Main System (1.70)
Posted by slider on 2017-06-20, 07:20:25 (71.138.129.244)
slider 's Main System System
IP Address: 71.138.129.244
Last Update: June 20, 2017 at 07:20:25
Amplifier: Power amp is either custom solid-state with no electrolytic capacitors, or Hafler .......
38: Ron D - This should do for a while... (1.69)
Posted by Ron D on 2001-03-24, 22:38:00 (199.126.33.176)
Moniker: Ron D System Name: This should do for a while... Amp: Devialet 400 Preamp: None Speakers: Bryston Middle T CDP: Oppo 95 via Kanex de-embedder into Devialet Other Sources: Old Hafler tuner I n .......
39: Olorin67 - Good sound cheap!- from ebay (1.68)
Posted by Olorin67 on 2001-09-27, 20:34:50 (65.29.63.189)
Moniker: Olorin67 System Name: Good sound cheap!- from ebay Amp: 1958-vintage Pilot aa-904a 6L6 monoblocks, bought them at a hamfest fot $9.00! (back in 1986) Preamp: None. have a pair of Dyna Pam-1s .......
40: damon@halcyon.com - Damon's hi-fi system (1.67)
Posted by damon@halcyon.com on 2001-07-14, 02:09:00 (65.3.145.68)
Moniker: damon@halcyon.com System Name: Damon's hi-fi system System Rev Date: 2001/07/14/02:09 System Rev IP: 65.3.145.68 Amp: Leach Low TIM ver. 2.1/4.5 120 w/ch 8 ohms, massive power supply capacita .......
41: kenzo - home (1.65)
Posted by kenzo on 2010-11-25, 13:03:57 (98.210.9.188)
Moniker: kenzo System Name: home Amp: Transcendent Sound T8-LN 25 wpc OTL Tube QUAD 909 140wpc Dynaco Professionally Rebuilt ST-120 Classdaudio Mono Pair SDS 224 Preamp: CREEK passive attenuator HAFLE .......
42: cyclone - audio system (1.64)
Posted by cyclone on 2001-04-07, 15:32:00 (99.159.7.20)
Moniker: cyclone System Name: audio system Amp: Hafler XL600 Preamp: Denon PRA1500 Speakers: Apogee Stage, Velodyne ULD18II CDP: C.E.C. CD3100 CD Player Table: JVC QL-Y7, .......
43: Gulliver's Don't Try This At Home (1.64)
Posted by Gulliver on 2006-12-14, 20:59:03 (66.68.116.111)
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44: AudioGuruMike - Evil Betty (1.62)
Posted by AudioGuruMike on 2003-10-24, 23:49:27 (67.5.249.161)
Moniker: AudioGuruMike System Name: Evil Betty Amp: McIntosh MA6500 Preamp: None Speakers: ProAc Super Towers w/ upgraded Vifa tweets CDP: Denon DCD3250 w/ Inner Sound upgrades. Table: DD Technics SL1 .......
45: Mike Mount - Main Music Room (1.62)
Posted by Mike Mount on 2004-09-25, 23:21:43 (38.39.216.2)
Moniker: Mike Mount System Name: Main Music Room Amp: Atma-Sphere MA1 MKIII, my reference for ~15years "Hafler" Musical Concepts 500 Ultra build 255wpc++ "Hafler" 280/220 175/115wp .......
46: docw - Retired, now to ... (1.57)
Posted by docw on 2009-03-27, 13:43:17 (47.156.137.5)
Moniker: docw System Name: Retired, now to ... Amp: Hafler XL-280, Excelinear, 145 w/ch @ 8 ohms, MOSFET stereo, mono bridgeable amp. Preamp: PS Audio 4H, outboard PS. Speakers: FMI-80 original monito .......
47: excelit - MCR (1.57)
Posted by excelit on 2001-05-18, 18:13:00 (71.20.178.127)
Moniker: excelit System Name: MCR Amp: Jadis Defy 7 Gold Lion reissue KT88 Telefunken 12ax7, ECC82 Preamp: Audible Illusions L1 Speakers: Sonus Faber Concerto CDP: Rotel 955BX/Cal Alpha DAC (no upgrad .......
48: j_cipale - j_cipale Home (1.54)
Posted by j_cipale on 2009-01-01, 11:36:47 (15.252.27.123)
Moniker: j_cipale System Name: j_cipale Home Amp: Hafler DH200 Preamp: Carver C-3 Speakers: Infinity Kappa 6 CDP: Carver TL-3200 Table: JVC QL-A2 w/Grado Black cartridge Other Sources: Denon TU-600 Tu .......
49: DaveT - Beast in the Basement (1.52)
Posted by DaveT on 2001-07-27, 10:41:00 (69.250.45.7)
Moniker: DaveT System Name: Beast in the Basement Amp: 41HZ Amp6 T-Amp - primary (25 wpc); Modified Trends 10.1 T-Amp (15 wpc) (alternate; Modified Sonic Impact - secondary 13.1 volts PS (15 w .......
50: couger4u - Couger4u's Heaven (1.50)
Posted by couger4u on 2005-08-11, 11:54:58 (69.204.229.103)
Moniker: couger4u System Name: Couger4u's Heaven Amp: Parasound A21 Preamp: Audible Illusions L2B Eastern Electric Avant (Backup). Hafler 915 (Backup). Speakers: Focal Aria 936. NHT 2.3's 200w/c (Back .......
51: nobody - main (1.50)
Posted by nobody on 2001-07-10, 12:35:00 (24.107.183.232)
Moniker: nobody System Name: main Amp: Hafler XL-280 Preamp: Harman Kardon Citation 25 Speakers: Klipsch Forte III CDP: S.M.S.L SU-9n DAC Table: Rek-O-Kut N34H with upgraded Esoteric Sound motor and c .......
52: beken - beken technologies listening room (1.47)
Posted by beken on 2001-05-17, 14:44:00 (69.194.141.228)
Moniker: beken System Name: beken technologies listening room Amp: YBA Integre DT Preamp: None Speakers: Mordaunt-Short MS100-gold, Paradigm PDR-80 subwoofer, Castle Chester CDP: Hafler SE150 Table: A .......
53: dcjazzman - dcjazzman's system (1.41)
Posted by dcjazzman on 2005-01-03, 21:06:27 (67.238.217.0)
Moniker: dcjazzman System Name: dcjazzman's system Amp: chiro c-200, b&k ref 2220 Preamp: audio research ls3; rotel rc-1070; nakamichi ca-5; hafler dh-110 Speakers: von schweikert vr4s; vanderstee .......
54: ohrbrainzeit - K-Mart Special Rack System (1.39)
Posted by ohrbrainzeit on 2001-05-14, 03:28:00 (209.246.135.234)
Moniker: ohrbrainzeit System Name: K-Mart Special Rack System System Rev Date: 2001/05/14/03:28 System Rev IP: 209.246.135.234 Amp: Marantz 8-B, Hafler Dh-220 Preamp: Audible Illusions 2D, Morrison Sp .......
55: hoss - Basement System (1.38)
Posted by hoss on 2003-02-25, 09:12:58 (68.148.158.107)
Moniker: hoss System Name: Basement System System Rev Date: 2004/06/11/20:38 System Rev IP: 68.148.158.107 Amp: Hafler XL-600 (450 watts @4ohms) Virtual Dynamics Power 3 pc. Cardas binding posts.Amp p .......
56: Enophile - Enophile's Basement System (1.36)
Posted by Enophile on 2007-09-24, 14:48:31 (98.208.91.43)
Moniker: Enophile System Name: Enophile's Basement System Amp: Two modded Adcom 585 amplifiers Preamp: Krell KRC HR Speakers: Apogee Studio Grand CDP: Esoteric DV-50S Also a PS Audio Lambda II transpo .......
57: kwingylee - kwingylee's system (1.34)
Posted by kwingylee on 2014-05-01, 09:03:06 (73.44.176.177)
Moniker: kwingylee System Name: kwingylee's system Amp: Bedini 100/100 MK2, PLINIUS SA100 MK3, PLINIUS SA250MKIV, Parasound HCA-1206, SAE 2300, BAT VK-60, DYNACO MK 3 MONOBLOCKS, McIntosh MC75, McInto .......
58: Randy Shirley - Main System (1.33)
Posted by Randy Shirley on 2003-07-10, 22:43:39 (184.32.37.147)
Moniker: Randy Shirley System Name: Main System Amp: Stereo 70 (Highly worked over)200Hz-20kHz Hafler DH-200 (Also Modified)50Hz-200Hz Homebrew passive low-level x-over Preamp: Counterpoint 5.1 Speake .......
59: cvomooney - cvomooney's (1.31)
Posted by cvomooney on 2002-05-26, 00:52:14 (12.225.106.172)
Moniker: cvomooney System Name: cvomooney's System Rev Date: 2002/05/26/01:07 System Rev IP: 12.225.106.172 Amp: Hafler 9505 trasn-nova power amp 375 wpc @ 4 ohms Preamp: depending on what I am listen .......
60: rjaykjay - System 1 (1.30)
Posted by rjaykjay on 2017-08-05, 13:20:11 (108.18.117.67)
Moniker: rjaykjay System Name: System 1 Amp: ARC M100, ARC D115 MK2, ARC D125, CJ MV60 Monoblocks, Harmon Kardon Citation 2, EICO HF81, Fisher 500C, Hafler DH200 Preamp: ARC SP11, CJ PV8, Harmon Kardo .......
61: Astronut - Work in Progress (1.29)
Posted by Astronut on 2011-06-09, 00:55:33 (98.210.150.131)
Moniker: Astronut System Name: Work in Progress Amp: For now they will be running on a modified DH-500 Hafler until I find the one! Also I got my hands on a couple of JD202BRC Integrated Stereo Tube A .......
62: carpenter - home brew/ odds and ends (1.29)
Posted by carpenter on 2001-12-20, 22:33:17 (12.224.84.112)
Moniker: carpenter System Name: home brew/ odds and ends System Rev Date: 2001/12/26/09:23 System Rev IP: 12.224.84.112 Amp: Harmon Kardan AR20 seperated pre-out busbar to use preamp only, DIY Nelson .......
63: hvnlysnd - Audio-Video Entertainment System (1.28)
Posted by hvnlysnd on 2007-08-15, 18:19:56 (192.225.114.156)
Moniker: hvnlysnd System Name: Audio-Video Entertainment System Amp: Sony TA-7200F Power amplifier Preamp: Dynaco PAS 3X Hafler Speakers: Beveridge Model 3s GL Model 1 expert monitors CDP: Adcom CD-57 .......
64: Meaux - Simplicity (1.24)
Posted by Meaux on 2001-05-21, 01:20:00 (67.80.108.50)
Moniker: Meaux System Name: Simplicity System Rev Date: 2006/04/01/08:48 System Rev IP: 67.80.108.50 Amp: Perreaux, Hafler DH220 (subs) Quicksilver M60 monoblocks (Maggies), Superphon Maxx 80B monoblo .......
65: ChasG - Charles' Home Brew (1.24)
Posted by ChasG on 2003-05-11, 15:48:20 (216.37.66.114)
Moniker: ChasG System Name: Charles' Home Brew System Rev Date: 2003/05/12/12:10 System Rev IP: 216.37.66.114 Amp: My amp is a home-brew with a 12 AX7 and two 6BQ5s per channel, in a single ended, zer .......
66: buchwald53@aol.com's George K Biggie (1.23)
Posted by buchwald53@aol.com on 2009-09-02, 15:48:26 (67.81.66.67)
buchwald53@aol.com 's George K Biggie System
IP Address: 67.81.66.67
Last Update: September 02, 2009 at 15:48:26
Amplifier: Hafler 280 XL modded w/ tube input by Kaye
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67: mothra - Mothra's stereo (1.22)
Posted by mothra on 2001-09-06, 20:32:57 (208.58.7.207)
Moniker: mothra System Name: Mothra's stereo Amp: conrad johnson premier 1B prototype. Conrad johnson premier 11 w/kt90's, Hafler 9500 and Bryston 4b Preamp: Alaap preamp/phono stage by nick doshi, es .......
68: Mark Cashman - Music Room (1.21)
Posted by Mark Cashman on 2003-06-27, 11:33:32 (158.57.150.68)
Moniker: Mark Cashman System Name: Music Room System Rev Date: 2006/04/11/11:28 System Rev IP: 158.57.150.68 Amp: Bryston 3B SST Preamp: Quicksilver Full Function Classe DR5 Speakers: Magnepan MG 1.6 .......
69: wb6yaw - wb6yaw (1.19)
Posted by wb6yaw on 2003-02-19, 15:50:28 (206.55.153.59)
Moniker: wb6yaw System Name: wb6yaw System Rev Date: 2003/10/17/09:00 System Rev IP: 206.55.153.59 Amp: Anthem AMP-2 Special Edition previous amp Hafler DH-500 (just sold) Preamp: Audio Research SP-16 .......
70: branka.grubisic1@st.t-com.hr's My tube horn (1.16)
Posted by branka.grubisic1@st.t-com.hr on 2008-01-29, 13:36:30 (77.237.103.43)
branka.grubisic1@st.t-com.hr 's My tube horn System
IP Address: 77.237.103.43
Last Update: January 29, 2008 at 13:36:30
Amplifier: Audio Note kit 3 300B monoblocks 2x18W Welborne labs Ter .......
71: dwshrinershriner@netscape.net - Current System of preference (1.16)
Posted by dwshrinershriner@netscape.net on 2008-03-04, 07:15:58 (65.213.255.98)
Moniker: dwshrinershriner@netscape.net System Name: Current System of preference Amp: Bottlehead S.E.X. SET amp with iron upgrade. Two watts per channel, one 6DN7 tube per channel. additional power am .......
72: VAM - Old Reliable (1.14)
Posted by VAM on 2008-01-09, 19:15:58 (24.61.161.64)
Moniker: VAM System Name: Old Reliable Amp: Two MC-modded Hafler DH200, various "vintage" amps such as Dynaco Stereo 400, SAE 2400L, Mitsubishi DA-A15DC available when needed. Preamp: APT/Holman Speak .......
73: fbonzo's All components glommed together (1.12)
Posted by fbonzo on 2007-11-25, 11:43:13 (98.203.231.139)
fbonzo 's All components glommed together System
IP Address: 98.203.231.139
Last Update: November 25, 2007 at 11:43:13
Amplifier: Van Alstine-modified Dynaco ST-150s, Scott tube amps, Int .......
74: thermionic emitter - Auxiliary Home Heating Apparatus (AH-HA) (1.10)
Posted by thermionic emitter on 2006-06-08, 15:34:25 (68.0.144.224)
Moniker: thermionic emitter System Name: Auxiliary Home Heating Apparatus (AH-HA) System Rev Date: 2006/09/23/13:14 System Rev IP: 68.0.144.224 Amp: Fisher X101C and 2A3 SE homebrew JUST ADDED: MingDa .......
75: buelligan - buelligan's system (1.10)
Posted by buelligan on 2006-03-10, 15:34:30 (66.176.5.22)
Moniker: buelligan System Name: buelligan's system Amp: Musical Concepts Hafler DH-220 (with T-mod, dual-secondary transformer, 104,000 uF, MIT Multi-Cap on input) Preamp: Mod Squad (now McCormack) De .......
76: Slick - Slick's System (1.08)
Posted by Slick on 2007-07-22, 11:57:18 (76.111.94.112)
Moniker: Slick System Name: Slick's System Amp: Custom amp on Citation II chassis:Hedge circuit, MOSFET regulators, damper diodes, V-Caps, Mills & Caddock resistors, HEXFREDs, huge chokes, >160 .......
77: bogie7@mindspring.com's Bogie's Living Room (1.07)
Posted by bogie7@mindspring.com on 2005-02-13, 12:35:48 (24.182.167.112)
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78: tom_gootee - tom_gootee Main (1.04)
Posted by tom_gootee on 2011-09-24, 15:21:19 (66.87.7.24)
Moniker: tom_gootee System Name: tom_gootee Main Amp: Adcom GFA-585: 250 W/ch 8 Ohms, 400 W/ch 4 Ohms, 27 dB gain, 0.7 Hz-80kHz (-3dB), 10Hz-20kHz (+0/-0.5dB), THD+N @ 400W/4Ohms: 0.003% @ 20Hz-1kHz, .......
79: hifimercer - Audible Escape @ The Mercers Home (1.03)
Posted by hifimercer on 2005-04-30, 17:38:26 (99.124.164.41)
Moniker: hifimercer System Name: Audible Escape @ The Mercers Home Amp: Classe Audio DR-9s Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Hafler DH-220 (back-up) Preamp: Acurus L10 Benchmark DAC1-HDR (on-loan) Speake .......
80: scottmn@charter.net's Scott's main system (1.03)
Posted by scottmn@charter.net on 2003-06-10, 21:13:14 (68.114.192.56)
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81: Hirsch - Speakers and Headphones (1.02)
Posted by Hirsch on 2001-08-12, 10:56:36 (128.231.88.5)
Moniker: Hirsch System Name: Speakers and Headphones System Rev Date: 2006/05/09/12:16 System Rev IP: 128.231.88.5 Amp: Electrocompaniet Limited Anniversary Model modded Hafler DH-200 Headphone amps: .......
82: Chris Garrett - Betsy (1.01)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 2001-07-28, 00:01:00 (104.12.45.20)
Moniker: Chris Garrett System Name: Betsy Amp: George Wright Mono 8 300B monoblocs with JJ 300Bs, Sylvania 6DN7 driver tubes and various Mullard GZ-32s/GZ-34s and Sylvania 5V4 rectifiers. Preamp: Blue .......
83: escape2cfc - Chuck's System (1.00)
Posted by escape2cfc on 2009-03-03, 09:32:14 (107.139.205.44)
Moniker: escape2cfc System Name: Chuck's System Amp: VTV MCINTOSH MC-30's Korneff 45 Bob Latino Dynaco ST-70 Quicksilver Horn Monos Quicksilver Mid Mono Bob Latino Dynaco ST-70 Bottlehead Paramounts W .......
84: Dorfeaus - DTC Studios (0.94)
Posted by Dorfeaus on 2002-07-19, 00:28:50 (66.243.103.217)
Moniker: Dorfeaus System Name: DTC Studios System Rev Date: 2003/03/31/23:23 System Rev IP: 66.243.103.217 Amp: Hafler P7000 500watt/channel studio amplifier, Alesis RA-100 100watt/channel studio ampl .......
85: nutprof - my stuff... (0.93)
Posted by nutprof on 2008-07-03, 17:05:02 (70.48.202.86)
Moniker: nutprof System Name: my stuff... Amp: amps- hand-built, modified "Leach Low Tim III", "Audiopro 500" basic amp, several smoked Hafler and other amps..., Pioneer SA9900 int .......
86: docw - Mix and Match Main (0.92)
Posted by docw on 2004-11-11, 12:21:15 (47.156.140.96)
Moniker: docw System Name: Mix and Match Main Amp: Denon AVR 2313 Preamp: Lounge Audio Gold phono pre Speakers: Whatmough 303 92 db sensitivity Innovative Audio USA SubTable 200 w, 12 inch woofer (us .......
87: tecnofossil - Quantum Flux (0.92)
Posted by tecnofossil on 2001-07-06, 20:32:00 (165.121.131.1)
Moniker: tecnofossil System Name: Quantum Flux System Rev Date: 2003/01/11/18:04 System Rev IP: 165.121.131.1 Amp: Heath W5M monoblocs... 25wattsPP. (rebuilt stock now on loan)System #2 Heath AA-111 o .......
88: Mono Maniac - One-Eared One-Horned Flyin' Purple People Eater (0.91)
Posted by Mono Maniac on 2002-12-22, 05:32:34 (67.249.203.6)
Moniker: Mono Maniac System Name: One-Eared One-Horned Flyin' Purple People Eater Amp: Dynakit Mark IV with Winged 'C' EL-34's, RCA 7199, Mullard GZ-34 Preamp: Dynakit PAM-1 with RCA 12AX7's Speakers: .......
89: Sean Henderson - Constantly Tweaking (0.86)
Posted by Sean Henderson on 2003-04-09, 12:14:24 (205.188.116.71)
Moniker: Sean Henderson System Name: Constantly Tweaking System Rev Date: 2004/12/05/11:55 System Rev IP: 205.188.116.71 Amp: Modified... Amber Seried 70: Two(2)configured for mono. Many internal modi .......
90: Paul Butterfield - High Zoot, Quite Mad Systems [QMS] (0.83)
Posted by Paul Butterfield on 2001-10-24, 15:59:34 (67.76.221.228)
Moniker: Paul Butterfield System Name: High Zoot, Quite Mad Systems [QMS] Amp: ALL BELOW UNDER REVISION! OUTDATED! Switched between a Pass Aleph 30, a Mac 240, and a Dada Darling [Under Construction]. .......
91: A Hall - WOW Factor (0.83)
Posted by A Hall on 2006-01-08, 10:36:46 (66.42.185.53)
Moniker: A Hall System Name: WOW Factor System Rev Date: 2006/02/18/13:00 System Rev IP: 66.42.185.53 Amp: Rogue: Magnum M-120 Monoblocks Dynaco MK III: (refrubished) matched pair monoblocks Hafler 91 .......
92: Adam O - Partial History (ongoing) (0.74)
Posted by Adam O on 2001-07-11, 21:04:00 (74.192.201.67)
Moniker: Adam O System Name: Partial History (ongoing) Amp: NAD 3020 > Amber Series 70 > Sound Values VTA 70 > McCormack DNA .5 Deluxe Rev. B > Berning EA-230 > Pass Aleph 3 > Music .......
93: ajax@shasta.com - dave's stereos (0.60)
Posted by ajax@shasta.com on 2002-03-16, 02:36:37 (66.42.93.60)
Moniker: ajax@shasta.com System Name: dave's stereos System Rev Date: 2002/03/16/03:20 System Rev IP: 66.42.93.60 Amp: Home: Mesa Baron (5881 OT version)(mains) Marantz MA 500 monoblocks (subs) Off .......
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1: I see... (10.74)
Posted by docw on 2006-07-13, 12:43:57 (162.119.232.102)
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1: What's a 1/4" Balanced Input? (7.60)
Posted by Doublej on 2002-06-13, 05:50:58 (128.103.36.175)
If I wanted to connect a Hafler amplifier to a traditional unbalanced RCA jack preamplifier how could I do it? The Hafler P3000 for instance says it has XLR or 1/4" Balanced Inputs Also since the ampl .......
2: Re: DJ Recording Setup Vinyl to CD (7.60)
Posted by Bubba on 2007-02-01, 18:07:13 (70.66.73.11)
I'm planning to record to PC using the Behringer SRC2496 as an outboard ADC, using the S/PDIF input on an Audigy 2 ZS. http://www.behringer.com/SRC2496/index.cfm?lang=ENG For the preamp, I might use m .......
3: What would a 'home' pro system look like? (5.39)
Posted by Double on 2002-12-08, 19:48:09 (209.150.62.184)
I am curious what would a home system assembled from pro gear look like? What would one use for gear? (I am guessing here) Amp - Hafler, Carver Pro, QSC? Preamp (Would it have multiple balanced inputs .......
4: I've been using.... (5.01)
Posted by doodlebug on 2008-01-04, 15:10:14 (67.162.192.11)
a Presonus Firepod (aka FP10) and the FireStudio interfaces for a number of years now. They work quite well with my other gear and I've not had the problems you're experiencing with hum - once I figur .......
5: Manley Purist pre opinions? (4.46)
Posted by Paul Butterfield on 2001-09-19, 20:28:31 (207.69.117.114)
Howdy folks, A bit 'o help needed... I've been offered a nicely used Manley Purist tube preamplifier, which uses two GE 5751's and two GE 6414's. ... Adjustable feedback, balanced/unbalanced output — .......
6: Re: Consumer vs. Pro Components (3.97)
Posted by The Defiler on 2001-11-05, 01:48:00 (24.52.216.229)
Having used pro and home audio equipment in the home and listening role I would have to say that pro sound dollar per dollar offers more value than home. Although pro sound certainly creates more bang .......
Found 6 records in Propeller Head Plaza.
1: Re: Wow! Fifty multi-megabuck tube systems in one show! (8.16)
Posted by Soundmind on 2006-08-21, 08:50:05 (24.149.197.165)
When a preamp consisting of three 6AT7s which could have been built for about $50 50 years ago sells for $10,000, almost anything with tubes in it is megabucks. At least that's what some people would .......
2: Distortion tests (8.16)
Posted by highendman on 2003-03-06, 15:19:16 (24.49.91.43)
I'm not sure if conventional distortion tests or noise tests will show anything -- they seem to be of limited use on many other things. I might suggest that you develop a more sophisticated test. Perh .......
3: Who are you talking about.... (7.14)
Posted by real_jj on 2006-06-05, 11:58:26 (131.107.0.75)
You say:But in reality I doubt if even those enamored with DBT follow their reasoning when buying. --- Do I qualify as one "enamored" with DBT's? I have said specifically that I do not audition equipm .......
4: If the shoe fits wear it. (5.27)
Posted by Norm on 2006-06-05, 15:22:40 (71.113.240.68)
You say:But in reality I doubt if even those enamored with DBT follow their reasoning when buying. --- Do I qualify as one "enamored" with DBT's? Don't you? I have said specifically that I do not audi .......
5: RE: Geddes has the best home theater (both audio and video) I have ever experienced at any price (4.61)
Posted by morricab on 2008-05-28, 07:59:45 (160.62.4.10)
" I know the golden ears already "know" how "bad" a Pioneer receiver sounds without even listening to it ... but then they also "know" what a stereo system sounds like just by reading the equipment li .......
6: The wit and wisdom of Stanley Lipshitz on Absolute Polarity (2.64)
Posted by clarkjohnsen on 2007-12-18, 10:22:11 (208.58.2.83)
While it is true that, almost en passant , his research established audibility of polarity to the 99% confidence level (including numerous musical examples) on a not-even-phase-coherent loudspeaker sy .......
Found 4 records in Radio Road.
1: Frank modified lots of stuff over the years (7.09)
Posted by Montobo on 2004-07-30, 23:17:51 (68.58.154.210)
I can't help you directly. But, I have an AVA tuner from 1990 that is a modified Hafler digital tuner with outboard tube preamp. Very nice sound, clean yet warm, certainly not a DX'er. There are other .......
2: Why not just.... (7.09)
Posted by doodlebug on 2005-05-23, 10:22:00 (156.153.254.41)
pad down the Revox? It will require you to place a couple of resistor into the audio chain. I'd suggest the best place to do it is right at the RCA outputs (or is this a DIN connector on the Revox?). .......
3: RE: Can you run a radio streaming signal from your computer through your amp? (5.91)
Posted by Ross on 2010-05-22, 12:27:08 (74.230.249.52)
Get a used Squeezebox 2 and a HRT Music Streamer. The SB can connect to the net (wifi or ethernet cable) and stream net radio without the use of a computer. It can also act as a server for your comput .......
4: RE: Harman Kardon HK500 Tuner HK 500 (4.37)
Posted by halvis on 2015-11-02, 19:21:56 (67.141.161.169)
"Nothing on fmtunerinfo either. Little info exists anywhere." Apologize for bringing up such an old thread. There is little on this fine budget tuner because it truly did not excel in sound or for dxi .......
Found 48 records in Speaker Asylum.
1: Re: Paradigm Studio 100 and tube amp preamp (10.92)
Posted by ohgio on 2004-09-11, 08:43:40 (24.203.104.235)
Well I had a pair of Studio 60s v3 with a different beast to feed them (Hafler DH120 at 2 x 60wpc), and the bass was definitely on the lousy side and the coherence just wasn't there. However, I do un .......
2: Re: Paradigm Reference 100 v2 Loudspeakers (10.92)
Posted by HI FI GUY on 2000-07-31, 13:17:20 (24.240.26.55)
Thanks, I bought a pair & they sound excellent. I am going to have to update my electronics as I am using an old Hafler 500 & DH110 Pre amp. These speakers really show the limitations of the CDformat .......
3: The DH-200 has massive heat sinks... (10.47)
Posted by ghost of olddude55 on 2020-01-21, 04:02:23 (108.39.196.215)
and it was recently rebuilt. The MMGs get it warm but not hot. In fact, it gets warmer driving Stax headphones. Rated at 100wpc into 8 ohms, 175 wpc into 4 ohms. The MMGs are 4 ohms. Teamed with a Haf .......
4: Re: Hafler Transvova 9505 Power Amp (10.05)
Posted by Steve K on 2000-08-01, 16:38:30 (63.64.148.89)
Well...interesting you should ask. I noticed in a post below that you said you currently had a Hafler DH500 amp. I never got around to replying to that post, but I figure I have something to add, so h .......
5: With Basic upgrades you can make good equiptment. (9.76)
Posted by BOpenshaw on 2000-03-03, 21:58:52 (208.14.172.15)
For example, I was walking through a "community" store and found a Hafler preamp, dusted it off and payed $6.00 +tax, brought it home and pluged it in, it did not work, even had a hum (like a ground f .......
6: RE: Hafler 110 (8.92)
Posted by Bill the K on 2008-06-17, 19:47:24 (121.247.148.180)
Not of the same class but close is my 30 year old Advent Receiver's preamp,especially phono.After all it was designed by the Holman behind THX.I am yet to find a better pre in that price range. ::: TO .......
7: Re: Ohm loudspeakers (8.64)
Posted by axolotl on 2004-04-24, 17:39:28 (68.5.39.60)
I can see that I'm gonna end up parroting the party line on the Ohm Walsh cone loudspeakers. I've had Walsh 2's for the past 20 years, and they're still in use (at least until I can get my vintage Van .......
8: Hafler 110 (8.63)
Posted by rocky raccoon on 2008-06-17, 10:34:41 (87.100.124.131)
I know that preamp ! It's still giving good service in my dad's system in the loft. He bought it nearly thirty years ago. What does that tell you ! It sounded great in my system. .......
9: B&W603 series2 vs. NHT 2.5i (8.48)
Posted by Steve on 2000-03-27, 15:18:46 (205.188.193.38)
Has anyone compared these 2 speakers? I think I have it narrowed down to these 2 speakers. I listen to rock and alternative music. I also have a Nikko preamp and 2 Hafler Dh 200's, so I can biamp, whi .......
10: As a follow-up... (8.41)
Posted by ghost of olddude55 on 2023-05-09, 05:52:16 (100.6.143.244)
...I finally was able to access my AK account and look at pics. I've got RII speakers. For sure. An aside on the DB preamp...got it used from DB Systems. Wanted one for decades, they're hard to find u .......
11: RE: 21 year old Polk Audio 'Monitor 10' speakers come alive! (8.37)
Posted by David R. in WV on 2007-10-25, 19:27:38 (24.131.117.137)
I am still using my older-than-yours Monitor 10's. I bought them in the summer of '82. I use either a Rotel or NAD (both are hooked up) CD players, a Rotel preamp, and a Hafler DH220 power amp. That ' .......
12: Upgrade System for Synergy with Maggie III's (8.34)
Posted by confused1 on 2000-05-10, 19:53:54 (158.252.169.150)
Problem #1: My Sony CDP died and I went shopping for a replacement at the high end stores in town. They recommended Audio Advancement, Classe or Proceed. I have been reading your posts on these, but I .......
13: Re: Amp for Paradigm Studio 100's (7.67)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2001-02-12, 16:16:15 (206.107.124.158)
I have Paradigm Studio 100v.2's & use a Hafler Transvova 9505. I love this amp. It is overlooked by most of the audiophile community. Smooth, grain free sound, excellent imaging & depth. I use a Music .......
14: Vandies vs NHT vs. JMlab (7.22)
Posted by Aaron on 1999-04-27, 17:35:18 (152.163.201.62)
O.K. guys. Can you help me with my short list? I will be using older electronics... 2 Hafler DH200's so I can Biamp and a Nikko Beta 3 preamp 1) JMLab Cobalt 815------$1800 2) NHT 2.9--------$1899 3) .......
15: Here's my electronics!! What speakers???? (7.09)
Posted by Speakerguy on 2000-03-18, 10:46:07 (152.163.197.179)
I am currently using 2 Hafler DH 200's, which I can either bridge and have over 300watts/channel, or unbridge and use each amp in the stereo mode allowing me to bi-amp. Along with these I have a Nikko .......
16: RE: Biwire vs Biamp speakers (6.99)
Posted by marquisaz on 2008-12-14, 02:40:34 (68.110.93.87)
Hi Kal, I've been followinf your contributions to stereophile magazine and have appreciated most of what you've had to offer. That being the case I'd sure like to get your basic thoughts on passive vs .......
17: Another subwoofer question (6.90)
Posted by David R. in WV on 2004-10-21, 18:35:58 (67.163.213.237)
I am using an NAD CD player, Rotel preamp, Hafler power amp. I haven't decided on which speakers will get the 'starting position' between my Polk Monitor 10's, Klipsch KG4's, or something new (Klipsch .......
18: Strange as it may seem - (6.83)
Posted by kavakidd on 2004-05-20, 11:30:23 (205.188.116.9)
I was running Double Advents back in the early 80's when I built a Hafler DH-101 Preamp from a kit. I remember firing it up in the middle of the night and - for the first time, I heard what we now ref .......
19: Re: Polk Audio RTi 150 (6.64)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2002-12-28, 10:58:02 (63.234.87.250)
Thanks for the input. I will be using a Musical Fidelity A3cr Preamp with a Hafler Transnova 9505 Power Amp. This is the same equipment that I use to drive my Paradigm Reference Studio 100v2's which a .......
20: Re: mod yet and Thanks! (6.53)
Posted by Doug Eisemann on 2000-02-23, 04:46:42 (153.42.20.5)
Thanks to Richard and all who gave a welcome. Yes I do go to Messiah College in PA. I have not tried any mods to the MMGs yet, especially considering that they are not good dorm room speakers. I am go .......
21: Re: Paradigm Reference 100 v2 Loudspeakers (6.41)
Posted by HIFI GUY on 2000-08-01, 11:50:55 (24.240.26.55)
All my current electronics are working properly. I just thought that since the speakers are so revealing, & my electronics are circa 1980 that updating could make a significant improvement. I am using .......
22: What speakers to consider without an audition? (6.34)
Posted by chris on 2001-08-27, 10:24:03 (209.130.148.98)
I cant always audition gear befor buying it so Im wondering what speakers could be considered as upgrades to KEF c80s without the opportunity of hearing them through my own gear first? I usually shop .......
23: Randall Research (6.26)
Posted by hifitommy on 2023-09-26, 14:29:51 (108.185.230.140)
was what i had for a while. the RR DQ10s were fantastic (that can be said of the stock DQ10s) and I had them to sell for a MD friend from the hospital, along with a Hafler 500 (THE amp to drive the 10 .......
24: the 9's would be very good... (6.26)
Posted by docw on 2008-09-15, 09:43:12 (162.119.232.100)
with a McIntosh integrated, Yamaha integrated, Pioneer integrated, Marantz integrated or receiver (vintage solid state types) or the old Onkyo A 9xxx series from the early 90's (newer solid state), or .......
25: Upgrade Polk Monitor 10's? (6.16)
Posted by David R. in WV on 2004-10-15, 19:47:53 (67.163.213.237)
Hello all, I have Polk Monitor 10's bought in 1982. Never abused, the condition is excellent inside and out. I am wondering if others have upgraded to newer speakers. Mine don't show the 'tubby' bass- .......
26: It was quite a thrill ... (6.15)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2014-11-05, 17:09:27 (50.177.193.43)
...just to meet Roy. Getting to take him up on his offer was over the top. I was all of 18 years old and it was my sophomore year in college. Most of the guys on campus had the popular components of t .......
27: anyone tried the speaker double up trick?? Interesting... (6.01)
Posted by porkless on 2002-07-07, 19:56:08 (203.97.97.130)
About a year ago At my brothers house,HE was running his system with a pair of Ruark floorstanding and on top of those sat apair of Budget KEF Crestas. He was using an arcam int.as a preamp and an old .......
28: anyone tried the speaker double up trick?? Interesting... (6.00)
Posted by porkless on 2002-07-07, 19:56:08 (203.97.97.130)
About a year ago At my brothers house,HE was running his system with a pair of Ruark floorstanding and on top of those sat apair of Budget KEF Crestas. He was using an arcam int.as a preamp and an old .......
29: Polk Monitor 10 question (6.00)
Posted by David R. in WV on 2005-04-24, 18:48:34 (67.163.213.237)
Hello all, I have a pair of Polk Monitor 10's I bought in 1982 (new). These are not 10B's. When I run those with an NAD CD, Rotel Preamp, and Hafler DH220 power amp or Sonic Impact T, the sound is goo .......
30: Polk Audio Lsi 15s and Rti 150s (5.83)
Posted by amertalk on 2004-01-20, 15:59:13 (64.28.213.34)
I am thrilled with finally finding a speaker company that fits my taste.Thanks Polk audio! I have been on the usual audiophile quest for a good speaker and have owned many types from carver amazing l .......
31: Audioanalyst A-200 Loudspeakers (5.78)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2003-01-03, 10:00:15 (63.234.85.87)
About 6 months ago I came across a pair of Audioanalyst A-200 Loudspeakers at a yard sale. The cabinets were in perfect condition, but the woofers had foam rot, so I picked up the pair for $15. I rec .......
32: Re: JR149 Paired with 75 Watt/Channel Amp-Solid State (5.75)
Posted by docw on 2005-11-29, 17:03:48 (162.119.232.102)
Just listened over the holiday to my old gear in my late father's system using analog and digital sources (Ariston RD 11/Grace 707 II and Shure V15VMR and Magnavox CDB650, repsectively) on a pr of Rog .......
33: Re: Picked up some Vintage Maggies Today... MG-I questions ?? (5.57)
Posted by Alan G. , from Metro DC on 1999-11-01, 16:20:18 (152.163.205.48)
I have very fond memories of the MG-1b. I remember in 1980 carrying into the Myer-Emco my Carmen McCray album, "I'm Coming Home Again" and actually hearing a performance that I could actually look at, .......
34: Hooking up a passive stereo subwoofer to an amp bridged to mono? (5.50)
Posted by nobody on 2013-06-12, 06:06:54 (97.91.113.18)
Doing some messing about with things and I switched from the preamp / amp combo I've been using to a new integrated amp. Turns out the integrated amp has a subwoofer output, and I happen to have a Fri .......
35: DQ10s vs Maggies (5.46)
Posted by hifitommy on 2017-11-15, 16:03:06 (108.185.242.169)
spatially, the dq10 was in the top echelon as are the maggies, positionally dependent for both. the dq10 and the maggies both cry for big power and seemingly, high current amps. the maggies do well w .......
36: Re: Orion speaker: any new owners who share opinion? read archives: Fatiguing or not? (5.44)
Posted by Eric Weitzman on 2005-10-17, 21:30:23 (66.245.17.85)
I heartily second this as well. Amp "refinement" doesn't seem to be an issue with the Orions. Competence, yes, refinement, no. The design, drivers, and ASP as so superb that they'd probably sound bett .......
37: Re: What I'd spend is not exactly the norm... (5.27)
Posted by Bill Fitzmaurice on 2003-07-22, 05:18:35 (205.188.208.9)
I can't make a recommendation on anything that I don't either use or have personal experience with, and since my gear is pretty much all custom made or pooge'd I'd be of little help to you. What I can .......
38: The Right Choice of Speakers (4.87)
Posted by Doug E. on 2000-01-19, 10:16:15 (153.42.73.226)
Hello, I am new to this forum, and was referred here by a classic Klipsch enthusiast. I have been thinking about eventually upgrading my current speakers (1965 AR3's) to something that would offer mor .......
39: A couple I tried (long) (4.76)
Posted by David R. in WV on 2004-11-29, 18:37:02 (67.163.213.237)
I use two channel equipment: a Rotel preamp, Hafler power amp, Rotel CD player. I also have Polk Monitor 10's bought in 1982. Those work well (I haven't liked anything newer than those from Polk). I h .......
40: Vintage audio delights (4.75)
Posted by George S. Roland on 2008-06-15, 09:11:44 (75.88.140.189)
I am a big fan of vintage audio equipment myself. I'll tell why. First of all is the cost/performance ratio. I simply cannot afford equipment that runs into the tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of .......
41: Rube needs advice on speakers (4.73)
Posted by The Rube on 2005-03-05, 07:47:55 (65.23.172.140)
Inmates, It's decision time and I need to narrow the search for speakers. I recently purchased Van Alstine OmegaStar gear for my music listening needs—a 220 wpc amp, SL preamp and Dac. I run a Sony CX .......
42: Dahlquist DQ10 and Vandersteen 2c together (4.67)
Posted by twodutys on 2010-04-25, 13:30:40 (71.196.223.13)
I have always loved the sound of both of these speakers and have tried to find a way to play both at the same time sucessfully. I know this is usally not a good idea because it affects response and .......
43: Re: Vienna Acoustics with Denon (4.41)
Posted by G man on 2007-05-14, 15:30:42 (76.100.112.10)
I think I understand what you want: more of the actual excitement and intensity of the original performance. Be careful though, because I do not think you can get there from here (just kidding). All k .......
44: REVIEW: Ellis Audio 1801 Speakers (4.27)
Posted by Lou S on 2004-10-24, 05:07:45 (68.68.188.156)
Model: 1801 Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $1300 Description: 2 way monitor using Seas Excel midrange, and Hiquphon Tweeter Manufacturer URL: Ellis Audio Model Picture: Vi .......
45: REVIEW: Polk Audio RTi 150 Speakers (2.91)
Posted by HiFi Guy on 2002-12-31, 09:23:14 (63.234.87.57)
Model: RTi 150 Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $1795.00 Description: Floorstanding 3 way Loudspeaker Manufacturer URL: Polk Audio Manufacturer URL: Polk Audio Review by .......
46: 250w/c ..Hafler 500 (2.90)
Posted by hifitommy on 2017-11-27, 18:09:46 (108.185.242.169)
racedoc, yes, the Sumiko premiere MMT designed by Fletcher (?) is what i have and yes, it is a jelco derivative. perhaps even just a rebadged jelco. so about Fletcher, not actually sure about that. do .......
47: Re: Ever tried a pro amp with big B&W speakers? (2.79)
Posted by RGA on 2006-04-13, 05:15:54 (59.7.195.188)
A better match is my opinion with what I have heard over the years with B&W. This does not mean Rotel is a better amplifier maker. Most of the Rotels I have heard sound a little duller than the relent .......
48: REVIEW: Custom Designed Scan-Speak Monitors Scan-Speak Monitors Speakers (2.69)
Posted by jazzcan on 2006-03-29, 12:25:13 (198.163.45.18)
Model: Scan-Speak Monitors Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $8,000 USD Description: 2-7 inch Revelator mid/woofers, 1inch Revelator tweeter Manufacturer URL: Custom Designed S .......
Found 16 records in High Efficiency Speaker Asylum.
1: Re: Volksamp Pass Aleph 30 is what I use... (10.63)
Posted by Paul Butterfield on 2001-12-05, 08:35:44 (207.69.121.89)
Hi Ed (ta) The other amps I have compared the Pass A-30 to have been the Hafler P3000, Hafler P1500, JBL/Urei 6230, stock and modified Dynaco ST 70s. FYI, all except the Dynaco are balanced amplifiers .......
2: Re: Can you provide details on your enclosure? (nt) (10.63)
Posted by Magnetar on 2004-10-21, 19:10:01 (68.255.146.149)
I have them currently in .35 cu ft BR enclosures tuned 60 cycles with my signal generator. They are used either right up against the wall or out in the room on stands. I have used a high pass filter o .......
3: Cicada with supertweeter replacing Martin Logans (9.76)
Posted by Marky on 2003-09-11, 15:15:21 (63.80.56.99)
I a pair of Martin Logans CLS speakers that I have to replace because it is too large for my new living room. I drove these speakers with a Hafler 9600 transnova amp with Golden Tube Preamp. I have he .......
4: Re: John Hasquin - Le Cleac'h (8.48)
Posted by Triode4 on 2003-05-09, 12:31:54 (68.58.65.148)
Yes, I am using the 4001's,but have been lately using Sound Accompany Ribbons lately.Th Ultra path preamp feeds my Crossovers which then feeds my Hafler for the Onkens, Bugle feeds the ribbons. ::: TO .......
5: RE: Driving Miss Cornwall (8.46)
Posted by George S. Roland on 2012-10-13, 07:44:13 (98.172.31.151)
I have owned both Cornwalls and K-Horns driven by some solid state amps (GAS Grandson and Hafler DH 220) and by tube amps (Dynaco ST-35 and Mark III, and ARC VT-100 and Welborne SET amps.) I have also .......
6: RE: Power transformers do wear out .. (7.17)
Posted by Cleantimestream on 2009-03-11, 08:57:07 (69.133.22.163)
Let's see........... Bedini Class A SS running almost continuously for 20 years..... check........... Tube preamp running 3 to 8 hrs a day for last 15 years........check.......... 50 year old .......
7: Re: Horns and triodes are high tech? ; ) (6.11)
Posted by Paul Eizik on 2004-11-14, 13:38:37 (209.86.96.5)
Vince Yeah, I've got one, but I did'nt even think about this untill your post. I've got some space from my server too. The last time I tried the camera there were some compatibility problems with my M .......
8: Ears n' Beers - NE Ohio (5.18)
Posted by Magnetar on 2003-10-18, 08:51:23 (68.72.216.159)
Saturday November 1st. Starts at 1:00 - final encore ??? I'm near Canton/Akron Ohio. Food and good beer will be provided. Bring your favorite music. We'll be playing the tunes through my Stargate full .......
9: open baffle power and bracing requirements? (5.00)
Posted by freddyi on 2006-06-02, 10:52:36 (24.197.68.161)
baffle = 2'x4' with 1' right angle wings with biamping (2nd order electrical slopes) at 90Hz for Beta 12cx and 21" withF1200 Samson at 50Hz lowpass, a TA1600 Hafler on 12CX runs out of steam quick on .......
10: Re: John Hasquin - Le Cleac'h (4.93)
Posted by Triode4 on 2003-05-09, 06:10:21 (68.58.65.148)
Hi John, I am in Indianapolis and had bought the Onken enclosures that you built from a guy in Cincinati.I refinished them.I have quite a bit of gear that you are welcome to check out.I live in an apa .......
11: Re: My Edgarhorn system - wouldn't be tough to build & save $$ excellent sound (4.66)
Posted by freddyi on 2001-03-12, 01:29:14 (63.21.19.175)
Hi Tom - I've not felt well for a while so my Edgarhorn system is dormant - it sounds very nice and 'natural' on vocals - I use either my homemade 85lb parallel 2A3 amp with IT coupled 5842Q driver, a .......
12: Wondered this before, not so much anymore, my 4430s sound amazing (4.53)
Posted by 2chJunkie on 2011-11-03, 21:44:27 (209.103.248.32)
I am the very proud owner of some 4430s. Amazingly found a pair locally at a fair price from their original owner. These are a first generation pair with alnico compression drivers. Tried quite a few .......
13: It's going to depend..... (4.41)
Posted by doodlebug on 2007-08-21, 16:00:36 (67.162.193.27)
on a number of things. The thing about the Altec 604s is that they can be brutally honest with what you're using further back in the audio chain. That is, you'll be able to hear problems back up into .......
14: Re: Are HORNS more revealing than PANELS? (3.71)
Posted by the_stranger on 2001-03-24, 19:38:29 (216.129.73.215)
An interesting observation, indeed! Before you even start reading this, I apologize in advance for letting this turn in to such a rant. As a 17-year-old owner of Magnepan MG-IIIa's, I have to point ou .......
15: RE: Actually (2.92)
Posted by claudej1@aol.com on 2017-05-28, 08:41:17 (68.36.196.12)
I several 2 channel setups currently dormant, in pieces. Klipsch K-402 horns with TAD 4002 drivers on top of a pair of Peavey FH-1 cabinets containing EVM 15B drivers, with Danley DTS-20 subwoofer (al .......
16: Recomendations (2.76)
Posted by Wayne_Parham on 2001-01-15, 10:46:17 (208.165.103.2)
Hello again Sanjaysahani! You wrote: >> Hello please suggest chain of components, >> Please also suggest suitable best of best world >> class companies making the following below >> mentioned products .......
Found 81 records in Planar Speaker Asylum.
1: Re: Hafler DH-101 Preamp (12.83)
Posted by TMonoogan on 2005-01-26, 18:24:36 (69.230.117.41)
Geeez, that's going back. I built one from a kit and it still works. I remember it sounded better than the SAE P101 it replaced and a Crown preamp I had. The Hafler was finally replaced by a Carver C1 .......
2: Re: Hafler DH-101 Preamp (12.83)
Posted by Rod H. on 2005-01-26, 11:04:19 (63.24.9.250)
I've never owner a Hafler preamp, but was looking at them a while back because I have a DH 120 I use for part of my biamped system and was leaning toward Hafler. The consensus seemed to be that the DH .......
3: Re: Hafler DH-101 Preamp (12.58)
Posted by Planarium on 2005-01-27, 13:12:42 (69.110.7.30)
Don't know about the DH-101, but FWIW I use the Hafler SE100 preamp as a phono stage running into a tube amp in my Maggie 3.6 system, and it sounds fine. .......
4: Re: Mg 1.5 have a rattle/rumble - thoughts please (11.61)
Posted by bogie on 2004-12-28, 19:47:48 (68.188.53.196)
A week or so ago, I ebayed a Hafler DH110 preamp. Plugged it in last weekend. Whoa. Something just didn't sound right. Walked up to the left speaker, and it sounded like something was flappin'... O .......
5: Re: My MMGs like... (11.09)
Posted by bogardus on 2006-07-05, 20:22:56 (68.188.51.16)
a Hafler DH-200 amp, which I'm running through a Marantz preamp thatI got offa ebay... I've got maybe $350ish in 'em. The Hafler (modest rebuild) will do 135 clean into 8 ohms, so I'm guessing 175 int .......
6: Re: New MMGs/system :) (10.59)
Posted by Signo on 2003-08-26, 19:07:21 (200.67.251.62)
Great! I'm using my mmg's with tube equipment (and an active subwoofer) I really like the sound of tubes + mmg's, but the electronics alone are some "stairs" up from $2k (and looking forward to biamp .......
7: ACOUSTAT - need help with amp selection (10.13)
Posted by kublakhan on 2008-10-28, 13:32:44 (122.57.156.152)
I gave a friend my Acoustat Model IIIs and now he's looking for an inexpensive amp/preamp. He's thinking of an older Hafler amp and preamp but also likes the Outlaw because it's got USB, headphone jac .......
8: Hafler DH-101 Preamp (9.50)
Posted by CdnAudio on 2005-01-26, 09:40:46 (142.179.54.119)
Does anyone have any feedback on this Preamp? I am trying to build a basic Amp & Pre to drive my 12's and I found a great deal on this Pre. .......
9: Re: I'm running... (9.19)
Posted by bogardus on 2005-01-20, 22:22:02 (68.188.53.196)
A Rotel preamp (from around 1997 or so) that I picked up for about $80, and a Hafler DH-200 amp that I paid under $250 for. American, so your mileage will vary. I also _really_ like using my old Mara .......
10: Is this enough amp? (9.17)
Posted by aeshultz on 2007-12-26, 18:01:08 (24.145.135.123)
A question for the collective experience here; I'd love to try a pair of MMGs, and I'd like to know if my current setup will work; I've got a pair of monoblocked Hafler DH-200s which go ~ 300 watts in .......
11: Re: classic amps to drive MMG's? (8.56)
Posted by StevieRay on 2003-10-14, 09:06:19 (64.80.135.34)
I currently use my 20-year old Hafler DH-200 to drive MMG's, and this combo works well. The Hafler will throw out around 175 clean watts into 4 ohms. I should note that my Hafler has been modded with .......
12: Re: $600? (8.52)
Posted by Bogardus on 2005-01-20, 07:32:29 (192.77.198.12)
Don't discount used - Get on Ebay, and look for a Hafler DH-200 or DH-220, and a DH-110 preamp. You'll be down maybe $400 if you overspend. I'm running a DH-200 with my MMGs, and really like the combi .......
13: Anyone here try a Bottlehead Foreplay tube preamp? (8.51)
Posted by bogardus on 2007-01-15, 23:41:30 (68.188.34.209)
I'm considering stepping into the realm of the kit tube gear... Amp's a nice Hafler DH-200, and the preamp right now is a Rotel. If you've tried one of the things, I'd really love to hear... I've had .......
14: RE: did you have a bad first introduction to Magnepan ? (8.43)
Posted by rickl on 2021-10-28, 09:13:06 (107.2.118.15)
my first experience with Magnepan might be a bit unique. Mark Winey had a pair of MGII (something? B? C?) with a Phase Linear power amp (don't recall the model). I think they were new. I brought over .......
15: RE: A Hafler DH-110 is a preamp. (8.31)
Posted by IEaudiodude on 2010-05-21, 19:53:46 (76.174.99.173)
Well that would be different then lol I always assume it's someones amp that craps out ! .......
16: Re: Hafler DH-101 Preamp (8.16)
Posted by bogardus on 2005-01-26, 17:02:01 (68.188.53.196)
I ebayed a 110 a while back, and I like it _almost_ as much as I do the sound of the preamp section of my old Marantz 2230. Only problem is that there's _something_ wrong with it on the left channel, .......
17: Re: Hafler DH-101 Preamp (8.13)
Posted by monk1 on 2005-01-26, 19:35:30 (142.173.71.98)
Cheap and decent in its day. In stock form, it represented near high end sound on a beer budget- clearly intended for the masses. I experimented a lot with mods on this preamp back in the 80's. There .......
18: Re: ???EXPERIENCED ADVICE ON HEFLER??? (8.07)
Posted by Gary on 2002-01-26, 17:39:49 (199.3.9.7)
In the early 80s I built a Hafler amp and preamp to push my Magnepan MG IIs (I think they were IIi's, but am not 100% sure). It was OK, but definately a budget Magnepan system. However, there are nume .......
19: A Hafler DH-110 is a preamp. (7.99)
Posted by Davey on 2010-05-21, 19:38:05 (98.247.165.94)
I have one myself. Most likely easily fixable. If I were the OP I would repair it and spend the extra money on software. Cheers, Dave. .......
20: Audio Labs (7.79)
Posted by rickl on 2004-10-27, 07:39:29 (155.226.255.42)
I bought my Hafler preamp from them. Always enjoyed going there and listening to the high end stuff. I haven't been there in 20+ years. Thanks for the memories. rick .......
21: MG-IIb questions (7.72)
Posted by Rockethead26 on 2011-03-23, 13:50:08 (50.90.125.229)
Hi folks, I just found the Asylum two days ago and have been getting some nice help in the vinyl forum. This is my first post here in the Planar forum. I have been searching for some info here on the .......
22: Re: Bi-amping (7.69)
Posted by Wiley on 2004-05-20, 14:51:57 (64.32.158.178)
You need to get an electronic crossover. You can spend as much as you want, some of the prices are very high. Or, you can buy a kit from Marchland Electronics. I got one and put it togather. It is not .......
23: sorry, I should have read your post (7.60)
Posted by Duilawyer on 2007-11-06, 21:45:27 (69.227.70.23)
before spouting the exact same thing. I just saw a used Hafler go on eBay for $250 and a MC 2120 for $252!!! Match those with 1.6s and you have a $10000 stereo for $2000 (plus preamp) .......
24: Re: 30 _good_ watts... (7.58)
Posted by bogardus on 2007-01-15, 23:35:44 (68.188.34.209)
I've been considering taking my Marantz 2230, and putting a crossover between the preamp and amp sections... Run the bass with the Hafler, and the tweets with the Marantz... .......
25: Re: Coda 11 Amplifier (7.44)
Posted by Stergioszx on 2004-07-07, 22:13:12 (212.251.28.28)
Dear friend, I have not heard the Aragon, but I own the Coda 11 amplifier for about 10 months, paired with a Hafler 915 preamp. Maybe this sounds odd because hafler is very inexpensive compared to Cod .......
26: Re: The caps in the amp... (7.38)
Posted by bogie7@mindspring.com on 2006-03-06, 17:27:39 (68.188.39.188)
...are new, big and blue. Or 8 months or so old... It's a Hafler DH-200, and I ebayed 'em from Chris offa DIYAudio... Does the preamp section have that would cause the problems? Or could I have some s .......
27: RE: A Hafler DH-110 is a preamp. (7.32)
Posted by IEaudiodude on 2010-05-21, 20:01:38 (76.174.99.173)
Here is the other piece of gear I was checking out. Vincent Audio - SA-31 Hybrid Stereo Preamplifier $599.95 also Free delivery ... decent gear .......
28: Magnepan Mg 1, MG 12QR, MG 1.6 QR, AR 90 (7.26)
Posted by rjs735@vivaldi.net on 2018-05-23, 10:05:31 (184.89.163.81)
I have a pr of AR90 from 76 or so. They are great. I got a set of MG 1 The bug bit me. So I also bought a pr of MG 12 QR. I like them without the tweeter attenuation resistor. So I bought a pr of Mg 1 .......
29: RE: DH110 died -replacement? (7.16)
Posted by rickl on 2010-05-22, 21:47:36 (75.72.40.124)
Any idea what is wrong with the preamp? I don't have a DH-110 but the lowly 101 but I bet it can be fixed (unless you want a new SS pre). If you like the Hafler, maybe you can fix it (or find someone) .......
30: Need a new pre (7.08)
Posted by tnellis on 2010-02-06, 11:44:45 (75.118.196.235)
Need a new Preamp.. My tried and true Hafler HD110 has decided to join the dark side. I have a B&K 220.2 and MMG's. I mostly listen to CD's and FM. I have a Foreplay II sitting on the shelve. Not a op .......
31: One tune was enough... (7.08)
Posted by bogardus on 2006-09-01, 10:36:00 (68.188.63.10)
The Behringer A500's going back down to The Bunker. The Hafler DH-200 (on the bench, this particular amp showed something like 135wpc into 8 ohms before clipping with .0015% distortion) walked away wi .......
32: Just tried a tube preamp myself this week (6.94)
Posted by Hagar - IIIa on 2012-03-08, 12:19:39 (72.77.169.87)
I have been using a CD Player direct to two stereo power amps(Hafler)and have been quite happy for many years. Recently a friend gave me a system to sell for her. I hooked up an Audible Illusions Modu .......
33: RE: Remembering Your Virginity. (6.89)
Posted by rickl on 2010-09-14, 14:44:04 (155.226.253.42)
College room mate had a pair of MG-IIc, big Phase Linear power amp (400?) and a Luxman tuner. I had a Hafler preamp, turntable, and a reel to reel. We had a pile of records and tapes. Great (and simpl .......
34: RE: NAD 3020 as a preamp (6.88)
Posted by monk1 on 2008-02-02, 12:07:39 (75.156.71.221)
The best setup I've heard the NAD 3020 preamp section was when it was hooked up to a Hafler DH-200 and Rogers LS3/5A. It was amazing sound from a very modest system. That was over 20 years ago. I don' .......
35: Can this damage my MMGs? (6.71)
Posted by bogie on 2004-10-26, 08:18:13 (192.77.198.11)
I moved my old sub upstairs, and would like to get it "technically" integrated with the MMGs, before I tweak it to my taste. The gear: The preamp (Marantz 2230) is split, one half of the signal going .......
36: Re: Marantz 2252 and MMG (6.64)
Posted by bogardus on 2006-12-01, 23:45:41 (68.188.35.142)
If the thing is anything like my Marantz 2230 (in da cosmic bedroom...) we're looking at separates in one box. Is there a pair of connectors on the back between the preamp section and the amp section? .......
37: Upgrade my MLs or get new amp/cable/source or both (6.53)
Posted by movie12345 on 2003-06-26, 10:40:05 (152.163.253.40)
I currently have a pair of ML Aeons, which I power with a Hafler DH200 and DH101 Preamp. I have a Technics CD player, which is a low quality one I got from Best Buy. I can upgrade the Aeons within a y .......
38: RE: Help! Emotiva XPA-2 vs. Adcom 5500 with MMG's? (6.53)
Posted by rickl on 2015-03-13, 13:47:33 (198.137.214.36)
This is interesting. My first thought was a cathode follower preamp. I've built a few 6sn7 based ones from my parts bin and find them great. Then I was thinking of updating the kenwood C1 pre with mod .......
39: Re: 12V trigger? but I doubt the hafler supports that ... (6.51)
Posted by Aroc on 2004-11-09, 11:15:28 (208.178.45.130)
Or since it's solidstate, you could just leave it all on 24/7/365. I used to leave my solid state amps and preamp on all of the time so they would be warmed up and ready to go anytime I was ready to l .......
40: Just found this forum - and MMGs about a month ago... (6.46)
Posted by Bogie on 2004-09-22, 21:06:50 (12.18.36.40)
All I can say is "Whoa!" A friend had been telling me to check 'em out, so I finally called up, and ordered 'em. Plugged 'em into my old Marantz 2230, and _immediately_ liked how they sounded... Did .......
41: RE: What has been your amplifier (s) journey? (6.26)
Posted by delaney@rea-alp.com on 2015-02-20, 14:45:24 (71.51.154.114)
This takes me back to the 'way back machine' good Q Mark. Harmon Kardon reciever with cheap speakers - got me into this hobby. JVC preamp and JVC power amp with EPI 202's - got me higher into hi-fi. .......
42: Re: Hafler DH-101 Preamp/killer (6.13)
Posted by Frank Waller on 2005-01-28, 16:15:30 (81.86.68.49)
CdnAudio A pal of mine still has a Haffler DH101 - he bought it back in the early 1980's and we enjoyed a lot of listening with it (mated to a TVA50). At the same time I used a Rappaport Pre1A (mated .......
43: Rotel RSP-970 as preamp? (6.11)
Posted by bogie on 2004-12-16, 18:47:53 (24.182.166.204)
Well, I was wandering through a local high-end joint ($75,000 speaks... I think they were B&Ws...), and I, of course, wandered by their demo stuff for sale table... Impulse purchase time. Now, my one .......
44: Tube preamp for my MMGs on its way...crossin' my fingers (5.95)
Posted by tinnitusintx on 2012-03-08, 07:59:02 (76.237.234.102)
Just picked up a second hand AMC 1030 tube preamp. I'm just starting my venture into tubes and picked up a Dynaco ST-70 amp a few weeks ago (but with no intention to power my MMGs with it)and have bee .......
45: RE: Tell me a story...(long) (5.95)
Posted by rickl on 2007-08-23, 10:50:07 (155.226.253.42)
My dad had a gutted console with a Kenwood receiver and Garrard TT. He listened to mainly big band jazz. He also had a Sony reel to reel. I remember recording all my Beatle albums on to tape. Not sure .......
46: RE: Another MMG Help Story - Longish (5.92)
Posted by Neldog on 2013-02-03, 08:15:15 (75.118.192.201)
This post is a year late. I had a very similar setup. What I did.(in order) Lowes had 9" shelf brackets (holes lined up) sprayed them beige. Got the MMG's off the floor. Replaced the Hafler DH220 with .......
47: Re: My solution... (5.76)
Posted by bogardus on 2006-09-12, 11:25:14 (68.188.55.6)
Well, I went "active" both sides... Marantz preamp Y-splitter off each output One side goes to the Hafler for the MMGs. The other side goes to a pair of 240 watt plate amps, each paired with a 15" se .......
48: Stereo amp, dual-mono amp & monobloc amp ... :-)) (5.64)
Posted by andyr on 2009-08-25, 13:56:37 (58.175.51.30)
Hi Dusty, Well, you're kind-of right about how stereo came from mono sound but you don't have to be as formalised as you suggested ... by disconnecting the R channel of one Hafler and the L channel of .......
49: Amp shootout for MAggie Tympanis (5.57)
Posted by stellar1 on 2006-06-02, 19:44:04 (71.225.87.1)
Sort of a virtual shootout. I had a recent posting about my ADCOM going south. After some research the following amps fall into my budget range. Odyssey Stratos Dual monos Rotel RB 1090 Classe CAM200 .......
50: RE: Amp for Acoustats (5.53)
Posted by mspc on 2014-01-28, 15:14:41 (24.253.219.95)
If you want to stay with the interfaces, IMO find a nice Acoustat TNT or Hafler amp, they really are the best with the Acoustat interfaces. Roy Esposito does some nice upgrades on these amplifiers whi .......
51: RE: a good used amp under $200 (5.50)
Posted by tom_gootee on 2012-01-12, 20:58:23 (66.87.7.140)
For a little under $200, an Adcom GFA-545 II would be really great. I absolutely loved mine, with my MG-12s. It looks and acts brand new and was about $165, on ebay. I also bought a Hafler DH-220 for .......
52: MG-I and Dynaco ST-70 tube amp (5.46)
Posted by mkmelt on 2002-10-31, 22:48:07 (68.50.133.228)
I have owned a pair of MG-Is since 1981 and have always powered them with at least 100+ watt/channel solid state Hafler amplifier. I recently began exploring the world of tube amplification and was cu .......
53: outlaw 950,M200, ICBM, biamp 20.0R (5.40)
Posted by blaineh on 2003-07-09, 19:41:22 (67.85.21.38)
I am thinking about getting the outlaw 950, and a great number of M200 amps. I thought that the outlaw ICBM could be used as a active xover for biamping the 20.0R I currently use a threshold 400a dr .......
54: I agree, however (5.40)
Posted by Gary on 2002-01-25, 18:48:12 (199.3.9.7)
I totally agree - and I do own IIIa's for that very reason. However, one generally will spend more upstream to power 3 series than you will on smaller Magnepans. That said, here's my recommendation fo .......
55: RE: Lyngdorf experiences? (5.35)
Posted by ipwanab on 2011-01-21, 16:29:06 (75.16.236.194)
I have a tda 2200 and acoustat 2+2, i bought the amp on a bet from the distributor. He said we never get them back, try it. I did and was hooked very quickly. The amp replaced everything I had. It is .......
56: Re: ???EXPERIENCED ADVICE ON HEFLER??? (5.27)
Posted by Ron on 2002-01-27, 07:49:42 (24.187.120.63)
My experience with Hafler is that the power amp models are very different. The previous post is correct about the mods, but the Van Alstine kit used to cost more than the amp! The DH 500 (much harder .......
57: RE: LRS - poor man review (5.20)
Posted by George S. Roland on 2022-04-06, 13:02:36 (69.254.117.2)
I bought a GAS Thalia and Grandson back in the 1970s when they were brand new. They sounded wonderful for not a whole lot of money. I don't know about its current capabilities, but in my experience, a .......
58: LRS output help (5.16)
Posted by acreighton108 on 2022-08-16, 11:49:06 (209.171.85.144)
Hi All! I blew a speaker fuse and have replaced both fuses (Hi Fi Tuning). Since the blown fuse, one channel in my system is weaker than the other...almost like the tweeter isn't working in one of the .......
59: Re: I’m in love with Maggie! (5.15)
Posted by Cary on 2007-04-04, 14:37:10 (63.203.93.6)
Just my two cents. I love to see budget systems that sound good far more than I like to see $100,000 systems. Anyone should be able to put together a good system for $10,000+, doing it on $2000 includ .......
60: The active XO fits ... (4.99)
Posted by andyr on 2008-04-08, 00:32:52 (124.181.75.197)
between the preamp and the power amps. Now, the great thing about the Marchand gear is that you can buy different "filter modules" from Phil Marchand for about $15 ... so you can afford to buy several .......
61: MG3a Advice/Help (4.96)
Posted by sunshdw@hotmail.com on 2010-09-17, 09:38:24 (209.151.52.50)
First off this is my first post but Ive lurked on here for a little while. I tried a search on my question and I didn't get much. So I have a set of MG3a's bi-amped with a VTL ST85 to the mid/high pa .......
62: Re: First impressions of an Hafler DH-500 (4.94)
Posted by bogie on 2004-11-09, 10:10:24 (192.77.198.11)
It'll do 255 into 8 ohms, and lawd only knows what it'll push into four. It's "replacing" a DH-200. I picked it up last night at the UPS facility, and dragged it home. Got it unboxed, and onto the st .......
63: Re: Step back and think... (4.91)
Posted by bogie on 2004-11-04, 08:38:21 (192.77.198.11)
Yeah, it doesn't seem too loud, but can you have a conversation in the room with it turned up without shouting? 150 watts vs 100 watts is only going to get you a few more db... You may want to try ra .......
64: Re: low powered amps (4.85)
Posted by mkmelt on 2003-05-12, 17:56:23 (68.50.133.228)
Your observation about low powered amps clipping causing the tweeter panel to fail may be correct. Until I started using a Dynaco ST-70, never playing the MG-Is very loud, I had always used a Hafler D .......
65: Blown AWAY! (4.75)
Posted by cstaples@trinityumc.net on 2007-12-11, 06:58:41 (67.166.175.215)
Several weeks ago I posted for recommendations for a new amp for my 1.5's and got many great responses. One suggestion was a pair of TAD monoblocks. That led me to TAD and eventually to my decision. I .......
66: Re: quad- newform (4.61)
Posted by mark maloof on 2002-12-07, 14:59:58 (66.108.68.183)
I own a pair of Quad 63 USA monitors. I have had a chance (twice) to listen to a pair of Newforms. TO be fair, the pair was used with an active crossover (Marchand) something that Rick Craig (speaker .......
67: RE: Ribbons for MMG's...even worth considering? (4.37)
Posted by tinnitusintx on 2012-06-22, 11:47:30 (69.149.75.70)
Thanks a million JBen for the info. It's really what I needed to give me some sense of direction as I have always pondered extensive mods to my MMGs but had now idea which path to take. Seeing a recip .......
68: Looks like I'm in for a new amp (4.23)
Posted by Cory M. on 2005-05-08, 23:16:28 (24.220.109.243)
I'm sure a lot of you remember my post about a month ago concerning the problems I was having when I switched from Maggie MMGs to IIIAs- here is a little update, kind of a revelation for me. You guys .......
69: RE: Ouch. (4.17)
Posted by aslap on 2009-02-13, 15:33:04 (71.206.200.66)
I know the whole idea is rife with heresy. But the whole story is worse than you can even imagine. I attempted to repair the panels myself by very, very carefully bridging every defect on the 4 panels .......
70: RE: Help with choosing an amp for MMG's (3.99)
Posted by tom_gootee on 2011-06-23, 23:18:55 (66.87.7.251)
Geez! Get the 12s!! (Or the 1.6s!) You can always just use a cheaper used power amp and pre until you can afford what you really want. I bought my MG12s used, on a whim, for $600, and didn't even HAVE .......
71: RE: MG-II's (3.95)
Posted by Rockethead26 on 2018-11-27, 19:41:39 (47.215.131.54)
I'm still using my MG-IIb version that I bought new in 1986 or so. I originally drove mine with a Hafler DH-200 amp but saw huge improvement when I upgraded to a used B&K Reference 200.2 about 7 years .......
72: RE: Hafler DH-220 enough juice for a set of MGIIIA (3.91)
Posted by Cory M. on 2008-01-13, 09:08:55 (24.230.83.20)
Hi Derek- The DH-220 will do the job, and it will sound pretty good also. This should the case, as long as you don't expect it to deliver concert level volumes. It also won't be the last word in contr .......
73: RE: MMG + TX-DS777? Will it work? and what sub? (3.81)
Posted by Cory M. on 2009-08-17, 20:10:36 (24.230.52.157)
Go for it! Logically, there are much better amplifiers to use with the MMGs, but sometimes we have to make due. I'm sure that there will be a plethora of other replies that will advise against running .......
74: Re: older magnepans for home theater (3.73)
Posted by Slick on 2006-09-24, 08:10:26 (4.249.108.180)
Your Maggies will never reach their full potential until you POWER them. The trouble is, that good sound and high power are often mutually exclusive goals, at least within the realm of the cash limite .......
75: RE: 1.6s out 3.6s in (3.60)
Posted by Satie on 2011-06-15, 15:38:50 (75.179.191.203)
Second the recs for Wyred 4 Sound new or used - the only new product I would rec. STI 500 probably best deal, lets you dump preamp if you like Older Classe Particularly DR-9 or model 10, you start wit .......
76: RE: a good used amp under $200 (3.52)
Posted by Satie on 2012-01-11, 02:22:21 (75.179.183.41)
You are likely to find the best value in older AVRs without HDMI connections. an Onkyo integra 6.x series, The next category of "sleepers" is the Japanese made integrated and power amps from Sony, Den .......
77: Preamp survey results (3.47)
Posted by kendo on 2002-10-17, 13:43:32 (63.78.179.5)
Planar Asylum preamp survey – 10.14.2002 Now that responses to the survey have stopped, I have compiled the results. It is interesting that the maker of the most popular amp did not make the most popu .......
78: RE: Stereophile Review of Magnepan Tympanni 1 from 1975 (3.31)
Posted by neolith on 2015-11-20, 19:27:27 (73.147.174.227)
The discussion of Magnepan and Stereophile non-review came up back in December 2011 on this forum. Apparently there some words between Wendell and JA at a trade show that were published out of context .......
79: Re: Please help me upgrade, PLEASE (3.29)
Posted by tvr2500m on 2005-03-23, 11:12:17 (209.6.222.74)
I know you like the Phase Linear, but I would also be inclined to think that this is the weak link in your current system, as is the Mac preamp. I remember these Jim Bongiorno amps from the seventies. .......
80: RE: Help with choosing an amp for MMG's (2.97)
Posted by Satie on 2011-06-24, 13:26:22 (75.179.191.203)
Other things to look at that will drive your speakers and may fit your budget include integrateds from Wyred 4 sound STI 500, doing 500W into 4 ohms NAD 375BEE which cand do 150W continuous, and 365 W .......
81: RE: SS class A amplification - I didn't tell you... (2.87)
Posted by Satie on 2010-01-24, 22:05:41 (75.179.179.173)
I like Class A on Maggies. However, 150 W class A means dedicated AC for your room or at least forced ventilation or a very large room. Otherwise, its like having a pot simmering in the kitchen all da .......
Found 2 records in Tape Trail.
1: Hum tape noise (7.89)
Posted by Dxl on 2004-09-30, 05:37:29 (63.188.192.34)
I am hearing a deep hum noise over the speakers while playing a cassette deck. I have tried playing two different decks , one a harmankardon 212 and the other a nakamichi 480. The hum is present while .......
2: Posting and my Audiophile Addiction Tape Decks (7.89)
Posted by TandbergRay on 2008-07-16, 06:54:49 (68.46.99.155)
Hello All, I generally dont post, unless there is something that interests me, or I find the opportunity to add or help another, especially Newbies. Its all true, I have spent on Audio near the va .......
Found 57 records in Tubes Asylum.
1: Re: Switching to Tubes (9.46)
Posted by weinstro on 2001-07-13, 09:49:46 (62.22.73.2)
Interesting post. I have a Hafler DH-200, stock. Drives a pair of Sonus Faber Concertinos. For a preamp, I used an unimpressive Mitsubishi receiver, and have just purchased a Marantz SS pre-amp (simil .......
2: tube preamp for Hafler amp (9.46)
Posted by rockanroller on 2016-01-31, 18:08:01 (76.181.127.24)
Hello. I was at the local sound shop and listened to a hybrid tube/ss integrated amp, and i liked the " warm sound" that I heard. I just bought new Focal Aria 936 speakers, and after 50-75 hours of li .......
3: Don't be mistaken..... (9.10)
Posted by doodlebug on 2010-01-04, 11:07:50 (71.84.8.61)
the older Hafler gear is just great. I've got the DH200, DH500/P500 and have had the preamp and tuners in the past. All were well-designed and built to a specific price point. David Hafler really did .......
4: Eico ST-70 : Should I rip out the preamp to do this...? (9.09)
Posted by JWK on 2001-10-11, 20:08:54 (208.51.229.80)
I got my Eico ST-70. I plugged it in and it actually worked. For the first time in years I listened to music for four hours straight and enjoyed every minute of it. I've been listening to a Hafler pre .......
5: RE: tube preamp for Hafler amp (8.85)
Posted by Palustris on 2016-02-01, 14:56:36 (200.123.215.113)
Any of the classic conrad johnson preamp starting with the PV4 would have the sound you are looking for. The PV4 is quite rare, but the PV5 is quite common and goes for about a kilobuck. .......
6: RE: tube preamp for Hafler amp (8.65)
Posted by rockanroller on 2016-02-01, 06:47:58 (98.22.208.183)
Hello. If I understand your answer, you sent me the schematics to build a tube preamp? the issue is that I am a chef,therefore my electronic building skills are totally inexistent! I appreciate the id .......
7: RE: tube preamp for Hafler amp (8.15)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2016-02-01, 18:01:04 (97.95.46.102)
I didn't see this..This would be perfect and he can use the tweaked RCA phono with it. .......
8: I swear by my tube center channel (8.08)
Posted by Glimmie on 2002-04-14, 21:38:22 (209.179.239.96)
It origionally started as a rebuilt Dyna MK2. Theory being tubes are excellent for midrange and the center is mostly for human voice. Since then my "ultimatte center channel" has grown to a MK3 DIY cl .......
9: Re: HT system with tube amps (7.83)
Posted by Glimmie on 2001-01-31, 15:20:48 (64.209.79.50)
I put a rebuilt Dynaco MK3 on my center channel. The remaining amps are all Hafler DH200's and 120's. The preamp/decoder is a Lexican DC1. I like it. The reasoning is that tube amps ver known .......
10: Re: Not questionable at all... (7.58)
Posted by rickl on 2004-09-29, 20:54:59 (65.27.70.48)
Thanks for the note. Preamp will either be a modd'd Lafayette KT600 (12ax7) or a Curcio PAS3 (12at7) line stage (or a Hafler 101 or a Mac c26 or ...). rick .......
11: RE: tube preamp for Hafler amp (7.58)
Posted by baileyler on 2016-02-01, 08:24:33 (216.81.46.100)
You have a large number of choices. With that budget you might consider a nice used Rogue 99 Magnum (uses 6SN7). I had one in my hands for a short period of time and wish I could have kept it. ::: TOP .......
12: Re: Hafler or NAD or ???????? (7.58)
Posted by TnT on 2002-02-05, 11:46:09 (199.46.200.230)
I am pretty sure I have a DH 110 at home that I use occasionally. As you know, it's a SS discrete preamp. Mine was upgraded years ago by my cousin. He basically added capacitance to the power supply. .......
13: Re: Switching to Tubes (7.51)
Posted by Unclewatts on 2001-07-12, 12:47:23 (209.133.25.35)
Hi Cut-throat; I read the previous two responses and Jonas shouldn't have said "Everybody will basically agree..." because I think that the biggest inital improvement would be to start with the amp(s) .......
14: Re: Question for Bill: Zen and Wright Amps. (7.45)
Posted by Joey C on 1999-08-07, 14:59:26 (205.188.198.183)
Well all I can say is the NAD Amp is sitting on the floor,and the Zen amp is playing, and I prefer the sound of it, also I'am using a Hafler preamp so that might be boosting the volume. .......
15: Re: PS (7.32)
Posted by Joey C on 1999-08-08, 00:45:57 (205.188.198.167)
When I first got the Zen amp, I ran it straight to the CDP , and did not get much volume, so I connected it to my Hafler preamp, and tuner, and ran FM static through it night and day continuously for .......
16: Re: Cheap integrated tube amps (7.31)
Posted by Ross on 2002-03-14, 09:15:03 (208.243.96.98)
Fisher 400 or 500c / tube receivers Jolida int with modest outboard phono stage Hafler DH-101 preamp and Adcom 535 amp Best, Ross .......
17: RE: tube preamp for Hafler amp (7.08)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2016-01-31, 21:47:56 (69.141.96.215)
Jim, you are spot on about euphony NOT being HIFI. It may be very pleasant to some listeners, but it's not faithful to the original signal. The design I uploaded is linear, with, perhaps, the faintest .......
18: I'm a happy camper..... (6.95)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 2001-03-11, 03:14:07 (152.163.207.199)
I had my 'first' real stereo for 15 years and about two years ago, after building a nice mass market HT system, I began to focus on the stereo. I first got a demo Golden Tube SEP1 SE to replace a Hafl .......
19: Re: Dynaco PAS preamp volume dial question (6.95)
Posted by RBP on 2000-06-03, 18:21:06 (208.149.44.208)
Yes. The Taper of the pot is designed like that. Nothing really happens , until 9:30 O'Clock. At 12:00....it is "on line". The designer...(Hafler) incorporated that taper for extreme low level listeni .......
20: RE: tube preamp for Hafler amp (6.83)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2016-01-31, 19:34:15 (69.141.96.215)
Can you DIY? If so, there are big $ to be saved. I've uploaded a "deluxe" hybrid line stage schematic that can drive a hideously difficult load. Your DH500 will be "a walk in the park". BTW, the .......
21: First time owner of Mcintosh MC-30's / proper size fuses? (6.73)
Posted by kevin99705 on 2001-03-07, 04:28:18 (24.237.140.30)
I got my amps today and I love them. I am using them with a Hafler DH-101 preamp and a pair of Magnepan 2.7's. They sounded great! When I checked the fuses they were not the same rating. Can someone t .......
22: Re: Preamp or Amp for tube sound? (6.55)
Posted by SerJacopo on 2006-01-25, 16:59:01 (12.64.72.96)
Many a year ago I had a Hafler DH110 pre and D200 amp with Thiel CS2 speakers. One day I took an Audible Illusions Modulus IIB pre for an in home trial. There was an incredible change in the system. L .......
23: RE: tube preamp for Hafler amp (6.48)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2016-02-01, 08:51:13 (12.10.199.11)
I've put a bee in the bonnet of a person I trust. If he can build the hybrid line stage for you, within budget, you will be contacted. Under current circumstances, I can't oblige you. BTW, it is a goo .......
24: Adcom GFP-565 with ST-70 (6.38)
Posted by hvlee on 2020-04-05, 15:25:42 (99.11.166.150)
I have an Adcom GFP-565 preamp coming. A couple of the outputs are direct, bypassing any output capacitors. I wonder if I should be concerned using one of the direct outputs with my stock ST-70 since .......
25: Re: Dynaco PAS3- how much better can it get? (6.37)
Posted by TnT on 2001-09-29, 02:54:48 (32.103.15.172)
I must be deaf. I love my unmodded Pas 3. Exceptional clarity and sweetness. I may replace the coupling caps one day just to see if it's any better, but for now I am happy. I have compared this preamp .......
26: They're Gone..... (6.34)
Posted by MrTanner on 2003-11-15, 13:58:41 (63.174.237.10)
I believe poor health was primarily responsible for their closing, but you can still contact John through soundvalves@hotmail.com. He might even have the pots you're looking for, as he still sells par .......
27: Re: Anyone using TFK 12ax7 preamp and SS amp w/Martin Logans?? (6.19)
Posted by psarin on 2002-08-20, 10:35:45 (198.125.160.41)
hi my whole-hearted vote is for the Dynaco PAS-3X especially with the original Telefunken 12AX7's (of course, if vintage equipment is not your cup of tea, then stop reading further!). i've used this p .......
28: I had one.... (5.96)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 2004-02-18, 12:09:40 (64.12.96.9)
I replaced a 17 yr old Hafler D-110 kit that I had built out of college, with the GT preamp. I loved the SEP1 SE personally, but the company soon went under and it was a less neutral preamp in my opin .......
29: RE: tube preamp for Hafler amp (5.92)
Posted by Jim Hodgson on 2016-01-31, 21:31:38 (67.244.110.196)
It sounds like you're in a little bit of a hole, here ... and you know what they say: stop digging. Figure out precisely what the problem is before trying to solve it. Are your speakers (which have be .......
30: RE: Tube Power - I had no idea (5.90)
Posted by Triode_Kingdom on 2021-07-01, 11:35:40 (24.27.41.140)
LOL, you do realize your bank account is about to seriously deflate, right? Before I came back from the dark side years ago, I was using a Luxman M120A amplifier with a Hafler preamp. The Luxman has s .......
31: Re: Second grounded grid, I wasn't impressed when I heard a tricked out Foreplay (5.85)
Posted by Russ57 on 2002-06-27, 09:09:01 (209.42.40.139)
The Foreplay is fine for what it is. A very low cost simple preamp. No doubt it is much better than your old Dynaco. A Conrad Johnson PV5 would be nice:) but might be too pricey and you might not be u .......
32: Help choosing vintage gear (5.75)
Posted by Johnny K on 2001-01-21, 15:37:04 (170.215.213.18)
I need help choosing some vintage tube power amps. I am a guitarist who started studying old books from the library a couple of months ago on tube electronics. I am at a disadvantage since the only th .......
33: Re: NFB Question (5.59)
Posted by g on 2004-09-18, 19:58:21 (24.247.132.215)
From WZ Johnson, David Hafler, Herb Keroes, George Fischer (DUMBLE!!!!) ad infinitum-- Negative feedback is NEVER bad unless it causes amplifier instability/oscilation OR is used to camoflage engineer .......
34: Re: Sound Valves - where are they now? (5.58)
Posted by jimbo900c on 2004-05-15, 09:15:50 (66.227.141.114)
I own their VTA70 power amp & VTP101i preamp and can speak very highly of them for sound quality, reliability, and service. As I understand it, the owner has become ill and is no longer manufacturing .......
35: Re: Help finding a similar preamp to Golden Tube SEP-1 (5.58)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 2003-09-18, 21:17:44 (205.188.208.9)
I owned an SEP 1 Special Edition for about a year and it wasn't too bad, a definite improvement over a 17 year old Hafler DH-110 that I had been running before it. I bought a dealer demo w/phono card .......
36: Re: Hum in my Williamson (5.50)
Posted by corerosin on 2005-10-08, 08:07:21 (65.146.216.113)
Nah, you're right about the grounding. But the other part is the fact that with added preamp functions, although that's a good idea, we don't really know whether the power supply was stolen from the p .......
37: Re: Opinion on this MU follower and Cathode follower preamp (5.48)
Posted by freddyi on 2000-12-10, 18:31:49 (63.21.18.19)
Hi - gee for a phono-only stage you outght ot have a gain of close to 3000 before the RIAA phono network's insertion loss - I have phono preamp built by Bil Petrowsky - 1st stage is 12AX7 mu-follower .......
38: Golden Tube Pre/Museatek Amp??? (5.47)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 1999-05-04, 23:22:05 (152.163.195.203)
Anybody have any experience with the Museatek STR 55 (min. 8yrs. old) and the Meleare 1 (new model) amps? They're a small amp maker out of Calgary. What about the Golden Tube SEP 1 SE tube preamp? A l .......
39: Re: Tubes sound better....a myth? (5.27)
Posted by Doug Eisemann on 2001-05-02, 20:19:59 (153.42.80.135)
Thanks for the comments. I agree with a lot of what has been said in this thread. I do think SS has it's place, as my Magnepan MMG's sound excellent with my Musical Concepts mod Hafler DH-220. However .......
40: RE: tube preamp for Hafler amp (5.06)
Posted by Jim Hodgson on 2016-01-31, 22:36:54 (67.244.110.196)
Eli ... too funny ... I just dug up my very first AA post from ten years ago: "Those earlier triodes were so naturally and beautifully linear (since negative feedback wasn't around yet to help them ou .......
41: RE: tube preamp for Hafler amp (4.96)
Posted by Mechans on 2016-02-02, 07:19:23 (50.187.28.33)
@ Rockandroller I owned a predecessor of your speakers the Focal Electra 936s which were analytical, detailed and yes cool as opposed to warm. I went to the tube preamp with limited success. I was sti .......
42: 2 phono Marantz or Mcintosh preamp or ????? (4.96)
Posted by Mark Blom on 2002-02-12, 01:39:35 (198.26.130.36)
I’ve been looking into preamps. I need an affordable i.e.. Under 500 dollars with two phono inputs and would like two tape loops. Though not real to big a deal there. And I want something that looks n .......
43: Horses for courses.. the PAS is what it is. (4.80)
Posted by thoriated_tiger on 2004-09-11, 09:59:47 (208.35.159.6)
I found the reverse of you -- no matter what I did to the pas, it was never to the league of my Sansui CA2000 or my ARC SP6A. If a FET-based solid-state pre like the 2000 could stomp the PAS, then the .......
44: Re: Anthem as first tube gear? (4.79)
Posted by Yowser on 2001-08-04, 12:15:12 (24.92.26.225)
As you probably know, this hobby has a way of snow balling. I've been away from serious audio equipment for about 20 years but now that the kids are gone I'm able to get back into it. I had a Hafler p .......
45: Upgrade questions. (4.65)
Posted by Jay R. on 1999-10-18, 12:38:12 (131.107.3.73)
Hi All, I would like some advise and some answers if possible. I have just started an upgrade plan for my 2 channel music system. My current system includes the following mass-market mid-fi gear bough .......
46: Why can't you have both? (4.40)
Posted by Gusser on 2004-11-08, 11:39:03 (206.209.220.20)
I have a complex and powerful front projection home theater system. 10 speaker with Bi-ampped LCR with approx 1kw RMS power. All Hafler 1980s vintgae power amps. That system is for "modern" movies and .......
47: Re: CJ PV-5 Opinions for mods, or find something different (4.37)
Posted by John on 2000-04-20, 20:55:45 (63.64.148.182)
I should have thought to list my associated equipment that I am using the PV-5 with, so here goes. Original Kef 105 speakers bi-amped. Hafler DH220 for the bottom end, and Sound Valves 35W/35W PP Ultr .......
48: Re: Thinkin about getting into tubes (4.35)
Posted by MAS on 2002-08-22, 13:08:22 (63.161.86.254)
Sorry no experience with the PV10, the B&K amp, or the Minuetto's. I used my PV10A with a Hafler 9300 amp and Platinum Solo's. The PV10A has been around for a while, so a PV10 is getting pretty old. .......
49: Re: RE: PP amps (4.31)
Posted by Steve K on 2000-01-26, 09:20:06 (63.64.149.93)
Hey Thorsten, Well...you certainly seem to have done your research. I can't fault you there. Nor can I truely fault you for having a strong opinion[s]...just ask me what I think of CD's! I guess I cou .......
50: This is a thank you to Cary Audio. (3.43)
Posted by John PA on 2003-05-23, 13:30:39 (66.181.241.120)
About 14 years ago after enjoying a Rotel setup with my Kenwood speakers which were purchased while I was in the Navy during the Vietnam era, I started looking for something more. I did not know what .......
51: RE: PP amps (3.33)
Posted by Steve K on 2000-01-25, 18:37:53 (63.64.150.93)
Hello, Well...I must respectfully, and strongly, disagree with your assertion that "Push-Pull sucks. Majorly.". It most certainly does not. Please don’t take any of the following as “mean spirited”…bu .......
52: Re: Dynaco ST-70: upgrading using mod kits or replacing existing parts? (2.66)
Posted by Ross on 2002-07-25, 12:22:49 (208.243.96.98)
The original Dynaco ST-70, as designed by David Hafler, was a landmark of balance. Truly an example of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. Each part was chosen with regard to price and .......
53: No, YOU da man (2.57)
Posted by Batman on 2001-02-16, 08:57:57 (141.158.70.29)
Hey,Bill Thanks, I likewise enjoy your posts, especially your sense of humor which clicks with mine. BTW way I thought your post the other night (mid-life crisis) was a gas :-) My problem is that I kn .......
54: Heathkit AA-32 (2.54)
Posted by jocko463 on 2008-02-03, 12:58:07 (68.219.141.237)
Hello All, A brand newbie to the board and hoping to tap the collective for some help, insight and knowledge. I've recently acquired an AA-32. I have read the AA-32 is a bit of a "sleeper" and its hu .......
55: RE: VTA M125 Mono Block power amps (2.34)
Posted by nufude on 2013-04-30, 05:33:12 (169.252.4.21)
Hello! I'm new to the forum - but have until now, always been a reader. I'm always on the prowl looking for the latest and greatest Dynaco and Neo-Dynaco tech talk. I probably own and have built all .......
56: REVIEW: Supratek Triode Cortese Preamplifier (Tube) (2.30)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2002-09-16, 02:52:21 (208.176.171.209)
Model: Cortese Category: Preamplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: US$5000 Description: Full Function Tube Preamplifier Manufacturer URL: Supratek Triode Model Picture: View Revi .......
57: Re: Driver tubes for Manley 100/200 reference ? (1.89)
Posted by frogman on 2002-04-08, 09:02:13 (64.12.103.176)
Hi popeye Please take my comments only as my experience based on a lot of experimentation with these amps, and not as those of an authority on the technical aspects of tube rolling. There are some on .......
Found 27 records in Tube DIY Asylum.
1: RE: 5 uf instead of 1 uf... Hafler (12.22)
Posted by PeterI on 2007-11-02, 09:13:05 (71.218.207.98)
I have not had this ARC SP-3 preamp connected to the Hafler DH-200. The Hafler's in a separate system and shelved anyway, waiting for parts (Mouser order). I appreciate your advice - it is instructive .......
2: High gain output to low gain output (12.22)
Posted by Mugge on 2003-02-20, 11:58:24 (195.249.54.166)
Hi all out there! I have a tubed preamp "Croft Vitale" with a rather high gain output to a Hafler 9500 poweramp. The Hafler is very (way too sensitive) sensitive to the Croft's output. Now the questio .......
3: Re: 6DJ8 SRPP Line Stage (9.05)
Posted by ojd on 2006-04-03, 20:24:58 (24.20.36.12)
My "other" preamp is a Hafler DH110 which is not as detailed. My power amps are Dynaco MKIII (before these I was using a Hafler DH220) Needless to say the MKIII are superior to the DH220. I built thes .......
4: fisher & preamp (8.34)
Posted by pappy on 2001-12-17, 22:08:00 (216.119.18.67)
my fisher az 70 mono blocks are complete. they sound terrific with their el34 upgrade. now the search is on for a good preamp. currently i am using my solid state hafler 110 and even with that the sou .......
5: Warm-up Nasties (8.02)
Posted by mourip on 2004-09-08, 11:09:29 (151.200.86.4)
Hi All, I have a question about preamp warm-up issues when using a SS amp. I am getting ready to build a tube preamp. It will probably be the Elliano Ultrapath circuit but could possibly also be anoth .......
6: Re: tube amps/cables/loud noises (7.67)
Posted by corerosin on 2005-03-26, 11:12:32 (65.129.104.9)
I had a friend who was not used to higher power amps and decided to jiggle a 12AX7 in his PAS preamp while it was connected to his running Hafler DH220. Now he was amazed because he had been doing tha .......
7: RE: Tu Be or Not Tu Be (7.66)
Posted by xaudiomanx@aol.com on 2008-10-09, 05:35:38 (68.194.254.219)
Mr. 1973 Shovel(what is this name in reference to?), I hate to be crude but a non glowing broken preamp can better an SP-3. I had many of them because they fell in to my lap. I did this and that to th .......
8: RE: PAS3 circuit issues (7.42)
Posted by Thermionic27609 on 2014-08-05, 08:56:31 (209.179.58.201)
Thanks, Ralph. I may try your suggestion. My rebuild of the PAS-3X was based on what I knew and what I'd been advised to do a decade ago. It suited me for a while, but I think it's time for a change. .......
9: RE: Lowering gain in DIY 6L6 amplifier - Thanks (7.38)
Posted by PeterI on 2019-08-19, 17:39:05 (70.57.30.71)
Thanks for advice. I did switch to a SS Hafler DH101 preamp and hiss reduced and Volume levels are now within an adjustable range. What I was using before was a DIY tube preamp based on Dennis Had's 6 .......
10: Cicada with supertweeter replacing Martin Logans (7.38)
Posted by marky on 2003-09-11, 13:21:35 (63.80.56.99)
I a pair of Martin Logans CLS speakers that I have to replace because it is too large for my new living room. I drove these speakers with a Hafler 9600 transnova amp with Golden Tube Preamp. I have he .......
11: Re: Unregulated preamp without turnon-off surges or muting - how to accomplish? (7.16)
Posted by freddyi on 2003-07-13, 20:35:46 (67.72.172.87)
yeah - thats the right way but Van Alstine used large rail time-constants (big R large C) in Super-PAS and could click it on/off all day running into a Hafler DH200 without any surge - wouldn't try th .......
12: Re: a solution (6.69)
Posted by corerosin on 2007-02-28, 01:49:58 (64.0.112.12)
I shudder to think that this whole thread has been about nothing. Look at the date of the John Curl article, 1978. I remember the first preamp manufactured by the David Hafler Co., the DH 101. All the .......
13: Foreplay tube preamp (6.61)
Posted by hoss on 2003-09-18, 11:02:51 (24.70.95.205)
Hello I'm new to DIY and have done some searching but came up empty. This has probably been hashed over and over. I'm looking at the Foreplay "Whole deal at once" kit. Im not sure if the kit is for me .......
14: Seeking assistance/schematic with Cary/AES AE-3 DJH preamp (5.91)
Posted by jsusky on 2008-05-30, 11:59:34 (209.193.41.50)
Has anyone sketched out the power supply for the AE-3 DJH preamp (who is will to share)? Cary is willing to repair for a flat fee, but not to lend a schematic (which I offered to hold privately - see .......
15: Excess Gain (5.90)
Posted by Triode_Kingdom on 2024-03-08, 16:54:09 (24.27.41.140)
"I am interested what, if anything, was done to deal with the excess gain." This is something I've been dealing with in earnest recently. I recently reworked a Hafler preamp that's serving as backup w .......
16: RE: 5 uf instead of 1 uf... (5.65)
Posted by corerosin on 2007-11-02, 01:31:23 (4.238.232.126)
Pete, If the 5uf cap is the cathode follower output cap, then you have just the right amp to test whether or not it makes any difference. The Hafler DH200 has a 10uf nonpolarised electrolytic coupling .......
17: RE: Russian K40Y-9 Vs CJ polystyrene caps ?? (5.47)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2008-06-24, 18:23:44 (71.13.54.214)
I know the soft you speak of and thats fixed by time but also if you dont want to wait what I do is put in a 2200pf teflon ft2 bypass across each of the output k40s and that fixes that problem.. This .......
18: Passive PS to withstand mains glitches - balancing RC to thermal TC's? (5.25)
Posted by freddyi on 2002-03-23, 16:31:57 (63.188.51.105)
Hi guys I've not built for ages... may need to cook up a phono preamp/hi-level stage - where I live, a downed tree in storm can wreak havoc - lost Hafler XL280 few weeks ago as didn't realize it was o .......
19: Re: Phono wiring/grounding inside Scott integrated? (5.10)
Posted by David Anderson on 2005-10-11, 20:45:20 (68.166.4.167)
The Scott 299 was made in the VERY early days of stereo--when it seems designers didn't really know what features might be needed or desired. It has two slide switches on the front panel so you can s .......
20: Re: Tantalum capacitor - Why's bad for bypass application such as cathode bypass? (5.08)
Posted by corerosin on 2005-08-23, 04:32:49 (65.146.215.224)
Tantelum caps are supposed to be pretty good at higher frequency. However, when you hear someone say that you should remember that the comparison is always between Tantelum solid caps and Aluminum ele .......
21: Is it possible your measurement is in error??? (5.07)
Posted by Steve O on 2005-01-31, 17:35:43 (12.75.19.107)
Your measurement conflicts greatly with those made by John Atwood in 1990 on numerous OPTs inc. Dyna A470. He arrived at a -3dB point ~60KHz. Although I haven't tested an A470 personally, my measureme .......
22: This is something sensible I want to read. (4.54)
Posted by cheap-Jack on 2007-02-28, 08:49:43 (69.156.196.162)
Hi. Time bears no reference to physics. LPs are over 100 years old & still my most favourtie music programme media. That's exactly what John Curl suggested in his paper: "back-to-back coupling or nonp .......
23: Re: tube amp expert please !VTV 6SN7 line stage preamp need advise (4.29)
Posted by David McGown on 2005-08-01, 04:49:50 (204.238.227.14)
Well, the other "classic" circuit is the Mullard, which uses a pentode or hi-mu triode input (voltage amp) into a long tailed pair phase splitter/driver. The classic EICO amps use a Mullard-type circu .......
24: HELP please: ARC rebuild advice (3.80)
Posted by kipduff on 2005-03-27, 12:47:00 (68.67.152.104)
I have ARC SP-9 preamp and Classic 30 power amp. System has gone sour. Are still working, but my system sounds unlistenable. I think I'm going to get Wright WPP 200C for phono stage, some sort of pass .......
25: RE: Take a look at this. (3.60)
Posted by totosooner@yahoo.com on 2016-06-26, 13:54:20 (216.9.190.190)
Again.\, thanks for your thoughts and ideas. They are appreciated. Any day my "truths" are sincerely challenged is a good day. If I gave the impression the cost of the gear is the gating item,please l .......
26: Re: NFB etc. (3.55)
Posted by Triode_Kingdom on 2005-03-20, 22:04:27 (63.246.169.206)
D. Hafler was certainly one of the tube era's more competent engineers. That doesn't mean his designs were free from the influences of market forces, however. It must be remembered that Dynaco's prima .......
27: Re: No longer... (3.06)
Posted by corerosin on 2006-02-15, 13:49:29 (65.139.21.54)
I'm sorry that you don't like mu follower amps. I built one in the mid 80's when Chris Paul's article was first published in 'Audio Amateur'. I built it up into an old Heathkit integrated amp chassis .......
Found 2 records in SET Asylum.
1: RE: Why Single ended ? (11.34)
Posted by coffee-phil on 2010-01-12, 17:37:04 (71.142.240.49)
Hi Douglas, You are quite right. The amp is a Citation V. The Citation IV is the companion pre-amp which I also own. It has some problems now so I am forced to use a solid state Hafler preamp untill I .......
2: RE: Nobody here ever said tubes don't need break in. (nt) (11.34)
Posted by morricab on 2015-08-26, 01:17:23 (160.62.7.250)
"It's the old question of if modern transistor preamps are good enough." If the tube pre amp is still better for sound quality (of which we both agree) then how can a transistor preamp be "good enough .......
Found 46 records in Tweakers' Asylum.
1: Headphone jack for Hafler DH-110 (10.95)
Posted by StevieRay on 2002-11-12, 08:33:53 (65.172.193.222)
Does anyone know where I might find an exact or equivalent replacement of the headphone jack for a Hafler DH-110 preamp? I've found something pretty close in a Switchcraft NL114B, but the mounting hol .......
2: Hafler 9300 amp: One channel static/dead (10.95)
Posted by jkarth on 2002-03-07, 14:13:05 (162.129.81.190)
My very faithful Hafler 9300 transnova power amp (about 11 years old) just had one channel die. The right channel suddenly started having FM-like static, and rapidly got worse so that little to no sou .......
3: Re: Have you examined Hafler 915 parts? (9.95)
Posted by mlloyd1 on 2006-01-26, 15:34:51 (135.245.8.33)
for folks that have the Hafler 915 preamp, i am curious why one of the modifications does not appear to be updating the MOSFET analog switch input selector with a newer, higher performance part. other .......
4: That's cool....but.... (9.35)
Posted by doodlebug on 2004-12-23, 19:53:52 (63.249.64.120)
would it still qualify as a 'passive' preamp if it still needed a power supply to operate? Not trolling, either. BTW, the Hafler Iris preamp from the mid-80s used opto-electronics to control the volum .......
5: Re: DIY 5.1 preamp (8.78)
Posted by Rick on 2001-12-07, 13:43:55 (155.226.255.42)
Ron, Werner, Thanks for the great replies. I didn't know about the time delay special effects (don't own any HT stuff). My simple 3 Hafler-based preamp idea might not work. Oh well. Thanks again, ric .......
6: Re: How long for a Blackgate Cap to break in ?? (8.74)
Posted by jholtz on 2001-05-29, 13:47:09 (204.167.169.72)
I have Blackgates (VX series) installed in both my much modified Musical Concepts Hafler 280XL and Hafler preamp, both modified by John Helig at Musical Concepts. Blackgates take a good 100 hours to b .......
7: Re: hafler dh200 questions (8.26)
Posted by rickl on 2002-03-06, 21:13:09 (65.30.241.146)
Chris, I picked up a DH200 with a blown channel and IMHO very nice preamp for $30. The preamp is controlling my Philips CD player at work and the amp is on the shelf. I haven't looked at fixing it (I .......
8: Re: hexfred (8.03)
Posted by TAFKA Steve on 1999-04-23, 23:45:01 (209.190.32.6)
I have installed IR HEXFREDs in a Musical Concepts-modified Hafler DH-200, and an otherwise stock Hafler XL-600; I used Harris Hyperfasts in an Adcom GFP-565 preamp and a Philips CD-80 player. All ins .......
9: Re: Anyone want to share experience´s with Jung superregulators (7.95)
Posted by Damon W. Hill on 2001-04-06, 20:15:11 (24.0.224.35)
I've built three sets, installed one in a Hafler SE-100 preamp with good results. The Jung regulators WAY outperform any three-terminal regulator I know of. Even on my test bench, they're measurably q .......
10: NAD or Hafler or ????? Preamp (7.63)
Posted by Mark Blom on 2002-02-05, 02:03:18 (198.26.130.36)
Ive been looking for a good Pre Amp for under 500 dollers that has a real good Phono section. Two tape loops, I would prefer two phono inputs also and needs a tuner and aux ect so I find this not so e .......
11: Re: Musical Design Mods for Adcom (7.49)
Posted by Jholtz on 2001-08-22, 13:39:28 (204.167.169.72)
I've been using Musical Concepts/Musical Designs modifications in a Hafler XL280 for nearly 10 years and I can tell you that you'll be amazed at the magic John Helig can perform. I also have a Signatu .......
12: Good & cheap DIY amp/preamp upgrade? (7.30)
Posted by Tad on 2001-04-02, 21:57:34 (168.15.176.87)
I am itching to smell some solder fumes and am limited in funds. Any suggestions how to best spend upgrade dollars (~$200) on my system? I have a NAD3020 pre amp (with a by-passable 20W amp) into an a .......
13: Ideas on Harman Kardon 3250 preamp/receiver tweaks? (7.25)
Posted by sav on 2002-01-01, 04:48:32 (65.197.151.10)
After successfully applying tweaks to my low budget NAD cd changer and AR 14 speakers, I was wondering if there are any tweaks that my HK 3250 receiver whose pre-out I use as preamp to my Hafler DH 20 .......
14: Have you examined Hafler 915 parts? (7.21)
Posted by DaveD on 2006-01-23, 09:48:06 (216.49.109.172)
I have upgraded my phono preamp to the Graham Slee Era Gold V from the on board Hafler one. The improvement is by no means subtle and by all means pleasing. I feel that I would hear even more if the l .......
15: RE: Why you want any bypass for a receiver? (6.80)
Posted by dbgear on 2008-01-23, 14:04:32 (24.9.79.190)
I'm actually using the receiver as a preamp, running out of the pre-outs to a Hafler P1500. I was assuming the bypass would make a difference, as I'm running the signal to a much better amp than what .......
16: Review of Musical Concepts Hafler Amp mods (6.72)
Posted by Ed on 2001-03-02, 08:17:05 (63.205.122.90)
Had an old Hafler Dh500 from 1982 I decided to bring back to life since I wasn't entirely satified with my Denon 5700 on music. I purchased Musical Concepts PA-3B mod kit consisting of 2 new stuffed b .......
17: RE: Remote Volume Control for Hafler preamp (6.67)
Posted by Mike B. on 2010-11-02, 07:56:43 (97.125.115.193)
I built one similar a number of years back. I bought a remote control car at Radio Shack at their after Christmas sale. I think it was less than $15? I had to add a resistor to the drive motor to slow .......
18: Re: Schottkys in bridge rectifier blowing fuse (6.38)
Posted by Damon W. Hill on 2001-10-11, 09:35:46 (65.3.145.68)
The 1N5822 is rated at 3 amps and 40 PIV; you may not have had sufficient voltage rating for this application and subsequently blew one or more of the rectifiers. A reversed part would do it, too. I r .......
19: Re: RIAA preamps (MM) (6.33)
Posted by bobwire on 2000-12-08, 07:41:32 (134.79.80.104)
Be careful, sometimes cheap and dirty gives you just that cheap and dirty sound. I had a Hafler preamp years ago. To start out with, stock it was OK. But after many mods it was so good I would have pu .......
20: Re: Audio Electronics PS Regulator (6.29)
Posted by Damon W. Hill on 2000-07-27, 01:40:12 (24.9.51.101)
The Jung regulator has the best specifications of any regulated power supply I've ever seen. It works very well in my Hafler SE100 preamp using the AD797 opamp, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it .......
21: Breathing new life in old equipment... (6.23)
Posted by EdM on 2001-04-08, 20:09:05 (24.165.64.230)
I had a Hafler DH500 I purchased back in 1982 laying around gathering dust. I had upgraded to a Denon 5700 when it came out so the Hafler wasn't used. This forum sparked my interest in tweaks and Mosf .......
22: Re: Modified Hafler DH-220 Hum Problem (5.92)
Posted by dimitri_P on 2004-02-10, 03:17:13 (24.126.192.55)
The precedural approach suggested in a previous post is the right way to figure out what is wrong. I can't help but venturing a guess though that since the frequency of the buzz changes when you touch .......
23: Re: How Do I Get Started With DIY Audio? (5.85)
Posted by GStew on 2003-07-26, 20:40:49 (199.86.30.32)
My recommendation? Buy one of the well-reviewed kits that are available... or get an inexpensive piece of used gear that has been the subject of a comprehensive modification article (like a PAS-3 or a .......
24: Help Please! (5.82)
Posted by Mike Currie on 2003-02-06, 05:49:51 (216.201.151.227)
OK, let me say right up front that I have no experience with wiring cables. Soldering skills are reasonably good (all those Dynaco and Hafler kits in my misspent youth, you know). Here's the deal. I p .......
25: Better Sounding Cartridge Load Capacitors? (5.78)
Posted by DaveD on 2005-01-10, 13:16:27 (216.49.104.116)
I am using a Hafler 915 preamp with optional phono board. Until I can splurge and send it to John Hillig for modification, I wonder if I can improve my phono sound by changing the loading capacitors t .......
26: Re: Op-Amps for Jung Superregulators (5.54)
Posted by Damon W. Hill on 2001-04-10, 22:11:18 (24.0.224.35)
Michael Percy lists the AD797 on page 9 of his catalog; it's the part I used and works very well. I modified a Hafler SE100 preamp and am very satisfied with the results. As you'll note from other rep .......
27: Re: headphone amp for 300 ohm phones (5.47)
Posted by hollywood_steve on 2002-05-05, 14:08:41 (206.170.217.251)
My first guess is going to be NO. I use Beyer DT770 headphones (600 ohm) and they require a real power amp to drive them. 300 ohm phones are going to be closer to the 600 ohm models than they are to t .......
28: Remote Volume Control for Hafler preamp (5.33)
Posted by coffee-phil on 2010-11-01, 21:07:13 (71.142.245.185)
I was having a hum problem with my remote volume control interfering with the phono section of my preamp. I posted ths saga of correcting the problem on the vinyl forum. Someone expressed an interest .......
29: Re: JFET symmetrical, AS switch (5.28)
Posted by mlloyd1 on 2002-01-11, 03:53:23 (216.80.74.162)
Groman: There are MUCH better analog switches available now. Maxim makes a bunch. Nowadays, you can get very low charge injection, resistance less than 10 ohms per switch and =/-15V rail operation whi .......
30: Help Needed with B&K EX442 Sonata (5.09)
Posted by phillyirish on 2005-09-08, 15:44:07 (69.162.63.171)
The sound coming from one channel (right) of my B&K EX442 Sonata has suddenly become much weaker than the left, by at least a half audibly. I have checked the internal and back panel fuses, and I have .......
31: Re: Hafler DH200 Modifications (Input Please) (4.94)
Posted by Fleming on 2000-07-11, 10:39:20 (209.130.138.224)
Hi Dave - I built my DH200 back in 1982 and it has served me well ever since. There was a time when my sister managed to virtually destroy both channels by pulling the headphone jack out of the preamp .......
32: Re: TWEAKS - WHAT SOUND-CARACTERISTIC DO DIFFERENT TWEAKS HAVE??? (4.92)
Posted by bobwire on 2000-05-02, 08:12:52 (134.79.80.104)
Hi! I've done a lot of amp changes in the past both to Hafler and Adcom amp's. I've tweeked just about everything I own come to think of it. In the days of my first tweek I had a hafler pre-amp and la .......
33: Derived center channel (3ch stereo) for music (4.91)
Posted by Charly M on 2003-01-06, 17:00:12 (64.12.96.10)
I always liked the idea of the old center channel (3ch) setups & think the potentially best feature of surround is a properly implement ed cntr speaker. Thinking about various ways to do this beside .......
34: Re: Make sense to parallel rectifier schottky diodes with cap? (4.90)
Posted by Damon W. Hill on 2000-06-22, 00:24:24 (24.9.51.101)
I saw in some schematics caps in parallel with schottky diodes but some people said this does'nt make any sense making schottky virtue useless it's true ? Schottky rectifiers should generate less RFI .......
35: RE: Siemens MKL "Klangfilm" capacitors first test (4.76)
Posted by greg.rudd@shaw.ca on 2022-06-06, 20:13:39 (184.65.73.169)
I just picked up a couple of 10uf MKL's after reading this thread. I want to try to use them to replace some tantalum caps in a Hafler DH101 preamp. Are these MKL caps polarized? They will be position .......
36: Re: Walt Jung super regulators (4.70)
Posted by Damon W. Hill on 2001-09-19, 21:32:25 (65.3.145.68)
I found the Jung regulators reasonably easy to build, using the AD797 opamps, which appear to be completely stable in the original version (1995 TAA issues). I replaced the 7815/7915 regulators in my .......
37: Gutwire Notepads (4.52)
Posted by SF tech on 2005-03-29, 16:07:29 (67.101.45.234)
Let me preface this pseudo-review by describing my modest system: Pioneer dv47-ai universal player-> Audioquest coral x2 rca interconnects-> NAD c340 integrated (used as preamplifier)-> Audioquest tur .......
38: bi amping (4.50)
Posted by Dave Osborne on 2000-04-01, 13:31:34 (63.71.188.145)
I am trying to perfect(let's say tentatively pefect) my bi amplification system. I have a MacCormack ALD-1 preamp. I am driving the highs and mids of my Paradigm Studio Monitors with my system's origi .......
39: Re: Schottky diodes in RCD-971 (4.49)
Posted by Damon W. Hill on 2001-10-17, 17:22:28 (65.3.145.68)
You might want to add a snubber network across the transformer secondary; a 100 ohm resistor and a 0.47 uf cap should be a good starting point. I found that even with Schottkys, there is some ringing .......
40: DIY 5.1 preamp (4.37)
Posted by Rick on 2001-12-05, 22:03:31 (65.30.248.251)
I have several scratch built preamps based on TAA's POOGE/DH101 preamps (very basic line level preamps, no balance control, no tone controls, ...). I'm looking at getting a DVD player but don't have a .......
41: Re: Power Supply Design Resources? (4.31)
Posted by Damon W. Hill on 2000-07-16, 22:53:20 (24.9.51.101)
Since you didn't specify a range of voltages and currents, or specific applications, the best design I can recommend comes from the 1995 issues of The Audio Amateur, by Walter Jung. It is a series vol .......
42: Improved Jung High Performance Regulators (4.23)
Posted by Damon W. Hill on 2000-07-17, 16:09:17 (24.9.51.101)
The current issue (#4/2000) of Audio Electronics (nee The Audio Amateur) has an article by Walter Jung on a substantially modified version of his high-performance voltage regulator design. It incorpor .......
43: Re: Some questions / observations while tweaking an amp (4.16)
Posted by barry on 1999-09-24, 18:21:47 (216.192.72.5)
Sean: I owned one of these as a kit and modified the crap out of it. It sounded better but it still wasn't as good sounding as my heavily modified Phase Linear 400 that would sound good even by today' .......
44: Re: Audio Electronics PS Regulator (4.13)
Posted by Damon W. Hill on 2000-07-27, 11:24:48 (24.9.51.101)
The Hafler SE100 preamp is a single-board design; there is virtualy no external wiring. I had to think a bit, in order to minimize collateral damage when making this modification. If your power supply .......
45: Have them, too. (4.11)
Posted by doodlebug on 2004-02-09, 17:34:13 (64.170.193.33)
Hi Alex, I've spent quite a bit of time with those Haflers with the PA-3 boards, which I've always liked. They certainly make a the old Haflers into a modern amp, IMHO. Regarding your hum problem, my .......
46: REVIEW: Borbely Audio Servo-50 Amplifier (SS) Review by ccd at Audio Asylum (3.68)
Posted by ccd on 2000-04-26, 09:58:00 (208.199.102.3)
Part 1 You have probably seen ads for Borbely amps in Audio Electronics or Speaker Builder and wondered about them. Well, here is the story: Borbely makes high-end kit amps, preamps and crossovers, bo .......
Found 200 records in Vintage Asylum.
1: Dynaco PAS 2 with Hafler 220 (10.85)
Posted by big-ol-horns on 2004-06-04, 17:33:04 (4.13.20.48)
I have a Hafler 220 Power amp.I'm searching for a preamp. How would a stock Dynaco PAS 2 preamp work with the Hafler? Also what if any mods to the PAS would be good with this combo? Thanks for your he .......
2: Possible Hafler preamp problems (10.85)
Posted by Bluesbuff2 on 2011-04-17, 19:38:48 (98.21.46.149)
Hi. I recently obtained a Hafler DH 110 preamp from a friend who had not used it in many years. There is no sound from the right channel. I plugged in my headphones without the amp on, and had sound f .......
3: RE: In the early 80's (10.76)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2007-10-31, 15:28:26 (97.84.129.58)
Oh I know they really do perform well when gone thru..He probably updated some of the shortcommings of the amp but I think you found the same issue I did..I preferred the Hafler DH200 and even my gas .......
4: Hafler DH 101 Preamp, Any Information (9.87)
Posted by Tim Jones on 2001-03-16, 11:05:58 (199.68.77.225)
Stumbled across a used hafler dh101 preamp at a local elec repair store. Asking about $75 for it, seems reasonable in comparison to recent sales on ebay. Has anyone had any experience or have addition .......
5: Re: Hafler Or NAD Preamp .. easy choice (9.84)
Posted by Bare on 2002-02-06, 09:34:44 (209.52.76.94)
Have tried both and found the old NAD preamp to be V nice (it has a decent Phono stage) and much prefereable to my tastes than a Hafler... and pretty well nicer than most of the hundreds of other 'mid .......
6: Hafler preamp questions (9.78)
Posted by emakay on 2004-10-16, 20:06:54 (63.203.79.19)
I picked a used Hafler preamp recently, and I am trying to find (in vain) some information about it. It is clearly marked on the rear as a Model 11 preamplifier, yet I can find no information about it .......
7: Hafler amps (9.58)
Posted by ncja on 2002-04-04, 11:46:03 (194.222.180.231)
Hi, I have just aquired a Hafler LX280 and 110 preamp, I don't have much information on these and would like to know if they are good quality etc. I am using them to drive a pair of Magner Planar 1.6Q .......
8: Re: Hafler DH 101 Preamp, Any Information (9.56)
Posted by Doug Eisemann on 2001-03-16, 11:24:36 (153.42.80.135)
Hello, I cant say I have any direct experience with the DH-101, but I do have the DH-220 power amplifier. As solid state gear goes, Hafler certainly made some very nice stuff. I have heard good things .......
9: RE: Dave, the Hafler 110 has always been on my want list. (9.20)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2018-04-25, 07:02:12 (67.253.54.149)
Hi Crazy Dave, When I first got into stereo the Dynaco PAT 5 preamp was the king for the affordable or student, 1976. Then Dave Hafler left and started his own company and I think the 101 preamp was t .......
10: Hafler DH-101 preamp, tiger amps, Sony r2r (9.16)
Posted by rickl on 2006-11-21, 12:29:59 (155.226.255.42)
My first system was a Hafler DH-101 preamp, 2 SWTC tiger mono amps and some DIY speakers from a friend. I used my Dad's Sony reel to reel. Not sure what happened to the speakers but the preamp is in t .......
11: Re: Actually, Hafler made a MC board... (9.15)
Posted by zman on 2004-10-18, 05:30:13 (64.136.26.228)
it will not be a problem adding it too the signal path if you run it out of the hafler through the tape monitor output. do not use the preanp output on the hafler. then when all hooked up just move th .......
12: RE: Hafler (9.13)
Posted by M3 lover on 2018-04-24, 09:56:00 (108.216.110.30)
After beginning as an audio hobbyist by building Dynakits, first tube, then SS, I was ready for something new when the Hafler company introduced their products. So I built a DH 101 preamp and the comp .......
13: Re: Hafler DH 101 Preamp, Any Information (9.12)
Posted by kevin99705 on 2001-03-24, 03:04:11 (24.237.137.208)
I am also on my second Hafler DH 101. If I had any complaints I would also say that it can seen bright on the high's with some music. I use the pre-amp with the Hafler DH220 or with a pair of Mcintosh .......
14: Re: Dynaco PAS 2 with Hafler 220 (9.06)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2004-06-04, 18:04:27 (162.40.218.243)
That's a really bad match. The PAS 2 had a rather high output impedance and the 220 being solid state, it has too low an input impedance for that particular preamp. Look for something like a Holman AP .......
15: Re: Hafler Or NAD Preamp or ???????? (9.04)
Posted by rickl on 2002-02-06, 06:50:35 (155.226.255.42)
Rob, Get that Hafler built. I really like mine (bought it in 1980?) as a kit and didn't have any problems. I've done a few tweaks and really like it. I think it sounds better than my McIntosh c26 (but .......
16: Re: Arghhhhhhhhhhh.. (8.99)
Posted by rickl on 2002-08-11, 17:46:38 (65.30.241.146)
My McIntosh c26 preamp died this weekend too :-(. I replaced it with my Hafler 101 (which sounds better anyway - I just love the looks of the Mac). Funny thing, I never considered the Hafler 'vintage' .......
17: RE: ? progress (8.99)
Posted by Palustris on 2022-08-03, 07:57:00 (76.118.145.90)
I built a Hafler 200 when they first came out. I listened to it for a while using a Heathkit tube preamp. I then found a Dynaco St70 and replaced the new Hafler with the ST70. There was no contest: I .......
18: GAS Son of Ampzilla and Hafler XL 280 (8.92)
Posted by docw on 2007-10-29, 22:15:50 (71.104.26.156)
I got a repaired GAS Son, stored it for quite a while, since I had too much gear to play with. Hooked it up yesterday, temporarily replacing my Hafler XL 280. Both are stock. Both have it's advant .......
19: Re: Hafler preamp questions (8.79)
Posted by emakay on 2004-10-17, 12:12:20 (63.203.78.33)
I am using a Kenwood KA-9100 integrated amp right now. Any idea how the phono sections might compare??? Also, I'm not sure if I am missing something, but why hook it up this way (preamp -> preamp -> a .......
20: Hafler Or NAD Preamp or ???????? (8.76)
Posted by woodduck on 2002-02-05, 07:33:26 (63.62.233.54)
I was very impressed several years ago with preamps and amplifiers manufactured by Frank Van Alstine (see www.avahifi.com). The equipment that I auditioned was very musical and excellent in build qual .......
21: Hafler 915 - Worth Tweaking? (8.71)
Posted by Paul Butterfield on 2003-06-07, 08:09:20 (65.40.21.171)
Acquired an older 915 (type A J-FET) Hafler line preamp, and was wondering if anyone had information as to the quality of this pre, and tweaks for the unit? Thanks, Paul B .......
22: RE: The Best Preamp Ever. The Heathkit AA-11 (8.66)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2016-10-03, 09:45:23 (67.253.54.149)
Hi Mike, When David Hafler left Dynaco in the late 70's his first preamp was the Hafler 101. Airtime can check me, but before his own named company the PAT-5 bi-fet was his last Dyna preamp. Tubes d .......
23: RE: Hafler DH100 preamp (8.55)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2008-03-13, 12:28:35 (4.131.215.47)
have not tried the hafler with el 84 amps but i have a dh 110 and i used it with el 34 and 6ca7 tube amps. for my ears there was still too much 'ssshhhh' on vocals. if you are looking for a nice solid .......
24: Thanks alot for the quick response (8.52)
Posted by Jakkar on 2005-07-07, 14:34:01 (24.32.20.249)
I could not figure out why the switches were gone but all other knobs on the preamp are very nice. The switch on the Hafler looks like an easy wire job. I do not see any Jensens or AVA stickers on the .......
25: RE: Hafler DH100 preamp (8.51)
Posted by Jim in Blacksburg on 2008-03-13, 11:30:31 (24.127.49.150)
Have you tried it with a tube preamp? .......
26: Hafler DH-106 Mods (8.50)
Posted by kingseiko on 2007-09-16, 19:56:54 (67.67.68.44)
Hi: Who had the information related to the Hafler DH-106 mods/upgrade to their DH-101 preamp that can share? Thanks. Best Regards, Mike .......
27: Re: Hafler Or NAD Preamp or ???????? (8.49)
Posted by weinstro on 2002-02-05, 05:01:59 (62.22.73.2)
A Marantz pre-amp 3300, 3600, Esotec SC-6, -7, -9 might fit these requirements as well. I have a Hafler DH-101 kit, still in parts. The component quality is less than the Marantz Esotec SC-6. Regards, .......
28: RE: Soundcraftsmen Amp (8.45)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2011-02-09, 09:44:58 (67.142.161.18)
i never owned their amplifier but i for a short time owned their pre-amp. it was the worst audio decision i ever made. took it back to the shop and traded it in for a hafler amp and preamp. the hafler .......
29: Re: Receiver opinions please!! (8.44)
Posted by doodlebug on 2003-09-08, 16:24:06 (156.153.255.243)
Welcome to the asylum, Steve. You'll find yourself right at home now that you're going down the slippery slope of discovering that all those designers from waaaay back actually knew a lot more than we .......
30: Re: It's a Model 110. (8.41)
Posted by zman on 2004-10-17, 20:58:53 (64.136.26.228)
just my opinion but i think the hafler is a step up from either preamp sections in either kenwood or yamaha integrated. that said the hafler will give the amp section a very good signal, maybe more th .......
31: RE: Hafler Gear Acquisition + question for Hafler 'mates (8.41)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2008-11-19, 09:39:54 (38.118.25.194)
I have a 110 that I need to clean up to put in my system. Its volume pot is scratchy too, but I was hoping that some Deoxit would do the trick. If not, it is nothing that a new pot wouldn't fix. The p .......
32: Re: Preamp opinions (8.40)
Posted by corerosin on 2005-05-24, 12:41:04 (65.128.212.4)
It is interesting to hear that you like the combination of the PAS 3X and the Hafler DH 200, and in particular that you use them both stock. Because on paper that is the classic mismatch of a preamp w .......
33: RE: Is it possible to damage a solid state amp (Hafler (8.40)
Posted by corerosin on 2008-01-22, 09:46:35 (4.238.148.148)
This probably won't help you, Jim, but I had a friend who liked to wiggle phono preamp tubes in their sockets. Now doing that is not too big a deal when the power amp is a PP 6V6 stereo amp, but after .......
34: Re: Psychic Friends? (8.35)
Posted by unclewatts on 2001-04-30, 20:44:33 (209.133.25.35)
WOW! I'm very flattered. I'm surprised that you even were thinking about me as I'm lind of a Newby to this forum. I hope that Bill from DC did not take any offence at what I said, I just couldn't stan .......
35: Re: Hafler amps (8.30)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2002-04-15, 07:21:58 (64.0.89.42)
"* Preamp: The biggest problem I've had with the '110 is that it tends to overload with many CD players." Have you tried some subsonic filtration? This might also help. The Hafler was probable not de .......
36: Is it possible to damage a solid state amp (Hafler (8.27)
Posted by audiogatorjim on 2008-01-21, 15:28:56 (76.18.235.202)
9505) by shutting down a tube preamp (AR SP3A-1) prior to shutting down the amplifier? I think I may have done that. The sound from both speakers is quite distorted. I inserted another tube preamp int .......
37: Re: Well, I thought I had done well at Estate sales this weekend (8.25)
Posted by Brian Lev y on 2005-07-12, 08:34:11 (24.156.136.126)
Don't know about the Pioneer but the AVA/Dyna and Hafler are worth getting up and running. The Hafler is a simple design and many were sold so help to bring it back should be easy to find. The Dyna yo .......
38: Re: CD player output level too hot for vintage receivers? (8.23)
Posted by doodlebug on 2003-08-14, 15:30:10 (156.153.255.243)
Catching up on reading and want to share another opinion on this. I did, indeed, run into this problem of front-end overload. Happened to me with a second generation Magnavox CDB-450, one of those muc .......
39: Re: pics (8.20)
Posted by Kal Rubinson on 2006-08-31, 12:19:35 (216.165.126.111)
Somehow, it reminds me of a mail-order place that closed out a lot of Dyna, Hafler and Acoustech stuff and then began to offer their own stuff, originally from factory spare parts. I think it was call .......
40: Re: Vintage Sansui Knobs (8.19)
Posted by mkmelt on 2003-10-28, 03:37:42 (68.48.169.99)
Just a thought, but I was recently looking at a photo of a Hafler DH-101 preamp and realized that these used a concentric volume/balance control similar to the Sansui AU-5900/7900 etc. series amplifie .......
41: In the early 80's (8.02)
Posted by delaney@rea-alp.com on 2007-10-31, 06:51:14 (24.196.56.68)
my system had a Son driving a Fried transmission line sub (kit built- known as The Coffin) .. A Hafler DH 200 was driving Maggie MG IA's .. I forget the crossover points etc .. Anyway, this system had .......
42: The Apt preamp was... (7.90)
Posted by doodlebug on 2005-02-05, 20:48:21 (63.249.64.120)
considered one of the best phono stages of its day. That said, I wouls suspect that it may need a bit if attention to make it worthwhile as a phono today. As for the rest of the preamp, I can't really .......
43: Hafler DH100 preamp (7.89)
Posted by wamba on 2008-03-13, 10:40:06 (71.221.81.47)
How would one of these match up with a el84 PP vintage amp? My solid state preamp seems thin. Thanks, Wamba .......
44: Re: Hafler preamp questions (7.88)
Posted by zman on 2004-10-16, 21:36:43 (64.136.26.228)
it has a supprisingly good phono section. run your turntable into the phono then out the tape monitor ,then into your preamp. your in for a pleasant supprise. .......
45: Re: worse than the soundcraftsman? (7.78)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2003-06-06, 22:32:23 (216.119.2.163)
i had been using a preamp by technics - retail was around $200.00 in 1977 - don't laugh this was a nice sounding unit - but i was given such a bad time by my fellow enthusiasts at ess i had to 'upgrad .......
46: Re: Hafler preamp questions (7.78)
Posted by zman on 2004-10-17, 18:06:39 (64.136.26.228)
in my opinion far better than any phono section in solid state ive ever heard. i think hafler hit a home run with the dh110, not any other hafler compares to the 110. the phono section is tweakable by .......
47: Re: Ties w/ Dyna PAT 4 & 5 as worst sounding preamp ever nt (7.77)
Posted by FRG7SWL on 2003-06-06, 12:57:37 (205.188.208.9)
PAT-4s can be modded to sound like that slice of tube heaven they advertised in their operator's manual. Don't forget that the late Dave Hafler designed his gear to be modded to personal taste. R.I.P. .......
48: Re: Dynaco PAS 2 with Hafler 220 (7.74)
Posted by hahax on 2004-06-04, 19:45:24 (207.172.165.144)
The PAS3X or PAS2X, same preamp with different faceplate are abetter match. The X mod put in better tone controls that were out of circuit at their midpoint and the output impedance of the preamp was .......
49: you kinda mentioned them (Hafler) (7.66)
Posted by docw on 2007-08-14, 16:29:51 (162.119.232.102)
but I would nominate any of the Hafler amps and perhaps the DH 110 preamp as sleepers. We had a fondness for Sumo and GAS amps and preamps. Tube like smooth sound and lots of current, playing 2 ohm s .......
50: RCA jacks for Hafler DH-110 (7.61)
Posted by StevieRay on 2002-11-14, 06:27:05 (65.172.193.222)
Does anyone know where to find a gold plated RCA jack of the solder-in (soldered to a PC board -- you'd have to be familiar with the DH-110 to understand) type, as found on a Hafler DH-110 preamp? I s .......
51: Re: List your vintage collection !! (7.60)
Posted by HarryF on 2001-03-19, 03:51:13 (204.49.119.77)
McIntosh MC275 (Reissue) McIntosh C22 (Reissue) Scott 299C AR XA TT (2) Garrard Type A Changer Hafler DH101 Preamp Hafler DH200 Power Amp Kenwood KT-615 Tuner 1938 Philco AM/SW Console Radio in magnif .......
52: right ch missing, Hafler xl 280 and preamps (7.55)
Posted by docw on 2011-01-08, 12:15:59 (71.108.163.148)
as djk recommended, I tried another preamp. Identical issue. Both channels play but right channel is not working--dead if balance R or picking channel B on Dyna PAS 2. and the PS Audio 4 is fine in .......
53: Stereo preamp in mono system? (7.54)
Posted by lesleymorley@yahoo.com on 2015-04-08, 15:11:48 (216.169.136.159)
For the last day I have been listening to my system in mono, mono records only. I really like the focus, intensity and listenability of the sound, compared to stereo. I have it set up as follows: ste .......
54: RE: Belles Model 55 Preamp (7.51)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2015-05-12, 09:16:00 (38.118.25.194)
I have yet to hear a vintage Yamaha preamp that did not sound good, but I am particularly partial to C-2x, which I own. Other good ones IMO are: David Hafler Model 110 Preamp section of a NAD 3020 Son .......
55: RE: Hafler DH-220 amp makes speakers pulse in and out. (7.49)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2013-12-24, 02:19:52 (97.84.194.114)
Pete The oscillation you are getting thru your amp could be coming from your preamp..Disconnect the preamp and short the inputs of the amp in those channels and see if it disappears. .......
56: Re: Hafler Or NAD Preamp or ???????? (7.46)
Posted by DavidB on 2002-02-07, 22:12:32 (12.234.193.69)
I have an unmodified Hafler DH-110 that I bought new in the early '80s. It's been used virtually daily since then and the only maintenance it's needed is an occasional cleaning of switches and pots. I .......
57: Re: Actually, Hafler made a MC board... (7.41)
Posted by emakay on 2004-10-17, 21:02:32 (63.204.132.128)
I'm a little unclear on what switch you are referring to - mine has two phono inputs, as well. I was able to download a PDF manual from the Hafler website, and they mentioned this feature, altho I tho .......
58: bold eagle/kudos & a question (7.41)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2007-05-05, 19:42:41 (4.131.210.35)
the original grillecloth for my bozak symphonies has been gone for years. as part of the restoration project i purchased new cloth, a stretchy fabric material. the new cloth was clearly thinner than t .......
59: Well, I thought I had done well at Estate sales this weekend (7.32)
Posted by Jakkar on 2005-07-11, 18:00:42 (24.32.20.249)
I bought a Jensen Stereo Shop modded Dynaco Pat-5 and Hafler DH-200 and a Pioneer SX-950 all for 40 dollars. Of course I was told my the various owners that they all worked great but when I got them h .......
60: RE: PAT-5's (7.30)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2007-07-20, 23:53:41 (192.92.218.199)
It was as good as any solid state preamp of the day in its price if you brought it to spec but the hafler dh110 or dh101 just slammed it but you want a pas3x if you get a dynaco because you can upgrad .......
61: RE: Advent 300 site (7.27)
Posted by countertenor on 2009-10-28, 22:21:42 (71.72.231.114)
I bought a Advent 300 back in 1978 to be used as a preamp mated with a hafler 220 and a pair of Snell E with a Thorens 166 as a front end.I still have all these pieces.Indeed I am listening to the Sne .......
62: Re: Hafler Or NAD Preamp or ???????? (7.24)
Posted by Mark Blom on 2002-02-08, 00:23:25 (198.26.130.36)
No I'm In Tacoma WA but thanks for the offer .......
63: RE: New Projects --Preamp Selection (7.23)
Posted by rickl on 2022-05-31, 07:07:06 (107.2.118.15)
i had the SP-4 from a customer. I had a difficult time getting the power supply working until i replaced all the caps (even when they tested fine). I suggested to put in the hafler boards but he didn' .......
64: RE: My Vintage Monsters receivers - bigger and heavier is better (7.21)
Posted by rickl on 2016-02-10, 09:05:23 (75.72.45.165)
I have a Kenwood KR-9400, 120w/c monster. This was the biggest amp I had until I got a Hafler power amp. I seem to have a lot of 60-100 watt amps (Dynaco, Hafler, Adcom). This receiver has the preamp/ .......
65: Re: Semi vintage preamp question NAD / Adcom (7.18)
Posted by TnT on 2005-08-09, 13:02:40 (199.46.200.238)
If it were me, I'd probably just skip the Adcom preamp line. I tried a few such as the 565 and the 450 preamp/tuner and they both sound similar. Smooth but does not have the details and clarity that o .......
66: Re: Vintage Uber Alles-a Tale of Two Eras (7.16)
Posted by pappy on 2002-07-06, 09:30:11 (209.86.9.21)
used nht 2.5's with hafler dh 500 and 110 preamp for over a year. never could enjoy the sound. midrange seemed stretched and limited. now using epi 110's with 1954 fisher az 70 monoblocks and yes, sti .......
67: RE: Any info on a Marantz 33 Preamp? (7.13)
Posted by HiFiBuff on 2010-06-08, 04:23:22 (66.249.100.228)
Hi Don, thanks! I will be using a Hafler DH-220 amp and some modified Cerwin-Vega 2 ways with a 15" woofer and their pro JMH-1 compression driver on Emiliar horns. I too have loved Marantz receivers. .......
68: Hafler 110 preamp up and running! (7.11)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2018-04-23, 09:25:22 (23.31.204.46)
I had been using this Hafler 110 on my test bench. I bought it years ago, and didn't need another preamp, but the price was so low, I could not resist. Since, it has been on my test bench, where I pri .......
69: say that again... (7.03)
Posted by docw on 2008-01-22, 12:56:08 (162.119.232.102)
tube preamp, on and warm up, then SS amp on. SS amp off, wait, then tube preamp off, right? I usually have the turn on issues, but haven't ever blown something turning things off. See current 2nd .......
70: RE: Is it possible to damage a solid state amp (Hafler (6.92)
Posted by Old nuff 2 no better on 2008-01-21, 19:49:10 (64.24.176.148)
IMO, it's just asking for trouble if the preamp doesn't have some kind of relay/muting delay system. The power amp may have one, but it will never be enough to accomodate the warm-up time for a tube p .......
71: Re: Hafler Or NAD Preamp or ???????? (6.91)
Posted by BPrice on 2002-02-05, 10:06:04 (152.7.43.42)
There is a Marantz 3300, and an unopened 3800 on ebay right now. Also look out for the 3250, or the 3650, which were both solid units. .......
72: Re: Hafler amps (6.88)
Posted by dshoaf on 2002-04-12, 14:56:59 (156.153.254.41)
Hi Nick, Long-time Hafler guy here. I've got the 1.6's, too. Depending on what you had prior to the Hafler stuff, you'll most likely like them fine. Here are a couple of things to think about if you'r .......
73: RE: Hafler DH100 preamp (6.88)
Posted by wamba on 2008-03-13, 15:50:49 (71.221.81.47)
Not yet, considering a pas 2 or 3, or maybe a pat 4 Thanks, wamba .......
74: epi question/bold eagle (6.86)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2005-05-24, 16:13:38 (209.165.41.80)
picked up a second pair of epi 202's today for a bargain price of $40.00. i would like to run two per side connected by a jumper connection at the terminal post in a pseudo tower type of thing. if i s .......
75: RE: Possible Hafler preamp problems (6.83)
Posted by bluesbuff on 2011-04-18, 15:58:53 (98.21.46.149)
Thanks for the info Paul. I hope I am up for it. I have not done any of this stuff since the 80's. Please email me with any other helpful thoughts. .......
76: RE: Is it possible to damage a solid state amp (Hafler (6.82)
Posted by airtime on 2008-01-21, 17:58:31 (69.253.104.205)
it is recommended to warm up the preamp then turn on the amp. And the reverse turning off. I also use a tubed preamp with a SS amp, but I have not had a problem as long as I do that. Or turn BOTH on a .......
77: RE: Skinny Preamps (6.80)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2016-06-21, 09:54:03 (38.118.25.194)
I used to sell the Perreaux and it is very well built, but sonically, it is not much of a standout. It is not a bad sounding preamp, but IMO the sound is nothing to get excited about. If you want a s .......
78: my college system (6.76)
Posted by rickl on 2005-04-07, 11:55:34 (155.226.255.42)
I never had a complete system in college but contributed a Sony Reel to Reel, Hafler preamp, SWTC Tigers to the roommates bits. I remember one roommate having Bose 301s, Pioneer integrated amp (with t .......
79: my college system (6.74)
Posted by rickl on 2005-04-07, 11:55:34 (155.226.255.42)
I never had a complete system in college but contributed a Sony Reel to Reel, Hafler preamp, SWTC Tigers to the roommates bits. I remember one roommate having Bose 301s, Pioneer integrated amp (with t .......
80: NAD Series 20 Preamp (6.74)
Posted by woodduck on 2002-02-21, 10:30:11 (207.50.161.94)
I own an NAD 3020A integrated amplifier that displays the model number stenciled in the middle of the faceplate, but does not display the "Series 20" designation next to the NAD logo. It is very possi .......
81: Re: vintage vs. modern (long) (6.70)
Posted by veloceleste on 2005-11-02, 11:23:00 (138.123.66.52)
I had a chance to play yesterday and swapped in and out of a couple of different systems my Bryston B60 integrated. First swap was with my vintage Fisher X100b integrated driving Klipsch Forte II spea .......
82: Re: good, inexpensive MC preamp? (6.69)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2006-01-28, 10:07:06 (199.174.208.19)
technics su 9070 - i like it better than my hafler dh 110 - should be under 200.00 easily .......
83: many times (6.63)
Posted by fin1bxn@msn.com on 2007-04-30, 08:01:26 (153.2.247.30)
I had a stereotech 1200 and I think speakers too when i was a kid. and of course my home built Hafler DH200 Then is was my APT Hollman preamp and amp. Oh the memories .......
84: byrd, (6.57)
Posted by docw on 2007-05-11, 16:48:37 (162.119.232.102)
you have tubed Mc, right? See simple search for controversial views of the C28, and Brian Levy seems to be the one who knows. My uncle has one and I had a C26. I did not really like the sound of SS Mc .......
85: These are not tube units (6.54)
Posted by mls-stl on 2010-01-07, 07:10:30 (12.28.46.98)
Both the DH101 and DH200 are solid state. I owned this combo back in the 1980s and it was a great bargain. The power amp is the better of the two, however. The preamp was a bit thin sounding, but no .......
86: Re: Hafler Or NAD Preamp or ???????? (6.54)
Posted by TnT on 2002-02-07, 00:43:27 (32.102.156.227)
Mark, if you live near Orange County, CA, I could lend you my DH110. It's not for sale, though. Please leave email or just say so and I will look you up and send you an email. .......
87: May I suggest Denon DCD-1560 ? (6.53)
Posted by psarin on 2002-11-29, 10:51:51 (165.230.240.115)
i've been very happy with mine, feeding a dynaco pas/hafler dh220 preamp+amp combo. -pradeep .......
88: Re: EPI-100 speakers (6.51)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2004-09-02, 16:24:38 (199.174.209.172)
what amp, preamp, receiver are you using - the epi's i have were hissy when run through a hafler 500 but very nice with tubes .......
89: Re: Adcom Preamps (6.48)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2006-09-26, 09:12:11 (4.131.212.68)
if you are in the market for a sleeper consider the technics su-9070 -i have that unit and the hafler 110 - the technics is a better preamp in my opinion. .......
90: Hafler Or NAD Preamp or ???????? (6.48)
Posted by Mark Blom on 2002-02-05, 02:01:46 (198.26.130.36)
Ive been looking for a good Pre Amp for under 500 dollers that has a real good Phono section. Two tape loops, I would prefer two phono inputs also and needs a tuner and aux ect so I find this not so e .......
91: Re: Taking a poll on Kenwood vs Pioneer amp... (6.47)
Posted by BFitz on 2003-05-13, 15:43:10 (24.194.0.76)
To use with an external preamp, I would make sure the amp has "pre out" and "amp in" jacks. It will sound better if you bypass the internal preamp. Two decent models I have are the dual transformer Ke .......
92: Re: Pioneer SA-8100 Vs 2270, S 7200, TX-870....First installment (6.47)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2004-09-24, 13:28:18 (162.40.59.131)
Wes, I'm curious. What seemed to be the problem using it as a preamp? Also, what was the input impedance on the Hafler? Jerry .......
93: Re: Hafler DH 101 Preamp, Any Information (6.45)
Posted by choky@eunet.yu on 2001-03-25, 19:39:02 (213.240.0.163)
if you need shmatics,mail me.even if i am tubefreak i owe 101 and 200 and i am verry pleased.good with better speakers.... .......
94: RE: rearrangement of gear (6.43)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2018-10-05, 12:17:23 (23.31.204.46)
There are others, but I have had very good luck with DeoxIt. I recently cleaned a Hafler preamp that now is dead quiet and sounds great. Dave .......
95: Re: technics (6.43)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2004-10-28, 16:21:50 (209.165.45.167)
i had a technics preamp in the late seventies - i purchased it through hi fi farm or some such place - it can highly recommended - when i hooked into it i knew why - the technics combined with my ess .......
96: Re: epi users: what amps/preamp (6.40)
Posted by MattFLA on 2005-12-16, 10:17:47 (69.116.143.59)
My EPI 100's are powered by Dyncao PAS 3X/Hafler DH200. Mattfla .......
97: Re: Marantz 2275 as a preamp??? (6.36)
Posted by farmdoc on 2007-02-07, 21:42:30 (69.225.179.162)
Thanks for the input. Chef Henry, are you insinuating that the Marantz is damn good or the tweeked Hafler is not so much better? farmdoc .......
98: RE: Possible Hafler preamp problems (6.36)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2011-04-18, 08:05:03 (38.118.25.194)
I also have a 11o. No problems yet but this is good to know if I do have some! I think it is a very nice souning pream and a top vintage choice. Dave .......
99: I owned one. They are a nasty, lousy sounding preamp. The phono section stinks.......... (6.32)
Posted by tweak48 on 2003-07-23, 15:36:09 (130.76.32.21)
but they are very well made. Totally dead and lifeless sounding; not at all like the SAE poweramps which were wonderful (especially for their time). I was a retailer when they were out in the '75-'76 .......
100: RE: Can I use HK 330C with external power amp? (6.31)
Posted by Paul Eizik on 2019-06-23, 10:10:50 (69.3.223.199)
ph5y I have an HK 330A, and many years ago I pulled the jumpers out of the preamp to power amp RCA jacks to connect it to a Hafler 200 amp. Some time later (when the power switch of the Hafler went ou .......
101: RE: Hafler (6.30)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2018-04-24, 11:57:00 (23.31.204.46)
Many people liked the DH-101. I like the layout and switches better on the 110 but I don't know what the differences are in the circuitry. I have had phono cartridges where I appreciated them a lot mo .......
102: Re: It took you three weeks? That's what I call being fair.. NTX (6.28)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2003-08-23, 19:33:30 (216.119.9.1)
hello - the preamp remained the same, a hafler 110. the soundstage was much deeper and wider with the tubes and the instruments, primarly mandolin and other stringed acoustic's as well as pianowere be .......
103: Is that preamp the one with four sliders -- (6.23)
Posted by kavakidd on 2005-02-05, 12:53:24 (205.188.116.7)
Bass,Treble,Balance & Volume? If so - it's the one I used with a PL-400 and it was pretty harsh - replaced it with a Hafler DH-101 - big improvement. "Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to .......
104: RE: Hafler XL 280 Excelinear adjustment (6.23)
Posted by docw on 2009-11-02, 11:52:19 (162.119.238.162)
I have that issue at home in fact, but never attempted this procedure. I loaned the amp to my friend's son, driving his new Polk LSi15's, haven't heard yet. He was excited. Probably will need a pream .......
105: RE: Vintage gear for headphones (6.23)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2016-09-09, 09:20:48 (71.191.131.101)
Every Yamaha preamp that I have tried had a good headphone amp in it. My Hafler preamp on my test bench also has a good headphone amp. any power-amp/ integrated amp/ receiver can be adapted to drive h .......
106: Marantz 2275 as a preamp??? (6.22)
Posted by farmdoc on 2007-02-06, 21:08:37 (69.225.179.162)
Setting a second 2-channel system, I want to drive my Rogers LS3/5a's with my modded (van alastine) Hafler 220 amp. I was thinking about a preamp to mate with the above when I dusted off my 25+ y/o Ma .......
107: Re: Hafler DH 101 Preamp, Any Information (6.19)
Posted by Ross on 2001-03-16, 13:37:19 (208.243.96.98)
The DH-101 was the first product offered by Hafler. It was introduced in the very late 1970's and at the time was considered to be among the best preamps available, and the best when price was taken i .......
108: to trade or not to trade,,, (6.19)
Posted by GWAR on 2010-07-24, 05:01:17 (173.16.190.205)
That is the question,, I know there are a few that would like to throw rocks at me for this, especially Mr. Van Alstyne, but I have the chance to trade my modded Hafler dh500 for a Marantz quadradial .......
109: I know you said (6.19)
Posted by kavakidd on 2005-04-29, 10:29:37 (205.188.116.13)
"not counting Advents" but, I must tell you that I ran a set of Double Advents with a Phase 400 for quite a few years with terrific results. Preamp was a Hafler DH-101 "Man is the only animal that blu .......
110: RE: Possible Hafler preamp problems (6.18)
Posted by Paul Eizik on 2011-04-17, 20:20:28 (68.164.5.21)
B This was a common problem that would come up every other year or so when I ran this preamp. If you open it up you will see a white plastic harmonica type connector with a number of wires going and c .......
111: Re: Tube preamp to match Hafler DH200 power amp & AR 14 speakers? (6.16)
Posted by BFitz on 2001-09-16, 08:04:37 (24.169.16.148)
I would try a passive preamp before anything else. If you are CD based only, it should be OK level wise. Keep the output cables short. Tube preamp may add warmth, but the stock PAS3 is not my favorite .......
112: Re: i bought one (6.09)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2003-06-02, 10:35:06 (216.119.15.186)
just won an e-bay auction for a marantz 2230b - would have preferred the 2230 but i believe this one has the preout also so i should be ok anyway as it stands now hafler 500 - marantz 2230b as a pream .......
113: Is a Musical Concepts Pre-amp a good match for a Modified Hafler DH-200 Amp (6.03)
Posted by woodduck on 2002-01-25, 22:26:48 (63.62.235.27)
This is a very subjective question. I have had some nice tube preamps manufactured by conrad-johnson, Audio Research, and Lazarus. They were all connected to solid state amps only. I currently have on .......
114: RE: Interesting thing those Bozaks---Tweeters (6.02)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2007-11-29, 19:41:34 (4.131.209.137)
tom, if you listened to bozaks without the b-209 midrange you haven't heard how good a midrange can be. i have bozak symphonies with redesigned crossovers by pat tobin. i have tried many amp/preamp co .......
115: Re: Actually, Hafler made a MC board... (6.01)
Posted by zman on 2004-10-17, 20:44:12 (64.136.26.228)
mine also has the mc preamp in it . the switch on the bottom is a clue as well, recieved mine with all the paperwork at a thrift store for 19.99. it is a little worn ,but sounds good and would never s .......
116: technics su 9070 (5.99)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2005-10-19, 13:42:46 (209.165.34.226)
twenty seven years ago i traded my underrated technics su 9070 preamp for a soundscraftsman preamp/equalizer - to this day it remains the worst audio move of my life - the soundcraftsman lasted three .......
117: Can someone give me some info on my latest estate sale buys??? (5.96)
Posted by Jakkar on 2005-07-07, 14:03:18 (24.32.20.249)
I picked up a Preamp marked Dynaco Pat-5 Stereo Preamplifier on the back and Super-Fet Preamp by Jensens Stereo Shop on the front. Everything is very clean, my only problem is that the power switch on .......
118: Re: epi question/bold eagle (5.92)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2005-05-27, 11:19:46 (69.40.209.138)
Looks like you got your question answered on the parallel thing. Given EPI's somewhat optimistic impedance values, the net will be closer to 5 ohms than 8, but the Hafler 500 should handle that no swe .......
119: Maybe that's just the way they sound ... (5.85)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2013-06-27, 07:33:20 (24.89.169.194)
.I've never heard that preamp sound particularly good. I sold them when they were new and paired them with amps by SAE, Hafler, Yamaha, NAD and APT. Just never cared for it. Is was bright and thin (as .......
120: Re: AR LST Speakers- Now I need a Pre-amp (5.85)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2004-08-01, 07:12:18 (162.40.219.212)
Before you get a preamp, checkout the input impedance spec on your power amp. If it's much under 100,000 ohms, the PAS-3x is not really compatible. You'd be better off with a PAT-5 or a Hafler preamp, .......
121: Re: Preamp opinions (5.83)
Posted by MattFLA on 2005-05-24, 05:50:51 (170.146.91.6)
I agree that the rectifier needs to be checked as aging drops voltage and there's also a quick easy mod to replace it. I would keep the PAS 3. I have a PAS 3x and leave it 'stock' and would not trade .......
122: Re: Hafler Or NAD Preamp or ???????? (5.78)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2002-02-05, 11:52:17 (64.0.89.42)
The Adcom GFP-1A has 2 phono inputs, 2 tape inputs and a signal processor loop. I'm sure that there are others out there. I don’t know how the Adcom sounds. I'm still busy scraping capacitor glue of m .......
123: Great American Sound (GAS) Son of Ampzilla (help) (5.78)
Posted by docw on 2009-11-05, 15:13:42 (162.119.238.162)
I have a GAS Son and Hafler XL 280, both good SS amps with imperfect traits, but which I use as 2nd system amps. Recently, a friend's son wanted to try a more powerful amp, so I loaned him the Hafler .......
124: Re: RE: Holman Apt 1 Advise (5.76)
Posted by elto on 2001-08-25, 05:42:12 (65.96.165.49)
Hi my 2 cents worth. I owned an APT preamp -and tried out an APT 1 amp for some time.As for the preamp I liked all the great features and engineering - but worried about the long term life of the comp .......
125: Re: What's The Next Step? AR 9Lsi (5.74)
Posted by elto on 2007-01-03, 10:28:45 (12.40.63.146)
I sold AR9's they did not begin to "wake-up " until you delivered a lot of current The Yamaha M4 at 100 per was ok - but just barley but I think the answer for you is a used Hafler 500 - an honest 250 .......
126: RE: What would you consider to be a good vintage preamp? (5.74)
Posted by tbone76doublebass on 2009-06-18, 21:29:11 (71.112.48.65)
ARC SP 6B ARC SP-8 CJ PV-5 CJ PV-8 CJ PV-11 Hafler 101 with Music Concept Mods .......
127: Re: Hiss from Hafler/Technics/Pioneer system (5.70)
Posted by airtime on 2003-04-14, 04:43:50 (68.39.161.38)
For a test take some RCA plugs and short them. Disconnect the amp and use the RCA plugs, then add the preamp and use the RCA plugs for the inputs. This will at least tell you what piece is causing the .......
128: Well, I have owned the Dyna, Hafler, and Crown preamps (5.70)
Posted by audiogatorjim on 2004-05-14, 21:50:40 (66.177.115.111)
you mentioned. Except for the Crown, they were pretty good in their day, especially for the price. I think they are dated these days unless you had access to one that has been modded by someone credib .......
129: RE: What to Do? (5.69)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2019-05-19, 20:08:36 (108.31.211.110)
Hi Phil, With regard to the B&K preamp, I have 2 working preamps of that vintage. It is usually switches that cause the problems you describe, I'd gram a can of DeoxIt and spey all your switches and p .......
130: Good news for a change- Hafler 110 (5.69)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2008-06-08, 10:04:15 (68.163.65.175)
I was picking up some boards to board up my broken window and I diverted to a local thrift store. On the shelf in it's dark green military glory was a David Hafler Model 110 Preamp for the princely so .......
131: Audio Research SP3A-1....I recently bought one from (5.65)
Posted by audiogatorjim on 2008-01-04, 19:49:25 (76.18.235.202)
an inmate and have been listening extensively to it. I just cannot believe how good this thing sounds. It just sounds so musical and the rich fullness of the presentation is stunning. Bass is outstand .......
132: Audio Research SP3A-1....I recently bought one from (5.63)
Posted by audiogatorjim on 2008-01-04, 19:50:16 (76.18.235.202)
an inmate and have been listening extensively to it. I just cannot believe how good this thing sounds. It just sounds so musical and the rich fullness of the presentation is stunning. Bass is outstand .......
133: Re: Technics DC Integrated Amplifier SU 8055 (5.63)
Posted by pappy1st on 2006-05-30, 11:20:43 (209.165.34.241)
have never heard this unit but the 'su' series of that late seventies vintage was nice stuff. i use a technics su 9070 preamp with an ess series 2 eclipse amp and the unsung technics outperforms my ha .......
134: marantz question (5.60)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2003-06-01, 15:37:11 (216.119.17.26)
can someone tell me which circa 70's marantz receivers would provide me with a pre-out? - i want to cut cost (a wife) and run my hafler dh 500 through the preamp section of the marantz, providing her .......
135: Occasional swap meet net some goodies too... (5.60)
Posted by serus on 2003-05-06, 07:48:18 (66.81.127.196)
HK A-230 tube amp w/TS 5881 8-$15 (had to relace the fuse...) Dynaco PAS-2 7-$40 Knight tube preamp 8-$40 (had to replace all caps) Advent model 300 receiver 9-$25 (replaced one cap) Hafler DH-101 .......
136: Re: Tube preamp with SS amp (5.55)
Posted by 00p225 on 2004-11-18, 15:21:31 (67.2.212.58)
I built a homebrew tube preamp using 12AU7 tubes, 6v heaters, and good kimber caps for coupling etc. Running this with a Soundcraftsmen PM-840 mosfet amp (your hafler uses mosfets as well). Sounds lik .......
137: Possible preamps suggestions (5.54)
Posted by George S. Roland on 2004-05-14, 20:23:31 (67.140.19.66)
Hi, I am interested in a used preamp. I would like one that has two phono inputs if possible and sounds decent. Willing to go with one phono input...good sounding with contemporary sources is more imp .......
138: Question about balance potentiometers (5.53)
Posted by skiskiski on 2016-05-14, 13:49:16 (64.58.13.125)
I have a Hafler DH-110 preamp that needs a new balance pot. From the manual I know I'm looking for a 100K linear taper dual gang pot. Such pots are readily available online. What I don't understand is .......
139: Re: What's your vintage stereo, and where are you using it? (5.52)
Posted by goblin141 on 2004-04-12, 16:40:13 (69.166.115.253)
Denon DP 1200-Dynavector 10X3 Ruby Nice combo and the old Dyna plays great. I have had these for four years and hope to get another year or two mo .......
140: Re: improving my phono stage...I'm currently have (5.52)
Posted by mkmelt on 2003-11-04, 22:09:35 (68.48.169.99)
Some vintage receivers and integrated amplifiers had very good phono stage preamplifiers. The Marantz 1060 amplifier and 2230 receiver share a common amplifier design. The phono preamp in these units .......
141: Re: Can vintage pre-amp's outperform modern gear??? (5.52)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2003-11-07, 16:17:33 (162.40.222.16)
Several good ones I can think of: Hafler DH-110, APT-Holman preamp, several NAD's. The Soundcraftsmen 2217 (with EQ) or several similar models from Soundcraftsmen. IMHO a much over looked unit. I'd al .......
142: My Marantz 1250 (5.50)
Posted by Alex F. on 2022-03-29, 13:45:00 (184.88.30.106)
I have not visited this vintage forum for awhile, hence this late post. I purchased a new Marantz 1250 in 1977 as I recall, from Hi-Fi Haven in New Brunswick, NJ, and used it for about three years unt .......
143: Re: Tube preamp to match Hafler DH200 power amp & AR 14 speakers? (5.49)
Posted by Bald Iggle on 2001-09-17, 18:52:56 (207.54.141.79)
I will probably get some dissenting opinions on this, but I have owned AR-14's in the past, and always ran them from solid state systems. Since you have the DH-200. I would suggest looking for a DH-11 .......
144: RE: the dual log volume pots may be his only option but (5.47)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2016-05-14, 19:12:47 (69.141.96.215)
Mike, I think the OP is in a bit of luck. I've uploaded what's supposed to be the DH110's front panel and (very fortunately) there are no concentric knobs. Perhaps you were thinking of an earlier H .......
145: RE: Hafler DH100 preamp (5.43)
Posted by ngng88 on 2008-03-14, 15:54:52 (75.22.62.203)
This is what I use- a dh100 running the tape outs to the line input of my Sherwood s-5000. I really like the sound. Also I have used it running the main out to a SE EL84 magnavox rebuild- I also have .......
146: Re: The SX-828 is gone, and in it's place... (5.43)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2005-07-14, 12:41:41 (69.40.208.190)
That's a fairly tough question, actually. But I'd assign the bass to the Hafler, and if it was too tight, I'd add a 1/2 ohm no-inductive power resistor in series to raise the Q. A 10 Watt should work .......
147: RE: Some reading? (5.42)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2011-08-22, 14:00:16 (38.118.25.194)
With the exception of a Dynaco Mark II and Mark IV's, I have never owned a Hafler amp but I have always liked them. I do have a 101 preamp and use it on my test bench. I love the way it is constructed .......
148: Re: another stacking question (5.41)
Posted by mkmelt on 2004-05-20, 20:06:47 (69.140.199.80)
I have two Hafler DH-200 amplifiers. I plan to split the signal coming from the preamp to each channel using a Y-adapter and connect this to both channels of the amplifier. Then power the Smaller Adve .......
149: Altec 340a and 440b - Found (5.39)
Posted by cubsfan on 2014-05-05, 20:36:50 (69.120.61.251)
I just picked up two Altec pieces at an estate sale - a 340A amp and 440B preamp, both in good/very good condition, I think. There were also a 306A tuner and either a 606 or 826 corner cabinet s .......
150: Re: Mitsubishi DA-A10 power amp (5.39)
Posted by no1maestro on 2004-10-28, 16:36:39 (24.217.217.137)
I can put your mind at ease, it is a stereo power amp. I think that the confusion is that it has only one "set" of inputs, not one input. I am sitting here looking at my DAP10 preamp and my DAm10 Powe .......
151: RE: Advent 300 receiver as preamp? (5.38)
Posted by Bill Way on 2014-07-02, 20:49:03 (108.21.60.113)
I kept one as a universal substitute for years. When I put it in as a substitute for my modded VTL Deluxe, I could tell it wasn't in the same league, but it was musical, and I didn't mind using it, no .......
152: RE: Question about Voice of Music 1448 int amp..... (5.38)
Posted by ngng88 on 2011-09-20, 12:15:40 (75.79.52.68)
Yes- its for ceramic, not magnetic cartridges. Great amp- just hooked up some zigmahornets to it- sounds great. I run the tape outs from a hafler preamp into the VOM- this lets me have magnetic cart, .......
153: Sansui 500A tube receiver: help & info needed (5.37)
Posted by sav on 2002-01-06, 21:15:49 (65.197.151.25)
Hi all, am new to vintage gear. A seller just called me up offering Sansui 500A tube receiver for $90. He says he changed the tubes from 7189 to 6V6. Is this a good piece of vintage equipment at this .......
154: Incredibly predictable question about buying used preamps . . . (5.36)
Posted by mr grits on 2007-05-20, 00:34:30 (208.148.209.178)
In homage to all those: "Which X goes best with Y?" Seriously, I was looking to pick up a cheapie preamp from eBay or aGon and was wondering, in a vintage vein, which brand may be the most transparent .......
155: Re: Hafler DH110 problem. Help? (5.30)
Posted by DavidB on 2002-06-23, 22:13:35 (12.234.193.69)
Does it sound right when you hit the "mono" switch? I have a DH110 that occasionally does something similar (one channel's signal drops significantly). On my unit, it seems to be related to the rumble .......
156: RE: Vintage NAD 7060 better than expected (5.30)
Posted by Ross on 2010-01-17, 12:36:19 (74.230.224.178)
Been using one for years connected to my computer. It probably needs a good cleaning inside but otherwise sounds just fine ! Typical NAD smoothness of the period matches will with computer derived di .......
157: RE: I'm back and at it again. (5.27)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2018-04-02, 13:05:44 (23.31.204.46)
Hi Jerry, Good to hear you are still messing with the Advents. Looks like you've gone full circle, but still have a few critical tweaks. I am trying to get my Hafler 110 preamp together to use as a he .......
158: RE: No op-amp SS intregrated amplifier (5.24)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2012-06-28, 12:06:13 (38.118.25.194)
My Threshold CAS-1 is one of the best power amps I have heard and it is all discrete. My preamp, the Yamaha C-2x, is full of IC. None the less it is very good and the best I have had in my system. The .......
159: Re: 7C vs. 7T (5.24)
Posted by Bubba on 2007-03-13, 19:22:57 (70.67.146.244)
I picked up a 7T a couple decades ago at a yard sale, along with an FM3 and ST70 and a Dual changer. Compared to my Hafler DH101 it sounded grittier, if I had to describe the sound. While it is nice-l .......
160: Re: Best Vintage SS pre-amp (within a $200 budget) (5.23)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2003-06-05, 10:24:35 (162.40.177.222)
The Hafler DH-110 is a very nice unit. The APT Holman preamp if you can find one in your price range. Any of the later NAD preamps are very neutral. All will drive low impedance loads. I don't know wh .......
161: Re: Good Pre Amp that will drive a 10k ohm amp. (5.21)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2006-01-11, 14:35:13 (69.40.209.152)
That's a fairly easy one. Try to find a Kenwood Basic C2 preamp. It has a 100 ohm output impedance, so 10k is pretty easy for it. It also has a killer phono section with MM & MC, and selectable input .......
162: RE: $350-500 on receiver + speakers (5.17)
Posted by Bill Way on 2020-05-02, 13:06:32 (71.187.10.183)
Option 1: Braun/ADS L300's; NAD, Adcom, Hafler DH-101, or Dyna PAS preamp or even an Advent Receiver as preamp; Small BGW power amp, like the 100A. Recap the old electronics - easy to do on these .......
163: Re: Pas 2 and SS amp (5.12)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2003-07-03, 17:49:09 (162.40.219.146)
Unfortunately, the answer is very probably not. The PAS was designed for use with the Dyna tube amps with 470,000 ohm input impedance; 10 times the impedance of the Luxman. Get a good clean SS preamp. .......
164: Re: advice for vintage preamp w/phono section. (5.12)
Posted by zman on 2003-12-28, 14:20:19 (64.136.27.228)
the fisher is excellent , the scott`s a good as well they are so close you can start arguments, but also the dynaco has a good phono sect. also dont forget about purchasing a phono stage you don`t hav .......
165: Intermittent problems: The worst.... (5.10)
Posted by doodlebug on 2004-04-19, 08:30:28 (156.153.255.236)
Its terrible when you run into some sort of intermittent type of problem where there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason for the symptoms, which sometimes appear contradictory. There have been many .......
166: Re: How to clean Old Pots (5.10)
Posted by docw on 2005-05-16, 14:34:12 (162.119.232.102)
Pots are the reason for a dysfunctional PS Audio preamp (MC/MM switch on the bottom) and crackling static sound on volume control on Hafler DH 101 (my brother's). I watched a tech DeOxit and lube it, .......
167: Re: Who else's 'main system' is more vintage than this? (5.09)
Posted by rickl on 2006-01-10, 06:57:45 (155.226.255.42)
My oldest is a DIY preamp with iron and tubes from a 1946 Webcor wire recorder. You got to love the glow of a Tung-Sol 6SN7. Fisher 90R tuner purchased March 31, 1959 Lafeyette KT-600 purchased 1960 ( .......
168: Re: Threshold S-150 (5.06)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2003-11-02, 08:39:25 (4.33.220.162)
In the early 80s, I sold Threshold at Myer-Emco. Everyone who worked there seemed to like them. They were well built and sounded quite good. According to Joe Rosen (a knowledgable and very opinionated .......
169: My boys vintage systems (5.04)
Posted by rickl on 2005-12-18, 18:42:18 (65.27.70.48)
#1 son: Sony STR-7015 receiver and KLH Model Six speakers. IPod or cd source #2 son: Lafayette KT-600 tube preamp, Hafler 200 power amp, Large Advent speakers. IPod source. #3 son: Kenwood KR-9400 rec .......
170: RE: Help-Infinity Reference Standard 4b (5.04)
Posted by Vinylosaurus on 2008-05-21, 15:56:04 (70.237.144.99)
A few months ago, I picked up a pair of RS-4's which needed surrounds - easy repair job. I had been using KEF Carltons with a Hafler DH-200 amp before I replaced them with the Infinitys for a trial. T .......
171: Re: Psychic Friends? (5.03)
Posted by TnT on 2001-05-01, 12:14:07 (166.72.157.66)
I completely agree with UW about the Hafler preamp, even though I don't own it myself. I have the DH110, modded/upgraded by my cousin and the sound is incredible for the price. You could get a decent .......
172: Re: Hitachi HMA-7500mkII with matching preamp? (5.03)
Posted by David Anderson on 2002-03-17, 17:48:44 (63.198.134.175)
Thanks for the information. I do feel a little stupid now having thought it was a 400 wpc amp. My brother works in pro audio, so I often hear him talk about Crest and Hafler amps that can put out watt .......
173: Re: The Mcintosh "sound" ??? (5.03)
Posted by rickl on 2002-12-27, 19:20:00 (65.27.68.70)
Dan "I'm Nuts!" writes: "I'm lucky enought to have a few old Mac pieces, both ss and tube, and while they are different I can't really say one is better. Frankly if I had to pick only one set I would .......
174: RE: Sansui AU 217 - TU 217, just found original receipt (5.02)
Posted by rickl on 2012-11-19, 11:47:14 (198.175.154.212)
My first real gear was a Hafler HD101 preamp. I paid $200 in 1980. I had some SWTPC Tiger amps and a Sony reel to reel. My college room mate had speakers, tt, cassette deck and tuner. I still have th .......
175: the nad 3020 special! (5.02)
Posted by hifitommy on 2013-03-17, 10:09:51 (142.129.112.55)
okay, it was built cheaply with marginal parts but the price reflected that. it was a tremendous performer in terms of apparent output but more importantly-its sound. at the least, the phono section .......
176: Re: Preamp opinions (5.00)
Posted by MattFLA on 2005-05-25, 09:54:07 (170.146.91.6)
Nope...no mismatch here. I have a pair of Wharefdale 7.2 Diamoinds bi-wired with Kimber 4 Pr speaker wire. PLUS two BSR rear speakers using a RS speaker box. for vintage 'surround sound'! Dynaco PAS 3 .......
177: Re: bold eagle/kudos & a question (5.00)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2007-05-06, 15:35:24 (71.31.135.199)
I wouldn't expect a preamp/power amp mismatch would have that siginificant an effect. Almost sounds like an out of phase situation. Does the Hafler have a bridging switch? The easiest way to check for .......
178: RE: Hafler DH200 and a DH101 (4.98)
Posted by 4season on 2010-01-04, 10:26:38 (72.235.90.155)
Those were super-popular in their day. Many were built from kit, so build quality varies accordingly. Originals had skinny, hard-wired power cords and cheap-looking RCA jacks, and inside, no audiophil .......
179: Re: I think we generally agree. (4.96)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2004-07-14, 13:00:51 (162.40.221.124)
I agree with the "where there's smoke there's fire" aspect of people hearing differences (or claiming to) and they should be investigated. I learned in my work that anecdotes from customers and sales .......
180: Would these qualify? (4.95)
Posted by docw on 2009-05-26, 11:02:54 (162.119.238.162)
My vintage system gear includes-- PS Audio IV H preamp, and Paul and Stan made other good gear (very nice preamps) GAS Thoebe and Thaedra preamps, Ampzilla, the original one Son of Ampzilla, surely cl .......
181: Re: Mits DA-P10...another scam? (4.90)
Posted by Vinyl Rules! on 2004-04-22, 21:22:36 (206.107.114.211)
The store I worked at whilst in University sold these. This preamp was OK, but nothing special. The matching 150 wpc. amp in this series was much better, and the matching tuner is very good and a qui .......
182: RE: Scott 222c static crackling one channel (4.88)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2018-05-11, 06:54:59 (23.31.204.46)
DeoxIT is a first step for me of any repair job, and often it is a last step. Don't just do the volume control. do the tone controls and all the switches. I just did a full DeoxIT job on a Hafler 110 .......
183: RE: Yes, they are all classics... (4.85)
Posted by docw on 2010-01-19, 11:48:41 (162.119.238.162)
I have been quite successful in using SS electronics, though. I always wanted Fultons since mine were stolen in 1977. I got some recently from an inmate who reads but doesn't post here. The McIntosh .......
184: Re: On Ebay..Sansui G22,000 recievers......WOW!! (4.83)
Posted by Mei on 2004-01-30, 22:48:37 (68.109.15.102)
List price for the G22000 in 1978 was 1500.00 I bought mine from Dixie Hi Fi for 799.00 plus shipping of 63.00 (I still have the invoice). As far as it's sound, it was awesome..except, it had so much .......
185: Re: Used Pre Amps with the Best Phono Stage (4.81)
Posted by Joe Rosen on 2001-12-08, 04:49:34 (205.188.195.39)
Probably not. Qman mentioned one really good valve preamp, but he ends up recommending a Dyna PAS instead. Eccch! And the PAS is noisy??? Since when? I doubt its noisier than the Paragon 12, which was .......
186: Re: Tube preamp to match Hafler DH200 power amp & AR 14 speakers? (4.80)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2001-09-16, 07:32:09 (64.12.103.43)
A PAS MAY have trouble driving the Haffler. Long interconnect cables are definitely out. Can you "sling" solder? AA sponsor Bottlehead offers a tubed line stage kit called the Foreplay for $150. There .......
187: uhhh, why 3 systems in one? (4.79)
Posted by docw on 2006-05-10, 16:40:32 (162.119.232.102)
That's a Dyna st 70 modded, PAS 3 or 3x no cover, tuner is Marantz 18 receiver tuner section. And, is that a NAD cdp? with McIntosh MC2105 amp not 2505 and C26 preamp. I owned a MC2100 once, and I thi .......
188: "Work you way back out of it...." (4.76)
Posted by doodlebug on 2007-02-15, 16:04:20 (63.249.107.209)
is my motto, much like sgmlaw. I've got very stable tube gear from the 60s mostly, as well as Hafler stuff from the 80s. All have had much attention paid to them, however, to get this way. It is for t .......
189: Good chance that.... (4.75)
Posted by doodlebug on 2007-01-30, 08:52:40 (63.249.107.209)
you are over driving the input sectioin of the Scott with the CD. Today's preamps are designed around higher input levels before they start clipping. Older gear was not. If you have a scope you can ve .......
190: 2270 (4.75)
Posted by Roi de Myphi on 2002-11-05, 14:37:18 (65.45.240.106)
Russ— You are 100% right about the 2270 not liking speaker loads rated below 8 ohms and if you are planning to run 4 ohm speakers I would choose something else, but IMHO the 2270 is quite a bit better .......
191: RE: Yes, His Apt preamp trounces the Advent 300...so do many other vintage items... (4.73)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2011-07-19, 09:33:14 (38.118.25.194)
It has been a long time since I heard the Citation A or the DB Systems preamps but I am not surprised at all that they trounced the Advent 300. These are both great preamps. The Advent was a bang-for- .......
192: Re: Preamp opinions (4.70)
Posted by MattFLA on 2005-05-26, 04:58:35 (170.146.91.6)
One thing about audio that I learned when I was about 13 years old is that what is stated as 'fact' is most likely WRONG. .....and stop reading high magazines like Stereophile. btw....the output of th .......
193: All the time (4.63)
Posted by Ross on 2014-12-22, 18:40:50 (104.58.182.221)
Just used a NAD 7020 receiver and rat shack min7 speakers to provide music at a party. Source was an iPod nano. This summer I used a pr of AR 92, refoamed though. I use a Mac 2100 as a sub amp conne .......
194: Tube preamp to match Hafler DH200 power amp & AR 14 speakers? (4.61)
Posted by sav on 2001-09-16, 04:42:29 (203.167.125.185)
I am new to hifi and given limited funds ($200) to spend on a used tube pre-amp, I was wondering if you experienced guys can point me in the right direction. Would a Dynaco PAS3 be a good match to my .......
195: Re: Do be advised.... (4.60)
Posted by Russ57 on 2002-11-05, 12:14:33 (209.42.40.139)
That the 2270 will not like a speaker load below 8 ohms. My advice is to go for the odd number units like 2265 or to go with the slightly newer units with the "B" suffix like 2285B. The "b" units gene .......
196: Moi (4.58)
Posted by Ken Perkins on 2005-10-27, 12:15:55 (66.110.208.65)
I have a full time "contemporary" system setup in my "room" which triples as a living room, dining room and office. My house is a small A-frame so this large space gets used well. My vintage system is .......
197: Tube preamp with SS amp (4.53)
Posted by MattFLA on 2004-11-18, 05:29:38 (170.146.91.6)
I have been listening to a Dynaco PAS 3X with a Hafler DH 200 for the past two weeks. I built both years ago but never had them as a combo. Well I now think the combo is great. The music is so smooth .......
198: Re: The price of experience (4.51)
Posted by elto on 2007-05-03, 07:47:44 (12.40.63.146)
i totally agree on the Yamaha preamps I have a C2 A -and its phono section trounced the famous APT-Holman preamp. The build quality is unequaled today .. I am hoping to find a better example of the ma .......
199: I was kind of there also (4.50)
Posted by docw on 2005-06-14, 14:57:11 (162.119.232.102)
Soundmind has a good summary. My family (primarily my brother and I) owned Scott, Dyna, Hafler (the best from the 70-90's era for lower cost units), Harman Kardon, PS Audio (still have a great IVH pre .......
200: RE: Magnepan MG-I speaker wires (4.50)
Posted by mkmelt on 2007-12-12, 19:50:22 (72.66.74.216)
I forgot to mention that when I decided to drive my MG-I speakers with (2) Hafler DH-200 amps I took this opportunity to place each amplifier just behind one speaker (I already had the speakers locate .......
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