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1: Cable Asylum, Regarding Accuphase 40th Anniversary Power Cord (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2023-05-06, 03:20:42 (69.250.240.17)
In regards to the aforementioned power cords, which plugs, both ends, did you eventually settle on? As I recall it was pure copper IEC inlet and rhodium plated wall plugs, my apologies, I don't recall .......
2: Digital Drive, RE: Philips Little Giant DAC + LPS (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2023-04-30, 02:42:47 (69.250.240.17)
What's the difference between standard and enhanced, as the enhanced button is currently grayed out and not selectable? Thanks for the previous information, it was helpful. .......
3: Digital Drive, RE: Philips Little Giant DAC + LPS (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2023-04-29, 02:43:59 (69.250.240.17)
Thanks for posting what you have found. I am most interested and would appreciate any links that you choose to provide. I almost always get lost in Ali express searches, too many interesting items per .......
4: Cable Asylum, RE: Another Vote for the Chinese "Odin 2" Interconnect (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2022-07-27, 03:52:47 (73.129.8.234)
Would you please post a link to the knock-off Nordost's, you speak of, as I can't seem to find them through various searches? Thank you. .......
5: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: info on BGT? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2022-02-21, 01:23:40 (73.129.8.234)
Does parts quality play an important role here? .......
6: Vinyl Asylum, Hate to hi-jack but... (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2021-03-20, 02:13:49 (73.129.8.234)
John or anyone else, anyone have contact information for a tech who specializes in tonearms? specifically Technics EPA-100? Thanks and again, my apologies. .......
7: Cable Asylum, RE: Don't mean to intrude, but how about Furez 14/2 vs. VH Audio's Twisted Pair (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2020-09-12, 01:59:56 (73.129.8.234)
I realize there is quite a cost difference between the two, Furez 14/2 at about a dollar a foot versus VH Audio's unshielded twisted pair 14/2, used as speaker wire, at $7.49 per foot. Does the increa .......
8: Inmate Systems, dcuhl's dcuhl's main system (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2020-07-13, 08:21:22 (73.129.8.234)
dcuhl 's dcuhl's main system System
IP Address: 73.129.8.234
Last Update: July 13, 2020 at 08:21:22
Amplifier: Odyssey Extreme, Mono-Block Amplifiers
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated .......
9: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Suggestions for how to sell tweaked Maggie 1.6qr speakers to the unitiated (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2020-06-21, 01:47:12 (73.129.8.234)
If you still have the outboard crossovers and were to sell them,(Alpha Core inductors, Obbligato, Sonicap & Dynacaps, etc) by themselves, what would you consider to be a fair price for them. I may kno .......
10: Classical Court, Richard Wagner: Best recordings, CD or Vinyl (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2020-03-24, 08:11:40 (73.129.8.234)
I'm looking for the most high fidelity recordings of Richard Wagner's music. I currently own a 2 CD set of Wagner's, on Warner Bros/Sony 0 825646 075904 - Otto Klemperer conducting the Philharmonia Or .......
11: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan 3.6 - who upgrades them? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2020-01-16, 07:58:35 (73.129.8.234)
Shumi, I have been following this series of posts with great interest as my left 1.6qr maggie is and has been exhibiting this same volume drop over the past several years. At first I attributed it to .......
12: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Any Way to Prevent Tarnishing of Bare Copper Leads? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2019-06-28, 17:50:38 (73.129.8.234)
You might want to try a product called "Sharkhide" metal protectant. I have no experience with the product so, I'm just parroting back what I have heard/read. Though not cheap, but made up of a couple .......
13: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Isolation transformer in use info (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2017-02-06, 15:33:16 (73.129.8.234)
Sorry for the delay in responding, my 20 year old daughter is having some health issues. The isolation transformer consists of 3 major parts, the front and rear 3rd's are identical cast aluminum housi .......
14: Tweakers' Asylum, Isolation transformer in use info (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2017-02-02, 15:22:46 (73.129.8.234)
Sorry EI type. Transformer is a Topaz Ultra-Isolator Model# 91018-32, 1.8KvA with a capacitance rating of .0005 pF, 120 volts in/120 volts out, 60 cycle. The transformer is connected to a dedicated 2 .......
15: Tweakers' Asylum, To clarify - The isolation transformer in use, is an IE, Not a toroidal. nt (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2017-02-01, 14:35:09 (73.129.8.234)
. .......
16: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I have ferrite clamps on my refrigerator AC cord.. several of them :) nt (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2017-02-01, 04:43:33 (73.129.8.234)
Me too and one on the microwave as well, just for grins. .......
17: Tweakers' Asylum, jea48 DC on the line to isolation transformer causing hum? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2017-01-30, 03:49:16 (73.129.8.234)
jea48 and anyone else who'd like to chime in, As of late my wife's blow dryer is causing my Topaz 1.8Kv line noise suppressor transformer itself to hum loudly. From what I have read, DC is the most li .......
18: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Any benefit in running romex inside of copper pipe? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2017-01-07, 05:50:38 (73.129.8.234)
jea48 and jk thank you for your advice and the link, much appreciated. .......
19: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Please explain (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-12-21, 07:35:34 (73.129.8.234)
Thanks for your input. Why the attitude? .......
20: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Any benefit in running romex inside of copper pipe? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-12-21, 04:53:18 (73.129.8.234)
Will do and thanks, the use of copper pipe was just a thought. .......
21: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Please explain (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-12-20, 04:11:56 (69.255.36.207)
Copper, pipe in this case, is non-magnetic and a great/good conductor of electricity, minus the oxidation factor, I could fill the pipe with sand or something else, cotton rope for example, to kill th .......
22: Tweakers' Asylum, Any benefit in running romex inside of copper pipe? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-12-18, 14:10:41 (69.255.36.207)
I'm going to add my last dedicated line, this for digital components, and was thinking of running the romex from the service panel, inside of 3/4" copper pipe instead of the usual metal or plastic coa .......
23: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: More info, after checking lead lengths (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-09-29, 10:22:18 (73.129.8.195)
Thanks for your concern. All is well. .......
24: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: More info, after checking lead lengths (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-09-28, 11:44:39 (73.129.8.195)
After checking the components to be joined, the X-2 caps leads are real short, say 1/4", resistor leads are long and will be affixed then trimmed, not a problem. I'll also need to attach a lead to the .......
25: Tweakers' Asylum, Connecting Capacitor and resistor in series (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-09-27, 05:17:49 (73.129.8.195)
What is the best way to connect a capacitor to a resistor in series? very small crimp sleeve, solder? Leads are 20 gauge tin plated wire. Thanks to all. .......
26: Tweakers' Asylum, The transformer is currently resting on the concrete floor... (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-08-09, 16:06:31 (73.129.8.195)
The transformer is currently resting on the floor under the cd player. I have made an amalgamation of differing feet combinations. I am at this point using bronze colored elevator bolts which are 1 1/ .......
27: Tweakers' Asylum, Thank you, I hope your recovery is a qiuck & thorough one. (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-08-06, 16:41:59 (73.129.8.195)
Got a pic of the back side? .......
28: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Also concerned about in-rush current (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-08-06, 16:14:13 (73.129.8.195)
The Odyssey Extreme SE Mono blocks are on their own dedicated 20 amp line and seem quite content that way. The reason for the X-2 capacitor and 120 ohm resistor, to come full circle, is that I have a .......
29: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Also concerned about in-rush current (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-08-06, 12:47:06 (73.129.8.195)
Should I be concerned about in-rush current to the isolation transformer? The current (sorry for the pun) configuration and start-up process is as follows: The transformer is plugged into a dedicated .......
30: Tweakers' Asylum, Got a link for how to construct and a parts list? nt (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-08-06, 12:27:32 (73.129.8.195)
. .......
31: Tweakers' Asylum, X2 Capacitor usage question (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-08-05, 04:16:17 (73.129.8.195)
I'll be using the Wima 0.1uF 250v X2 caps as filters in conjunction with the 120 ohm 1/2 watt PRP resistors. Does it make more sense to place them across the N/L before the Topaz noise isloation trans .......
32: Tweakers' Asylum, It finally dawns on me that won't the 250V X2 cap... (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-07-31, 07:39:15 (73.129.8.195)
perform the same function of absorbing an in-rush spike and that the varister is kind of over kill? or am I wrong on this? .......
33: Tweakers' Asylum, Understood and what of the varister? should it run in parallel? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-07-30, 17:50:40 (73.129.8.195)
I could place the varister before the isolation transformer and slow the in-rush current or I could place it between the transformers output and the AC receptical and slow the in-rush current there. .......
34: Tweakers' Asylum, Resistor before or after the X2 capacitor when wired in series? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-07-29, 09:55:09 (73.129.8.195)
old guy 42 or anyone else willing to respond, according to the link the resistor is to be wired in series with the X2 cap. Should the resistor be in line before or after the capacitor and what of addi .......
35: Tweakers' Asylum, Thank you for the link old guy 42, thats an excellent response for my question and from the master to boot. nt (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-07-28, 05:55:10 (73.129.8.195)
. .......
36: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: RC Snubber 0.1uF 250VDC with integrated R100 resistor vs. 0.1Uf 250VACDC Wima MP3-X2 Cap (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-07-28, 04:09:45 (73.129.8.195)
The real question is, why the integration of a 100r in the design of Kemet's Snubber, all things being equal? Would using the Kemet, in this application, be more beneficial over the Wima;s or will it .......
37: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: RC Snubber 0.1uF 250VDC with integrated R100 resistor vs. 0.1Uf 250VACDC Wima MP3-X2 Cap (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-07-28, 03:52:18 (73.129.8.195)
Good effect meaning, less AC noise which brings greater spatial cues and more detail to whatever performance you are listening to. Both good and desirable things, in my book. .......
38: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: RC Snubber 0.1uF 250VDC with integrated R100 resistor vs. 0.1Uf 250VACDC Wima MP3-X2 Cap (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-07-27, 12:15:44 (73.129.8.195)
Just says 250 VDC, meaning 250 volts dc (direct current) nothing about an AC rating, as printed on the Kemet RC Snubber. .......
39: Tweakers' Asylum, What funtion does the integrated 100r resistor serve? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-07-27, 04:09:18 (73.129.8.195)
I guess the real questions are, why the integration of the 100r resistor? What function does it serve and how does it effect the current on an auditory level, in the end? .......
40: Tweakers' Asylum, RC Snubber 0.1uF 250VDC with integrated R100 resistor vs. 0.1Uf 250VACDC Wima MP3-X2 Cap (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-07-25, 06:42:02 (73.129.8.195)
Are there any operational or sonic advantages of one of these over the other, when employing them to straddle the Neutral and Load contacts of an AC outlet. The reason is that I have run out of Topmay .......
41: Cable Asylum, RE: To that end, Guage suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-05-20, 07:16:30 (73.129.8.195)
I am looking for gauge suggestions for system chassis grounding cable(s). I will be using .999 fine silver dead-soft wire and over-sized teflon as insulation. Thanks to all. .......
42: Cable Asylum, RE: Synergistic Research's grounding cable construction (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-05-19, 19:05:03 (73.129.8.195)
I don't believe there is anything active involved. I think the "power" cord only has the ground prong live, as it were. .......
43: Cable Asylum, RE: Synergistic Research's grounding cable ????? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-05-18, 07:59:32 (73.129.8.195)
They are part of their grounding block assembly. The grounding block is a system wide, component chassis, star grounding scheme which dumps to the ground of your homes grid ground. .......
44: Cable Asylum, Synergistic Research's grounding cable construction (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2016-05-18, 05:08:38 (73.129.8.195)
Has anyone dissected one of their grounding cables? If so what what did you find and if not, would any of you care to speculate on its construction? I am working on a cheap version for my own curiosit .......
45: Music Lane, Opinions sought on which Prokofiev Lt. Kije CD to get (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2015-12-01, 08:08:20 (73.129.8.195)
Analog productions: RCA - Reiner/Prokofiev Lt. Kije, Gold CD or SACD, both are $30.00, any opinions as to which sounds most natural/true to the performance and venue? I have searched and read many rev .......
46: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: C-13 Carbon - Anyone doing any experiments? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2015-11-13, 08:50:32 (73.129.8.195)
Unclestu posted a picture in one of his many posts, that showed a small container that contained C-13 that a chemist/biologist friend had given him, inside of an amplifier. Exactly where in the amp, I .......
47: Tweakers' Asylum, C-13 Carbon - Anyone doing any experiments? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2015-11-13, 02:08:36 (73.129.8.195)
Thinking about getting some C-13 carbon to experiment with. Uncle Stu had a couple of scientist friends, as I recall, who gave him some to experiment with. Walker Audio and Jack Bybee from what I hear .......
48: General Asylum, RE: Your favorite room at Capital AudioFest? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2015-09-01, 08:46:18 (73.129.8.195)
Saturday - Day two: Favorites from floor #4 and overall best: 1) Vinnie & Rossi: one hell of an auditory swiss army knife. Usually when something tries to be everything to all people, it fails, not so .......
49: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: It flows back into the secondary of the power transformer (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2015-08-24, 16:33:50 (73.129.8.195)
Thank you. That answers the question. .......
50: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I know all that and you have'nt answered the question. (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2015-08-23, 21:20:55 (73.129.8.195)
The question still remains: What does the amplifier do with the returned signal? Route it straight back into the outlet and by-pass everything else on its way back into the grid? .......
51: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Return from speaker to amplifier, What actually does the amp do with it? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2015-08-23, 04:38:40 (73.129.8.195)
I am wondering exactly what does the amplifier do with the return signal from the speaker? Reason being is that I am working on my own speaker cables and as far as I can tell, its the supply side to t .......
52: Cable Asylum, Suggestions for gauge/material to make speaker wire (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2015-06-27, 06:01:10 (73.129.8.195)
I have become somewhat infatuated with the sound received by using magnet wire with the maggie 1.6's, to a point. When turning up the volume, there is a point where it all "falls apart", too much curr .......
53: Cable Asylum, Nickle plated 12 gauge multistrand wire, why nickel? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2015-06-20, 10:33:53 (73.129.8.195)
Parts Connexion sells a multi-strand nickel-plated copper, 12 gauge teflon jacketed wire. Without trying to sound stupid, what is the purpose of the nickel plating? I am thinking it has something to d .......
54: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Ping Duster_Cable splitter housing. (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2015-06-06, 04:50:43 (73.129.8.195)
Yes, that would be it. Thank you so much. .......
55: Tweakers' Asylum, Ping Duster_Cable splitter housing. (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2015-06-05, 09:05:27 (73.129.8.195)
Duster, I believe it was you, had a link for a seller/manufacturer of aluminum speaker cable splitter housings, kind of like the ones made by Viablue, except that they made some, where you had to dril .......
56: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnet wire gauge (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2015-02-21, 10:29:28 (76.100.161.27)
I thought I'd tack the exposed tape, sticky side out, from a shelf unit. put spacing marks on the rack at the top and bottom of the tape. Use small nails, in an up and down facing "V", due to the rath .......
57: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnet wire gauge combo question (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2015-02-21, 04:12:25 (76.100.161.27)
Thank you JBen, that is exactly the kind of information I was looking for. As soon as I can get to home despot I'll get some of the tape and begin construction. Again many thanks. .......
58: Planar Speaker Asylum, Magnet wire gauge combo question (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2015-02-20, 05:50:56 (76.100.161.27)
I have loosely (non-twisted) cobbled together 2 strands of 26 gauge (green) and 1 strand of 30 gauge (red) Radio Shack magnet wire to drive the top end of my Maggie 1.6's, (both + and -) using the ste .......
59: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Unclestu_Rutilated Quartz, further info requested (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-11-15, 15:16:08 (76.100.161.27)
Rutilated with what? A little research shows that gold, silver, black tourmaline or a red mineral may be the hair-like rutilations that are part of the crystal. The crystal may have a blue tinge to it .......
60: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: TAS Steel BB tweak from Decembers issue. (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-11-15, 04:38:32 (76.100.161.27)
The short of it is, the experimenters put a bunch of zinc coated BB's in a box or like boxes and located the box/boxes around, on top of and/or underneath a piece of equipment and attempted to quantif .......
61: Tweakers' Asylum, Unclestu_Rutilated Quartz (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-11-14, 08:55:20 (76.100.161.27)
What does one gain or lose by using rutilated quartz crystals and where are they best placed? .......
62: Tweakers' Asylum, TAS Steel BB tweak from Decembers issue. (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-11-14, 07:04:03 (76.100.161.27)
I've been and still am experimenting with the BB tweak/test that was conducted in the December 2014 issue of The Absolute Sound. While I have found some of the sound quality improvements to be correct .......
63: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Topaz crystals: What type/color (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-11-13, 13:20:59 (76.100.161.27)
Thank you Paul_A for the assist. .......
64: Tweakers' Asylum, Topaz crystals: What type/color (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-11-13, 07:26:15 (76.100.161.27)
I have been using various crystals to mostly good effect for several years now, Amethyst, Tourmaline primarily. I have had very little use for Rose Quartz and Quartz, as I've found its use deleterious .......
65: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Good ol' ArmorAll still turns the trick for me (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-07-29, 17:30:09 (76.100.161.27)
Lot of silicon in that there Armor All. Is that a good thing? Doubt it. .......
66: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Square D QO panelboards - copper bus bars, as good as it gets (nt) (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-07-29, 17:23:42 (76.100.161.27)
I know, but what if one were to get the copper buss bar from Square D or have a duplicate made out of as pure a copper as possible and have it plated with silver, rhodium, gold, pick one or a few, hav .......
67: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Audiophile-Grade Circuit Breakers Demand? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-07-29, 16:58:10 (76.100.161.27)
No link, but I did make the drive to Home Depot and saw it/them in person. .......
68: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Audiophile-Grade Circuit Breakers Demand? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-07-29, 16:55:20 (76.100.161.27)
Understood. I thought 30 amp was a bit excessive, but I was trying to be inclusive to others current demands. Still 15 and 20 amp audiophile grade breakers is my desire and the potentially huge differ .......
69: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Audiophile-Grade Circuit Breakers Demand? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-07-29, 03:16:06 (76.100.161.27)
I think you may be missing the point. I am suggesting audiophile quality breakers in 15, 20 and 30 amp sizes, to populate the box. Not the box itself. .......
70: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Audiophile-Grade Circuit Breakers Demand? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-07-20, 16:35:23 (76.100.161.27)
Not the "flavor" of the current. Different metals "flavor" the sound that the current provides. .......
71: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Audiophile-Grade Circuit Breakers Demand? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-07-19, 13:41:10 (76.100.161.27)
Does an Oyaide R-1 outlet sound different from an Oyaide R-0? Yes, it does. Why? Materials and plating differences effect the "flavor" of the current. .......
72: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Audiophile-Grade Circuit Breakers Demand? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-07-19, 13:37:18 (76.100.161.27)
I don't for a fact, its a hypothesis. Power cables made from different materials, sound different. Do they not? Why would that not translate to the type of material used to make the buss bar? ::: TOPI .......
73: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Audiophile-Grade Circuit Breakers Demand? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-07-19, 03:31:32 (76.100.161.27)
They are both important. Does a $2.00 dollar AC outlet from Lowe's sound the same as a $45.00 Pass and Seymour from the electrical supply store? No. Does the sound from the Pass and Seymour surpass th .......
74: Tweakers' Asylum, Further thought, with regards to manufacturing (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-07-16, 06:42:27 (76.100.161.27)
Perhaps three different valued breakers, 15, 20 and 30 amp and adapters for the different service panels. 1 adapter for Square D, 1 for Siemens, 1 for Cutler-Hammer etc., same breaker. The breaker wou .......
75: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Isoclean makes what you seek (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-07-15, 19:49:51 (76.100.161.27)
Perhaps seek, but cannot afford. This is what I mentioned in the post as being unattainable, but by a few. I mean upgraded replacement circuit breakers, better, less vibratory shielded housings and be .......
76: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Audiophile-Grade Circuit Breakers Demand? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-07-15, 13:04:23 (76.100.161.27)
I don't know about a bottleneck, but certain to be a big change for the better. .......
77: Tweakers' Asylum, Audiophile-Grade Circuit Breakers Demand? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-07-15, 08:48:32 (76.100.161.27)
I have e-mailed Oyaide and Furutech in an attempt to get them to manufacture 15, 20 and 30 amp service panel, audiophile-grade circuit breakers. I suggested that they choose the designs/implementation .......
78: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is there a way to check amplifier output at the speaker terminals ? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-06-29, 10:07:23 (76.100.161.27)
Thanks, will do. .......
79: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is there a way to check amplifier output at the speaker terminals ? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-06-29, 09:21:15 (76.100.161.27)
By the way, should I run the test with the speaker attached to the amp(s) so that, the amp(s) is/are seeing a load or disconnect the speaker, so that, the load has no influence on the measurement? and .......
80: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is there a way to check amplifier output at the speaker terminals ? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-06-29, 08:05:06 (76.100.161.27)
Thanks for responding John. The multi-meter is an inexpensive $20.00 Sears DMM so, 60 HZ , or below, is probably the frequency to use from the test-tone cd. I'll give it a shot and see what happens. : .......
81: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Is there a way to check amplifier output at the speaker terminals ? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-06-29, 07:01:53 (76.100.161.27)
Is there a way of testing amplifier output at the speaker terminals with a multi-meter and a test-tone cd? If so could someone give me a procedure? I've got two mono-block amps and I'm detecting a vol .......
82: Tweakers' Asylum, ERS cloth used on grounding strap of AC recepticle (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-06-20, 18:48:59 (76.100.161.27)
I have noticed that some manufacturers of AC filtration devices use ERS cloth running the length of the ground strap of the recepticle's they use in their products. What auditory effect does this use .......
83: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Circuit flow goes like this.... (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-06-16, 09:41:41 (76.100.161.27)
Sorry for the delayed response. The hot lead is curved around the leading screw terminal, neutral wire curved around trailing screw terminal, in a catty-cornered fashion with two, .1uF 275 VAC x2 caps .......
84: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Circuit flow goes like this.... (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-06-14, 04:43:30 (76.100.161.27)
Thanks all for the advice. The configuration is as follows: Square-D Service Panel > Square-D 15 amp Breaker > 12 gauge Romex (solid core) > Duplex Box > Pass & Seymore 20 amp 8300 Recepticle > Pangea .......
85: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Circuit breaker - Equipment protection fuse question. (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-06-11, 14:20:41 (76.100.161.27)
My apologies, I forgot to mention that the line is currently 12 gauge romex. Thanks to all those who respond. I appreciate the advice. .......
86: Tweakers' Asylum, Circuit breaker - Equipment protection fuse question. (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-06-11, 09:27:55 (76.100.161.27)
If I have 2 mono-block amps (10 amp protection fuse, 1 per amp - 15 amp power cord IEC's, 1 per amp) on a dedicated 15 amp circuit breaker protected line, what is to be gained/lost by upping the break .......
87: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: magnetic drain wire (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-01-19, 14:22:03 (76.100.161.27)
Not sure, I was hoping that by generating, no pun intended, some conversation that it might spark some ideas for experiments. Thanks all. .......
88: Tweakers' Asylum, unclestu_such a thing as a magnetic drain wire? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2014-01-19, 08:12:42 (76.100.161.27)
Is there such a thing or a configuration as a magnetic field drain? Since its impossible to "kill" a magnetic field, would it be possible to come up with a system or configuration to move the field(s) .......
89: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: unclestu_Aqua Aura (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-09-03, 03:26:31 (76.100.161.27)
I am familiar with the benefits of employing Aqua Aura crystals, as I have four of them in use. I was wondering about the merits of using the Shungite inside the isolation transformer housing, between .......
90: Tweakers' Asylum, unclestu_with regard to Shungite (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-09-02, 07:31:43 (76.100.161.27)
Did you try both types of Shungite, elite (silvery) and regular, or combinations, meaning mixed bag of both types, or a single "crystal"? In doing a little research, I found both types, the silvery, d .......
91: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Metglas (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-08-02, 03:18:07 (76.100.161.27)
Sorry for the delay in responding. Thank you for your insight and experiences. I'll certainly give it a go around the AC plugs and IC connectors and employ your advice about ferrous and copper laminat .......
92: Tweakers' Asylum, unclestu_Metglas (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-07-27, 03:19:13 (76.100.161.27)
You mentioned experimenting with Metglas, have you come to any conclusions about its use or misuse, for that matter, in cable and transformer shielding? As always thanks for your practical insights. : .......
93: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: unclestu_Related to Tail pieces and Transformer mounting (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-07-15, 05:41:03 (76.100.161.27)
I just remembered, age is a horrible thing, I also have TI Shield that I got from Michael Percy that I have never used. How or should this be incorporated into the tail piece and/or transformer EMI mi .......
94: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: unclestu_Tail pieces_further (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-07-14, 16:49:42 (76.100.161.27)
You had previously mentioned using the tail pieces on speaker cables and IC's. I would assume that you have used them on A/C cords as well? How well did that work and where is the most improvement to .......
95: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Pondering and searching for parts (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-07-14, 04:23:37 (76.100.161.27)
Thanks for the information unclestu and your explanation of what, why and how one is trying to accomplish, is easily understood. After several days of looking high and low, trying to find pre-made mat .......
96: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: unclestu_Something else to ponder, along the same avenue (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-07-10, 06:34:35 (76.100.161.27)
In an attempt to better the sound quality of the mono-block amps, I have tried many different materials and ways to mount the 50-ish lb. torroidal transformers and to Plitron's credit I have had littl .......
97: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: unclestu_found them (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-07-10, 05:46:07 (76.100.161.27)
I had forgotten that plating fact and I found them at Home Depot, thank you. .......
98: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: unclestu_Can't find the tail pieces, where'd you get yours? nt (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-07-08, 19:18:15 (76.100.161.27)
The only ones Lowes had were chrome plated brass or plastic, no nickel plated brass. I'll try HD tomorrow, as for Ace, the closest one is about 30 miles away. Thanks for assist. .......
99: Tweakers' Asylum, unclestu_Can't find the tail pieces, where'd you get yours? nt (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-07-08, 06:51:30 (76.100.161.27)
. .......
100: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: MuMetal breaker box door panel (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-07-03, 20:13:48 (76.100.161.27)
I got a quote last week for a 12 X 15" sheet, don't recall the thickness, but not very thick and it was over $130.00 for one, and to cover as wide a range as possible you really need two different typ .......
101: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Thank you jea48_very informative (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-07-03, 03:58:12 (76.100.161.27)
I always wanted to know what a breaker looked like inside and how it work/ed/s, you saved me the $6-7 it would cost me to open one up and have a look-see. I guess my main thought here was to improve t .......
102: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Exactly, Thank you...nt (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-07-02, 19:09:40 (76.100.161.27)
. .......
103: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Tail pieces (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-07-02, 03:33:26 (76.100.161.27)
I'm sorry to say no, not yet. I was at the beginning of mods to the isolation transformer I bought and have run out of available funds to continue. I'm trying to get a quote on some Metglas, but no an .......
104: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: If its UL rated... (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-07-01, 10:07:57 (76.100.161.27)
If its a UL rated circuit breaker before its cryo'ed why would it not be UL rated after its cryo'ed, although I can see your point, as an insurance company will use any excuse to not pay out, if they .......
105: Tweakers' Asylum, Cryo'ed circuit breakers (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-07-01, 04:36:01 (76.100.161.27)
Has anyone cryo'ed a circuit breaker, such as a Square D 15 or 20 amp? If so what were the audible results. .......
106: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Found nickle plated copper pipe at McMaster-Carr (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-06-27, 05:55:55 (76.100.161.27)
Found unthreaded nickel plated copper pipe on McMaster-Carr, 1 foot length X 1 1/2" diameter (pipe size) is $33.12, other diameters available in 1/2" increments. Z-Sleeve's stated dimensions are 1 1/8 .......
107: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Plumbing tail piece...Could you post a picture. as I can't envision what you are describing? (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-06-27, 04:06:02 (76.100.161.27)
Unclestu, you have made mention of the tail pieces before and I can't get a mental picture of what you are talking about, hence the picture request and will a ground wire need to be added to increase .......
108: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: No Worries (NT) (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-06-23, 10:59:57 (76.100.161.27)
. .......
109: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: woah.... (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-06-22, 10:59:20 (76.100.161.27)
It was meant as a "what if?". .......
110: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Not so fast.....Further thought (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-06-21, 03:40:44 (76.100.161.27)
I had forgotten about the magnetic fields shape and its propagation. Thanks for reminding me, that said, how about using two ring magnets, one on top of the toroid, where the north pole is on the exte .......
111: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: new tweak_unclestu, please see my posts under "not so fast". nt here (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-06-20, 20:02:55 (76.100.161.27)
nt .......
112: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Not so fast.....Further thought (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-06-20, 07:08:37 (76.100.161.27)
If one were to take a strip of nickel, or other magnetically permeable metal and a strip of copper, sandwich the two together, attach one end to the toroidal transformers steel hold-down hardware and .......
113: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Not so fast.....So what you are saying is... (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-06-20, 03:36:33 (76.100.161.27)
in a power amp that utilizes a toroidal transformer, for example, that by replacing the center steel hold-down hardware with nylon hardware (so to speak) and placing the VPI brick on edge as opposed t .......
114: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: What's the difference between this and a copper foil inductor from say, Goertz? nt (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-06-07, 13:19:07 (76.100.161.27)
nt .......
115: Tweakers' Asylum, More info. (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-06-04, 03:55:58 (76.100.161.27)
The object of modification is a topaz isolation transformer. I have several things that I was thinking about doing and I don't know if you are familiar with its construction/general layout. So here is .......
116: Tweakers' Asylum, unclestu: A fabrication question, if you would (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-06-03, 04:51:51 (76.100.161.27)
You have discussed, in previous posts, the value of TI Shield in combination with copper foil. How would one mate the two, over a 4" by 4" surface area, that is only supported at the corners, so as no .......
117: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Impressions from adding the Topaz Isolation Transformer (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-05-21, 04:59:15 (76.100.161.27)
I have a board and cone feet waiting in the wings, so to speak. As the bottom surface of the transformer is a little irregular, I'm probably going to make a pair of outriggers from ? wood, bolt those .......
118: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I would rethink most filters (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-05-21, 04:47:45 (76.100.161.27)
Thanks for the tip on NOT using filters. Any idea on the in-rush current limiter? With regard to the power cord, I had considered going straight in from the dedicated line and negating the power cord .......
119: Tweakers' Asylum, Impressions from adding the Topaz Isolation Transformer (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-05-19, 08:42:05 (76.100.161.27)
After adding the 1.8Kv Isolation transformer to the system, incidentally I also replaced the stock, Hubble brass male AC plug with a Furutech FU11M (Cu) plug that I had from a previous project, kept t .......
120: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: PeterZ (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-05-12, 18:50:51 (76.100.161.27)
All of what you have said is true. A little more info. for you, this is a dedicated line to just the pre-amp and cd player and my concern was basically about prolonging the life of the NOS tubes that .......
121: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Reduce output voltage from Isolation transformer (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-05-11, 16:47:18 (76.100.161.27)
Before I go about doing this let me describe how I plan to test and you tell me if I'm wrong, which is probable. I plan on pulling the plug slightly out of the AC receptacle, just enough to get the pr .......
122: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Reduce output voltage from Isolation transformer (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-05-11, 10:05:35 (76.100.161.27)
Unloaded, thanks, I'll check it. .......
123: Tweakers' Asylum, Reduce output voltage from Isolation transformer (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-05-11, 08:58:35 (76.100.161.27)
I am interested in cutting the output voltage from 125.3 volts to 117 volts from an isolation transformer to my tube pre-amp and tube cd player. How can I go about doing that without effecting sound q .......
124: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: High Wires All Clears (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-05-02, 03:05:20 (76.100.161.27)
Grounding the All Clears is a must, in my system anyway. Having heard the before grounding and after, and the with them in and out, of the system. The with them in and grounded, is/was the way to go. .......
125: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I run 12 gauge wires between the halves of my audio duplex sets (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-04-25, 16:33:51 (76.100.161.27)
Thanks for the suggestion. That's my next move. .......
126: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Great, glad everything worked out alright. (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-04-24, 17:15:22 (76.100.161.27)
The phase test result, with the DVM set to 600 volts,showed between 003 and 004 volts, so pretty much a 0. Thanks so much for your effort, time and patience. Its greatly appreciated. I hope the additi .......
127: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Results (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-04-24, 15:44:01 (76.100.161.27)
The results are as follows: Hot - Neutral: 125.4 volts Hot - Ground: 125.3 volts Neutral - Ground: 0 volts Hot on duplex - Ground at wall: 125.4 volts Plugged light up circuit status tester into trans .......
128: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I see..... (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-04-24, 14:32:10 (76.100.161.27)
A sheet metal screw connects the ground wire at the thick-ish plate then to the ground screw on the recepticle. I plan to loosen the screw on the plate or remove it and slip the fork or loop connector .......
129: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Pictures, maybe, added (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-04-24, 14:14:29 (76.100.161.27)
Hope these help you visualize. Thanks for all your time and effort, it is greatly appreciated. .......
130: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Pictures, maybe, added (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-04-24, 14:12:24 (76.100.161.27)
The first two were of the output side, the last two are of the input side, as you can tell. .......
131: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Pictures, maybe, added (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-04-24, 14:09:00 (76.100.161.27)
another pic. .......
132: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Pictures, maybe, added (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-04-24, 14:08:32 (76.100.161.27)
going to try to load more pics. .......
133: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Pictures, maybe, added (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-04-24, 14:07:29 (76.100.161.27)
nt .......
134: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I see..... (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-04-24, 13:58:24 (76.100.161.27)
You said in an earlier post that there is a ground lug on the case on the recept side of the unit. Correct? Nope, on both input and output sides I can see where a green ground wire attaches to a parti .......
135: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I see..... (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-04-24, 09:53:22 (76.100.161.27)
The Topaz is a pre wired unit with a duplex output recept mounted on the secondary output side? Correct? Correct, one duplex. The power cord and plug on the line side of the Topaz is a 3 wire? Plug ha .......
136: Cable Asylum, RE: Until the Oyaides R0, that was not my experience. (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-04-24, 06:56:19 (76.100.161.27)
Are you the same Norm who writes for "The Stereo Times" or a different Norm? Either way, it sounds as if you have found a new favorite when it comes to AC outlets and that is currently what I'm in the .......
137: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Al Sekela's famous advice (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-03-03, 10:02:43 (76.100.161.27)
Thank you bartc (A), I appreciate the reminder. Al's legacy lives on. .......
138: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Al Sekela's famous advice (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-03-01, 04:52:02 (76.100.161.27)
And what of the cover plate hold-down screw? Brass or nylon? In theory then, 1 receptacle brass mounting screw, 1 nylon receptacle mounting screw and 1 nylon screw to hold down the cover plate? What i .......
139: Cable Asylum, RE: Bocchino Tomcat RCA connectors_opinions (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-02-27, 14:39:09 (76.100.161.27)
Thank you Duster for an alternative that I had not considered. I shall indeed consider it. .......
140: Cable Asylum, RE: Bocchino Tomcat RCA connectors_opinions (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-02-27, 05:04:29 (76.100.161.27)
It's the less than optimal connection thing that I'm trying to resolve. Either the materials are less than optimal, the fit is less than optimal or the implementation of either or both is less than wh .......
141: Cable Asylum, RE: Bocchino Tomcat RCA connectors_opinions (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-02-26, 16:51:02 (76.100.161.27)
Thanks Crazy Dave, I was initially going to go with the vampires, but my curiosity with the Bocchino's is becoming a bit more than I can resist. .......
142: Cable Asylum, RE: Bocchino Tomcat RCA connectors_opinions (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-02-26, 16:48:36 (76.100.161.27)
Duster thanks for your input and caution about the top-line WBT's. I had planned on replacing the input jacks on my Amps, as the mid-line WBT's currently employed their do feel a bit loose-ish, around .......
143: Cable Asylum, Bocchino Tomcat RCA connectors_opinions (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-02-25, 07:01:05 (76.100.161.27)
Does anyone have me an opinion, based on auditory/practical experience, about the Bocchino female chassis-mount rca, Tomcat connectors, in comparison to WBT's top line female chassis-mount connectors? .......
144: Tweakers' Asylum, Regarding HighWire Power Wrap's and Crystal's_Lenghty (0.00)
Posted by dcuhl on 2013-01-21, 07:00:44 (76.100.161.27)
Two weeks ago I put HighWire All Clears for IC's (at mid-point of IC's) on the rather lengthy IC's that run from the Pre-Amp (ARC SP8MkII) to the Amps (Odyssey Extreme Monblocks with black boards & n .......
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