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1: Tubes Asylum, RE: CCa Siemens Identification (with actual photos) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2021-02-13, 08:54:30 (190.101.24.52)
Thank Erik! thanks to your comment, I found this, and it is a lead of research: https://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/t.mpl?f=tubes&m=22092 .......
2: Tubes Asylum, RE: CCa Siemens Identification (with actual photos) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2021-02-13, 08:19:46 (190.101.24.52)
OK, interesting! Thanks Nunki. So, Lorenz after 1958 manufactures its tubes in Stuttgard no longer as Lorenz AG but as Standard Elektrik Lorenz (SEL) and uses a 2-line code system. But this informatio .......
3: Tubes Asylum, RE: CCa Siemens Identification (with actual photos) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2021-02-13, 07:35:20 (190.101.24.52)
Thanks Nunki! Still not mine. I am researching before I buy. My local dealer has 3 of these, which he got from a former phone company warehouse. They are too expensive to buy and try, plus the ever pr .......
4: Tubes Asylum, RE: CCa Siemens Identification (with actual photos) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2021-02-13, 05:23:10 (190.101.24.52)
Hi Nunki, thanks for writing. You could elaborate a bit, because first time I hear this for a Siemens tube that could be dated 1968. Unless the code system changed after the Munich factory closure and .......
5: Tubes Asylum, RE: CCa Siemens Identification (with actual photos) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2021-02-13, 05:18:35 (190.101.24.52)
Thank you for writing your opinion. That is precisely the question: It does not correspond to what is defined by the pages I mention, such as the Siemens code system, which has 3 lines. Regarding the .......
6: Tubes Asylum, CCa Siemens Identification (with actual photos) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2021-02-12, 14:49:41 (190.101.24.52)
Hi everyone, I need to determinate the manufacturing place/year of this Siemens CCa. Having exhausted my typical sources of information, I still cannot determine. Useless is data codes from: http://ww .......
7: Tubes Asylum, RE: E188CC identification (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2020-12-25, 12:07:58 (190.101.24.52)
Thank you Jonesy for your input. I knew that page. My regret is that they are mostly written descriptions. Photos work better when they accompany descriptive text, because there are some very subtle d .......
8: Tubes Asylum, RE: E188CC identification (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2020-12-25, 08:45:43 (190.101.24.52)
OK, find more information specific to Mullard here: https://mullard.org/blogs/news/mullard-valve-etched-codes-how-to-interpret-them So, R2F1 must be: R= Mullard, Mitcham 2=1952 or 1962 or 1972 (The se .......
9: Tubes Asylum, RE: E188CC identification (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2020-12-25, 08:18:50 (190.101.24.52)
That's right Nunki and thanks for comment. According to "Which Those CV Valves? by Chris Cooper", it is right, but the way of entering the code is different to my previous experiences. .......
10: Tubes Asylum, RE: E188CC identification (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2020-12-25, 08:15:04 (190.101.24.52)
Thank you Mingus. how you can tell by the dimpled disc getter/no shield is a Mullard tube? I mean, there are other dimpled disc getter, for exapmple from Philips. On the other hand, I have continued m .......
11: Tubes Asylum, E188CC identification (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2020-12-25, 06:56:00 (190.101.24.52)
Hi everyone, I just bought a pair of E188CC (gold pin). Usually when I buy NOS tubes locally, I do some research until I find the manufacturer, year of production, etc., based on the inscriptions on t .......
12: Speaker Asylum, RE: dc resistance mismatch question (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2016-04-29, 09:58:17 (190.163.34.13)
Hey Charles, thanks for answer me. What are you refering with more than just the dc resistance? According to the manufacturer, this speakers, has two possible drivers/crossover configuration, using th .......
13: Speaker Asylum, dc resistance mismatch question (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2016-04-27, 07:54:44 (190.163.34.13)
I need to replace one driver of my 1997 Kef Q55 that I own since new. Unfortunately, Kef don't have spares for that old production, so I was looking for used drivers. I've measured DC resistance on bo .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Fidelity Rsearch FR-24-II effective mass (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2016-01-15, 04:57:08 (190.163.34.13)
Hi John, well yes, I agree. A test record is the way to go. Don't worry about the link, I already had it. That link is from a seller, so I just wanted to confirm that information. Since this tonearm i .......
15: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Fidelity Rsearch FR-24-II effective mass (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2016-01-14, 20:44:18 (190.163.34.13)
thanks so much John. I have seen that a while ago. Just looking for the original specification with the effective mass on it. I only have this: https://translate.google.cl/translate?hl=es-419&sl=ja&tl .......
16: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Fidelity Rsearch FR-24-II effective mass (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2016-01-14, 20:41:35 (190.163.34.13)
Well, I was seraching for a somting like an "official confirmation" for that commercial site. The vinyl engine did not have that specification or user manual for that very model. Please don't be that .......
17: Vinyl Asylum, Fidelity Rsearch FR-24-II effective mass (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2016-01-14, 09:23:09 (190.163.34.13)
Hello, I'm wondering about the effective mass for the FR-24-MKII tonearm. Thanks in advance .......
18: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: A Link To The Thread About Oleg (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-11-04, 03:59:48 (190.163.34.13)
Hello, the link is dead. Can you share what was the problem with Oleg? I'm interested on a pair of his drivers. On emails has been very nice and kindly to me. regards p.s. every one who has been in co .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, NAD C555 is really a Rega P2 + OEM RB251? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-25, 19:11:08 (190.163.28.94)
Hello, anyone has information if the NAD C555 is exactly a rebranded Rega P2 turntable? I'm trying to clarify if the tonearm fitted on it is a OEM version of the Rega RB251. I read on the Hoffman foru .......
20: General Asylum, RE: Ladder stepped attenuator downsides please (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-14, 18:49:00 (190.163.28.94)
and that's depends on which stage is placed the attenuator or volume control, I guess. My SET300B integrated has the control between the first(input tube) and the second stage (driver tubes). Btw, whe .......
21: General Asylum, this model has some improvements on contacts (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-14, 15:31:01 (190.163.28.94)
since the way that the contacts (input - output) this designer varies the common design to get a better contact. Maybe this can reduce also a bit the problem (from AD web site): "Not commonly known, b .......
22: General Asylum, RE: Ladder stepped attenuator downsides please (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-14, 15:22:49 (190.163.28.94)
cfraser, thanks for your answer. well, I was guessing exactly that. btw, it is very strange that there is no consensus at all regarding attenuators, no matter there are objective aspects to judge them .......
23: General Asylum, RE: Ladder stepped attenuator downsides please (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-14, 14:20:45 (190.163.28.94)
hello unclestu, thanks for your answer. good point. besides the break in, you prefers ladder or series at the end of the day? regards .......
24: General Asylum, RE: Ladder stepped attenuator downsides please (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-14, 08:55:00 (190.163.28.94)
and all SMD are made the same bad sound? what's about a ladder attenuator with metal film resistors? I'm not intended to buy a golpoint by the way, but an Acoustic Dimension. regards .......
25: General Asylum, RE: Ladder stepped attenuator downsides please (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-14, 08:34:21 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Caucasian Blackplate,thanks for answer. the ladder att. in question uses metal film resistors(1%). The series att. uses SMD....are all smd resistors the same? goldpoint stopped to make the ladde .......
26: General Asylum, RE: Topology (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-14, 08:25:28 (190.163.28.94)
hello bromo33333, thanks for your answer. I believe that you put a big pint here. "If you are trying to design a passive preamp, I'd likely go with the ladder network. But I'd try to control the imped .......
27: General Asylum, RE: "and it is not made w/SMD." (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-14, 07:47:57 (190.163.28.94)
awe-d-o-file, the ladder that I'm evaluating use 1% metal film resistors. The series use SMD. I am assuming that your preamp has a ladder type, right? .......
28: General Asylum, RE: Input attenuator (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-14, 07:14:54 (190.163.28.94)
hello reuben, can you elaborate a little more, please? regrds .......
29: General Asylum, RE: Ladder stepped attenuator downsides please (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-14, 06:00:07 (190.163.28.94)
hi pictureguy, well that is what I'm looking for. Is common sense to think that more parts, more moving parts, add more probabilities to fail in the long term. Also, what I'm trying to determine the r .......
30: General Asylum, RE: Ladder stepped attenuator downsides please (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-14, 05:53:33 (190.163.28.94)
Hi Todd, thanks for your answer. And this noise problem happens regardless how well is designed or the quality of the switch? regards .......
31: General Asylum, RE: Ladder stepped attenuator downsides please (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-13, 18:14:08 (190.163.28.94)
hi pictureguy, thanks for your answer. that was the first place that I have looked, but I'm not sure if they stopped the ladder production because of the cost of doing a good one and the problems to s .......
32: General Asylum, Ladder stepped attenuator downsides please (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-13, 17:56:34 (190.163.28.94)
hello, I like to know if there is any "hidden" disadvantage on use a ladder stepped attenuator vs a series stepped att. I mean, it is an obvious thing that on ladder type there is only 2 resistors + 2 .......
33: SET Asylum, OK, now is clear. Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-11, 07:58:36 (190.163.28.94)
nt .......
34: SET Asylum, Cathode bypass cap generic (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-11, 07:56:43 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Jeff, thanks for your advice. Well, my amp was coming with the Elna Cerafine for the cathode bypass. I bought the BG when still were in production at a discount price. Sounds wonderful, very ope .......
35: SET Asylum, RE: Cathode bypass cap value 300B SET question (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-09, 16:32:25 (190.163.28.94)
"It's easy for me because I don't play bass through my SET amplifiers." what do you mean? you use 2 or 3 amplifiers, one for each speaker driver? and you you mean that film caps has an issue with bass .......
36: SET Asylum, RE: Cathode bypass cap value 300B SET question (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-09, 15:44:08 (190.163.28.94)
Thanks Tre, very helpful comments. What is your opinion about using other kind of capacitors, non electrolytic? Regards .......
37: SET Asylum, RE: Cathode bypass cap value 300B SET question (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-09, 15:20:29 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Frihed89, yes, agree. That is exactly what I'm planning. Thanks for the advise. By the way, I would use the french driver LB12MKII(35Hz-15Khz @97.5dB) and I was thinkin in use some of their mid- .......
38: SET Asylum, RE: Cathode bypass cap value 300B SET question (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-09, 14:15:54 (190.163.28.94)
Thanks Tre! so the design of my amp (AN Kit One) use this high and not common value to elevate the damping factor and maybe and give a way to manage and tighten the bass response on wider kind of spea .......
39: SET Asylum, RE: Cathode bypass cap value 300B SET question (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-09, 09:16:55 (190.163.28.94)
Hi Tre, ok, this make sense. I will try to fill the spreadsheet with all the data. Besides the high pass filter function, what else is related with this cap that can vary if I will lower the value? th .......
40: SET Asylum, RE: Cathode bypass cap value 300B SET question (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-09, 09:03:41 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Jeff, thanks so much for your answer. I was trying to find such calculator, but I failed. Well, the calculation was made by the engineer on Audio Note UK that supposedly heard beside calculate e .......
41: SET Asylum, Cathode bypass cap value 300B SET question (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-08-09, 07:51:52 (190.163.28.94)
Hello all, I'm wondering the way that would affect the sound of my 300B SET amp, lowering the cathode capacitor value from 220uF/100v to 100uF/100v. As far as I know, the value is calculated in functi .......
42: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: EMS LB12EX field coil full range driver by Catherine Fertin (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-07-17, 10:29:57 (190.163.28.94)
Hello, can you comment a little more about the difference between the LB12 vs LB12EX? Also, what is your opinion about the best enclosure: an open baffle or a TQWT and the possible frequency extention .......
43: Tweakers' Asylum, TKD 2P-2511S - 21 steps replacement Kit One (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-06-17, 17:32:22 (190.163.28.94)
Hello All, I have to replace my TKD 2CP2511 volume pot on my AN-KIT 1, which is 10 years old and is beginning to fail. I was thinking of replacing it with the 2P-2511S TKD 21 steps, stepped attenuator .......
44: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, EMS LB12EX vs LB12MKII (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-06-05, 20:25:08 (190.163.28.94)
someone have had the chance to compare the EMS LB12EX field coil driver vs the EMS LB12MKII permanent magnet? Any comment will be very much appreciated. thanks in advance .......
45: Tube DIY Asylum, in agreement! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-26, 15:00:54 (190.163.28.94)
. .......
46: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: damage to the tx /tubes (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-24, 15:12:59 (190.163.28.94)
Not at all, every time I have my amp on my work bench is connected to a pair of apeakers and a source. When is placed on the living room, of course the same thing. thanks .......
47: Tube DIY Asylum, damage to the tx /tubes (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-23, 08:42:30 (190.163.28.94)
Hi Russ57,thanks for your explanation. Your post appears as deleted, btw. I rescued it from my email. "The transformer has stored a field that would like to oppose these changes. Under conditions of t .......
48: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: "when I play very low frequencies at high volume" (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-23, 08:02:42 (190.163.28.94)
Thanks for the input. I will take a look around on the web. I was out of the hobby for several years, only enjoying music. From the last year I'm coming back, slowly, looking for a little time to buil .......
49: Tube DIY Asylum, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-22, 16:28:30 (190.163.28.94)
Hey, thanks. I'm agree, of course. My next project is a HEff horn speakers set, by the way. A long postponed project due to the cost and the time that take the research and design. Harm to my amp? bec .......
50: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Normal Behavior (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-22, 15:57:02 (190.163.28.94)
Hello, thanks for your answer, I built this amp about 10 years ago and I beginning to note this since about 3 years, before that I did not noticed, but since 3 years I have rationalized the phenomenon .......
51: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: "when I play very low frequencies at high volume" (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-22, 14:18:50 (190.163.28.94)
Thanks for the input. sounds like something that I will do soon. .......
52: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Don't you think that 0.22uf and 330,000 ohms and driving a 300b hard is a pretty obvious problem? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-22, 14:13:59 (190.163.28.94)
Tre', if the speaker's efficiency is related in that way with this noise, you are right. I have a 91dB speaker that sound well on a medium size listening room, but not an ideal match for a low powered .......
53: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Everyone is guessing (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-22, 14:03:30 (190.163.28.94)
thanks for your answer. also a compressor will kill the music in the way that comes from the source. I am more on the road to leave it in the way it was now or maybe convert the bypass caps into a hig .......
54: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Everyone is guessing (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-22, 11:48:59 (190.163.28.94)
Hello, can you elaborate a little more, please? .......
55: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: "when I play very low frequencies at high volume" (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-22, 11:47:46 (190.163.28.94)
Hi, Thanks for your answer. yes, I'm agree , in an ideal world. But I don't have a laboratory and my question is to mates that can know this phenomenon that seems to be common with 300B SET amp like m .......
56: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Problem AN Kit One: Noise on Output Transformers (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-22, 11:37:12 (190.163.28.94)
Yes the scheme is similar Interesting. Have you done something like that on your amp? An what about the C9/C8 that is related to the potentiometer? has the same value. .......
57: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Problem AN Kit One: Noise on Output Transformers (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-22, 09:12:37 (190.163.28.94)
Ok, I will do some research on this point, independent that I think is contrary to the philosophy of AN. Do you have any recommendation about this high pass filter? regards .......
58: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Everyone is guessing (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-22, 09:09:43 (190.163.28.94)
well, the second choise is not going to fix the problem. There is no need to have too much volume to saturate the ooutput transformers, but a high dynamic on the music with full fq. I will think on th .......
59: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Everyone is guessing (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-22, 08:27:00 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Triode Kingdom, thanks for your advise. According to the manufacturer this is a normal behaviour. But I am a bit sceptical and nonconformist, so I am trying to get some inputs from the collectiv .......
60: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Here is the problem (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-22, 08:19:56 (190.163.28.94)
hello Chip, well, the higher graded Audio Note OTx has the same standing current of 90mA than my 152 model Tx. Maybe there is an influence of the magnetic material of the shrouds that create a short o .......
61: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Problem AN Kit One: Noise on Output Transformers (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-22, 06:19:47 (190.163.28.94)
Hi, yes indeed, regular acoustic music are on the border of 40 Hz. What do you mean with filter from below 15Hz? something like a high pass filter? If is that, I would have to think if it's good thing .......
62: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Problem AN Kit One: Noise on Output Transformers (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-21, 14:25:35 (190.163.28.94)
Hello sc572-10, and this is a normal behaviour, no matter the quality of the output trafo? There is a cure for this, without censoring the music I hear? regards .......
63: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Problem AN Kit One: Noise on Output Transformers (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-21, 14:21:18 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Paul, thanks for answer me. Yes, the noise appears to be from inside the transformers. It is something like is hitting from the inside the tx shrouds, on one rhythm. As far as I can understand f .......
64: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Problem AN Kit One: Noise on Output Transformers (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-21, 10:50:00 (190.163.28.94)
Hi Tre' it is noticeable even at high volume (not like a concert hall, btw) because the characteristics of the noise. It is on the high fq spectrum...exactly as if you hit with the tip of a nail the t .......
65: Tube DIY Asylum, Problem AN Kit One: Noise on Output Transformers (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-21, 10:22:46 (190.163.28.94)
I have noise in the output transformers when I play very low frequencies at high volume on my integrated 300B SET amp (AN Kit One, 2004 version). I have installed a pair of rubber stripes down the out .......
66: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Audio Note Kit One =) Update!, the nightmare is over...but chapter 1 again (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-18, 08:35:32 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Peter, thanks so much for your words and I hope you had a very nice time on München, a very nice city, by the way. Yes, you pointed exactly where the problem was! and Tre helped me to realize th .......
67: Tube DIY Asylum, Audio Note Kit One =) Update!, the nightmare is over... (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-11, 16:40:47 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Peter, Tre', I changed the power tx wiring to match the actual 230v and I'm glad to share the new values: with all tubes inserted, but without R1 still is a wire (nominal value): (425v) Anode - .......
68: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners =) Update! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-11, 08:42:27 (190.163.28.94)
OK Tre', you are right. I'm just refering to the 300B data sheet that states that the maximun plate voltage must be 450v. Anyway it's seems to be a good thing to decrease the plate voltage to reach a .......
69: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners =) Update! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-11, 08:14:08 (190.163.28.94)
I have the response from the technicians from the local energy company: my house is very close to the street transformer. This tx provide 230 volts to ensure they can provide within 7% to the most far .......
70: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners =) Update! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-11, 07:21:16 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Tre' mine is the 2004 version, with a Hammond H300990 mains tx. I have contacted the local energy provider and they will visit my house in an hour to check the voltages. I have checked again the .......
71: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners =) Update! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-10, 21:18:51 (190.163.28.94)
Thanks for your answer Tre' The mains tx only have a couple of 120, 110, 100 and 0v terminals. I can use the 110v (blue/yellow) to "live out to mains" and keep the 120/0v terminals in the way they are .......
72: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners =) Update! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-10, 20:47:04 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Tre', here we have officially 220v / 50 Hz I checked the scheme on the user manual and is OK. I have this primaries connected: 0v (brown) linked to 120v (black) 100v (brown/yellow) to live out t .......
73: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners =) Upadate! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-10, 16:35:40 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Peter, I'm happy: I'm hearing music through my kit one. You was right of course. This are the new voltage measurements, with all tubes inserted, but without R1 (still is a wire): Anode (pin 1) R .......
74: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-10, 07:14:43 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Peter, This is a very good news! if is only the isolation, will be great, almost no cost involved. But one thing caught my attention: the first time I measured the insulation on the regulators, .......
75: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-09, 13:52:53 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Peter, yes, I de-dosolded the (+) terminal on both cathodes caps. I checked again the isolation, but something changed here: I have: Input leg Right: 5.64 M Ohms Input leg Left: 5.69 M Ohms Outp .......
76: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-09, 12:39:32 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Peter, don't worry. I connected the grid (pin2) from each 300B to ground and here are the DC voltages: Anode (pin 1) Right: 305 dcv Anode (pin 1) Left: 229 dcv Cathode (pin 3) Right: 50 dcv Cath .......
77: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-08, 07:55:23 (190.163.28.94)
OK Peter, this are the test results, with a direct connexion from pin3 to ground on each 300B (marked with green lines on the pincture), de-solder (+) terminal of the cathode capacitors on 300B. On .......
78: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-08, 06:32:56 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Hennfarm, the motorboating noise only was perceptible when I played music with very low frequencies. I put some rubber stripes bellow the transformers, between them and the chassis, but yes, may .......
79: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-08, 06:10:46 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Peter, I was just wondered about the rectifier voltage that is in a lot higher % than the driver tubes in respect of the nominal value, but now is clear; thanks so much for your explanation. Reg .......
80: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-07, 14:03:35 (190.163.28.94)
Hey PB, thanks for your concern. If you follow the chain, I've posted all the voltages. Best regards, Beto .......
81: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-07, 12:44:17 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Peter, I replaced R1 (PSU Board) with a wire and put away the tubes. I switch "on" the amp; no fuse blown. I Did some AC measurements: between pins 7 & 8 on 6SN7 tube= 6.8 vac between pins 4 & 8 .......
82: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-07, 06:54:52 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Hennfarm, thanks for answering. Please, can you elaborate a bit more the idea? Regards, Beto .......
83: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: simple question (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-06, 07:31:27 (190.163.28.94)
Hello, they are not wired together, is just the view of the picture. C2(+) is connected to C1(-) .......
84: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-06, 07:26:31 (190.163.28.94)
Thank you Peter. I will get some more on my local store. Regarding measuring the resistance between the metal legs of the regulators and the bar/chassis//GND (I guess you mean the metal bar/heat dissi .......
85: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-06, 06:21:31 (190.163.28.94)
Steve, R1 begins to show smoke when the output tubes are inserted . I can measure it with all tubes inserted, except the 300B. So this was not measured yet. I can do it without the 300B's. Regards, Be .......
86: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-06, 06:13:58 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Steve, thanks for answer. There is a pin on the chassis at the confluence of the grounds (green wires) of the PSU board and the connection to the mains. Regards, Beto .......
87: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: PING to Audio Note Kit One owners (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-06, 06:05:56 (190.163.28.94)
Hello Peter, thanks so much for the answer. I will follow your advices and then back to comment. In the meantime; I am using the backup 2A slow fuse, that comes with the kit 10 years ago. We have 230v .......
88: Tube DIY Asylum, PING to Audio Note Kit One owners (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2015-05-05, 15:29:53 (190.163.28.94)
PING to Audio Note Kit One owners I was repairing an strange noise on the output transformers of my Kit One, december 2004 version, something like the motorboating noise and then suddenly, I have tou .......
89: ANK AudioKits Forum, RE: Headphone kit (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2011-12-04, 10:22:35 (190.162.150.67)
Hi Brian, I believe that is a very good news for AN Kits fans. Please let me know if this two amps will be stand alone or modifications, OTL or with TX? What a wonderful work with guide, particularly .......
90: ANK AudioKits Forum, Headphone kit (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2011-12-03, 21:19:21 (190.162.150.67)
Hey, are any interest on AN kits to develope a headphone kit or a module to get OTL or a transformer output upgrade to the current kits that match headphones sensitivity and impedance? .......
91: Vinyl Asylum, Rolling Stones vinyl reissues technique (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-10-13, 17:14:10 (190.161.60.250)
Besides that I can't afford this new boxes and I'm not interested in all the Stones records, there are, for sure, some true gems on their discography. Saying that, any of you have information about th .......
92: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TD125 MKI + Origin Live motor/PSU (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-06-30, 19:27:06 (200.104.190.173)
Hi Bill, I will give a try to the sorbothane spheres. Can you recommend wich stiffness will be the best to preserve the right decoupling frequency; 30 Duro, 50 Duro or 70 Duro? Regards .......
93: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TD125 MKI + Origin Live motor/PSU (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-06-06, 18:26:28 (200.104.190.123)
Hi Ferd, yes I have spends a lot of time researching about hi eff speakers on the past years. I have tons of speakers and drivers catalogues and cabinets plans, Altecs, JBL, audio note, fostex, lowthe .......
94: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TD125 MKI + Origin Live motor/PSU (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-06-06, 18:09:22 (200.104.190.123)
OK Ferd, I will contact you. Thanks for the advices and time spended. Regards .......
95: Vinyl Asylum, RE: turntable position (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-06-06, 18:08:07 (200.104.190.123)
Hi Stark, I dont want to have a very large interconnects, so what can I do, maybe is to make a wall sehlf for the table. This will help with some of the unwanted vibrations. thanks for the advice. Reg .......
96: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TD125 MKI + Origin Live motor/PSU (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-06-06, 18:05:46 (200.104.190.123)
Yes Ferd, I'm, agree. I've suspect that still I do not get all the juice from my table. I have this table for about 3 years or so, but no time to spend. Now I have a little more time, so I will try ge .......
97: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TD125 MKI + Origin Live motor/PSU (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-06-06, 17:45:37 (200.104.190.123)
Hi Bill, thanks for the advises. Regarding the cartrifge / tonearm matching; it will be one of the best. I have get this cart for this tonearm exclusivelly. The sorbothane idea is like the mushrooms u .......
98: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TD125 MKI + Origin Live motor/PSU (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-06-06, 17:31:56 (200.104.190.123)
Hi Ferd, well, thre are some others also, like Pi speakers using JBL components that I can get here and avoid huge postal charges. But I can't afford this for now, unfortunately So I must focus in get .......
99: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TD125 MKI + Origin Live motor/PSU (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-06-06, 10:25:55 (200.104.190.123)
Hi Ferd, yes, my speakers are weak part of the chain, but still sounds good on my living room size. I will get, when I can, the AN speakers kit, but not for now. I have read the Analogue Departament s .......
100: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TD125 MKI + Origin Live motor/PSU (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-06-06, 08:38:14 (200.104.190.123)
thanks for your comment. O.K. you don't have deep bass, but it is well controlled? I think, mu problem it is not the amount of bass, but the control. regards .......
101: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TD125 MKI + Origin Live motor/PSU (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-06-06, 08:36:02 (200.104.190.123)
Hi Matts, have you noted a diference between the Linn and the Thorens springs? I believe they have diferent stiffness. regards .......
102: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TD125 MKI + Origin Live motor/PSU (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-06-06, 08:26:23 (200.104.190.123)
Hi Stark, I have this set up for years and I have move my speaker a lot to find the best position since my amp just have a volume pot, so the equalization is by moving the speakers. The problem is not .......
103: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TD125 MKI + Origin Live motor/PSU (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-06-06, 08:19:24 (200.104.190.123)
Hi Fred, I have leveled and tuning my table for hours many times. I think is OK, float free easily. I have tuned the electronics and serviced the bearing with the kit provided by Joel Boutreux, .......
104: Vinyl Asylum, TD125 MKI + Origin Live motor/PSU (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-06-05, 21:53:28 (200.104.190.123)
Hi all, I'm not happy with the bass on my Thorens TD125MKi. It is not well deffined and tight. I'm wondering if someone has tried the OL motor and PSU upgrade on this table. Regards. .......
105: ANK AudioKits Forum, kit one strange noise (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-05-22, 20:33:42 (200.104.60.245)
Hi all, I have noted a noise on the 300B tubes while I'm playing "noise music". This kind of music produce a lot of saturation, then the tube beggining to sound like a very rapid clap, increasing if I .......
106: ANK AudioKits Forum, done (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-05-14, 08:38:06 (200.104.189.69)
he contacted me. thanks for asking. .......
107: ANK AudioKits Forum, ping Brian (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-04-30, 11:12:21 (200.104.189.146)
Hi anyone know where is Brian? I have sent some emailes but apparently has not received. regards .......
108: ANK AudioKits Forum, RE: AN/E Kit 04 project: completed (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-04-27, 11:12:16 (200.104.189.146)
awesome, congratulations Robert! still I can't get my dreamed kit 3 speakers, but one of these days...... .......
109: ANK AudioKits Forum, RE: Sonic Signature of Caps??? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-04-11, 15:33:53 (200.104.60.149)
Hi, for a general view, take a look here: .......
110: Vinyl Asylum, maybe you are right (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-04-07, 18:21:12 (200.104.60.149)
hi astralnavigator, I have entered to the shop linked from the jimi hendrix page and the only new versions record announced without the words "all analog" is valleys of neptune. So, maybe you are righ .......
111: Vinyl Asylum, not dogmatic at all (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-04-06, 18:28:27 (200.104.60.149)
Hi astralnavigator, its just I like to get the best sonic version, but when it is available. I never deprive myself of the music because not have the best version, purist, but not dogamatic. I have lo .......
112: Vinyl Asylum, i'm agree, but (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-04-06, 17:51:35 (200.104.60.149)
classic records also have the 50% of the hendrix original catalogue....still can happen with the other 50%, I guess. As I have said, I also get some reissues that are based on original analog masters .......
113: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I read that stereophile article too (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-04-06, 17:39:33 (200.104.60.149)
hi astralnavigator, this is Velleys of Neptune page from the jimi hendrix official site: "Vinyl Edition: Limited edition, ALL ANALOG LP is pressed on 180 gram audiophile grade vinyl. The first 5,000 c .......
114: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I read that stereophile article too (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-04-06, 12:19:54 (200.104.60.149)
Not yet, I have get Axis: bold as love, mono edition by Classic Records and sounds awesome. I supose that this Sony/Legacy must sound good enough, but the point is, they are lying on their anouncement .......
115: Vinyl Asylum, vinyl reissues are Not All Analog, as they claim (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-04-06, 11:39:40 (200.104.60.149)
"All analog" means that there are not any digital process, like analogue productions, classic records or mofi reissues. So, this sony / legacy use this "all analog" label to get purist into their mark .......
116: Vinyl Asylum, they are not All Analog, unfortunately (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-04-06, 11:33:45 (200.104.60.149)
according to Stereophile april issue, guess what: ......."Once the original analog tapes had been transferred to digital using the Burl Audio A/D converters at 24 bits and 96kHz, Kramer mixed Valleys .......
117: ANK AudioKits Forum, RE: Black Gate alternatives (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-01-29, 13:21:53 (200.104.188.15)
Hi gdayhifi, take a look of a discussion about your new caps with PQ a while ago. You can follow the topic till PQ's explanation about super e-cap. regards. Beto .......
118: ANK AudioKits Forum, RE: Black Gate alternatives (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-01-26, 18:12:34 (200.104.188.45)
Hi, take a look to what's AN UK using ontheir finished products. .......
119: ANK AudioKits Forum, RE: Bastanis vs Audio Note (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-01-17, 04:43:02 (200.104.188.45)
Hi Baka, the only answer that comes to mi mind is hearing both and camparing. I know there are some subjectives aspects in how it sound any equipment, but there's more objectives aspects, for sure. Si .......
120: ANK AudioKits Forum, RE: Bastanis vs Audio Note (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-01-16, 19:07:07 (190.161.241.179)
Hi Paul, but you are sure that they work properly, I mean, they have very goods reviews using SET amps (they advise that need very long break in);. Btw, you tried them with the kit One? best regards a .......
121: ANK AudioKits Forum, Bastanis vs Audio Note (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2010-01-16, 15:52:06 (190.161.241.179)
Hi, someone has compared the Prometheus Bastanis speaker Kit vs the AN 03 speaker Kit, using the AN kit One? best regards, Beto .......
122: Tubes Asylum, tj tubes (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2009-09-19, 19:17:17 (190.161.212.244)
Hi all, are TJ, TJ full music and Sophia exactly the same tube, produced at TJ factory in China? Also I'm wondering if are preferable the solid carbon plate (the standard version) over the mesh plate .......
123: ANK AudioKits Forum, RE: mesh plate 300B (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2009-09-19, 08:25:39 (190.161.212.244)
Hi, now I'm using a Mullard CV181 that's not exactly the same than the 6SN7GT, but very similar and best sounding. I really don't know how this tube position can help on the 300B long life. Any commen .......
124: ANK AudioKits Forum, RE: mesh plate 300B (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2009-09-18, 21:20:37 (190.161.212.244)
there is two carbon, but only one maybe are on my budget, are the carbon tj full music a lot better than the meshies? I know the carbon special edition is top, but absolutelly outside my budget ::: TO .......
125: ANK AudioKits Forum, mesh plate 300B (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2009-09-17, 18:34:18 (190.161.212.244)
Hi all, after almost five years, I need to replace the Kit one stock chinese 300B tubes. I'm wondering if TJ mesh plates will be a good choice because I have read that they need lower voltage grid and .......
126: Tubes Asylum, RE: 300B noise (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2009-09-15, 16:57:50 (190.161.212.244)
Hi Tre, that's right, I've done the test with a source connected, driving music. The noise beggining on 4/5 ot the volume and become louder at 5/5. I have swap the tube and is the same tube in the oth .......
127: Tubes Asylum, RE: 300B noise (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2009-09-14, 16:20:41 (190.161.212.244)
Hi Tre', I made a test swaping the tubes and is the same the one with problems. The same tube, no matter on wich side, so is very difficult that the problem was before the volume pot. Also, when I ris .......
128: Tubes Asylum, 300B noise (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2009-09-13, 17:35:06 (190.161.212.244)
Hi all, after almost 5 years in use, one of my two 300B tubes is beggining to make a noise (buzz) when I rise the volumen pot to it's limit. I have tested both in both places, btw. Also I have notice .......
129: ANK AudioKits Forum, RE: correct speaker impedance (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2009-03-14, 10:05:19 (190.161.43.153)
Hi, I have heard both and are very similar. I believe that in 8 ohms there is abit more bass foundation, but in 4 ohms a bit more detail, but is very close and hard to do A-B test. That's why I'm tryi .......
130: ANK AudioKits Forum, correct speaker impedance (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2009-03-13, 20:20:24 (190.161.43.153)
Hi all, wich are, in theory, the correct AN kit One speaker impedance conection for a 6 ohm speaker with a minimun of 3.2 ohms in some frequency (91Db sensitivity). I know that we must "hear" wich are .......
131: Cable Asylum, hifi collective speaker cable (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2009-02-01, 11:36:02 (190.161.41.184)
Hi all, someone you have tried the british hifi collective diy silver speaker cable? thanks in advance, beto .......
132: General Asylum, RE: vinylengine (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2009-01-25, 08:30:42 (190.161.41.184)
hi, try with the faq http://www.vinylengine.com/faq.shtml hope this helps regards p.s. you can't contact the webmaster if you are not registered, as far as I know, because there is a personal message .......
133: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 45 rpm classic records vs. analogue productions (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2009-01-25, 07:42:03 (190.161.41.184)
Thanks jbcortes. I'm getting a couple of the new Analogue Productions blue note 45rpm 180 grams reissues. The order is on hold untill both were avalaible. One of them is the great Coltrane's "Blue Tra .......
134: Vinyl Asylum, 45 rpm classic records vs. analogue productions (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2009-01-24, 20:37:30 (190.161.41.184)
does somebody compare the new 45 rpm blue note analogue productions with the new 45 rpm, single sided Clarity Vinyl SVP-II 200g ? regards .......
135: Inmate Systems, beto1's Beto's (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2009-01-20, 16:28:09 (190.161.41.184)
beto1
's Beto's System
IP Address: 190.161.41.184
Last Update: January 20, 2009 at 16:28:09
Amplifier: Audio Note Kit One hardwire with silver Black Gate non polar electrolitics upgrade Au .......
136: ANK AudioKits Forum, RE: 5th Anniversary Kit1 (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2009-01-09, 17:03:59 (190.161.40.126)
Hi Brian, congratulations for this 5 musical and wonderful years!! Please let me know how diferent can sound the power only version and how did you solve the driver pcb with two tubes (wich ones?; do .......
137: Speaker Asylum, better 4 or 8 taps? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2008-12-21, 14:08:20 (190.161.41.202)
hi all, I'm wonder if will best to use the four or eight ohms amp taps to run a 6ohm loudspeaker that as far as I know drops to 3.2 ohms in some frequency. Mine is a 300B SET amp, btw. I know that is .......
138: ANK AudioKits Forum, preamp option (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2008-10-31, 20:08:40 (190.161.129.173)
hi, has someone tried a bottlehead foreplay III with the AN kit oNe? How good is compared with the AN kits line stage preamps? regards, beto .......
139: ANK AudioKits Forum, Any Black Gate? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2008-10-12, 07:49:15 (190.161.128.113)
Hi, if you have standard Black Gate, at least 200 hours. During this time all other components will be fully break in. If you have non polar BG N series, at least 500 hours in my experience. Regards, .......
140: Vinyl Asylum, RE: In the Court of the Crimson King? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2008-09-28, 08:48:36 (190.161.129.108)
I'm sorry, the fact is that the original master tapes were found in 2003. .......
141: Vinyl Asylum, In the Court of the Crimson King? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2008-09-28, 08:28:16 (190.161.129.108)
Hi, as far as I know the original In the Court of the Crimson King analog master tapes were lost until last year, so that Jem reissue was with a second or third generation analog master? regards p.s. .......
142: Vinyl Asylum, thorens td125 with origin live dc motor (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2008-09-27, 21:45:29 (190.161.129.108)
Hi, has someone tried the origin live dc motor + power supply on a TD125? let me know if there is any huge sound improvement. Best regards .......
143: Vintage Asylum, RE: Nad 3225PE or 3240PE (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2008-08-09, 07:44:18 (190.161.129.35)
Hi, are the 3225PE England or Taiwan made? regards .......
144: Vintage Asylum, RE: Nad 3225PE or 3240PE (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2008-08-03, 18:20:17 (190.4.198.122)
Hi, one important thing is about the phono stage section quality, are both the same? I have get on the net the 3225 repair manual for some specifications, but can't get the 3240 yet. If the 3225 with .......
145: Vintage Asylum, RE: Nad 3225PE or 3240PE (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2008-08-03, 17:49:49 (190.161.129.35)
Hi Jerry, do you have heard both? I will get one as a second equipment, but I do not know wicho one sounds better. Have this two Nads designed by Bjorn Erik Edvardsen? I know the regarded 3020 was, bu .......
146: Vintage Asylum, sorry (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2008-08-03, 11:27:26 (190.4.198.122)
O.K., sorry Phil. I think the most aproppriate forum for this tread must be the vintage asylum (but i'm not sure).It will never happen again. Best regards, beto1 .......
147: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Nad 3225PE or 3240PE (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2008-08-03, 10:10:06 (190.4.198.122)
Hi, anyone have compared this two integrated? wich is the best sounding? (I know one is 25 watts and the other 40, btw.) regards .......
148: General Asylum, Nad 3225PE or 3240PE (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2008-08-03, 10:09:24 (190.4.198.122)
Hi, anyone have compared this two integrated? wich is the best sounding? (I know one is 25 watts and the other 40, btw.) regards .......
149: Vintage Asylum, Nad 3225PE or 3240PE (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2008-08-03, 10:07:33 (190.4.198.122)
Hi, anyone have compared this two integrated? wich is the best sounding? (I know one is 25 watts and the other 40, btw.) regards .......
150: Vinyl Asylum, RE: noise with Goldring 1042 cartridge (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2008-07-07, 18:31:20 (190.161.129.35)
Hi Mark, thanks for posting. Yes, I know that this cartridge is very sensitive to VTA adjustment, so I will leave it the same than now. Can you tell me if the "cymbal" noise produced in the way that y .......
151: Vinyl Asylum, noise with Goldring 1042 cartridge (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2008-07-06, 16:43:08 (190.161.129.35)
Hi, I'm wondering wich is the origin of a tiny noise that produce the cantilever of my Goldring 1042 cartridge when I put the needdle on the record. This become noticiable when volume is up to 12 o'cl .......
152: Vinyl Asylum, RE: From a Linn Dealer, yes, but on line (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-11-12, 16:21:04 (200.104.129.100)
Hi, not all Linn dealers sell spare parts, as far as I know. More exactly, I need an on line source. Regards .......
153: Vinyl Asylum, Linn springs source (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-11-11, 11:43:28 (200.104.129.100)
Hi all you guys, can some of you share a source to get new Linn spings? I will replace my fatigued Thorens TD125 MKI springs that can't be leveling in a correct way. Also I like to know any advise of .......
154: Vinyl Asylum, RE:Thanks guys (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-11-01, 16:09:31 (200.104.129.100)
I will call him. Regards, beto .......
155: Vinyl Asylum, Nottingham Analogue e-mail (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-11-01, 08:54:40 (200.42.163.16)
Hi guys, can some of you knows the e-mail address of Nottingham Analogue? (not the USA distributor, but the direct Uk factory). Best regards, beto .......
156: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Perfect deck for my OL1 fully upgraded (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-10-31, 03:20:12 (200.104.129.100)
........"BTW, my flowery architectural metaphor was as much about sonic and musical personality as it was about spatial attributes"..... yes, I got it tha way. When we create an space, is not too much .......
157: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Perfect deck for my OL1 fully upgraded (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-10-30, 18:19:40 (200.104.129.100)
....."Expressed another way, the Nott feels like listening in a large, darkened theatre with no windows. You can feel the space all around you, but the surroundings are hidden in the dramatic, if slig .......
158: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Perfect deck for my OL1 fully upgraded (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-10-29, 17:58:26 (200.104.129.100)
Hi Fretless, I have read that the darker character of the Nottingham also is a good aid to reduce a lot the surface noise. Regarding on how analitical is my set up, well i think is very balanced: tube .......
159: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Why not try..... (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-10-29, 02:58:10 (200.104.129.100)
Hi, I used to have an old Technics before the Thorens. I remember that I can obatin very deep and controled bass, but lot less detailed than the Thorens so I like to go for the next step: fine details .......
160: Vinyl Asylum, Perfect deck for my OL1 fully upgraded (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-10-28, 17:26:43 (200.104.129.100)
Hi guys, I have recently get a fully upgraded OL1, (including slotted arm tube)and I'm looking to replace my Thorens TD125 with a better matching table. I will put a maximun budget on around US$1800 I .......
161: Vinyl Asylum, Lilith Records use original analog master tapes? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-10-18, 18:03:26 (200.104.129.100)
I have find some LP reissues on this Record label, but I can't find any info about it, just the vinyl weight. Thanks in advance. .......
162: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I prefered the Altec 4722's to the Lundhals (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-09-30, 18:04:43 (200.104.129.100)
Hi Al, thanks so munch for your info. I have noted that the CineMags are still in production so I like to ask you if the current production are equal to, eventually, any "golden year" era? ....."I fin .......
163: Vinyl Asylum, Lundhal MC step up (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-09-28, 19:30:48 (200.104.129.100)
Hi, have some of you heard the K&K MC step up kit using Lundhal tx? How good are compared to the lower Audio Note (58 British pounds each) or the TX-103 or some of the vintage Altec's like the 4722? B .......
164: Vinyl Asylum, I mean (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-09-01, 19:27:42 (200.104.129.45)
that I have choose the High output and not the low output because I don't have an step up. I think that maybe there are some differences on the H and L output Eroica, but I still I don't know in wich .......
165: Vinyl Asylum, Wich Goldring? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-09-01, 15:50:07 (200.104.129.45)
Hi, as fas as I know, Goldring cartridges are a very good match for Rega arms, so I like to ask if some mate has any experience or A-B comparision with two of the more regarded: -MM 1042 -MC High Outp .......
166: Vinyl Asylum, RE: OL1 vs Tecnoarm vs AO (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-08-16, 17:40:53 (190.44.244.193)
Thanks Theo for your posts. I wonder if the OL weight or the Tecnoweight are a very noticiable upgrade from the tugsten weight of the RB300. Rega use rubber O-rings thats convert in a decoupled weight .......
167: Vinyl Asylum, RE: OL1 vs Tecnoarm vs AO (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-08-15, 16:15:03 (190.44.244.193)
Hi Theo, this is a very interesting comparision, since I own a Rega RB300 and I'm wondering if will worth invest a little in upgrades like the tecnoweight or the OL counterweight or if will be better .......
168: Vinyl Asylum, OL1 vs Tecnoarm vs AO (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-08-15, 13:35:02 (190.44.244.193)
Hi all, I'm wondering if the Origin Live OL1 fully upgraded was better performer than the Michell tecnoarm or the Audio Origami fully Rega upgrade. There will be somebody has made this comparison? Tha .......
169: ANK AudioKits Forum, power consumition (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-08-13, 17:11:10 (190.44.244.193)
Hi all, I'm wondering how much is the maximum power consumition for the Kit 1 and phono stage kit, Regards .......
170: Digital Drive, RE: reclock question (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-07-31, 19:58:50 (190.44.244.193)
Hi Blues man, you really have a good point; I'm not absolutelly sure that will be better with a reclock device, but I've do some research and I'm based on forums, reviews and producers explanation. Of .......
171: ANK AudioKits Forum, RE: new Mono Block Product Announced (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-07-27, 19:08:04 (190.44.244.193)
Hi Brian, wow! congratulations for the new product! looks great and I'm sure that sound very impressive. Please let me know if also you have planning an upgrade package for kit1 users with TX152. Also .......
172: Digital Drive, Lars vs Audiocom (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-07-24, 17:31:51 (190.44.244.193)
Hi jusbe, continue with my research, I have find that are cleary, two well regarded prospects: -Audiocom Superclock 4, maybe harder to install.$295 on RAM -Dexa Audio Reference Clock $239.95 on Partsc .......
173: Digital Drive, RE: Tentlabs or Audiocom? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-07-21, 09:50:54 (190.44.244.193)
Hi fmak, and which are your favorite? Regards, Beto .......
174: Digital Drive, RE: LC Audio X03 (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-07-21, 09:48:27 (190.44.244.193)
Hi jusbe, do you have compared LClock with audiocom or tentlabs? Best regards, Beto .......
175: Digital Drive, RE: Tentlabs or Audiocom? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-07-21, 09:46:21 (190.44.244.193)
Hi lovekylie, thanks for the info. Yes, I'm, agree that we get what we pay in some cases, but for now Audiocom is a bit expensive for me. But if really worth the differecen, maybe I must wait to get a .......
176: Digital Drive, Tentlabs or Audiocom? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-07-20, 21:26:45 (190.44.244.193)
Hi all, I will like to upgrade my Sony DVP-NS999ES, reclocking it and I'm wonder wich one will be the best performer: Audiocom or Tentlabs. Thanks in advance, Beto .......
177: Digital Drive, Tentlabs or Audiocom? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-07-19, 19:44:41 (190.44.244.193)
Hi, I'm doing some research and I will like to know opinions about this two reclock products: Tentlabs and Audiocom. Of course there are some others, btw. but this two seems to be the most pupular and .......
178: Digital Drive, RE: reclock question (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-07-19, 05:20:41 (201.246.161.54)
Hi, thanks for your answer. I will get the AN kit 1.1 DAC that don't use upsampling technic, by the way. I have noted that you offer upgrades for the sony 9000 model, do you have any advises on the 99 .......
179: Digital Drive, reclock question (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-07-18, 19:23:02 (190.44.244.193)
Hi all, I'm wondering which are the better stage to reclock with a tentlabs or audiocom product; in the DAC or in the transport? (btw, I'm using a sony dvp ns999es as a transport) Best regards, beto : .......
180: Cable Asylum, RE: Hum issue on phono cable (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-07-04, 17:39:33 (190.44.244.193)
Hi CBT, I don't know if I can wrap each 0.15mm strand because they are too much thin and the cotton sleeve is just 2 mm diameter (exterior), but I can starnd over the cotton sleeve and then wrap the m .......
181: Cable Asylum, RE: Hum issue on phono cable (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-07-04, 04:40:50 (190.44.244.193)
Hi zanash, I have checked conductivity and was all right. Actaully can play records with a very beautiful sound but with hum present. tends to be bigger if I touch the outside arm cable. Regards, Beto .......
182: Cable Asylum, RE: Hum issue on phono cable (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-07-04, 04:37:59 (190.44.244.193)
Hi, of course I did. I have changed the old wire, with a silver one and connect direct to the phono preamp. Regards, Beto .......
183: Cable Asylum, Hum issue on phono cable (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-07-03, 18:02:06 (190.44.244.193)
Hi, I have humm present on my Rega arm rewire. I have used Audio Consulting 0.15mm silver wire in a direct loom from cartridge clips to phono RCA plugs. Outside the arm I only use a cotton sleeve as a .......
184: Digital Drive, Sony dvp-ns999es Step down tx (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-06-06, 13:29:56 (201.246.117.78)
Hi, I need to convert 220 volts to 110 to connect my Sony DVP-NS99ES, so I need to get an step down TX, but I will like to know if Autotransformer can also serves as a line filter like the normal prim .......
185: Tech Square, step down auto transformer (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-06-05, 20:14:40 (190.44.244.193)
Hi, I need to convert 220 volts to 110, so I need to get an step down TX, but I will like to know if Auto TX can also serves as a line filter like the normal Ei step down tx. Best regards, Beto ::: TO .......
186: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Sorry, per the 9000ES service manual, (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-06-05, 20:05:24 (190.44.244.193)
Hi Allen, can Autotransformers do also the trick also as a line filter? BTW, I have get the Sony DVP-NS999ES because the 9000 it is gone and it is a nonsense due to the heavy weight, get one outside m .......
187: Digital Drive, RE: Have you tried to communicate with... (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-06-02, 12:54:36 (190.44.244.193)
Hola, gracias por la info. buscaré hoy. Saludos, beto .......
188: Digital Drive, sony dvp-ns999es unlock (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-05-31, 18:45:22 (190.44.244.38)
Hi, can some of you guys can tell me how can I convert this player in to a multiregion? Thanks in advance. .......
189: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Mono blocks! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-05-09, 16:46:44 (190.44.246.143)
it is something near to the same CM2 of the normal kit, but with a different layout. I wonder if this new layout is to short cables, or to optmize relation between tX's avoiding noise, etc. (or if it .......
190: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Mono blocks! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-05-04, 16:41:35 (190.44.246.143)
Hi guys, are this monoblocks similar to the older AN kits parallel 18 watts? A dream come true for all of us, I guess! Congrats Brian! .......
191: Digital Drive, sony dvp-ns999es clock frequency (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-05-03, 19:12:46 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, please I need the clock frequency of the sony dvp-ns999es dvd player and the Chip Type Clock Input(XO). regards, Beto .......
192: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Input caps for DAC Kits (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-05-02, 18:14:09 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, take a look at this: Unit Value Faraday (F) 1E-07 Millifaraday (mF) 0,0001 Microfaraday (μF) 0,1 Picofaraday (pF) 100 Hope this help also you can consult here: ::: TOPIC .......
193: Vinyl Asylum, Other two ways to put the ground (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-04-24, 19:47:48 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, there are other two posible ways: I'm wonder if I need to preserve the original ground wire connected to the socket also (figure A) or it is enough with just the socket (figure B). There are, also .......
194: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Something to remember .... (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-04-24, 04:18:32 (190.44.246.143)
Hi tubesforever, thanks for advising. I will try to put the ground in that way. Last night I have destroy (cut the border) of the rubber cap on the headshell trying to get it off. Do you believe that .......
195: Vinyl Asylum, Rega RB300 rewire , need help (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-04-23, 18:11:51 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, I'm beggining to do a rewire of my RB300 with Audio Consulting 0.15 silver wire. I'm planning to do a direct loom from cartridge clips, cardas rhodium plate over brass, to RCA's, Eichmann silver b .......
196: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Sorry, per the 9000ES service manual, (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-04-10, 10:36:16 (200.28.175.169)
Hi Allen, I spend a few beautifull days on Munich a few years ago, but I do not know Schaffhausen. Thanks a lot for your answers. I have the oportunity to get a 9000 or a 999, but, its seems that the .......
197: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: AN K1, is too much if you can switch it? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-04-09, 18:44:35 (190.44.246.143)
Hi Brian, thanks for your info!. So, besides some resistors, for the old kit owners, need the new mains. Are this a Hammond special design for AN kits? Regards, Beto .......
198: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Sorry, per the 9000ES service manual, (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-04-09, 17:49:16 (190.44.246.143)
Hi Allen, I'm looking for a Hammond step down. There is one toridal and one Ei type. The toroidal provides isolation, as they stated on the features. Why I need 100VZ VA power rating? Why this can pro .......
199: Tweakers' Asylum, About Sony DVP-S9000ES mains (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-04-08, 20:51:24 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, can someone tell me if it is posible to convert the 110 or 120 v mains current of this unit to 230v? Can the mains Tx be modified, connected in diferent ways? regards, beto .......
200: Hi-Rez Highway, About Sony DVP-S9000ES mains (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-04-08, 20:50:22 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, can someone tell me if it is posible to convert the 110 or 120 v mains current of this unit to 230v? Can the mains Tx be modified, connected in diferent ways? regards, beto .......
201: ANK AudioKits Forum, AN K1, is too much if you can switch it? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-04-05, 21:59:05 (190.44.246.143)
I', not saying "in the fly", but I think, if will be great that yo can choose from 2A3 to 300B just with a toggle................ just a though, beto .......
202: Hi-Rez Highway, Sony dvp-s9000es vs Sony dvp-ns999es (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-04-02, 20:11:04 (190.44.246.143)
as CD playback mainly. Also like to get DVD, but the very firts is audio. Maybe I will use it just as a transport. I am interested in if has any diference on power supply section and in transport qual .......
203: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Kit 1 Input cable (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-03-28, 04:58:42 (190.44.246.143)
Thanks guys, maybe ptfe silver was similar to a run of 0.5mm silver wire but with cotton dialectric instead of teflon. Regarding routing, maybe I have to go to the oposite side of the power TX, I gues .......
204: Digital Drive, Sony DVP-S9000ES against Sony DVP-NS999ES (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-03-25, 16:47:05 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, I'm looking for a second hand unit. Primary I will use for audio, but also for DVD. I know that the first is not multichanel, but my system is just stereo, so it's doesn't matter. I will plan, als .......
205: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Kit 1 Input cable (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-03-25, 15:43:04 (190.44.246.143)
Hello Hans, well, M2 use shielded AN-A, M3 don't use any shielded cable. Both use the metal barrier. The same with finished AN gear, some uses, some no. Still confuse. Thanks for post. best regards, B .......
206: ANK AudioKits Forum, Kit 1 Input cable (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-03-25, 08:16:30 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, I'm doing some silver wire interconnects, so, also, I will like to upgrade to silver the input internal cable and I'm wonder if this is mandatory to be a shielded cable like the AN-V or can be, wi .......
207: ANK AudioKits Forum, in other words.... (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-03-11, 07:01:32 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, well, for sure is better to hear it before, but my question is , in other words, how much is the cartridge output minimun to match well the phono stage kit. Thanks for posting, Beto .......
208: ANK AudioKits Forum, Benz Ace + Phono Stage kit (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-03-10, 15:45:14 (190.44.246.143)
Hi all, I'm wonder how well can be the Benz Ace matching the phono stage kit gain. This cartridge comes in 3 outputs: Low (0.4mV), Medium (0.8 mV) and High (2.5 mV). Some folks says that the less the .......
209: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: A different experience for me (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-03-09, 18:39:45 (190.44.246.143)
Hi Quiet Earth, thanks for your advises. I'm thinking also in the hificollective TVC preamp, designed by Andy Grove, the same engeneer than Audio Note, btw. I have a volume (TKD) pot on my kit one bec .......
210: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: A different experience for me (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-03-09, 18:38:16 (190.44.246.143)
Hi Quiet Earth, thanks for your advises. I'm thinking also in the hificollective TVC preamp, designed by Andy Grove, the same engeneer than Audio Note, btw. I have a volume (TKD) pot on my kit one bec .......
211: Vinyl Asylum, Re: It depends (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-03-08, 04:54:42 (200.28.161.200)
Hi vinyl1, thanks for your answer. Yes, I have find a page with this info last night. I have this record, with a damage on the third side, but actually I've guessing that was a first pressing because .......
212: Vinyl Asylum, Mahler 5, Barbirolli, EMI UK (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-03-07, 19:05:28 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, can someone knows the difference between the black and white stamp on the label and the coloured stamp of the Mahler Symphony Nº5, Barbirolli, NPOrchestra, pressend by EMI ASD 2518/2519 on UK on 1 .......
213: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: AN tin/mylar vs Jensen Copper (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-26, 07:02:47 (201.246.161.39)
Hi Kenneth, no, the yellow is the aluminium PIO, the "normal"copper PIO, not the copper tube, has an aluminum tube, but copper coloured. Regards, Beto .......
214: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: AN tin/mylar vs Jensen Copper (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-26, 06:10:47 (201.246.161.39)
Thanks Kenneth. do you have tryed also the "normal" Jensen copper cap (a lot chaeper than the copper tube)against the AN tin? best for you, Beto .......
215: ANK AudioKits Forum, AN tin/mylar vs Jensen Copper (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-25, 17:54:42 (190.44.246.143)
Hi kenneth, what's about the stock AN tin/mylar 0.47uF? do you believe that the Jensen copper maybe was better than a tin Audio Note cap? Greets, Beto p.s.how exactly you mod the filament supply? (ver .......
216: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TD125 mark I (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-23, 18:04:11 (190.44.246.143)
go for the best! The only thing hard to get on this table is an articulated bass. You may try the right arm and the right cart. But you can get a full rich and detailed sound. This babys was designing .......
217: Vinyl Asylum, Re: I'd bet WWA (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-23, 17:43:35 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, In fact, there appear to be 2 codess on the same year: WWA, ACB 00166/WWA 005, UK, 1973 and WWA, WWA 005, UK. But the point is if there is an early (on the same 1973 year) UK Vertigo pressing. reg .......
218: Vinyl Asylum, sabbath bloody sabbath uk first pressing (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-23, 17:07:46 (190.44.246.143)
Hi all, some sites claim that WWA UK 1973 is the first, but I have read some with Vertigo UK 1973 are the very first. Any aditional info to clear this? Regards, beto .......
219: ANK AudioKits Forum, BG on phono stage (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-20, 19:40:21 (190.44.246.143)
Hi all, I wondering how much is the exact value for the BG cap upgrade on the phono board of the phono stage kit. The stock electrolytic is 100uF/450v, I'm right? Regards, Beto p.s. wich are a suscept .......
220: Cable Asylum, Re: Neotech Cable distributors? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-19, 17:10:24 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, take a look to this link, also visit Chris VenHaus page. http://www.vhaudio.com/wire.html#neotechic Hope this helps, Beto .......
221: Cable Asylum, Neotech NEVD-2001 silver digital cable (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-19, 17:02:05 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, has someone try this cable for digital DIY interconnects? Best regards, Beto .......
222: Vinyl Asylum, Re: I'm agree too, (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-19, 09:35:23 (200.28.161.142)
Of course guys, most of the sabbath albums are part of my teenager era, so I listem to them on very cheap equipments, inclusive some mono cassettes portables. All my Sabbath colection are some USA pre .......
223: Vinyl Asylum, Origimnal UK pressings (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-19, 02:53:04 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, thanks for your posts! Well, Earmarks still are in doubt, some claims that are stunning and others that are digital mastering, so the short way, maybe is avoid them. Maybe the best choice is to go .......
224: Vinyl Asylum, Black Sabbath vinyl reissues (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-18, 17:19:20 (190.44.246.143)
Hi all, I like to renew my Sabbath LP's so I'm looking for original master tapes analog reissues, with not digital process at all. BTW, al I like the original pressing but is hard to find every record .......
225: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Preamp conundrum (somewhat long) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-15, 17:58:00 (190.44.246.143)
Hi Jpop, maybe you like to be radical and get the Audio Note Kit One to take a taste of the heart of the AN sound. You can use your actual electronics also, because it is an integrated. Maybe the only .......
226: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: This proves that everyone judges music and hifi (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-14, 14:57:01 (190.44.246.143)
Hola Bas, I'm agree. There are some caps that has very different rates like Jupiter's or Auricaps, but there are some others like AN or V-caps where are consensus, also Jensen copper are allways well .......
227: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: DAC 1.1 anyone tried other types of oil capacitors? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-12, 14:55:23 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, take a look to this. Regards, Beto p.s.unfortunnelly don't includes AN copper PIO .......
228: ANK AudioKits Forum, done (nt) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-11, 12:00:44 (190.44.246.143)
. .......
229: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: AN TVC? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-10, 00:16:19 (190.44.246.143)
"should not change the sound of your system ,of course there is also a question of compatibility like with any Passive pre" Hi Limono, what's the affair with compatibility with a passive pre? sorry, I .......
230: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: AN TVC? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-08, 17:42:16 (190.44.246.143)
Hi Limono, thanks for post. Can you explain a little more about why a TVC don't work fine on a cheap AN gear like kits? I guess you are refering that is more revealing and may develop all it's weaknes .......
231: ANK AudioKits Forum, thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-08, 04:21:16 (200.28.161.131)
. .......
232: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: continued Thoughts (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-07, 15:31:11 (200.28.161.19)
Hi Mark, well, this is a bizantine discussion, but I'm agree with you about that I am the one to be happy with my system and my subjectivity. But I when I ask for other opinions is basically, because .......
233: ANK AudioKits Forum, AN TVC? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-06, 17:14:17 (190.44.246.143)
Hi Mark, yeah, but how much objetive is the subjetive? For me the reference is not a mega bucks system but my experience on concerts and how much natural, not hi fi, sound an instrument. Have you hear .......
234: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: passive preamplifier (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-05, 17:35:28 (190.44.246.143)
Hi Mark, thanks for posting. Well, I am thinking beyond still. Perhaps it would be good thing bypassing the volume pot completely and constructing a box with a atenuator, probably without resistances, .......
235: ANK AudioKits Forum, I mean... (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-04, 05:55:22 (190.44.246.143)
eliminate the volume pot, then put in a box several RCA's, an atenuator and the Elma selector. Some of you have done this? Regards, Beto .......
236: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: passive preamplifier (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-04, 05:52:39 (190.44.246.143)
Hola astrostar59, regarding the Black Gate upgrade just can tell you the same than others: sound very good for a very short time, then sound bad, in my case, with a high frequencies saturations and ot .......
237: ANK AudioKits Forum, passive preamplifier (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-02-02, 17:24:10 (190.44.246.143)
Hi all, how good will be a pasive pre connected to the Kit 1?, I mean, a selector, an atenuator and several pairs of RCA's input and outputs, fited on an small box. I was thinkin on this in order to a .......
238: Cable Asylum, O.K., but.... (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-01-31, 12:12:49 (201.246.161.150)
wich will be the right one: -Audio Consulting -VH Audio -Jupiter On recipe side: -Audio Consulting advises: just twist in pairs, then isolate with cotton sleeve (A.C. wire has also a thin insulation) .......
239: Cable Asylum, Audio Consulting or VH silver wire? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-01-30, 13:24:38 (200.28.161.179)
Hi, do you have compared Audio Consulting (4N)vs. VenHaus (4N) silver wire to build the VH fine silver interconnect (or any other silver DIY IC)? Best regards, Beto P.S. Also there is Jupiter (5N)silv .......
240: Cable Asylum, Audio Consulting or VH silver wire? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-01-27, 06:33:53 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, do you have compared Audio Consulting vs VH silver wire to build the VH fine silver interconnect (or any othe IC)? Best regards, Beto .......
241: Cable Asylum, Interesting....but (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-01-23, 18:51:56 (190.44.246.143)
On the DIY domain, there is, at least, 3 pre selection: -Anticable -ChrisVH's DIY fine silver -Audio Consulting twisted pairs. All 3 of them has a similar aproach and are opositte to the traditional d .......
242: Cable Asylum, small dialectric like anticables or audioconsulting (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-01-23, 17:39:53 (190.44.246.143)
Hi all, first, thanks for the inputs. I like, theoretical, the low dialectric material aproach, like Audio Consulting twisted + Eichmann silver bullets and the Anticables. I wonder if one of you have .......
243: Cable Asylum, best interconnect under $180 (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-01-22, 17:07:29 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, I like to get a pair of good interconnects, finished or DIY for under $180 US dollars to my 300B SET amp. Some says two silver cables twisted with eichmann connectors, etc. Hope someone can help m .......
244: ANK AudioKits Forum, Thanks guys (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-01-20, 17:37:57 (190.44.246.143)
Thanks so much Jean-Claude and scarebus, today I have an extensive exercise checking voltages on my kit one and it is all ok. I have proobe with my speakers and with different interconnects (a very ch .......
245: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: No sound on left channel (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-01-19, 02:15:24 (190.44.246.143)
Hi Jean-Claude, yes I have checked at first, speakers, tubes, sources and interconnects, but the problem is still there. Last night I have opened the Kit One to check the AN-A cable and its seem to be .......
246: ANK AudioKits Forum, No sound on left channel (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-01-18, 17:13:31 (190.44.246.143)
Hi all, Left channel of my kit one is not working today. I can hear some high frequencies but no mids or bass at all. Before uncover it, some of you can tell me the most common fail? Regards and thank .......
247: ANK AudioKits Forum, cheaper version (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-01-11, 18:20:54 (190.44.246.143)
Hi, I realy don't think that you can go any close to the kit 1 sound quality with cheaper output transformers. you can try to follow the schematic, point to point, with the right parts, with no PC boa .......
248: Vinyl Asylum, thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-01-11, 10:14:52 (200.28.175.62)
. .......
249: Vinyl Asylum, Blind Faith matrix numbers (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-01-10, 18:29:06 (190.44.246.143)
Hi all, can any of you experts can help me determinig if this matrix numbers are from an Polydor UK first pressing? side A: 583059 A//1 (inverted triangle)420 1 (inverted triangle)2 23 side B: 5830 .......
250: Vinyl Asylum, thank you guys! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-01-06, 04:37:54 (190.44.246.143)
. .......
251: Vinyl Asylum, pink floyd dark side of the moon 30th anniversary vinyl record (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2007-01-05, 15:52:45 (190.44.246.143)
hi all, I'm wonder if this reissue is mastered using the original analog master tape with no digital contamination. Regards, Beto .......
252: Tweakers' Asylum, done (nt) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-12-28, 17:51:49 (190.44.246.143)
. .......
253: Tweakers' Asylum, recommended parts (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-12-27, 15:09:02 (200.28.161.155)
Hi grailer, thanks for the input. Still I do not know the schematic, but I guess it is designed for northamerica 110v, but here we have 220v 50Hz, so maybe I have to do some changes. Do you have any g .......
254: Tweakers' Asylum, diy power conditioner (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-12-26, 17:41:27 (190.44.246.143)
Hi all, are the John Risch power conditioner the best quality/low cost DIY power conditioner proyect around? I have an integrated 300B tube amp, a CD player, a Thorens TD125 TT and a tube phono stage. .......
255: ANK AudioKits Forum, P3 circuit on Kit One (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-12-25, 11:41:07 (190.44.246.143)
Hi Limono, I have downloaded the P3 and the P4 circuits and have the things clear, but still I do not know why id better this aproach than the kit One, I mean, just because there are finished AN produ .......
256: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: input (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-12-21, 08:21:53 (201.246.161.48)
Hi, you are right, I have forget the tx design factor, all summ. regarding your circuit, you mean a pair of 5687 in paralell as input and then a pair for driver? and if you will like to add extra gain .......
257: ANK AudioKits Forum, input (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-12-20, 18:09:02 (190.44.246.143)
Hi limono, I guess double c-core are expensive not just for the material itself, also for the expert labor. Agree, silver everywhere make a diference but it is just the summ of all the best posible ma .......
258: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Boring, Agree! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-12-18, 17:32:27 (190.44.246.143)
Hi Limono, good point. but I'm wonder if you can share your Kit One observations. Some japanese designer, friend of mine, also talk me about avoiding the common input tube (6SN7 is a double tube, btw) .......
259: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Jensen 4-pole (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-30, 18:57:39 (190.44.245.12)
Hi Bruno, regarding the others values on the PSB, what are you planning? Remember that there still are 47uF/500VDC Cerafines available , so MAYBE on the 100uF(C12 and C13) and 68uF(C11 and C13) value .......
260: ANK AudioKits Forum, Elna Cerafine ALA (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-27, 16:59:52 (190.44.245.12)
Hi, do you know the Elna Cerafine ALA type? Maybe was equal or second to the BG WKZ?.Experts, please. Regards, Beto .......
261: Music Lane, wich? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-26, 17:11:33 (190.44.245.12)
Hi, wich Krasner? the original 1936 with the BBC? or there is other Krasner later version? I guess the original must be on acetate and 78 rpm. Thanks for posting, Beto p.s.there is the CD reissue on T .......
262: Music Lane, Re: Yes, that's the one. (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-26, 16:21:00 (190.44.245.12)
Hi, what's about your Violin Concerto pressing? Regards, Beto .......
263: Music Lane, Re: Just listened to the Grumiaux again... (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-26, 14:54:28 (190.44.245.12)
Hi, what's your Berg / Grumiaux version? a Dutch Philips, with the Concertgebouw, conducted by Igor Markevitch and Ernest Bour (Berg/ Stravinsky violin concertos)? Regards, Beto p.s. I don't like near .......
264: Music Lane, Louis Krasner (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-26, 12:38:20 (190.44.245.12)
Hi, Krasner was the first violinist playing this Berg work. Actually he was comisioned to the world premiere on Barcelona (3 month afeter Berg's death), Spain in 1936. I believe, the first recording w .......
265: Music Lane, The best available on vinyl Berg's violin concert (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-26, 08:48:29 (190.44.245.12)
Hi all, do someone knows if there is an audiophile reissue of the Krasner 1935 concert or modern version with Krasner on violin of the Alban Berg's violin concert? Thanks in advance, Beto .......
266: Vinyl Asylum, The best available on vinyl Berg's violin concert (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-26, 08:47:54 (190.44.245.12)
Hi all, do someone knows if there is an audiophile reissue of the Krasner 1935 concert or modern version with Krasner on violin of the Alban Berg's violin concert? Thanks in advance, Beto .......
267: ANK AudioKits Forum, Excellent job (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-26, 08:40:34 (190.44.245.12)
Hi profbrookes, one more time you made an excellente job building an AN kit. I wonder if Audio Note AN/E finished speakers (lower model) sounds too different to a Kit and if the matching and calibrati .......
268: Vinyl Asylum, No Solution problem IMO (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-23, 17:20:48 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, actually, I use on my records Disc Doctor, but the problem comes from time to time. I insist, is just o any record a few times. I believe that static is inherent to mechanical turntable work, ther .......
269: Vinyl Asylum, static problem with cork mat (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-22, 18:41:38 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I'm getting some static problems since I have own a cork mat (thats works great with my Thorens TD125). From time to time the static charge attach the cork mat with the record. Also, when this .......
270: Vinyl Asylum, UK matrix 583059 a/4 420 05, first pressing? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-19, 09:16:31 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, thanks for posting. I will follow the Atco 1st pressing, but also I'm looking for the UK first pressing. Did you know if this matrix numbers are from a first UK Polidor pressing? :583059 a/4 420 0 .......
271: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Get a US Atco pressing with "RL" in the dead wax.... (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-18, 17:53:25 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, thanks for posting. Do you know why this record was realised first in USA? are fist mastering there? Are the original analog master tape from USA? Regards, Beto .......
272: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Blind Faith best pressing (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-18, 09:40:31 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, according to some web site, this record was edited first on USA, but do you know where was made the original master tape? I guess in UK. I guess, also that MoFi version was mastered with the UK ma .......
273: Vinyl Asylum, Blind Faith best pressing (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-18, 04:40:19 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, have someone try with this 3 examples?: -Polydor UK first pressing -Atco USA first pressing -MoFi audiophile reissue Comments please. Regards, Beto .......
274: ANK AudioKits Forum, silver (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-08, 18:23:16 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Kenneth, were you have sourced that wire? I have looking for a couple of AN alternatives for interwiring (the new wire on my list was Jupiter 5N silver). BTW, do you have a kit 1? if so, do you hav .......
275: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Rikens and Tantalums and silver (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-06, 17:17:37 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Kenneth, thanks for sharing. and what's about Rikens 2 watts sonically? I mean, 1 or 2 watts will worth maybe to replace beychlag stock resistors before we have the bunch of money to 1 or 2 watts t .......
276: ANK AudioKits Forum, Rikens and Tantalums (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-05, 12:54:08 (190.44.246.86)
Hi again, how you determine where to put Riken or Tantalums? Regards, beto .......
277: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Done (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-03, 15:38:18 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Kenneth, stunning! Please let me know if you are using electrolitycs (BG, of course, instead of PIO caps on the M2 power supply board. Also I can see huge 2 watts tantalums on, I guess, the 50% of .......
278: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Done (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-02, 14:03:26 (190.44.246.86)
Hi kenneth, are you using it on super e-cap configuration? I guess so. I'm very pacient, so I will wait for when the bird sing beatuful again. Do you believe that become more powerfull? Regards, Beto .......
279: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: A little pad of Teflon will take care of any risk from (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-02, 03:54:58 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Al Sekela, finnally I have desolde both caps and add a little silver wire soder to the caos pins and to the tag, to fit it properly. I have finished the upgrade and just remains the schottky's for .......
280: ANK AudioKits Forum, Done (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-01, 17:39:51 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, black gate is running on my Kit One veins. I have enlarge the NH 160v/220uF pins with a little silver wire to fit properly on the 300B tag without touching each other. This caps are very fat, .......
281: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Teflon thread-seal tape (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-01, 09:53:20 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Al Sekela, good idea! I have some of tjat teflon for my plumbing work on my home. The fact is that I have already installed the caps and they are too fat, 30mm diameter, vs 18 mm of the stock Elna' .......
282: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Vibration on caps? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-01, 05:44:17 (190.44.246.86)
Hi zanash, do you believe that caps touching each other is an issue? Regards, Beto .......
283: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Vibration on caps? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-11-01, 05:42:21 (190.44.246.86)
Hi OpenBaffle, I have try several ways, but I can't place it on one on each side because there are large 23w resistors, a couple on each position.I can't change the resitors because are placed in the .......
284: Tweakers' Asylum, Vibration on caps? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-31, 17:00:01 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I'm doing the BG upgrade of my Audio Note Kit 1 and when I have trying to fit the 300B bypass, meet a problem, they are too fat (160v/220uF NH) and touch each other when I fit it directly to t .......
285: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: fluke 83 calibration (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-31, 03:39:14 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, I never told you how much I have pay: $ 110 US dollars for a "quasi" NOS fluke 83. I believe is a good price. Regards, Beto p.s. I have own a couple of 10 dolars chinese testers, and they fail on .......
286: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: fluke 83 calibration (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-31, 03:27:00 (190.44.246.86)
Thanks Kenster! I will try with some resitors. I have checked with acouple of them and will check with some batterys. Seems to be perfect. I am very lucky, this unit is really new, no marks, etc. orig .......
287: ANK AudioKits Forum, black gate doubt, need help (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-31, 02:53:21 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I'm doing the BG upgrade and when I have trying to fit the 300B bypass. meet a problem, they are too fat (160v/220uF NH) and touch each other when I fit it directly to the 300b tag, so they fi .......
288: Tweakers' Asylum, fluke 83 calibration (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-30, 18:40:09 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I have get last weekend, for my DIY work, a mint condition fluke 83 digital tester and I'm wonder if some of you know how can I calibrate this wonderfull piece. Mine are from the 1996 or 97 ac .......
289: Tech Square, fluke 83 calibration (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-30, 15:57:00 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I have get last weekend, for my DIY work, a mint condition fluke 83 digital tester and I'm wonder if some of you know how can I calibrate this wonderfull piece. Mine are from the 1996 or 97 ac .......
290: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Thanks, Beto. Here's a few that I've found (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-25, 18:18:36 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Doug, yes red base and some VT-231 are the ones I like to compare with the CV181. I was very lucky this Mullard becuase my NOS tube dealer offer me as a "bocatto di cardenale" but I really don't kn .......
291: SET Asylum, Re: Calling Peter Qvortrup (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-24, 18:16:46 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Paul, really don't know this electronic mathematics, so I ask this to the pro. There are some things that have abehaviour that affect possitivelly the sound and some times just the righet equation .......
292: SET Asylum, only one more thing (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-24, 03:56:01 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Limono, I've forget to say that, my passion are the music, then on a second or third place are the audio equipment. Since I'm not a technician, I try to understand every part of the amp stage, just .......
293: SET Asylum, Re: Calling Peter Qvortrup (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-24, 03:42:27 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Limono, hahahaha, you are right, the normal Kit one, with stock caps and normal bridge regulator sounds great. This is my first upgrade since I have get the kit close to 2 years now and I'm not pla .......
294: SET Asylum, Yes, 1.3 amperes (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-23, 19:20:49 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, yes, I have admited on an early post that I have commit a mistake with the amperage. You are right, 1.3 amperes. Regards, Beto .......
295: SET Asylum, Calling Peter Qvortrup (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-23, 18:39:08 (190.44.246.86)
Dear Peter, I wonder wich 300B filament rectifier are using on your higher level finished product (if you can share this info, of course). I have do a preselection to upgrade my AN kit one, besides a .......
296: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Higher diode forward voltage may be a problem. (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-21, 08:46:51 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Al Sekela, great research, thanks so much. One thing take my attention, there are sonics rsults involved in those tiny volts. When you surpases the filament voltage or when you "starve" it may affe .......
297: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Beto, what 6sn7 do you like best? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-20, 18:37:51 (190.44.246.86)
Hi DougE, This is my rating (very limited, because I do not try too much yet) 1.-Mullard CV181 (1946) the best overall (dark first but then open and wide) 2.-Brimar CV1988 (1972), brown base excellent .......
298: SET Asylum, Ping Peter Qvortrup (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-20, 03:25:29 (190.44.246.86)
Dear Peter, I wonder wich 300B filament rectifier are using on your higher level finished product (if you can share this info, of course). I have do a preselection to upgrade my AN kit one, besides a .......
299: SET Asylum, Re: Audio Note 300B tube filament rectifier (schottky?) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-20, 03:16:49 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Limono, o.k, I will ask PQ. I'm agree he is always helpfull. I have the AN kit One with standard stuff, but in a day or two arrives a massive Black Gate upgrade with N nonpolar type for all cathode .......
300: Tweakers' Asylum, higher forward voltage...... (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-19, 18:21:22 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Al, what's mean with....... "They will have a higher forward voltage than the silicon Schottkys",......? is a better thing electrical/sonically? Thanks in adavnce, Beto .......
301: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: No obvious physical reason for a sonic difference, (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-19, 18:17:42 (190.44.246.86)
Hi pkell44, I have heard the same about CREE (SiC), but also about IR (Si) schottky. If I think in wich one is better in cost/benefit, I will go for the CREE (4A/600V),$47US dollars on parts connexion .......
302: SET Asylum, Re: Audio Note 300B tube filament rectifier (schottky?) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-19, 17:56:07 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Limono, yes, you are right, 5V, 1.2 amperes! But you know if they are using now schottky reg? Regards, Beto .......
303: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: if Sic Scottky are not in the limit (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-18, 19:28:55 (190.44.246.86)
because I just need to cover 5 volts and 2 or 3 amperes, do you believe that there is sonic differences or improvements on one of this two kind of Schottkys? Regards, beto .......
304: SET Asylum, Audio Note 300B tube filament rectifier (schottky?) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-18, 19:20:19 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, are AN finished products using bridge rectifiers on the filament supply or Schottky? If use Schottky, wich one? IR (Silicon)or CREE (SiCarbide) ? 300B tube needs 5v and close to 3 amperes on its f .......
305: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Then I would go with the silicon device. (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-18, 18:27:10 (190.44.246.86)
hI, well, IR silicon schottky is not cheaper than CREE. I believe there is 30% of difference. On hificollective advise me about to use the IR 10CTQ150 (10amperes, 150 volts) and assure me that it is t .......
306: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Silicon carbide versus silicon Schottky (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-18, 04:34:00 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Al Sekela, thank you so much for the explanation. I'm sure that I will never surpase or overload the device since this will be for replace a Bridge rectifier on the filament supply for a 300B tube. .......
307: Tweakers' Asylum, CREE vs IR (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-17, 19:07:36 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I'm trying to understand difference (sonic and electrical) between CREE (SiC)zero recovery schottky and a normal IR rectifier Schottky (like 10CTQ150). Best regards, Beto P.S. there is also In .......
308: Cable Asylum, Silver hardwire (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-15, 18:44:21 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I will hardwire my tube amp and I'm wonder wich silver wire will be the best in cost/quality relation. Audio Note Audio consulting Jupiter (with cotton cover) DH Labs Kimber cable Etc. Comment .......
309: Tubes Asylum, Re: Phono stage 12AX7s (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-10, 20:17:30 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Bambi B, nice explanation. well to complete my asking I can add that my phono stage is an Audio Note Kits, use: on the phono section: 1 12AU7 (Telefunken) 2 12AX7 (Brimar CV4004) on the power suppl .......
310: Vinyl Asylum, Re: cv4004 Brimar vs Mullard vs Telefunken on phono stage (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-10, 18:41:02 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Michael, also I have posted on the tube asylum and do a previous research on the postings, btw. Yes, I have posted here because I like to have the concrete phono stage user comments. I have put the .......
311: Tubes Asylum, cv4004 Brimar vs Mullard vs Telefunken on phono stage (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-10, 18:22:15 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I like to know some opinions on wich are your favorites 12ax7 tubes on a phono stage. I have the Brimar CV4004 and sound wonderful, very deep bass, warm mids and detailed/well defined highs. S .......
312: Vinyl Asylum, cv4004 Brimar vs Mullard vs Telefunken on phono stage (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-10, 17:45:20 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I like to know some opinions on wich are your favorites 12ax7 tubes on a phono stage. I have the Brimar CV4004 and sound wonderful, very deep bass, warm mids and detailed/well defined highs. S .......
313: ANK AudioKits Forum, favorite phono tube (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-10, 12:40:25 (201.222.215.168)
Hi all, I'm wonder wich is your favorite 12ax7 on the AN phono stage kit? I like very much Brimar CV4004, deep bass, sweet midrange and detailed high fq. Regards, Beto .......
314: ANK AudioKits Forum, Yes it is (nt) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-10, 12:37:30 (201.222.215.168)
. .......
315: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Black Gate, again (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-08, 07:31:13 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, yeah, I'm agree is a synergistic matter, of course and one must experiment. The only but is that applying all the upgrade group is a bit expensive. So I must go step by step to get the desire soun .......
316: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Black Gate, again (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-08, 06:53:09 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Vincin, (was NX, not NH, 222uF/6.3v, sorry). How much time you run the break in period for the "N" type non-polar BG? I guess (and all people advise me) this will take a very long time before the b .......
317: Tweakers' Asylum, Less expensive Silicon Carbide Schottky? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-07, 17:44:27 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, have any of you some tip to find the less expensive 600v, 4A, silicon carbide schottky rectfier, no recovery (zero recovery) in TO220 presentation? Thanks in advance, Beto p.s. I mean, cheaper tha .......
318: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Black Gate, again (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-07, 15:53:24 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Vincin, i have checked with Brian, and it seems that there is no trouble using NH 220uF/6.3v BG, becuase maybe they has overtolerance. Well, this way, I will have all cathode with nonpolar BG. Rega .......
319: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Black Gate, again (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-04, 21:12:00 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Vincin, do you have measure the actual voltage on the cap? maybe 8.4, as marked on the schematic are nominal. Do you know if this 6.3 are DC or AC voltages? regards, Beto .......
320: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Black Gate, again (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-04, 11:37:53 (201.246.37.90)
Hi Vincin, thanks for including PQ adivises. Here I have another, aswering about this same question and others on the Tube/DIY forum. Regards, Beto P.S. I will put a 220uF/6.3v cap instead of the 220u .......
321: Tube DIY Asylum, Re: Super E (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-04, 06:19:39 (190.44.246.86)
Hello Peter, thank you so much for your comments. About ESR measures, on a previous post I have guessing that this measure is not the last word, but now, I know I am i the right way (without know all .......
322: Tube DIY Asylum, Super E (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-03, 10:06:23 (201.246.37.23)
Dear Peter, I have forget to ask you, if AN finished products use BG in super "e" configuration and your opinio about using polipropilene or other caps in the place of electrolytics. Kind regards, Bet .......
323: Tube DIY Asylum, Re: Will worth NH? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-03, 05:28:38 (190.44.246.86)
Dear Peter, thank you so much for your advise. I will go for the NH. Maybe add a pair of 3K3 tantalums on the 300B position. Kind regards, Beto .......
324: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Yes, you can on Kit 1 (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-02, 17:37:37 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, I have asked about using CV181 on the Kit 1 on this forum some time ago, but no one knows the answer, then I have send an e-mail to PQ and he answer the following: "the CV181 should work fine in p .......
325: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Black Gate, again (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-02, 04:51:43 (190.44.246.86)
Hi GTCharlie, thanks for your commnets. Well, I have to determinate if NH 220/160V will worth the effort over Standard 220uF/100V. Just a little detail, don't you think?. Regards, Beto P.S. Will be a .......
326: Tube DIY Asylum, Re: Suprise... Audio Note also sells Black Gates. NT (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-01, 20:29:17 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, having a top amplifier rated at US 140,000 and a some other costing several towsent bucks, I don't think AN earn money with BG. Moreover, they don't sell parts directly. They produce they own PIO .......
327: Tube DIY Asylum, Re: I fully agree with FB. Electrolytics are electrolytics whatever the colour. NT (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-01, 20:27:02 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, having a top amplifier rated at US 140,000 and a some other costing several towsent bucks, I don't think AN earn money with BG. Moreover, they don't sell parts directly. They produce they own PIO .......
328: Tube DIY Asylum, Re: fixed bias (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-01, 17:41:15 (190.44.246.86)
Hi again, can you tell me more about fixed bias? Thank you so much, Beto .......
329: Tube DIY Asylum, Re: I fully agree with FB. Electrolytics are electrolytics whatever the colour. NT (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-01, 17:37:03 (190.44.246.86)
Hi fatbottle, nice to hear this options because since a long time I want it to upgrade with BG electrolitycs. Audio Note finished products use it massivelly and talk a lot about it's sonic benefit. AN .......
330: Tube DIY Asylum, Black Gate 300B SET upgrade (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-01, 11:34:06 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I have ordered Black Gate caps to upgrade my Audio Note KIt 1. Unfortunelly, I can't afford in this moment the super "E" cap configuration, previuosly discussed on this forum, so I have ordere .......
331: ANK AudioKits Forum, Black Gate, again (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-10-01, 09:52:35 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I have ordered Black Gate caps to upgrade my KIt 1. Unfortunelly, I can't afford in this moment the super "E" cap configuration, previuosly discussed on this forum, so I have ordered the stand .......
332: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Kit 1 (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-30, 04:56:58 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Jean-Claude, Brian has designed a 35mm wider chassis to use with the double C TX. Regards, Beto .......
333: Vinyl Asylum, Re: I think it is analog (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-15, 05:30:39 (190.44.246.86)
Hi mtodde, it's possible, because some others OJC did not claim that were remastered. This particular Saxophone Colossus is not the case; was remastered "recently". Regards, Beto .......
334: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: fidelity to the purity of the concept (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-14, 11:10:28 (201.246.37.207)
Hi Profbrookes, thanks for the input. Yes, I have visited your site yesterday, after read your past messege. I did not have troubles to access the back of my phono stage to switch it (or the back of t .......
335: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: fidelity to the purity of the concept (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-14, 05:42:31 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Profbrookes, good idea also. I'm thinkin on instaling the pot on the kit one back panel, so now also I am evaluating instaling it on the back of the phono stage. Regards, Beto .......
336: Vinyl Asylum, Re: analog for ever (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-13, 19:10:55 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Freddy, that "gem", wish you..., I have get it when It was new (30AP 1875, master sound, half-speed mastering, sony-cbs) and I have carry it like a holy bone since I was a teenager, but on that yea .......
337: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: fidelity to the purity of the concept (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-13, 04:36:31 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Jean-Claude, thanks for the input. Well, I have thought about putting the switch in the back, with no link to the front also, but I'm a little worry to put one more step to the signal path, that's .......
338: ANK AudioKits Forum, fidelity to the purity of the concept (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-12, 18:18:22 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I wonder if sound change noticialble if I add the Elma switch (+ silver wire + AN silver RCA's) to my KIt 1. Since now, I was keeping the kit untouched, keeping it closer to the original conce .......
339: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsies 140 or 200 grams (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-12, 17:37:03 (190.44.246.86)
"IMHO, sound quality has alot more varibles than just the weight of the record or whether the record is perfectly flat or not" Yes, I'm agree! I have some old records with stunning sound on absolutell .......
340: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-12, 04:57:14 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Teresa, something like that! so, we can send some e-mailes to the reissue companies that are selling cats in the place of hares, just to push them to includes the warning sentence or massive campai .......
341: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Joke or no I thought it was kinda cute and expanded on it a little. (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-11, 19:28:23 (190.44.246.86)
"I would love! But it would never happen." Teresa, remember tobacco restrictions was unexpected some past decades and now, here, at least,cigarettes packets have to put an advise on a large % of the .......
342: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsies 140 or 200 grams (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-11, 17:18:53 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Freddo, one thing is important on 200 grams records, acording to last Stereophile Michael Fremer's analog corner: ....."Most LP's aren't flat. ......(Classic record's 200 grams SV-P lipless "flat r .......
343: Vinyl Asylum, Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsies 140 or 200 grams (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-11, 16:45:35 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I'm wonder if 200 grams of the great Jimi Hendrxix Band of Gypsies, Classic Records reissue, are far superior to the 140 grams version. It is supose that each are take it from the original mas .......
344: Vinyl Asylum, Re: There is a further distinction to be made for mono era records.... (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-11, 14:32:03 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Bung, so, I can conclude that just reissues that claims that are taken from the original analog master tapes will guaranteed good enough sonics. I have some old vinyls, that I'm shure are not first .......
345: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Possible. (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-11, 04:50:29 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, mine was remastered by Phil de Lancie on 1987, I don't know if use the original analog or if remaster a digital master, but for sure not soud as good as the Bridge. I did not espect that a 10 doll .......
346: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Unusally only an audiophile company will have the time and money to go back to the original Analog master. (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-11, 04:45:10 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Teresa, thanks for the input. I have recenntly get Previn/LSO, first print of Rachmaninov 2º symphony and also have it's CD latest reissue, precessed and carefully digital remastered from the origi .......
347: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Unusally only an audiophile company will have the time and money to go back to the original Analog master. (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-10, 19:01:05 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Teresa, you men that they are liers? I mean they offer digital as analog? I believe we must do some legal move, at least to push them to advise: "Caution this is an digital contaminated source" on, .......
348: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Something tells me its digital (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-10, 18:20:01 (190.44.246.86)
Hi IBSmeister, my German pressing has the same number: OJC-291 (P-7079), matrix 7a. Yes, maybe this is a digital re-work and that's why sound clear, but not deep and warm as my Classic Records reissue .......
349: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Saxophone Colossus, digital or analog remastering? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-10, 18:00:10 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Sberger, thanks for posting. I will get that reissue to compare to my beloved "The Bridge". As I have seen, the 45 rpm reissue is out of stock, but acoustic sounds has the normal 180 pressing. I be .......
350: Vinyl Asylum, Saxophone Colossus, digital or analog remastering? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-10, 15:18:49 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I own the german Prestige reissue of this wonderful record and as sare write on the cover, are remastered by Phil de Lancie on 1987. I',m not particulary impress of soud quality. Bass are too .......
351: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Upgrade DAC2.1Sig or M3 Sig first (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-08, 19:03:02 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Robin88, I advise you to get the standard kit one, get all the hardware, then the upgrades, this way you can configure easely and quickly your minimum set up. Then you may want to get some special .......
352: ANK AudioKits Forum, Go ahead with tubes (SET) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-08, 05:49:53 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Robin88, I believe that if you want to get tube sound, fist you may get the Kit 1. You can sell you old amp (as I have done) and speakers and get other with a little more sensitivity (well an impor .......
353: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Upgrade DAC2.1Sig or M3 Sig first (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-07, 19:30:07 (190.44.246.86)
hI, get first the Audio Note Kit One SET amp and you will love tubes for ever, then the DAC, then the preamp. But also you can have a real "conversion": tubes and analog, that's the way! so, this way, .......
354: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Source for Thorens TD-125 knurled plastic knobs for suspension adjustment (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-07, 17:44:12 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, maybe Rolf Kelch, ex Thorens employee: Rolf.Kelch@t-online.de Regards, Beto .......
355: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Rachmaninov Second Symphony Previn LSO 1973 pressing (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-07, 10:45:16 (201.246.37.207)
Hi, also I will like to get info about the pressinbg details,to determine wich is the best posible sonic edition on my collection. Michael Fremer, from Stereophile, talks about this matrix codes on Be .......
356: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Rachmaninov Second Symphony Previn LSO 1973 pressing (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-07, 10:42:39 (201.246.37.207)
Hi jdaniel, I believe this Previn/LSO 1973 recording is my by far my choice, no matter its sonics characteristics. For me is simply the best. About sonics, I have also get the CD EMI remaster edition .......
357: Vinyl Asylum, Rachmaninov Second Symphony Previn LSO 1973 pressing (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-06, 20:00:53 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, I want to determinate wich lacquer, mother etc, was my english 1973 (first year) pressing of Rachmaninov 2 symphony (LSO, Previn, EMI, "HMV") on matrix: MARKED ON SIDE ONE: 2YEA.4647-3 (AT 6 O'CLO .......
358: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Isolation feet for Thorens TD125 (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-05, 19:51:57 (190.44.246.86)
Ciao Stefano, tante grazie! Yes I believe that my deck are realy well designed, but I like to try some feet solutions to "hear" what we are talking. Also need some new feets because the one that I hav .......
359: Vinyl Asylum, Yes, sorry (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-05, 19:42:03 (190.44.246.86)
yes, you are right. Lapsus, sorry I read an interview some day on Streophile about he. Beto .......
360: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Isolation feet for Thorens TD125 (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-05, 19:39:06 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Fred, thanks for your eternal interest in answer my questions. Of course, I beggin any forum participation, after doing some search on the archives, BTW. Yes, I know that is a subjetive matter abou .......
361: Vinyl Asylum, Try a Thorens TD125 (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-05, 17:32:29 (190.44.246.86)
you need just a few tweaks or adjust and are ready to play, much more better than the 160 or the P3. regards, Beto .......
362: Vinyl Asylum, Re: A true Masterpiece! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-05, 17:26:34 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, I'm agree: besides music, Way Out west are really well mastered by Phil De Lance on 1957, really good sounding. Also I love so much my 200 grams "The Bridge". Regards, Beto .......
363: Vinyl Asylum, Isolation feet for Thorens TD125 (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-04, 17:14:34 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I'm wondering wich will be better to use as isolator feet with my Thorens TD125 MKI and wich base board. I have made a 22mm plywood base board and planning to use 3 RDC cones unthreaded (glued .......
364: Vinyl Asylum, Isolation feet for Thorens TD125 (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-02, 19:09:21 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I'm wondering wich will be better to use as isolator feet with my Thorens TD125 MKI and wich base board. I have made a 22mm plywood base board and planning to use 3 RDC cones unthreaded (glued .......
365: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: The best 5687 using in M3 Line Pre-amp (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-09-01, 18:16:30 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, I like very much Raytheon in the preamp section of my kit 1. regards, beto .......
366: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Great, as usual with you! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-08-31, 17:38:45 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Profbrookes, Yes I am refering to that. Congrats, again. I guess, DAC 1.1 will be my next proyect when I finish my Thorens TD125 restoration ( just need RDC cones, cork mat and VTA adjuster to my R .......
367: ANK AudioKits Forum, Great, as usual with you! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-08-31, 04:21:29 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Profbrookes, nice work. Its seems that is a marvelous kit: I want it now!!!! hahaha. Regards, Beto p.s.you are using different than AN cap on M2 power supply, why? .......
368: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Two small screws. (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-08-28, 06:08:55 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Garth, thanks for answer. Fortunelly, nothing is broken. But I last day I have installed an spacer to get correct VTA, but the base arm, when I was dismounting the arm, the base was adhered to the .......
369: Vinyl Asylum, How are fixed the Rega RB300 base pilar to the bias housing ? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-08-27, 17:04:43 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, I mean, the stainless steel base, that contain on the same piece the base of the arm and the pilar where we fix the nut. How this base are fixed to the bias housing ? Best regards, Beto ::: TOPIC: .......
370: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Benz Micro Ace different output (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-08-09, 15:53:04 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, actually, I will use an MC step up transformer connected to my MM phono stage, so I believe that I will consider this combo absolutely quiet and plenty of low level details. I'm planning to get Au .......
371: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Benz Micro Ace different output (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-08-08, 08:43:49 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Ray-O-Sat, thanks for the input. I hope that all 3 where close to the same. I'm trying to select a cartridge and the Ace are consider by some people the best under $500. I have asked because I have .......
372: Vinyl Asylum, Benz Micro Ace different output (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-08-08, 07:47:10 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, has someone try all 3 benz micro ace? Ace High 2.5mV Blue Body Ace Med 0.8mV Clear Body Ace Low 0.4mV Red Body are too much different, any comment? Best regrads, Beto .......
373: Tech Square, "0" trimmpot adjust (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-25, 06:59:13 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Cliff, thanks again for answer. Do you believe that it is very important to do that "0" trimmpotentiometer to fix the DC part of the output voltage to 5mV? When I have done the voltage adjust, all .......
374: Tech Square, Re: This sounds very difficult. (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-24, 15:57:06 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Cliff, thank you very much for posting. The exact frase used on the service manual was: "Connect an AC-DC meter to the motor leads indicated "black" and "blue". Use one of the test bench type meter .......
375: Vinyl Asylum, Spring temper temperature (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-21, 16:07:10 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Fred, I have find just a few square from my home a welding workshop. They use some different techniques, but I have ask they to heat the 3 springs to red and just ask me to pay just $3 dollars. He .......
376: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thorens TD125 spring temper (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-20, 15:11:26 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Fred. I have read a second time your post and I like to ask you, how can I know if some spring need to be re temper? Mine looks in good shape, but now I have put the 3 springs side by side to check .......
377: Tech Square, Checking voltages on a Thorens TD125 (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-20, 14:13:11 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, I'm checking voltages on my Thorens TD125 MKI turntable follow the service manual instruction. This turntable has a PCB with trimmers pot to adjust speed AC voltages, one for 16rpm, one for 33 rpm .......
378: Cable Asylum, Re: Second return run, unconnected (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-20, 09:42:12 (190.44.246.86)
Hi King, thank you so much for share your vast knowledge. I believe this is like a good FAQ and I hope usefull for other inmates. You stated: "I usually use the twisted technique for the cables with a .......
379: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: what speakers are in your systems? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-19, 17:47:26 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Zuheyr, thanks again for your answer. Well, you know, to get a good or very good speakers pair to match with low power SET amps and not expend a lot of money is like to get the Holy Grial. I believ .......
380: Radio Road, Re: Analogue vs Digital (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-19, 17:41:26 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Gopher, thanks for your advise, but I'm affraid that this model never have sold here because I can't get any info on the local pages. I believe will be very cheap on some ebay auctions (35 pounds)b .......
381: Radio Road, Re: Analogue vs Digital (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-19, 12:09:01 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Gopher, thanks for update me. I'm looking for good, for the money, tuner to continue to hear some radio station that I like it. I'm thinkin on some Sansui analogue (don't remeber wich model), there .......
382: Radio Road, Re: Analogue vs Digital (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-19, 11:29:35 (190.44.246.86)
Hi gopher, I supose that here a big FM stations part transmiters will be done by digital equipment, but my main asking is for reception (tuner)house equipment. Personally I prefer by far analog reprod .......
383: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: what speakers are in your systems? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-19, 10:39:12 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Zuheyr, thanks for your post. As a Kit 1 user always I like to know about good sounding inexpensive speakers sistems that can match well a low power amp, obvioiusly for DIY. I know Lowthers,btw and .......
384: Cable Asylum, Re: Second return run, unconnected (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-19, 10:04:35 (190.44.246.86)
Hi King, thanks again for your clear post. I believe that I will do the experiment connecting the third run on the RCA plug in order to maintain the others 2 wires with no solder in the middle of the .......
385: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: what speakers are in your systems? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-18, 18:35:37 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, how much bass extension you canget with this horn / cabinet design? Regards, Beto .......
386: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thorens TD125 3 points cones (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-18, 16:34:07 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Fred, ......"It sounds very much to me that you're going off in the same misdirection as far as the " everything but the Kitchen sink " excessive modding approach and very likely to mod your way to .......
387: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thorens TD125 3 points cones (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-18, 07:21:04 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Fred, thanks for your huge and plenty of advises post. Well, as I can see, you use the MDF shelf as a vibration isolator and your cones get the correct levelling, also help decouplig, I guess. Also .......
388: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thorens TD125 3 points cones (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-17, 17:14:10 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Fred, I agree that maybe there will be no benefit in put a more rigid baseplate since feet are atached to the wooden chassis structure corners, but this way I can build a 3 point cones support forg .......
389: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TD125 3 points cones (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-17, 14:06:05 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, I'm cutting a new base plate for my Thorens TD125. It was made on 22mm plywood and I will like to use 3 cones to isolate it, like Black Diamond Racing. I have heard that there is a good manner to .......
390: Radio Road, Re: why (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-16, 17:10:00 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Timbo, thanks for your post. Do you know why good analog tuners are better sounding than good digital tuners? For me this is clear on CD and LP playbacks, but I do not know about how the tuners pro .......
391: Radio Road, Analogue vs Digital (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-16, 13:43:04 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, can some expert explain me wich will be a better sounding choice, analogue vs digital technology? I mean comparing equal priced and/or branded tuners, to be fair. I know it is difficult to get a A .......
392: General Asylum, Re: You might get (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-16, 13:38:46 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Mark, thanks for your advise. You are right, is difficult to get a A/B test with same price/brand tuners, but this is my first aproach to radio since I have sell my old receiver and get a SET300B t .......
393: General Asylum, digital vs analogue FM tuner (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-16, 11:26:35 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, can some expert explain me wich will be a better sounding choice, analogue vs digital technology? I mean comparing equal priced and/or branded tuners, to be fair. Thanks in advance. Beto ::: TOPIC .......
394: Cable Asylum, Second return run, unconnected (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-16, 09:43:44 (190.44.246.86)
Hi TK, thanks a lot for your comments. I will consider your aproach to do it in my proyect. Several months ago, with other turntable (now I'm restoring a Thorens TD125) I have used BL1 DH Labs balance .......
395: Cable Asylum, MC (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-15, 09:54:06 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, thanks a lot for your post. Just one thing, you said that you do not connect one of the 2 return wires at output end, you mean at the tone arm base side (tonearm output)? Do you use this cables wi .......
396: Cable Asylum, clips (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-15, 09:21:09 (190.44.246.86)
Ha ha, well, I guess there are at least one very good reazon to compare: you did not put some cheap clips if you have spend a lot of money on your silver wire and connectors. Is like to push the acele .......
397: Cable Asylum, Re: Avoiding hum (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-14, 14:56:52 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, well, I have decided to get the silver bullets from Eichmann. So, you are using 3 X 0.5 wires twisted, each channel? (or 3X 0.15?), double insulated with teflon (A.C has its own insulation). Since .......
398: Cable Asylum, Base arm socket (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-13, 14:47:21 (190.44.246.86)
By the way, I have order a brass custom arm bottom socket to fix cables on the base arm pilar. I guess, similar to the one on the Incognito Rega rewire. .......
399: Cable Asylum, Avoiding hum (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-13, 12:54:00 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, thanks for your post. As you said, I'm a little worry about the direct run cable, most, because the thin 0.15 wire X2 (twisted) are a little bit fragile, but, outside the arm, I'm planning to use .......
400: ANK AudioKits Forum, Try this (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-07, 15:53:27 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Bryan, try with TDSL software (Tube Data Sheet Locator). They has a free version. Regards, Beto .......
401: ANK AudioKits Forum, No hum in direct cable loom (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-06, 21:26:55 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, is this possible? We will run cables without shield, direct from the cartridge to the phono stage plugs. I will apreciate any comment. Best regards, Beto P.S. will be critical with MC cartridges : .......
402: Cable Asylum, connectors and cable concept aproach (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-03, 18:23:33 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, going further on cables concepts, Audio consulting claims: Cables became thicker and thicker because of many wise calculations, and people simply forgot to listen to cables. Well, that is exactly .......
403: Cable Asylum, Re: Oh. That's different (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-02, 15:59:33 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Frihed89, do you mean DIY silver cables from Kimber? One of the issues that I have to solve is if I can use the Audio Consulting cable, without shield, in a single ended configuration phono stage. .......
404: Cable Asylum, Re: connector comparrisons (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-01, 16:17:45 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Moray, thanks a lot for your post. I will keep in mind your words. I know that there will be a sinergistic relation between components, so that are the hard thing here, actually. Well, I will like .......
405: Cable Asylum, Re: Oyaide RCA connectors (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-01, 15:11:45 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Moray, thanks for your post. Are you experienced this Oyaide over Eichmann or Audio Note? Will be interesting some opinion form a guy that had expoerienced at least this four major legues plugs: WB .......
406: Cable Asylum, Re: OK (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-01, 14:56:28 (190.44.246.86)
Hi again, I agree, AN do not invest too much on marcketing, since they trust in that its sonic quality speaks for its own and has that functinal beauty that I do really enjoy. I'm trying to get opinio .......
407: Cable Asylum, Re: Trust AN (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-01, 12:31:53 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, of course I do trust in AN. I own the AN kit 1 300B SET amp and the AN kits , MM phono stage and planning to get the AN DAC kit as soon as posible. All this equipment comes with AN female RCA plug .......
408: Cable Asylum, Re: Audio Note or Eichmann RCA plugs (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-01, 05:31:02 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Alan, to be honest I have never heard about Oyaide, but a moment ago I have visited the his web page and seems to be a very good connectos, with solid silver center pin, as the Eichmann silver bull .......
409: Cable Asylum, Audio Note or Eichmann RCA plugs (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-30, 21:10:17 (190.44.246.86)
AN-P Audio Note™ heavily silverplated RCA plug, teflon insulated, one-piece construction, non-magnetic------ VS----- Eichmann Silver Bullet Plugs® For tonearm silver (audio consulting) wire connector .......
410: ANK AudioKits Forum, Balanced phono stage (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-29, 19:51:52 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, some kit owner has tryied to convert his phono kit to balanced input? Regards .......
411: Cable Asylum, Re: Rega RB300 cable tweak (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-29, 14:28:15 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Stu, yes, I know that use Cardas, but they add some kind of shield and separate both channels in two different shields/jackets. Normal Cardas, 4 X 33 AWG has just one run all polarities on the same .......
412: Vinyl Asylum, further clarification, mine is MKI, early (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-26, 19:00:33 (190.44.246.86)
Hi valvesonly, thanks a lot for your answer, but I'm affraid that this adjunting instructions are for the last MKII version, mine is an early 1969 MKI. Is excatly like the one described on the the fir .......
413: Vinyl Asylum, Re: I was able to set both to be exact nt/ (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-26, 17:43:48 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Valvesonly, We share some things in common: valves, Thorens and wine. Here , we have very good red wines, btw. Regarding the Thorens 125 voltage adjust,I believe I don't understand well your answer .......
414: Vinyl Asylum, Re: It's called turnover error. (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-26, 17:00:51 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Mark, I can infer that no matter if I can take the read with black voltimeter lead on either black or blue motor lead, read must be equal. That's mean that I have to drop my cheap chinese voltimete .......
415: Tweakers' Asylum, mm (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-26, 14:45:53 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, 0.15 mm (35 AWG)US$ 1.30 per foot 0.5 mm (24AWG) US$ 3.40 per foot at www.referenceaudiomods.com regards .......
416: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-26, 14:40:43 (190.44.246.86)
Thanks again for your advises. I will try with no sheild at all, then if I need, I will add some kind. Audio Consulting has also cotton jackets on differnts diameters. Another doubt that I have is, th .......
417: Vinyl Asylum, ThorensTD125 PCB voltage tuning (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-26, 14:30:38 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, I have done the first set of AC voltage readings on my Thorens TD125 and all seems to be perfect. Just one detail, acorrding to the service manual, we have to take the reads on the black and blue .......
418: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: subjective, + more depend on the cart, preamp, etc,, but.. (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-25, 19:51:33 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Fatcobra, Yes, as far as I know it must be twisted on channel pairs, but my only doubt is, since my Audio Note kits phono stage has not balanced plugs, and will be not any shield outside the arm, m .......
419: Cable Asylum, Re: You'll probably get more/better responses posting this over in Vinyl...N/T (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-23, 16:01:51 (190.44.246.86)
thanks, also have posted there, regards, beto .......
420: Cable Asylum, Rega RB300 cable tweak (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-23, 14:26:36 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, some of you Rega experts have tried Audio Consulting silver wire to change stock Rega (as direct headshel to RCA run)? (0.15 each pole,0.5 for ground).No need to add any other shield, I believe. S .......
421: Tweakers' Asylum, Rega RB300 cable tweak (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-23, 13:52:29 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, some of you Rega experts have tried Audio Consulting silver wire to change stock Rega (as direct headshel to RCA run)? (0.15 each pole,0.5 for ground).No need to add any other shield, I believe. S .......
422: Vinyl Asylum, Rega RB300 cable tweak (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-23, 12:11:24 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, some of you Rega experts have tried Audio Consulting silver wire to change stock Rega (as direct headshel to RCA run)? (0.15 each pole,0.5 for ground).No need to add any other shield, I believe. S .......
423: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: best 5687, EF86 and 5U4G (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-20, 18:29:31 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, I mean input tube, not driver. Are you listen some CV181 Mullard ? is wondeful. Also like the 1945 silver logo RCA, but is a lot sweet and not always want that sound. Yes, Brimar CV1988 is my seco .......
424: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: best 5687, EF86 and 5U4G (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-15, 09:11:45 (190.44.246.86)
Hi, I like very much NOS militar Raytheon 5687. For rectifier: NOS RCA 5U4GB For Driver, well, you are using another, but on the Kit 1 I prefer a 1946 NOS CV181 Mullard then a CV1988 Brimar, then a NO .......
425: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thorens TD125 arm board (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-10, 09:23:39 (190.44.246.86)
Hi anumber1: "Are the dampening specs that you are citing taken from a Rega deck or from a Thorens deck equiped with a Rega arm? If they are from a Rega; it is an "apples to oranges" comarison as the .......
426: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thorens TD125 arm board (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-10, 07:23:17 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Fred, thanks again. ....."and assumed Audiophiles that were more discerning would simply obtain their own arm boards. Al is IMHO right on the money with his advice, you want the arm board solidly c .......
427: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thorens TD125 arm board (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-10, 07:13:24 (190.44.246.86)
Hi lovetube, Well, as I have seen on inputs, I must try several armboards. Here I can obtain some good hard woods from Bolivia or Brasil, so I will try to the rigidity size of the coin (and on the dam .......
428: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thorens TD125 arm board (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-09, 20:47:50 (190.44.246.86)
Hi anumber1, thanks for the input. Do you have the same opinion than Fred about plywood birch? I like to establish if rigidity is the answer to fit the arm or if I need to dampen it a little, helping .......
429: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thorens TD125 arm board (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-09, 20:27:46 (190.44.246.86)
Hi Fred, thanks for your input. Well, I believe I will try the MDF and then I will compare with some others. By the way, this is the info that I have about MDF on the 125 armboard and Rega 300: "dampi .......
430: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TD125 arm board (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-06-09, 18:42:09 (190.44.246.86)
Hi all, I'm trying to establish wich material will be better for a TD125 arm board: 1.MDF, that I believe, is good damping material (less rigidity and density) 2.Plywood to absorb vibration and works .......
431: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Questions on kit1 amp (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-05-30, 07:29:58 (190.44.246.86)
Hi profbrooks, thanks for your explanation. I am wondering if Brian are leaving out this caps on the actual Kit 1 production. Regards, Beto .......
432: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Questions on kit1 amp (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-05-29, 13:01:52 (200.83.93.63)
Hi profbrookes, how (and why)you can leave out this caps? Well, since I, like all Kit 1 owner, will like to upgrade the Driver Board caps someday, this will reduce the cost a lot. Thanks in advance. : .......
433: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: AN tonearm rewire (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-05-23, 13:03:22 (200.83.93.63)
Hi OMC, thanks for your input. Yes, AN wire is expensive. The point is how much expensive and how much times good is over an alternative. Also I'm considering the cardas bulk 4X33AWG on Partsconnexion .......
434: ANK AudioKits Forum, AN tonearm rewire (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-05-16, 16:05:50 (200.83.93.63)
Hi, has some of you rewire a tonearm with AN tonearm wire, but in Incognito arrange? I mean, the same tonearm wire run straight to the RCA connectors, so avoid solder or Din connectors. Regards, Beto .......
435: ANK AudioKits Forum, Great job! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-05-15, 10:10:10 (200.83.93.63)
Hi, one of the first DIY turntables web pages that I have visited was yours and I believe, then, I will start with the idea of build one. Really wonderfull job! Regards, Beto P.S. Being a new analog u .......
436: ANK AudioKits Forum, Badly not, stiil, I hope (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-05-09, 18:12:34 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Kit 1, I have asked the same, some time ago and Brian's answer was the same that he put on this forum later for other inmate. By the way, still I do not do the schottky upgrades because I have rece .......
437: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Ortofon RS212 arm (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-05-09, 16:42:40 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Fred. hahahaha, yes, I have search several time trying to find some more information about this arm, but you will be surpised with the lack of information about it. I never find also someone on eba .......
438: Vinyl Asylum, Ortofon RS212 arm (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-05-09, 15:30:18 (200.83.93.63)
Hi, I own recently a Thorens TD125 MKI, equiped with an Ortofon RS212 arm, but without the original headshell and like to move to Rega 300 arm. Is this really an upgrade? Or better, try to find the or .......
439: Vinyl Asylum, Ortofon RS212 vs Rega 300 (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-05-09, 07:44:17 (200.83.93.63)
Hi, I own recently a Thorens TD125 MKI, equiped with an Ortofon RS212 arm, but without the original headshell and like to move to Rega 300 arm. Is this really an upgrade? Or better, try to find the or .......
440: Vinyl Asylum, Ortofon RS212 owners, need help (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-05-07, 17:03:01 (200.83.93.63)
Hi, I need the user manual or some information about the correct adjust of this tonearm, with and without the detachable counterweight. Best regards, Beto .......
441: ANK AudioKits Forum, why don't you try a DIY version (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-05-04, 18:45:19 (200.83.93.63)
well $200 is really hard to beat, but I remember I have done some costs study six months ago, and I can get some in the $180 range, maybe a little more(materials +labor, well not includes my time as a .......
442: Vinyl Asylum, 3 points suspension (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-27, 06:46:28 (200.83.93.63)
Hi cheap-Jack, I have spend long hours tuning the table. Because I do not have any parameters to compare whe is absoltely fine, but hearing the result. Not the 3 sprigs has the same compress rate, bec .......
443: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens 125 sub-chassis height (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-26, 09:57:34 (200.83.93.63)
Hi, according to the analog dep.: "Correct platter height will be such that the platter is not so low as to rub against the motor pulley, or safety post (if installed), and not so high that the spring .......
444: Vinyl Asylum, Fine tunning a Thorens 125, (ping experts!) (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-25, 09:30:07 (200.83.93.63)
Hi, I recently get a Thorens TD125 MKI and in this days I have been testing the sound and parts to get a close view from any eventuall problem and all parts under the cover, seems to be in good workin .......
445: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TD125 early (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-20, 19:35:53 (200.83.93.63)
Hello , I recently get a Thorens TD125 (V833-01) serie number 20107, early production with ball bearing, I believe from 1969 with a beautiful Ortofon RS212 arm. Unfortunelly it has not the original in .......
446: Vinyl Asylum, Re: More Thorens 125 questions (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-20, 07:57:53 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Davis, Thanks for the input. Actually my 125 has the 145 MKI inner platter, because the original (also a I have this) is broken and the strobe disc, missing. I will tweak the table as far as I can .......
447: Vinyl Asylum, Re: More Thorens 125 questions (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-20, 07:54:40 (200.83.93.63)
Hi markinuk, I have the platter taken from the 145 MKI model, wich are the same, according the Analog Dep.,than the later 125 MKI model, but without strobe disc. I have the original platter also with .......
448: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens 125MKI inner platter (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-20, 07:30:24 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Munkie NL, The 145 model has the huge metal platter. According with my investigations, both was of the same owner and the seller get this in a bunch of equipments. A close looking of the two inner .......
449: Vinyl Asylum, More Thorens 125 questions (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-19, 20:43:53 (200.83.93.63)
Hi, I get today a Thorens TD125 MKI/ Ortofon RS212 arm at good price. The downside is that I have discover that the inner platter is not the 125 model, with the strobo underside. I have know that ther .......
450: Vinyl Asylum, Any TD125 strobo ring out there? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-18, 20:02:39 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Fred, thank you very much for your answer. After read your post I will get the turntable I believe, because this one of the matters of this hobby, we are constantly seeking for parts. By the way, t .......
451: Vinyl Asylum, Need a Thorens TD 125 specialist (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-18, 17:53:26 (200.83.93.63)
Hi, I have the chance to get a Thorens TD125 MKI at avery good price but it has no strobo disc. The stroboscopic light is O.K. but the piece with the marks on the underside of the small (revolving) pl .......
452: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Two things to keep in mind... (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-18, 09:24:47 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Al Sekela, thanks for your input. I have choose a hi voltage SiC Schottky by Cree. This will be in the same specification of the stock bridge, 600v / 6a(link included). I will do this tweak because .......
453: Tech Square, Re: Just get Schottky of the same specs. (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-18, 07:01:46 (200.83.93.63)
Hi, C-J thanks for the input. I find CREE CSD06060A 600v/6a SiC Schottky. Regards, Beto .......
454: Tweakers' Asylum, Schottky diode value (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-17, 20:19:29 (200.83.93.63)
Hi pkell44, thanks for the input. You mean that each of the four Schottky must have 600v? We need 4 to configure a bridge. Also, please let me know if also each must have 6A. Thanks in advance. Beto : .......
455: Tech Square, Schottky diode as a rectifier bridge on 300B filament (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-17, 19:10:58 (200.83.93.63)
Hi anyone who can help me, I will like to replace the stock bridge rectificator on my amp's 300B tube filament board with schottky diode, so I do know how to configure the bridge with 4 schottky diode .......
456: Tweakers' Asylum, Schottky diode as a rectifier bridge on 300B filament (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-17, 17:34:47 (200.83.93.63)
Hi anyone who can help me, I will like to replace the stock bridge rectificator on my amp's 300B tube filament board with schottky diode, so I do know how to configure the bridge with 4 schottky diode .......
457: Tube DIY Asylum, Schottky diode as a rectifier bridge on 300B filament (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-17, 17:30:53 (200.83.93.63)
Hi anyone who can help me, I will like to replace the stock bridge rectificator on my amp's 300B tube filament board with schottky diode, so I do know how to configure the bridge with 4 schottky diode .......
458: ANK AudioKits Forum, Schottky diode as a bridge (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-16, 11:12:12 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Kit 1, thanks for your explanation and link. I have mentioned the stock bridge rectifier specification, but still I have not choose any schottky diode, so to complement your answer, please clarifie .......
459: ANK AudioKits Forum, Schottky diode as a filament rectifier (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-15, 17:20:00 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Kit 1 or anyone who can help me, Here I have the stock bridge rectificator specification: Maximum Repetitive Reverse Voltage = 600V Average Rectified Forward Current(@T=65ºC)= 6A Forward Voltage Pe .......
460: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Shottky rectifier on filament (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-07, 09:31:26 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Kit 1, thanks again. Maybe this must be an official upgrade, since you believe that will improve the sound in to a more open, etc, etc. It is just a matter to find the best relation cost/quality sh .......
461: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Shottky rectifier on filament (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-07, 07:15:36 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Kit 1, I have do some research, but I find that there are lots of shottky rectifiers on the marcket with many differents prices, can you recommend one? By the way, you did all your friend upgrades .......
462: ANK AudioKits Forum, Shottky rectifier on filament (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-06, 17:43:11 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Kit 1, I forget to ask you about the filament recifier: what's wrong with bridge rectifier kind? why did you say that will be an improvement with a Shottky? Wich one, by the way? Thanks in advance. .......
463: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Super E cap (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-06, 11:06:30 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Kit 1, thanks again for your explanation. Since I'm not a technician or I've never did some academic course about it, I didn't know things that maybe will be basics, so I apreciate a lot your kindn .......
464: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Super E cap (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-05, 19:42:03 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Kit 1, thanks again for your interest in sharing your expertise on the topic. Now I have the picture clear about super e-cap config. Do you believe that this kind of upgrade can improve the kit sou .......
465: ANK AudioKits Forum, Super E cap (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-05, 06:53:23 (200.83.93.63)
Hi GTCharlie, Thanks for your input. By the way, what is your opinion about the Super E-cap configuration for cathode bypass position? For example the mentioned 300B bypass 2X NH 100uF/160v on each ch .......
466: ANK AudioKits Forum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-03, 16:58:33 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Kit 1, thank you so much for the input. Regards, Beto .......
467: ANK AudioKits Forum, BG Super E cap configuration (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-03, 16:16:59 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Kit 1, thanks a lot for your inputs. When we connect in paralel 2 X 100uF caps, will have just 200uF, is that enough if the scheme value is 220uF? Are you the owner of that extreme kit? Was really .......
468: ANK AudioKits Forum, BG voltage value (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-02, 15:32:23 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Kit 1, o.k. I find this explanation on the BG site about the "e" config.: "A pair of nonpolarized Black Gate electrolytic capacitors are particularly connected in parallel or in series so that each .......
469: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: BG upgrade (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-04-02, 10:42:16 (200.83.93.63)
Hi Kit 1 can you tell me more about it? wich value, etc. Regards, Beto .......
470: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: BG upgrade (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-03-31, 18:18:30 (200.83.93.63)
Charlie, Thanks for the input. Regarding the 300B cathode bypass that you recommend: what's the difference when we use this 220uF, rated at 200v and when we use the original rated at 100v? Sorry about .......
471: ANK AudioKits Forum, BG upgrade (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-03-29, 15:46:27 (200.83.93.63)
Hi, As I know, this are standard Black Gate for the kit one upgrades: 220uF/100V Black Gate™ ‘Standard type’ 300B cathode bypass. 220uF/16V Black Gate™ ‘Standard type’ 5687 cathode bypass. 100uF/6.3V .......
472: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: New Website .....! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-03-28, 08:29:26 (200.83.93.63)
Brian, Congratulations for your new look web site, it's look very nice, pro and comprehensive. Also works fine and quickly. Wow, as you know I will want a DAC kit as the next step on my set up and I'm .......
473: ANK AudioKits Forum, AN Phono Kit with output transformers (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-03-02, 15:53:42 (200.83.92.89)
Hi, someone has trying with output transformers on the Phono stage kit? As I know, this will be the way to go. Regards, Beto .......
474: Music Lane, The general idea is..... (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-02-28, 04:42:51 (200.83.92.89)
Hi, thanks for your post. My idea is not to be agree with the subjetive comment in the guide, but to have information about a great number of director/orchestra version of a musical work. The best an .......
475: Music Lane, Thanks all you guys!! (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-02-26, 15:02:44 (200.83.92.89)
Now I know the differences between the 2 guides. regards .......
476: Music Lane, Gramophone vs Penguin Guide (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-02-26, 10:01:31 (200.83.92.89)
Hi, I'm trying to get information of the major versions of some autors, also with comments. I own the Penguin guide of jazz and not always I was agree with the rating, so I use it as a general guide o .......
477: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re:Congratulations (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-02-21, 12:09:01 (200.83.92.89)
Hi, yes, I believe it too. I have assembled The Kit One and the Phono stage on the last year and I'm really amazed. Unfortunely, I can't get all music on vinyl so, that's why I want to get the DAC kit .......
478: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re:Congratulations (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-02-21, 10:07:47 (200.83.92.89)
Hi Profbrookes, Congratulations for the new acquisition! Now your set up is complete, well, maybe just left the AN Kit 3 speakers to be in heaven (and the way to go for all AN DIY'ers). I will be happ .......
479: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Kind of Blue best pressing (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-02-08, 09:46:26 (200.83.92.89)
Hi Dave, well, I can't do any comparision with the same record on 180/200 grams, but I have read on the Classic Record page that, with the same pressing, but with different gramage an record can exper .......
480: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Kind of Blue best pressing (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-02-08, 08:29:06 (200.83.92.89)
Hi castironandtubes, thanks for the input. I have also consider the Miles & Coltrane box on 180 grams pressing by Mosaic. I also have the complete blue note recordings of Bud Powell and sound great, b .......
481: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Kind of Blue best pressing (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-02-07, 12:52:16 (200.83.92.89)
Hi bublitchki, Thanks for the input. I have recently order the Billi Holliday,Lady in Satin 200 grams pressing and also has some surface noise. Also I have Sonny Rollins the Bridge but this one is dea .......
482: Vinyl Asylum, Kind of Blue best pressing (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-02-07, 04:12:53 (200.83.92.89)
Hi, some of you has the opportunity to compares differents pressing of this beautifull record? I'm planning to get the Classic Records 200 grams, pressing from the original analog master tapes. They s .......
483: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Audio Note Uk and Kondo (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-01-31, 18:12:41 (200.83.92.89)
Hi, take a look of this link. Regards .......
484: ANK AudioKits Forum, Paralel Kit One (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-01-26, 18:29:00 (200.83.92.89)
Hi, has someone a picture of the mono version of the kit one? Are this kit, with 300B tubes in paralel, exactly the same sound quality than the normal kit but with double of the power? In other words .......
485: Vinyl Asylum, DIY guy (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-01-21, 04:24:08 (200.83.92.89)
Hi mosin, I do not have a tonearm, so I thinkin on the Rega 250 that I will rewire with AN wire. Yes, I'm in the DIY sea. Now I have built my amp and the phono stage, maybe in a short time I will buil .......
486: Vinyl Asylum, Vintage TT under $400 zero nostalgic (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-01-20, 19:25:39 (200.83.92.89)
Thanks all you guys, regarding the DD TT, I will prefer belt drive, because, I think, the concept is more adecuate to hi resolution. Structural decoupled, independece of any vibration source to avoid .......
487: Vinyl Asylum, Best Vintage TT under $400 (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-01-20, 14:10:43 (200.83.92.89)
Hi, I'm searching for a vintage belt drive turntable under $400 and my candidates are (to be fair, with the same tonearm ,I think, a Rega RB250): Ariston RD11 Systemdek IIX900 Thorens TD125 Any of you .......
488: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Boxed Set (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-01-08, 12:50:42 (200.83.92.89)
Hi Briggs, but do you know if this Previn/Ashkenazy was editing as separated Lp's, one for each Piano concert? Actually, I did'nt know the '60*s Ashkenazy/Kondrashin recording. Finally, I'm looking fo .......
489: Vinyl Asylum, thanks (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-01-06, 21:35:34 (200.83.92.89)
Hi oldvinyl, yes, the 3º concert is my favorite. I think, this is the best of all, and Rachmaninoff's major composition. Also I like a lot the 2º concert, btw. it's was undervaluated I think. Its real .......
490: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Is this what you're looking for? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-01-06, 19:28:31 (200.83.92.89)
Hi Henry, thanks a lot for the tip. I have asked to the seller about the realise year and all kind of details. If you have some personal knowledge about this pressing, please let me know if I can get .......
491: Vinyl Asylum, Rachmaninoff all 4 piano concerts (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-01-06, 19:13:39 (200.83.92.89)
Hi, I'm looking for the 4 piano concerts, played by Vladimir Ashkenazy, with the London Synphony O. directed by André Previn, recorded by Decca (1974). Someone knows if this concerts are reissued on s .......
492: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Systemdek IIX 900 vs Ariston RD11 vs Thorens TD125 (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2005-12-24, 08:26:52 (200.83.92.89)
Thanks for the input. .......
493: Vinyl Asylum, Skill enough (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2005-12-24, 08:25:23 (200.83.92.89)
Hi Mmakshak, I have not the Ariston year made, because I just only doing a general preselection. But I think, could be the RD11 or the RD11s, I guess from the latest year of production possible. I hav .......
494: Vinyl Asylum, Systemdek IIX 900 vs Ariston RD11 vs Thorens TD125 (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2005-12-23, 16:25:21 (200.83.92.89)
Hi, I'm looking for a good sounding vintage turntable and maybe could be one of the following: Systemdek IIX 900 vs Ariston RD11 vs Thorens TD125 First one, now is selling, with lots of upgrades by Au .......
495: ANK AudioKits Forum, Re: Flame in 300B Soltek Tube-is this normal????? (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2005-12-15, 16:34:25 (200.83.92.89)
Hi Windy, it is normal. take a look to this explanation: .......
496: Vinyl Asylum, Re: about In the Court of the Crimson King Japanese copy (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2005-12-08, 17:19:21 (200.83.92.89)
Hi Ray, I have the USA Atlantic 1978 reissue: I bought this record the same year, when I was a teenager and now is plenty of noise. Some people says that the japanese version are a lot better in sound .......
497: Vinyl Asylum, about In the Court of the Crimson King japanese copy (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2005-12-07, 20:19:37 (200.83.92.89)
Hi, I have posted previously asking for a good sounding K.C. debut album, this are the preselection, but I need the opinion of the experts, please: japanese atlantic 1980 $51.30 japanese atlantic 2º i .......
498: Tube DIY Asylum, Re: Never try on xover (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2005-12-02, 14:17:30 (200.83.92.89)
Hi Tubers, I have never try this caps on crossovers, but I think the difference will be not too big. I have copper caps on the AN phono kit output stage and the aluminum Jensens on AN kit One driver s .......
499: Tube DIY Asylum, Re: Thanks (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2005-12-02, 08:22:31 (200.83.92.89)
Hi Jim, I do knew that review, but it did not have a direct comparison between the old AN/Jensen and the new ones. Thank you again, Regards, Beto .......
500: Tube DIY Asylum, Re: Thanks (0.00)
Posted by beto1 on 2005-12-02, 03:35:23 (200.83.92.89)
Thanks Bas, Since the old AN and Jensen caps, was the same or too much similar, I supose that comparing the old Jensen made AN caps with the new ones is the same that comparing the actual Jensen coppe .......
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