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1: Tech Square, What Caps to use for Yamaha CT-7000 Tuner Power Supply? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2006-01-04, 16:16:07 (64.136.26.225)
Hi All, I wish to do some preventative maintenance rebuilding of my Yamaha CT-7000 Tuner and need some suggestions. My CT-7000 is in good working condition. The only problem is the Muting does not wor .......
2: Tech Square, Re: Are bypass caps a good troubleshoot for bad Power supply caps? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2005-03-02, 17:55:31 (66.81.150.106)
Hi, Thank you for your help . I was planning to replace the Filter Caps but I'll scrap those plans on your advice. I do have a schematic. I only have a multimeter as test equipment. No ocilloscope. W .......
3: Tech Square, Are bypass caps a good troubleshoot for bad Power supply caps? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2005-03-01, 22:21:45 (64.136.49.227)
Hi, I have a Marantz 2250B receiver that has a background hum problem. It works in all functions, FM, Phono, AM, AUX. From t2 I was told that the Power Supply Caps were probably old. I have not order .......
4: Tech Square, Yamaha CR-620 Buzz Problems - Help (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2005-01-12, 00:20:56 (64.136.49.227)
Hi, I have a Yamaha CR-620 that "Buzzes" in all functions (AM, FM, AUX, Tape 1 & 2) until the unit warms up. After the unit is warmed up, the buzz is gone but there is still some noise in the function .......
5: Tech Square, Need Help with Replacing Power Supply Caps on a Marantz 2250B?? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2005-01-09, 11:05:02 (64.136.49.227)
Hi, I have a Marantz 2250B Receiver that has a Buzz in both channels, is present in all functions i.e. AM, FM, Phono, Aux. I suspect that it is the Power Supply caps. Opinions on this? I'd hope to get .......
6: Cable Asylum, How many feet of Chris VH IC will one 25 foot roll make? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-10-15, 20:39:06 (204.31.254.146)
How many feet of Chris VH IC will one 25 foot roll of 32 gauge silver make? i.e. how many feet of single run will one 25 foot roll make? Thanks .......
7: Cable Asylum, How to make digital coax out of 89258? How do the levels compare? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-09-11, 13:16:17 (207.94.109.177)
Using RCA's do I simply solder: 1) Center 22 gauge to hot? 2) Braided shield to both grounds Will this design be sufficient and how would it compare to the commercial marketplace? For the next level u .......
8: Cable Asylum, Re: Jon Risch' 89259/1506A recipe (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-09-11, 12:58:41 (207.94.109.177)
What sounds better? 89259/89248 OR 89259/1506A Or do I need to be more specific? i/e. Which one would be better for: Pre to Amp? Tuner to Preamp? CD to Preamp? .......
9: Vintage Asylum, Parts to Salvage out of old gear (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-09-06, 19:39:11 (204.30.192.187)
What parts out of old receivers and amps are good to save before throwing out the beast? Could there be any value to an old transformer? How about a PC board to be sold on ebay? I have an old "The F .......
10: Tube DIY Asylum, Where to buy chassis? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-09-06, 15:38:11 (207.94.107.128)
Looking for a chasis for a DIY tube amp. I am looking for something with a durable finish and that won't scratch easily. I hear steel is better for grounding than aluminum. Who are the vendors of Chas .......
11: Cable Asylum, Cheap cable burn-in device?? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-08-31, 22:32:01 (204.30.192.144)
Anybody know of a cheap burn-in device that I can make to burn in a pair of silver interconnects? I looked at the Frykleaner and $55 is abit too much to burn in 2-3 ICs and never use again. I have hea .......
12: Cable Asylum, Eichmann Silver Bullet with Chris VH Silver Interconnect?? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-08-23, 10:45:05 (207.94.107.138)
I already have some Eichmann copper plugs and am planning on making a Chris VH Silver Interconnect (or one of the various silver IC designs) Would the Eichmann Silver Bullet really make a difference w .......
13: Cable Asylum, Re: Out of Regular Circulation for Awhile (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-08-22, 10:36:09 (207.94.107.218)
John, You have been an awesome help in improving my system. I now have CC89259 and 89259/248 IC's installed. Take care and work on your recovery. Best of luck. Bruce .......
14: Cable Asylum, Suggestions on terminating the Disk Capacitor on the 89259/89248 Interconnect. (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-08-12, 22:35:35 (209.247.246.240)
Hello, I'm at the last step in making 89259/89248 interconnects with Eichmann Bullet plugs. Does anyone have a particular technique in soldering the disk capacitor from the shield to the return (on t .......
15: Cable Asylum, JR: How far away does a braided shield need to be to eliminate distortion on a IC? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-07-28, 10:03:11 (67.74.39.41)
Hello John, In reference to building your 89259/89248 interconnects. You said earlier that a braided shiel somewhat shorts out the EMF field of the signal carrying twisted pair. How far away would a .......
16: Cable Asylum, JR: Are cheap Interconnects shielded?? Basis for my high end cables (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-07-24, 10:31:52 (67.74.38.14)
Hello, I plugged in an old pair of cheap interconnects that came with a Nakamichi tape deck. I experienced NO hum in my system. I do not think these have any shielding in them at all. Thus this leads .......
17: Cable Asylum, JR: Thanks for your excellent help! (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-07-24, 10:05:59 (67.74.38.14)
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18: Cable Asylum, JR: Best Ceramic Disk Cap for JR 259/248 Interconnect? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-07-23, 12:28:32 (67.74.40.102)
I am trying to find a high quality ceramic disk capacitor for the JR 89259-89248 interconnect. You told me to simply go to Radio Shack. However, all Rat Shack had was .01uf 2000volt and these are the .......
19: Cable Asylum, Link to the Colorado Audio inventor? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-07-23, 01:16:33 (67.74.38.24)
Hello, I saw a link to an article here on AA about an former engineer who worked at HP and now designs cables. The article had photos of all his awarded patents on the wall and several photos of he an .......
20: Cable Asylum, How does a signal propagate through an Interconnect? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-07-23, 01:12:05 (67.74.38.24)
Hello, Would like to know how a signal propagates through an interconnect? I would like to understand the relationship between the HOT and the Return? How does a braided shield absorb EMF and reduce H .......
21: Cable Asylum, Source for thick teflon tape? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-07-15, 10:43:16 (67.74.39.138)
I'd like to find a teflon tape that is thicker than the classic pipe sealing tape. This would be better for building up insulation on DIY designs. Any sources? Thanks .......
22: Cable Asylum, JR: Advantages/Disadvantages with the RF temination cap on 259/248 Design? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-07-15, 10:40:15 (67.74.39.138)
Hello John, I assume I simply connect the RF termination from the braid to the return on the side opposite of the source side? Is there a sonic advantage to adding the termination cap? Are there sonic .......
23: Cable Asylum, Re: Some practical concerns (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-07-15, 10:31:32 (67.74.39.138)
What is the Part Number for the Alpha shield that is similar to the Belden 8661? Where can I order Alpha Products? Thanks .......
24: Cable Asylum, JR: What is a better shield: The shield from the 89259 or 8661? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-07-10, 10:58:24 (67.74.40.42)
Hello JR, For the 89259/89248 which shield would be better? I am concerned the bare copper 89259 shield would corrode over time. I wrapped the outer 89259 shield with teflon tape to protect it from mo .......
25: Cable Asylum, JR: How about this idea for connecting the shield to Eichmann RETURN on the 259/248? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-07-10, 10:40:35 (67.74.40.42)
Hello, I am working on my 2nd pair of 89259/89248 Interconnects. I used the shield from the 89259 as the outer shield. I found the shield very easy to work with. To connect the shield to the Eichmann .......
26: Cable Asylum, What braid shield % coverage is necessary for EMF minimalization (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-07-08, 20:15:40 (67.74.40.84)
Hello, I have reviewed the specs from many coax cables. The braid sield coverage seems to vary between 60% and 90%. So what % coverage is necessary to minimalize the EMF required for high end audio? W .......
27: Cable Asylum, Best Watt Setting for Weller WLC 100 Iorn for DIY259/248/Eichmann Interconnects? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-07-07, 12:19:52 (64.156.228.15)
Hello, I just bought a Weller WLC 100 soldering station and would like to know what is the best watt setting for making 89259/89248 interconnects with Eichmann Copper Bullet plugs? The Weller has sett .......
28: Cable Asylum, Re: Is it ok to solder a wire to the shield and then to return? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-06-15, 22:55:44 (64.156.227.208)
Hello John, I assume by a telescoped shield you mean a shield that is grounded at one end like a 259/248 design? I assume by a signal carrying ground return type shield you mean a straight 89259 IC wh .......
29: Cable Asylum, Is it ok to solder a wire to the shield and then to return? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-06-13, 01:02:30 (67.74.40.26)
Hello, I am making a 89259/89249 IC using the Eichmann Bullet plug. The return pin is very delicate and I'd rather not solder a twisted portion of the braid to one end of the return. Would it be OK to .......
30: Cable Asylum, JR : What is the next DIY level up from 259/248 IC? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-06-13, 00:55:27 (67.74.40.26)
Hello John, What then is the next level up from the 89259/89248 interconnect in DIY? I just bought a bunch of Eichmann RCA's and would like to see if I can hear the difference. I will be making them f .......
31: Speaker Asylum, Re: How'bout Focal 8W5411? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-06-12, 00:09:36 (209.244.98.60)
Thanks for all the replys. Sounds like the idea of an 8" woofer is a bad one. Any woofer that gets me down to 40Hz or so would be fine. I do not need a bass boom box. What I want is taut bass. These d .......
32: Speaker Asylum, Re: Want to build a 2-way Focal Tweeter and 8" Woofer Bookshelf Speaker (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-06-12, 00:08:01 (209.244.98.60)
Thanks for all the replys. Sounds like the idea of an 8" woofer is a bad one. Any woofer that gets me down to 40Hz or so would be fine. I do not need a bass boom box. What I want is taut bass. These .......
33: Speaker Asylum, Want to build a 2-way Focal Tweeter and 8" Woofer Bookshelf Speaker (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-06-11, 12:29:55 (67.74.40.35)
Hello, I read through the "Speaker building threads that occured on 6-7-03 WOW! Yes I do realize that speaker building is an art & science that takes years to master.... My sole experience is rebuildi .......
34: Cable Asylum, Re: JR: What is the ideal gauge for HOT in interconnect? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-06-11, 11:07:58 (67.74.40.35)
Hello John, What then is the next level up from the 89259/89248 interconnect in DIY? I just bought a bunch of Eichmann RCA's and would like to see if I can hear the difference. I will be making them f .......
35: Cable Asylum, Re: JR: What is the ideal gauge for HOT in interconnect? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-06-09, 21:00:25 (67.74.39.75)
Hello John, Thank you again for your thoughtful reply. Have you found any DIY design that beats the 89259/89248 Yet? Bru .......
36: Cable Asylum, Most important elements for a quality Interconnect? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-06-06, 01:07:38 (67.74.40.61)
Hello, I have been reading this forum for a long time and I am now building Interconnects for my system. I'm quite impressed with my new CC89259. I am using Eichmann Bullet Plugs with Cardas solder so .......
37: Cable Asylum, JR: What is the ideal gauge for HOT in interconnect? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-06-06, 00:52:02 (67.74.40.61)
Hello, What is the ideal wire gauge for the Hot for a 1 meter long interconnect? Should the return match this? There must be some optimum here for a signal. Would the gauge requirement change for CD t .......
38: Cable Asylum, Ideal wire gauge mfor Hot in interconnect? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-06-03, 23:33:50 (67.74.40.6)
Hello, What is the ideal wire gauge for the Hot for a 1 meter long interconnect? Should the return match this? There must be some optimum here for a signal. Would the gauge requirement change for C .......
39: Cable Asylum, Belden Capacitance figures - Is lower better? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-05-30, 11:30:14 (67.74.39.165)
Hello, I was reviewing the Belden catalog and they give capacitance figures. Is a lower number better for interconnects? Please give me an insight on why capacitance matters for interconnects. Thanks .......
40: Cable Asylum, Calculating Wire gauge? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-05-27, 22:20:19 (67.74.40.105)
Hello, I am interested in making interconnects using Two 26 Gauge wires twisted together and soldered to HOT. What is the effective Gauge of two 26 gauge wires used in the same signal path? (13 gauge .......
41: Cable Asylum, Calculating Wire gauge? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-05-27, 21:46:25 (67.74.40.105)
Hello, I am interested in making interconnects using Two 26 Gauge wires twisted together and soldered to HOT. What is the effective Gauge of two 26 gauge wires used in the same signal path? (13 gauge .......
42: Cable Asylum, JR: Best spades or pin connector for CC259 + Solder question (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-05-15, 09:15:44 (67.74.40.83)
Hello John, Who makes the best spades or Pin connectors for the CC89259 termination? I do not own a crimper, is that a problem or can I use vice grips? Which connection is best? A) solder the center w .......
43: Cable Asylum, Re: JR: How many feet to cut for a 21ft run of CC89259? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-05-14, 22:57:17 (67.74.53.84)
Hello John, Who makes the best spades or banana plugs for the CC89259 termination? I do not own a crimper, is that a problem or can I use vice grips? Which connection is best? A) solder the center wir .......
44: Cable Asylum, JR: How many feet to cut for a 21ft run of CC89259? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-05-14, 16:45:25 (66.81.147.90)
Hello John, I finally received my shipment of 89259. I want to make 21 foot runs to my speaker. (each speaker 21 feet away) 1) How long should the raw cable be to make a 21 foot run? ie how much does .......
45: Cable Asylum, What is the URL for the Audio Alcoholics Site? (0.00)
Posted by Bru7 on 2003-05-07, 09:46:32 (66.81.158.198)
What is the URL for the Audio Alcoholics Site? .......
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