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1: Cable Asylum, Cable Recommendation (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2024-03-26, 16:08:16 (71.244.134.120)
Can anyone recommend moderately priced, basically neutral sounding speaker cables? Currently, I have anti-cables which I really enjoy. That said, they are too fragile and you can't move the speakers a .......
2: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Adding remote control for volume (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2022-03-13, 13:39:07 (71.244.154.62)
There is a lot of extra space. Is there a kit or product that you can recommend. .......
3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Adding remote control for volume (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2022-03-13, 07:37:50 (71.244.154.62)
I would like to add a remote to control the volume of my system. I have a quicksilver preamp and bel canto dac 2 and denafrips ares dac. I have tried several preamps with a remote and keep coming back .......
4: Cable Asylum, RE: Determine charge of each wire (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2022-01-24, 09:40:20 (71.244.154.62)
Thanks, that worked. .......
5: Cable Asylum, Determine charge of each wire (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2022-01-22, 09:57:59 (71.244.154.62)
I have a pair of anti cables where the banana connector and sleeve have fallen off. Is there a way that I can determine which side of the cable is the positive vs negative side? I tried reading the vo .......
6: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Schiit freya plus tubes (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-11-05, 18:49:52 (71.244.154.62)
Can anyone recommend tubes for schiit freya plus preamp? I am using a pair of 6SN7GTB Sylvania "chrome dome" type from the 1950s on the gain side (and jj on the follower side). I really like the pream .......
7: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Schiit freya plus interconnector (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-07-10, 07:31:19 (71.244.154.62)
Thanks. So just use the top two connectors? .......
8: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Schiit freya plus interconnector (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-07-09, 16:47:55 (71.244.154.62)
Can anyone confirm whether the schiit freya plus uses a standard, single rca cable interconnector for each channel? I am trying to connect the pre amp to aes six pacs with a single rca cable for each .......
9: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: 6SN7 vs 12AX7 preamps (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-06-19, 06:53:10 (71.244.154.62)
Hi airtime, is this the tube you were referencing? https://upscaleaudio.com/products/gold-lion-ecc83-b759 .......
10: Amp/Preamp Asylum, 6SN7 vs 12AX7 preamps (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-06-17, 12:29:41 (71.244.154.62)
I have enjoyed my quicksilver pre-amp for a long time using 5751 raytheon windmill getters. That said, I have been thinking about switching to a 6SN7 based preamp and plan to experiment with a schiit .......
11: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Recommend dual mono 6SN7 tube preamp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-06-06, 15:50:01 (71.244.154.62)
Thanks. I have considered using a passive volume control. However, it seems most people indicate that the tube preamps provide better sound staging. I am considering a dual mono preamp because I alrea .......
12: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Recommend dual mono 6SN7 tube preamp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-31, 19:42:41 (71.244.154.62)
Thanks. I have considered using a passive volume control. However, it seems most people indicate that the tube preamps provide better sound staging. I am considering a dual mono preamp because I alrea .......
13: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Recommend dual mono 6SN7 tube preamp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-25, 10:33:44 (71.244.154.62)
Thanks. I have considered using a passive volume control. However, it seems most people indicate that the tube preamps provide better sound staging. I am considering a dual mono preamp because I alrea .......
14: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Recommend dual mono 6SN7 tube preamp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-24, 13:26:09 (71.244.154.62)
Can anyone recommend a dual mono 6SN7 tube pre amp that would be around ~$2-3k used or less than ~5k new? Thanks .......
15: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Fuse help please! (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-23, 08:59:10 (71.244.154.62)
I was replacing the power tubes in my six pacs and accidentally put one in backwards. I left the room briefly, came back and smelled smoke. The fuse in one of the monoblocks blew. I turned it off and .......
16: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rank tube preamp tech for 3D imaging and tube midrange (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-15, 19:42:56 (71.244.154.62)
Yeah...ultimately whether the preamp works in my system is all that matters. Right now, I am trying to target my search. Unfortunately, can't try lots of different preamps. .......
17: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rank tube preamp tech for 3D imaging and tube midrange (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-15, 18:25:55 (71.244.154.62)
I just wanted to add a couple of other features to choose from - separate or isolated power supply - low gain (10db) .......
18: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Rank tube preamp tech for 3D imaging and tube midrange (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-15, 16:42:42 (71.244.154.62)
I am considering whether to upgrade my pre-amp. I currently have a a 15+ year old, quicksilver line stage with windmill getters. I am looking for a 3-dimensional imaging and textured euphoric mid rang .......
19: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Schitt Freya + (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-15, 16:13:02 (71.244.154.62)
Is the Schitt Freya plus dual mono? I read the website but could find a reference to either. That said, I thought one of youtube videos mentioned that the preamp had two separate signal paths? ::: TO .......
20: Tubes Asylum, RE: How important is tube matching (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-12, 21:21:56 (71.244.154.62)
Thanks alot! .......
21: Tubes Asylum, RE: How important is tube matching? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-12, 16:58:24 (71.244.154.62)
Is matching performed on the Ip rating or some other factors? If I buy 3 set of matched quads that are all new, at worst two of the tubes on each amp might be slightly different than the remaining 4 t .......
22: Tubes Asylum, RE: How important is tube matching (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-12, 14:52:38 (71.244.154.62)
Here is a link to the specifications. http://www.sixpacs.com/specs.shtml .......
23: Tubes Asylum, RE: How important is tube matching (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-12, 14:49:35 (71.244.154.62)
Is matching within an amp more important for mono blocks? Six pacs don't have negative feedback and are a push pull, triode design. .......
24: Tubes Asylum, How important is tube matching? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-12, 13:45:37 (71.244.154.62)
I need to purchase 12 el-34 tubes for my aes six pacs. The seller indicated that they only match in sets of 2 or 4. How important is tube matching? Is matching performed based on Ip rating or other fa .......
25: Tube DIY Asylum, How important is tube matching (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-12, 12:36:04 (71.244.154.62)
I need to purchase 12 el-34 tubes for my aes six pacs. The seller indicated that they only match in sets of 2 or 4. How important is tube matching? Is matching performed based on Ip rating or other fa .......
26: Tubes Asylum, How important is tube matching (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-12, 12:36:04 (71.244.154.62)
I need to purchase 12 el-34 tubes for my aes six pacs. The seller indicated that they only match in sets of 2 or 4. How important is tube matching? Is matching performed based on Ip rating or other fa .......
27: Tubes Asylum, RE: interpret plate current measurement (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-11, 10:00:05 (71.244.154.62)
The rating was performed using a maxi matcher by Cary audio. The original rating was 54. I assume you shouldn't use the tubes until the rating hits 0. .......
28: Tubes Asylum, interpret plate current measurement (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-10, 16:50:31 (71.244.154.62)
How do you interpret plate current measurement? I have gold lion KT-77 tubes that received a Ip rating of 27. Does this provide any indication whether the tubes should be replaced? Or how much life re .......
29: General Asylum, RE: Upgrade dac or preamp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-05, 16:41:32 (107.77.202.99)
If I were to get rid of the line stage, how would I control the volume? Would this have to be a feature in the dac? .......
30: General Asylum, RE: Upgrade dac or preamp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-04, 20:33:58 (71.244.154.62)
I also have a squeezebox touch. At one point, I added 7571 windmill getter tubes to pre and system improved. .......
31: General Asylum, Upgrade dac or preamp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-05-04, 18:17:38 (71.244.154.62)
I am looking for advice on whether upgrading my dac or pre-amp will improve my system? My system includes Maggie 12s, six pacs, quicksilver line stage and bel canto dac 2. I am looking to upgrade eith .......
32: General Asylum, RE: Balance vs rca inputs (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-04-17, 10:46:05 (71.244.154.62)
Would it make a difference with inter connectors between amp, preamp, dac which are less than 3 feet long? .......
33: General Asylum, Balance vs rca inputs (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-04-17, 09:10:31 (71.244.154.62)
I am trying to determine whether balanced inputs would provide an improvement in my system. my understanding is that balanced inputs provide an improvement for long cable runs (10+ ft) Should I expect .......
34: Tubes Asylum, basic tube question (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-04-14, 18:18:21 (71.244.154.62)
if a tube blows, is there a chance it could damage the amplifier? i have six pacs and just want to know if the fuse will protect the amp. is there a meter that i can use to periodically check the tub .......
35: Cable Asylum, RE: interconnector organizer (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-01-24, 11:32:49 (71.244.154.62)
I don't think they are cable lifters. Here is an example. Thanks for your response to a vague question. .......
36: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What would you upgrade - preamp or DAC (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-01-24, 06:25:19 (71.244.154.62)
Thanks for all the feedback. One other question, since the pre amp is 15+ years olds, if I upgraded the pre amp would I see an improvement just due to new parts. For example, I assume the caps wear ou .......
37: Cable Asylum, interconnector organizer (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-01-23, 17:01:28 (71.244.154.62)
Periodically,I see interconnector ads with a wooden accessory to hold the cables in parallel. Does anyone know what this called? Or where I can buy it? Thanks .......
38: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What would you upgrade - preamp or DAC (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-01-23, 16:34:45 (71.244.154.62)
I am looking to upgrade my system after 15 years. Can anyone provide advice on where I would likely experience the most significant improvement - a preamp or DAC? I assume that DAC technology has impr .......
39: Planar Speaker Asylum, Bi-wire Maggie 12s (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-01-18, 09:55:48 (71.244.154.62)
Can the Maggie 12s be bi-wired? Does bi-wiring essentially by pass the cross over? .......
40: Planar Speaker Asylum, Magnepan "condo" speakers (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-01-13, 14:17:28 (71.244.154.62)
Has magnepan provided any update on the condo speaker projection? Should we expect that these speakers will eventually be available for purchase? It has been a year since magnepan performed the road s .......
41: Planar Speaker Asylum, Recommend SET amp that can drive Maggie 12s (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2021-01-13, 09:50:25 (71.244.154.62)
Can someone recommend a SET amp to drive Maggie 12s? I am currently considering Cary 805 mono blocks. Are there any other SET amps that would work? I am currently using AES six pacs which have worked .......
42: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Suggestions to start using AES six pacs again (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2020-04-18, 05:42:19 (71.244.129.100)
Can anyone provide suggestions to start using my AES six pacs again? In particular, I purchased my system ~2005 and haven't been using it for the last couple of years. How can I test whether the curre .......
43: Digital Drive, Is SqueezeBox Touch compatible with USB 3.0? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-12-09, 17:47:01 (71.244.153.238)
nt .......
44: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Maggies, Power and v12r (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-10-11, 07:29:41 (173.67.15.74)
I have never heard "clipping" with my six pacs in 10 years. So if I don't hear clipping more power isn't likely to improve the maggies presentation, transients...etc. I love the six pacs voicing and e .......
45: Planar Speaker Asylum, Maggies, Power and v12r (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-09-20, 17:32:34 (173.67.12.227)
I usea pair of AES Six Pacs to drive my maggie 12s. If I purchased a very similar amp where the primary difference was that the new amp increased the power from 50 wpc to 100 wpc, could this lead to .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Can an amp be both push pull and SET? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-09-12, 18:34:52 (173.67.12.189)
I am trying to research the Cary v12r. Can someone explain the description below? I must be missing something. Does this amp have some SET characteristics? "According to Cary Audio designer Dennis Ha .......
47: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Tube Monoblock Magnepan Advice (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-08-23, 18:17:58 (173.67.15.106)
I definitely understand everything has to be exactly right for the sound stage to shine. I guess I was looking for an amp recommendation that excels at sound staging. .......
48: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Tube Monoblock Magnepan Advice (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-08-23, 18:13:39 (173.67.15.106)
I would say I wish the images were more specific with more body. I think your comment about a lack of dynamic power is my concern. Any thoughts on whether the Cary v12r would provide a substantial im .......
49: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Tube Monoblock Magnepan Advice (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-08-23, 15:50:32 (173.67.15.106)
If I could improve one area it would be imaging/sound stage/presence. .......
50: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Monoblock Magnepan Advice (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-08-23, 09:52:50 (173.67.15.106)
Abe, thanks for your response. One of the reasons I originally bought the six pacs was because of your recommendation. Thanks for all the replies. Try to answer a couple of questions: 1. Cary offers .......
51: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Tube Monoblock Magnepan Advice (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-08-23, 09:49:24 (173.67.15.106)
Thanks for all the replies. Try to answer a couple of questions: 1. Cary offers Clarity MR-style caps. They used to offer Jensen and Cardas. 2. The amp is performing fine. I actually had to box them u .......
52: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Atma Sphere M-60 (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-08-21, 18:27:27 (173.67.15.106)
btw...the M-60s were a little smoother and had better bass but they didn't have the same mid range magic. Maybe the M-60 are just too neutral for my taste. The six pacs are more lively and provide mo .......
53: Planar Speaker Asylum, Atma Sphere M-60 (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-08-21, 18:16:11 (173.67.15.106)
Has anyone else tried M-60s with Maggies? I owned a pair of M-60s at one point and was surprised that they weren't materially better than my six pacs. Especially considering the additional power and .......
54: Planar Speaker Asylum, Tube Monoblock Magnepan Advice (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-08-20, 19:45:53 (173.67.15.106)
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have really enjoyed AES six pacs paired with Maggie 12's for the last ten years. I have tried a couple of other tube amps during this time including Atma Sph .......
55: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Moved to Maggie Forum NT (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-08-20, 19:44:01 (173.67.15.106)
NT .......
56: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Tube Monoblock Magnepan Advice (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-08-20, 18:55:03 (173.67.15.106)
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have really enjoyed AES six pacs paired with Maggie 12's for the last ten years. I have tried a couple of other tube amps during this time including Atma Sp .......
57: OTL Asylum, Amp is now listed on Audiogon (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-02-13, 16:06:39 (173.67.0.215)
nt .......
58: OTL Asylum, 12 month old Atma Sphere M-60 3.2 for sale (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-02-05, 16:49:35 (173.67.10.94)
If anyone is interested, I will be putting a 12 month old Atma Sphere M-60 3.2 for sale on audiogon in the next couple of days. The unit has a limited number of hours and a great sound. .......
59: Tubes Asylum, RE: Problem with new Windmill Getters (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-01-11, 12:49:18 (173.67.12.5)
Thanks...I had the same 5751 in my pre amp for years so its not a matching problem. .......
60: Tubes Asylum, Problem with new Windmill Getters (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2014-01-11, 10:19:25 (173.67.12.5)
I just installed a set of Raytheon 5751 Windmill getters into my preamp and I keep getting a slight buzzing sound....followed by a periodic 1970s disco sound effect!! (sounds like a lazer fadding away .......
61: Digital Drive, RE: SB Touch USB 3.0 (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-10-12, 17:52:39 (108.40.70.94)
Would the USB 3.0 Flash drive be significantly faster than a USB 2.0 for a squeeze box touch? .......
62: Digital Drive, SB Touch USB 3.0 (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-09-22, 13:11:06 (173.67.27.74)
Is SB touch compatible with a USB 3.0 flash drive? .......
63: OTL Asylum, Is the M-60 phase inverting? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-07-20, 12:57:05 (173.64.122.217)
If so, will I destroy my speakers/amp if hook them up wrong? .......
64: Planar Speaker Asylum, Class A/B where the power doubles with 4 ohms (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-07-13, 10:15:38 (173.64.122.217)
I was reading the FAQ on the magnepan website and they recommend "Class A/B amps where the power doubles with 4 ohms". Can anyone recommend a tube monoblock that does this? I have six pacs and atma sh .......
65: Amp/Preamp Asylum, interpret amp power numbers (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-07-13, 08:31:51 (173.64.122.217)
can someone interpret the numbers below? I have a pair of AES six pacs and Atma sphere m-60s and am just trying to understand if they react differently to a 4 -ohm speaker. The measurements for the si .......
66: OTL Asylum, RE: Perhaps someone else here can help you, (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-06-08, 18:19:18 (173.67.6.23)
i have had the speakers for 10 yrs. .......
67: OTL Asylum, M-60 set up with 4 ohm speakers (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-06-08, 08:52:48 (173.67.6.23)
I am in the process of setting up the M-60 amp with magnepans. Do I need to do anything different because these are 4 ohm speakers? Where is the "DC Offset Control" located in the instructions below? .......
68: OTL Asylum, Benefits from M-60 balanced design (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-06-05, 18:05:11 (173.67.6.23)
What are the sonic benefits that come from the M-60 use of a balanced design? Does all of your equipment have to use a balanced design to gain significant benefit from the M-60 balanced design? If yo .......
69: General Asylum, RE: Is there a good book that explains how amplifiers work? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-06-02, 07:23:09 (173.67.6.23)
I am a beginner. .......
70: General Asylum, Is there a good book that explains how amplifiers work? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-06-01, 14:03:33 (173.67.6.23)
Is there a good book that explains how amplifiers work? the different technologies and designs for amps, pre amps and speakers? the benefits and downsides to each technology? etc? .......
71: Planar Speaker Asylum, What is the benefit of a low impedance driver? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-05-30, 18:33:22 (173.67.6.103)
Is low impedance just an artifact of the speaker design and material or is there a sonic benefit associated with low impedance drivers? I think low impedance speakers tend to provide higher sound pres .......
72: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Do all SS amps use negative bias? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-05-28, 19:18:32 (173.67.6.103)
Quick Question: Do all SS amps use negative bias? If not, which brand don't? Thanks .......
73: SET Asylum, DO all SET amps produce a seductive, liquid sound? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-05-28, 17:38:16 (173.67.6.103)
DO all SET amps produce a seductive, liquid, palpable sound? After years of hearing how great SETs sound, I recently auditioned an audio note 300 amp and to be honest I was disappointed. To m it didn .......
74: OTL Asylum, Does Atma Sphere OTL use Class AB for 4 ohm tap? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-05-28, 17:00:42 (173.67.6.103)
Does Atma Sphere OTL use Class AB for 4 ohm tap? Is this a push pull topology? I thought Class A amps used an always on, amplify the whole wave form as one piece topology? .......
75: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Basic horn questions (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-05-27, 08:57:14 (173.67.6.103)
When audiophiles refer to horns that mate well with SETs, what type of speakers does this include? Is it a single horn without a cabinet? Multiple horns? What does "compressed horn" mean? How can act .......
76: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Is there a mod that will make easier to use SET amp? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-05-23, 17:58:49 (173.67.17.112)
thanks for all the responses...thought i would get nothing on this topic. here is the link to the 2.5 db boost i referenced...its in the tweak section but the link doesn't work! Maggie 2½dB midrange .......
77: Planar Speaker Asylum, Is there a mod that will make easier to use SET amp? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-05-23, 16:46:54 (173.67.17.112)
I have maggie 12s with an upgraded cross over that I added. The maggie 12s are rated at 86 db, which is not that far from being a moderately sensitive speaker? Is there any mod that I could try that w .......
78: SET Asylum, RE: What is so great about horns (with SETs) (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-05-15, 20:30:41 (108.15.46.52)
thanks michael. any suggestions on which SETs or type of SET tube will work with maggie 12s? .......
79: Tubes Asylum, Sorry. Wrong Forum. Ignore. NT (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-05-14, 17:42:49 (108.15.46.52)
nt .......
80: SET Asylum, What is so great about horns (with SETs) (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-05-14, 17:42:09 (108.15.46.52)
I was reading one of the SET threads below and a couple of people mentioned that they would never switch from using Horns...that everything else sounds broken. Other than being ultra sensitive and mat .......
81: Tubes Asylum, What is so great about horns (with SETs) (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-05-14, 17:06:30 (108.15.46.52)
I was reading one of the SET threads below and a couple of people mentioned that they would never switch from using Horns...that everything else sounds broken. Other than being ultra sensitive and mat .......
82: OTL Asylum, RE: The amp does not split the signal in two. (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-04-30, 14:03:56 (173.67.11.158)
Thanks...so when you talk about distortion does this include second order harmonics? Would an OTL and SET amp have the same effect on second order harmonics? I thought this is what gave SETs their 'eu .......
83: OTL Asylum, RE: Does Class AB2 break the wave apart? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-04-30, 07:17:53 (173.67.11.158)
Thanks guys...so Atma Sphere M60 is a push pull amp? Which splits the waveform in two. Then what is the benefit of an an OTL topology? I always thought they used same the topology as SETs except they .......
84: OTL Asylum, Does Class AB2 break the wave apart? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-04-29, 16:10:34 (173.67.11.158)
I was looking for a class A tube amp that would amplify the sound wave in one piece and hopefully retain the timing in the recording and improve the imaging/soundstage. And I noticed the quote below o .......
85: SET Asylum, Where can I hear a SET in MD/DC? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-04-27, 16:54:37 (173.67.11.158)
Does anyone know a dealer where I can hear a SET amp in MD/DC area? I currently have Maggies with six pacs and would like to hear what I might be missing. .......
86: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: recommend 6sn7 based pre amp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-04-07, 18:47:50 (173.67.16.105)
Hi Conde, thanks for the reply...I looked at your profile and noticed that you also have six pacs...do they have hexfred rectifiers? I need to get my six pacs serviced and am also thinking of getting .......
87: Amp/Preamp Asylum, hexfred diode upgrade and Six Pacs (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-04-04, 19:37:50 (173.67.16.105)
I was planning on sending my six pacs to Cary for servicing, which costs $125 per mono. I was also thinking of getting the caps and hexfred diode upgrade. I am sure that better caps will be an improve .......
88: Amp/Preamp Asylum, recommend 6sn7 based pre amp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2013-04-03, 16:17:44 (173.67.16.105)
Can anyone recommend a 6sn7 based pre amp for under 1,500 (used) that would be as good as the Ultraverve 3? I am primarily focused on a rich sound with excellent sound staging capabilities...palpable, .......
89: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Do amps/pre amps deteriorate with time? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-12-28, 10:48:52 (166.137.89.150)
Thanks. So oil caps wouldn't have to be replaced? How about auricaps, do they deteriorate? .......
90: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Do amps/pre amps deteriorate with time? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-12-22, 18:45:53 (108.40.70.219)
Do the actual physical components in an amp or pre amp deteriorate with time? for example, caps, power regulators etc sound worse with use... .......
91: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Would channel island 200 mk ii be an upgrade over six pacs (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-12-04, 19:21:24 (173.67.5.183)
Thanks for your replies everyone. Thanks, Abe. I was actually looking for your feedback because I know you had six pacs at one time. I love my six pacs but I guess I am getting the upgrade urge. I wou .......
92: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Would channel island 200 mk ii be an upgrade over six pacs (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-12-04, 17:08:12 (173.67.5.183)
Would channel island 200 mk ii be an upgrade over six pacs? I know it is highly dependent on other factors but has anyone heard both of these amps? I don't really have a strong urge to give up my six .......
93: Tubes Asylum, RE: Has anyone converted a 6SN7 pre amp to 7AF7? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-11-16, 17:31:23 (173.67.14.38)
Thanks. In your experience, do 7n7s have different sound characteristics than 6sn7? .......
94: Tubes Asylum, RE: Has anyone converted a 6SN7 pre amp to 7AF7? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-11-16, 15:59:27 (173.67.14.38)
So if go the 7N7 route all I need is an adapter? I don't have to do any wiring or saudering? btw i got the 7af7 recommendation towards the bottom of this review... http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti .......
95: Tubes Asylum, Has anyone converted a 6SN7 pre amp to 7AF7? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-11-15, 19:14:08 (173.67.14.38)
I red that 7AF7 tubes are the best for imagining. How difficult is it to convert a 6SN7 pre amp to accept 7AF7 tubes? How difficult is the wiring? Are there any instructions on the net? Thanks ::: TOP .......
96: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: humming sound from one monoblock (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-10-21, 15:32:28 (173.67.15.225)
Thanks for the suggestion..they are already both on the same extension cord. THe buzzing only comes from one? .......
97: Amp/Preamp Asylum, humming sound from one monoblock (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-10-21, 13:52:53 (173.67.15.225)
one of my six pacs has a small buzzing sound coming directly from the monoblock..not through the speaker. Is there anything I can do to try to fix this without sending back to the manufacturer? ::: TO .......
98: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Do Class D Amp sound as one wave? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-10-13, 08:28:15 (108.40.70.206)
I am sure I a not saying this 100% correct. But is it possible for a class D amp to amplify the sound wave in one piece, similar to a Class A topology? I am asking because I am looking for an amp that .......
99: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Ultraverve vs Rogue 99 Magnum (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-10-10, 16:52:12 (108.40.70.206)
Has anyone heard both of these pre amps? Can you provide any feedback? I am looking for a rich, harmonic sound with excellent sound staging capabilities...palpable, 3-dimensional, liquid. The one thin .......
100: Tubes Asylum, How much does a good 6sn7 tube cost (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-10-05, 09:45:14 (198.228.200.23)
Nt .......
101: SET Asylum, Would autoformers make it any easier to use a SET amp? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-10-01, 16:30:36 (108.40.70.206)
I would like to mate a SET amp with Magnepan 12s but keep reading they aren't powerful enough. Would autoformers make it easier use an 845 SET amp to drive Mg 12s? .......
102: SET Asylum, RE: SET Amp to drive Maggie 12s (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-10-01, 15:59:41 (108.40.70.206)
If used AutoTransformers would that make a difference? Could I use a 845 SET amp then? .......
103: SET Asylum, SET Amp to drive Maggie 12s (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-09-28, 19:24:47 (108.40.70.206)
Can someone recommend a SET amp to drive Maggie 12s? I assume this would have to be an 845 tube based design. I would prefer monoblocks and am looking to spend under 5,000 used. Maggie 12 sensitivity .......
104: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: SET Monoblocks to drive Maggie 12s (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-09-09, 08:39:49 (173.67.8.174)
Thanks for all for feedback. Does anyone have an opinion on 805 SET amps? I red a stereophile review that used an 805 amp to drive Quads. If it can drive a quad, maggie 12s should be ok? btw...i am al .......
105: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: SET Monoblocks to drive Maggie 12s (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-09-06, 20:40:44 (173.67.8.174)
Thanks for the feedback. I am looking at s SET amp because I have always heard about their soundstaging capabilities and want to try an amp that amplifies the wave in one piece. I hope it will maintai .......
106: Amp/Preamp Asylum, SET Monoblocks to drive Maggie 12s (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-09-06, 17:49:37 (173.67.8.174)
Can someone recommend SET Monoblocks to drive Maggie 12s? I am looking for amp with great soundstaging capabilities with palpable well defined images. I am willing to spend up to $5,000. Also are SET .......
107: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Rogue 99 Magnum, Audible Illusion 3A and Modwright 100 (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-08-21, 18:24:21 (173.67.8.174)
Has anyone owned/heard two of these amps. Can you comment on whether one of these pre amps is definitely better at soundstaging than another? Specifically, I am looking for a pre amp that provides w .......
108: Computer Audio Asylum, Please Help SB Touch set up (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-08-18, 15:08:44 (108.40.70.170)
I just completed my set up and the Touch is working but the music doesn't sound full? I am using a USB thumb drive, FLAC (loss less?) file format and a digital out. Does the touch lose resolution if .......
109: Computer Audio Asylum, Also should the digital volume be set to 100?? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-08-18, 13:15:57 (108.40.70.170)
Will there be a loss of resolution if the volume isn't 100? .......
110: Computer Audio Asylum, SB Touch and internet (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-08-18, 13:05:39 (108.40.70.170)
Does the SB touch have to be connected to the internet to work? It wouldn't read music off of the usb drive until i logged on to the internet? .......
111: Tubes Asylum, Convert 6922 to 6SN7 (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-08-17, 18:09:05 (108.40.70.170)
I am interested in Audible Ilussion 3 pre amp. How ever I would like to use 6SN7 tubes. Is there a convertor available that can do that? Will the pre amp be able to take advantage of the 6SN7 specs??? .......
112: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Is a Class A pre amp better at sound staging (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-08-17, 16:37:51 (108.40.70.170)
Is a dual mono pre amp a subset of a Class A topology? For example, does a dual mono pre amp amplify the sound as one wave? Can you recommend Class A pre amps that use 6SN7 tubes? In general would a .......
113: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Agree (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-08-05, 14:30:07 (108.40.70.142)
Thanks guys. The thing i don't understand is what does a pre amp add? A pre amp can't be more transparent then a DAC alone. So what is it adding to the presentation? And any idea how? .......
114: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Wyred4Sound DAC2 as a pre amp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-08-05, 11:11:46 (108.40.70.142)
Has anyone used the W4S dac as a pre amp? How did it sound? How was the soundstaging, warmth, harmonics, palpable images etc? .......
115: Computer Audio Asylum, SB Touch and USB 2,0 vs 3.0 flash drive (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-08-04, 10:29:56 (108.40.70.142)
Has anyone tried a USB 3.0 flash drive with the SB touch? Will it work? Will a USB 2.0 provide sufficient speed to load 50 gb of music? .......
116: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks for the feedback. (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-08-04, 07:57:44 (108.40.70.142)
Thanks for the feedback. .......
117: Computer Audio Asylum, how much storage does a cd require (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-08-03, 17:20:03 (108.40.70.142)
how much storage does it take to save one "lossless" cd? which format should i use? I plan on using SB touch as my digital source. And don't want to use itunes. Also, is there a good ripping/organizi .......
118: Computer Audio Asylum, Digital Front End to consider besides SB Touch (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-08-02, 20:18:15 (108.40.70.142)
Is there any digital front end I should consider besides the squeeze box touch? Ideally, I would like to put all my cds on a hard drive and connect that device to my DAC. Also looking to spend less th .......
119: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I Love my (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-24, 19:19:40 (96.244.41.196)
Thanks. I started reading about it. Anyone else have recommendations?? .......
120: Tubes Asylum, Musical Tube types as good as 5751 (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-24, 19:14:59 (96.244.41.196)
Is there any other group of pre amp tubes that are on par or better than the 12AX7/5751s? Is it fair to say that, in general, the 12AX7/5751s "family" produces the best sounding tubes? I know it depen .......
121: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Tube Pre amp with great sound staging capabilities (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-24, 16:54:24 (96.244.41.196)
I am looking for a recommendation for a pre amp with great sound staging capabilities. Specifically, I would like a pre amp that provides well-defined, palpable images with a forward presentation and .......
122: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What is the benefit of balanced inputs/outputs (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-23, 19:44:00 (96.244.41.196)
in a pre amp?? .......
123: Tubes Asylum, RE: 12AU7 vs 12AX7 tubes (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-23, 17:35:04 (96.244.41.196)
Pat, Thanks for the feedback. Is it fair to say that, in general, the 12AX7/5751s "family" produces the best sounding tubes? Is there any other group of pre amp tubes that are on par or better than th .......
124: Digital Drive, Wyred4Sound DAC2 vs Bel Canto DAC2 (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-22, 12:15:49 (96.244.41.196)
I currently own a Bel Canto DAC2 and was wondering if the W4S DAC would be considered an upgrade? Also, if you use the W4S DAC digital volume control, does it loose resolution? I am not interested in .......
125: Tubes Asylum, RE: 12AU7 vs 12AX7 tubes (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-22, 11:22:21 (96.244.41.196)
Are there any other tube families that are know for superior sonics? (I tried a bunch of 12AX7s before I gave up for the 5751). .......
126: Tubes Asylum, 12AU7 vs 12AX7 tubes (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-22, 10:10:35 (96.244.41.196)
I am thinking of switching to a belles pre amp which uses 12AU7 tubes. How does the sonic signature of these tubes compare to 12AX7 as far as presence, harmonics, weight, palable, 3-dimensions, sounds .......
127: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How do I identify the caps in my pre amp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-19, 19:07:27 (96.244.41.196)
Thanks Mike. QS only offers an upgrade to the power supply not the caps. I am really happy with my system right now. I would like to have more clarity and don't want to buy a new pre amp, which I migh .......
128: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How do I identify the caps in my pre amp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-19, 17:17:39 (96.244.41.196)
Mike, Thanks for the response! I heard back from Quick Silver and they said: " The only signal path caps in the line stage are two 2mfd/400V polypropyelene and foil caps." What brand do you recommend .......
129: Amp/Preamp Asylum, How do I identify the caps in my pre amp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-18, 18:30:53 (96.244.41.196)
i am interested in upgrading the caps in my quicksilver linestage. the user manual is fairly vague and doesn't really explain the different components. i do see something that look like two huge caps .......
130: Tubes Asylum, RE: RCA windmill 5751 (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-07, 20:20:12 (96.244.41.196)
Sorry, I meant Raytheon. .......
131: Planar Speaker Asylum, MG 12 and tube mono blocks (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-07, 18:17:48 (96.244.41.196)
I am always told that Maggies love power. I currently run my MG 12s with AES six pacs which are 50 wpc at 8 ohms. Is that considered sufficient power? What will more power provide that my current set .......
132: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: squeeze box touch usb/sd card (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-07, 18:14:27 (96.244.41.196)
"Not sure I follow what you mean by having the "computer organize the usb thumb drive". " Thanks, again. what i meant was i don't want to use the sb to organize folders and add music. I just want to .......
133: Tubes Asylum, RCA windmill 5751 (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-07, 18:08:15 (96.244.41.196)
I am having difficulty finding this tube at a reasonable price. what can i do for a substitute? would a different brand 5751 tube have a similar sound or does brand make a big difference? is there a s .......
134: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Maggie 12's in the house! (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-07, 17:04:06 (96.244.41.196)
Congrats. Once you've enjoyed them for a while, think about doing the cross over upgrade...i did it...and its a big difference. .......
135: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: squeeze box touch usb/sd card (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-07, 16:52:23 (96.244.41.196)
also...did you notice any improvement in the sound switching from a cd player to a sb? since usb has moving parts, does streaming improve the sound more than usb drives? .......
136: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: squeeze box touch usb/sd card (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-07, 16:41:46 (96.244.41.196)
Thanks alot. So if i use my computer to organize the usb thumb drive, I shouldn't have any problems with the touch working? I just want to use the touch to scroll, select and play music. I already own .......
137: Computer Audio Asylum, squeeze box touch usb/sd card (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-07, 14:15:26 (96.244.41.196)
how well does the sb touch usb/sd card connection work? has anyone used it consistently with success. i read some complaints on amazon. .......
138: Tweakers' Asylum, quicksilver linestage cap upgrade (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-07-07, 12:23:31 (96.244.41.196)
i am interested in upgrading the caps in my quicksilver linestage. has anyone done this or have any suggestions/comments? the user manual doesn't really explain the different components. i do see two .......
139: Tubes Asylum, sixpacs owners (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-06-12, 19:43:45 (173.67.0.57)
My sixpacs came with a GE 12BZ7 tube. I am looking to try some new tubes. Is the 1960s version of the GE 12BZ7 blackplates tube considered an upgrade over the stock version? Or is it too similar? ::: .......
140: Tubes Asylum, RE: 12BZ7 (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-06-11, 18:59:28 (173.67.0.57)
Michael, Thanks for your help...my six pacs has the stock GE 12BZ7 tube I assume this is not the NOS GE 12BZ& tube some people have recommended? Do you know if the 12BZ7s at upscale audio are NOS or n .......
141: Amp/Preamp Asylum, by pass pre amp? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-06-10, 18:47:05 (173.67.0.57)
what would happen if i biased my pre amp and my dac had an output of 20 ohms and my amp had an input of 150,000 ohms? could i damage the speakers? .......
142: Tubes Asylum, 12BZ7 (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-06-10, 17:00:55 (173.67.0.57)
I have GE 12BZ7s in my six pacs..is there a better version of this tube than GE? Where can I purchase? Thanks .......
143: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Multimeter and biasing amp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-05-27, 12:59:17 (173.67.5.171)
Thanks again. It does have separate plugs. Do I need voltage or meters? .......
144: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Multimeter and biasing amp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-05-27, 12:21:48 (173.67.5.171)
Abe, Thanks for your response. I have a digital meter that only goes up to 200 ma. I am trying to bias AES six pacs. do i need a need a voltage or current scale? the dial reads 500 m not ma? Also the .......
145: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Multimeter and biasing amp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-05-27, 11:05:48 (173.67.5.171)
Can anyone provide basic guidance on how to operate a Miconta multimeter? So far, I set the multimeter to DC A 500m? I selected this because I am trying to bias the amp to 230 ma and I don't see anyth .......
146: Tubes Asylum, RE: does warm mean polite? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-05-21, 17:13:53 (173.67.5.171)
Thanks everyone. .......
147: Tubes Asylum, RE: Sounds more like the tubes are not biased correctly. (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-05-19, 14:27:13 (108.40.32.31)
A little over 200...should that make a big difference? My Radio Shack meter only goes to 200... .......
148: Tubes Asylum, does warm mean polite? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-05-19, 13:03:15 (108.40.32.31)
Ok. So I replaced Ruby EL34s in my AES six pacs with Golden Lion KT77...and they are very polite. Is that "warm" means? There is no "plucking" of the string...just the note. There is no strain as the .......
149: Tubes Asylum, Which tube would have the greatest impact (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-05-06, 11:54:42 (74.103.79.254)
Changing which tube would have the greatest impact on the sound in the amp? The output tubes? Or one of the little ones? .......
150: Tubes Asylum, Genalex KT77 vs EL34 Wing C SED (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-05-02, 17:18:25 (74.103.79.254)
I am trying to place the output tubes on my AES six pacs. I am looking for a warm, lush sound that is palpable, three dimensional. Which of these two tubes would you recommend? Thanks Genalex KT77 vs .......
151: Tubes Asylum, Groove EL34M xf2 (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-04-28, 13:31:48 (74.103.79.254)
Does anyone have any thoughts on this tube? How would this compare to Harmon Electric EL34? I am looking for a rich, warm sound. I have AES six pacs. Any other recommendation would be appreciated. Tha .......
152: Amp/Preamp Asylum, warm output tubes (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-04-23, 17:43:29 (173.67.16.60)
is there such a thing as warm sounding output tubes (EL34)? How would Mullard XF2 reissued by Groove tubes compare to Electro Harmonix? Any recommendations? .......
153: Amp/Preamp Asylum, aes six pac tubes (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-04-22, 16:02:38 (173.67.16.60)
I need to replace the output tubes for my six pacs. I think i need EL34/6CA7. Any suggestions on brands and where to buy? Also do any other tube types work? here are the specs...thanks http://sixpacs. .......
154: Amp/Preamp Asylum, how long do tubes last (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-04-19, 16:47:48 (173.67.16.60)
how long should tubes last in amp? I have aes six pacs and listen about 3-4 hrs per week. .......
155: Amp/Preamp Asylum, buzzing from tube amp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-04-12, 17:09:40 (173.67.16.60)
I have aes six pacs. I keep hearing a buzzing sound that comes directly from the amp, not through the speaker. What is the best way to diagnose the problem? Not sure if it is the tubes or transformer .......
156: Cable Asylum, unshielded digital interconnector (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-03-17, 15:30:49 (173.67.16.60)
Is there such a thing as an unshielded digital interconnector? Just about everything in my system is unshielded and its gotten better. Right now I have DH Labs 75 interconnector. .......
157: Cable Asylum, RE: Anti-Cable Banana plugs (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-02-23, 18:35:26 (71.166.57.243)
jonbee, what do you mean unlock them??? What are knurled barrels? .......
158: Cable Asylum, Anti-Cable Banana plugs (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-02-22, 18:19:44 (71.166.57.243)
I just tried to hook my anti-cables up to AES six pacs and they don't fit. I am currently using Monster cables with banana plugs. Any suggestions? .......
159: Planar Speaker Asylum, MG 12 and RCA adapter (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-02-09, 15:00:39 (173.64.122.73)
Do RCA adapters work with MG 12s? I am thinking of getting anti cables with RCA adapters at both sides. I think RCA adapters look a little cleaner than banana plugs. Any thoughts? Also considering DH .......
160: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MG 12 and RCA adapters (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-02-09, 14:37:13 (173.64.122.73)
Do RCA adapters work with MG 12s? I am thinking of getting anti cables with RCA adapters at both sides. I think RCA adapters look a little cleaner than banana plugs. Any thoughts? Also considering DH .......
161: Tubes Asylum, RE: I'm not sure what you are asking (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-01-28, 13:45:45 (173.67.21.239)
because businesses that are active concerns typically place a premium on maintaining their reputation whereas tubes that have been laying around Europe for the last 50 years made by defunct businesses .......
162: Tubes Asylum, RE: Ok...I'll ask (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-01-28, 13:44:56 (173.67.21.239)
because businesses that are active concerns typically place a premium on maintaining their reputation whereas tubes that have been laying around Europe for the last 50 years made by defunct businesses .......
163: Tubes Asylum, RE: Ok...I'll ask (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-01-28, 13:07:36 (173.67.21.239)
Ok...everyone take it down a notch. I am on your side. I have a tube pre amp and AES six pacs. If an active company...say Panasonic made five tubes and sold them through the internet. There would be m .......
164: Tubes Asylum, RE: NOS has no history or track record??????? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-01-28, 11:21:39 (173.67.21.239)
Don't mean to offend. I just saying since these aren't currently produced...there is no accountability...i can't call raython and complain about a tube made 60 years ago...also ...i can't review custo .......
165: Tubes Asylum, RE: He could be referring to 300B's...... (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-01-28, 10:24:12 (173.67.21.239)
I have raytheon 5751 windmills which i bought several years ago for 160....everything else in tech keeps getting cheaper and better....but it appears no one is interest in making tubes....and we are s .......
166: Tubes Asylum, Ok...I'll ask (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-01-28, 08:38:15 (173.67.21.239)
There isn't one current company that can figure out how to make high quality audio tubes out of glass and wire and sell it for under $200? Can someone explain this to me? (without using the words smal .......
167: Planar Speaker Asylum, MG 12 and spades (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-01-28, 08:31:06 (173.67.21.239)
This is a stupid question but can you hook spade terminated speaker cables up to MG12s? What is considered a better spades or banana connector? .......
168: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Soundstage behind speakers (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-01-23, 18:23:10 (173.67.20.134)
Thanks everyone. I think I need to fiddle around with speaker placement for a while and try again. I had to put my speakers away for a couple of years but before I did I used to get a great organic, 3 .......
169: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Soundstage behind speakers (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-01-22, 17:48:39 (173.67.20.134)
Thanks for all the responses. Rickey, Back wall isn't treated but is filled with clutter (chair, vase, curtains etc). Its made of dry wall. Andy, I AM running tube amps. I have AES six pacs which are .......
170: Planar Speaker Asylum, MG12 and speaker cables (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-01-22, 15:45:32 (173.67.20.134)
General question. I am running MG 12s, Bel Canto DAC 2, Quicksilver pre amp with 5751 windmill tubes, AES six pacs with 8 foot long monster cables. Since Maggies are low impedance(sp) speakers, would .......
171: Planar Speaker Asylum, Soundstage behind speakers (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2012-01-22, 15:41:01 (173.67.20.134)
The sound stage behind my speakers is awesome, tangible, energetic, heft. There is almost no sound stage in front of the speakers. I think the speakers are in phase. The speakers are about 4.5 feet fr .......
172: Computer Audio Asylum, qsound squeezebox (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-07-29, 18:44:35 (68.193.236.188)
is there any software similar to qssound that works with squeezebox?? Or is there any server (roku???) that works with qsound? .......
173: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: quicksilver cap upgrade (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-07-20, 20:26:32 (68.193.236.188)
as far as caps on the maggies i used the ones that are listed on maggie asylum page. I think it was a positive feedback article. I have the non remote pre amp that they currently sell. I talked with q .......
174: Amp/Preamp Asylum, quicksilver cap upgrade (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-07-19, 19:43:34 (68.193.236.188)
i am pretty happy with my system. maggie 12s, six pacs and quicksilver pre amp, bel canto dac 2 and squezze box. i am pretty sure that the quicksilver, which i really like is, the limiting compontent. .......
175: SET Asylum, RE: new to SET amp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-07-08, 06:35:19 (68.193.225.7)
Will the Cary's drive Maggie 12s? I currently have six pacs, quicksilver pre amp and maggies. any more suggestions would be great. .......
176: SET Asylum, new to SET amp (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-07-07, 09:23:29 (68.193.225.7)
I am new to SET amps. Is there a high quality SET amp ($3K) that has been reviewed by one of the audio mags? looking for something syrupy. .......
177: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: A couple suggestions... (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-07-03, 21:28:12 (68.193.225.7)
thanks. whats the worst that can happen if i don't cover the wire and it comes into contact with another wire or the chasse? both the cap leads and stranded wire are not covered. .......
178: Amp/Preamp Asylum, upgrade/six pacs (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-07-03, 17:06:52 (68.193.225.7)
i just upgraded the caps in my six pac but i wasn't able to get the rubber insulator back over the wire. So basically there is some bare wire in the amp now. Is this going to be a problem if it comes .......
179: Tubes Asylum, Philips Jan 6922 (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-06-12, 20:28:04 (68.193.225.7)
help. i had a njoe cd player that used philips 6922 tubes which i loved the sound of. but i had to switch to pc digital and don't use cd player anymore. i want to change my pre amp tubes to sound more .......
180: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: open loop source (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-06-09, 09:20:05 (68.193.225.7)
thanks for the response...can you simplify it a little bit. what is a path to ground? how do you lift a group or two? anymore help would be greatly appreciated. .......
181: Planar Speaker Asylum, open loop source (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-06-08, 14:57:19 (68.193.225.7)
my system is making a buzzing sound. what is an open loop source?? how do you fix it? can it transfer from one component to the next?? .......
182: Planar Speaker Asylum, hum (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-04-14, 10:12:47 (68.193.225.7)
my right speaker has a low hum when i am not playing music...any suggestions? .......
183: Computer Audio Asylum, q sound and squeezebox (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-04-02, 18:25:13 (68.193.225.7)
does q sound work with squeeze box and if so what application? .......
184: Tubes Asylum, Caa-5751 (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-03-03, 07:16:35 (68.193.225.7)
I wanted to try to JHS or CAA 5751s mentioned in Joes tube lore. How do you tell if what you see on ebay is the same tube? is there anything else to check besides the name? are all of these from the 1 .......
185: Amp/Preamp Asylum, quicksilver pre amp tube roll (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-02-27, 19:29:05 (68.193.225.7)
has anyone rolled tubes in the quicksilver amp? how do you get the cover off? any suggestions on tubes? .......
186: Computer Audio Asylum, phase or time correct software (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-02-25, 10:28:08 (68.193.225.7)
is there a software that can correct phase time issues on your computer and been used with squeeze box?? .......
187: Planar Speaker Asylum, a new hope (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-02-14, 16:37:02 (68.193.225.7)
thanks for all the suggestions. the annoying thing is that when got my monoblocks i heard them with the 12s and there was this palpalbe, 3-D soundstage in front of the speakers and i've been trying to .......
188: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: why is soundstage behind the speaker? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-02-14, 16:32:03 (68.193.225.7)
how do i check if its wired backwards? .......
189: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: why is soundstage behind the speaker? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-02-13, 16:25:15 (68.193.225.7)
thanks for all of the responses. What i don't understand is you are creating two waves one radiates to the front, one to the back. why is the back one fully formed and the front diffuse??? And why isn .......
190: Planar Speaker Asylum, why is soundstage behind the speaker? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-02-12, 20:40:50 (68.193.225.7)
why is the best part of the soundstage behind the speaker with maggies? And is there anything you can do about it? It just seems like behind the speaker there is all this energy and in the front barel .......
191: Computer Audio Asylum, Re: sb3 power upgrade (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-02-12, 17:35:49 (68.193.225.7)
love the njoe. but i was only using it as a transport ..tubes shouldn't make a difference?? i was using a bel canto dac as an external dac. .......
192: Computer Audio Asylum, Re: sb3 power upgrade (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-02-09, 20:37:20 (68.193.225.7)
thanks. i agree it shouldn't make any difference its just ones and zeros. but i ran my cd player and sb3 into the same interconnecter and dac. and for some reason the cd player sounded fuller??! (its .......
193: Computer Audio Asylum, getting started (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-02-09, 17:25:22 (68.193.225.7)
i have an sb3. and ripped all of my cds using media player. is it worth getting another software to rerip my cd upsampled? if so what software? and will it make any difference if i am using sb wireles .......
194: Computer Audio Asylum, sb3 power upgrade (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-02-09, 17:06:48 (68.193.225.7)
i read you should get a regulated 5 volt, 1.5 amp power supply for sb3 even if you are justing using the digital out. has anyone done this? does it make a difference? can you suggest a where i can get .......
195: Planar Speaker Asylum, bi amp 1.6s (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-02-09, 17:04:01 (68.193.225.7)
basic questions. if you biamp, do you have to get a pre amp with 4 outs or can you do this with a standard pre amp? when you use the seperate ins in the 1.6s are you by passing all of the cross overs .......
196: Amp/Preamp Asylum, six pacs oil filled capacitor (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-02-05, 20:51:26 (68.193.225.7)
has anyone tried this upgrade? does it give the improvement it describes on the website? can you do it yourself? website says: With the oil caps installed, you will have a mid-range bloom as never bef .......
197: Digital Drive, bel canto help! (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-02-02, 17:20:00 (68.193.225.7)
just got a bel canto dac 1. trying to set up with squeezebox or cd player (which upsamples). keep getting red light and no sound??? help. .......
198: Planar Speaker Asylum, mg 12 vs mg 1.6s (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-01-29, 18:57:20 (68.193.225.7)
what are the physical differences between the 12s and 1.6s. Are the ribbons the same? Are you just geting bigger ribon, better cross over and biwirable. Thinking of upgrading and trying to figure out .......
199: Computer Audio Asylum, Re: Here's the deal TZ7... (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-01-21, 19:23:53 (68.193.225.7)
thanks presto....is the bottom line even with deqx to get time phase correct you have to bi amp? I have maggie 12s and I don't think they bi amp. .......
200: Computer Audio Asylum, Re: vista time phase correct (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-01-21, 16:38:39 (68.193.225.7)
thanks for the response... I've read that forum and it say it does "time delay" to align the speakers...but i think what I am looking for is some similar to the deqx software that within a speaker adj .......
201: Computer Audio Asylum, vista time phase correct (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-01-20, 19:52:12 (68.193.225.7)
will vista be able to make your speakers time phase correct??? .......
202: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: the difference (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-01-15, 20:00:26 (68.193.225.7)
thanks again.. it looks like it got really good reviews from just about everyone. do you use it as a pre-amp, dac, or just digital manipulator? I'd like to improve the imagining/soundstaging of my mag .......
203: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: phase/time correct maggies (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-01-15, 13:29:09 (68.193.225.7)
thanks for the response. and you refering me to the room/speaker correction product or the speakers? Is this similar to what microsoft is going to put in vista?? .......
204: Planar Speaker Asylum, phase/time correct maggies (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2007-01-14, 20:19:49 (68.33.124.19)
was reading about quads 63 and the new one and how they are phase/time correct. Apparently they've built something into the speaker, so the sound comes out staggered and gives the impression that it i .......
205: Tubes Asylum, Six Pac tubes Please Help (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2006-11-12, 11:16:14 (68.193.236.30)
I am looking for large soundstage, palpable/serperated instruments, and lush sound. Are there any tubes that are know for these qualities that can help my six pacs deliver this??? Also I am trying to .......
206: Tubes Asylum, AES six pacs upgrade (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2006-08-26, 14:50:18 (69.116.107.26)
where can i read about which tubes go into six pacs?? I am using stock tubes but expect to have to replace them soon. Are there any tubes that are known for sound stage? .......
207: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: The two are different things. (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2006-03-24, 13:58:16 (68.193.236.206)
thanks for all the replies. Ive been busy with work stuff so I'll have to reread. Would adding an upsampler to the cd player help ss and imaging. All the reviews for njoe 4000 with upsampler rave abou .......
208: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: soundstage/imaging (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2006-03-21, 20:33:20 (68.193.236.206)
The room is akward. I guess the reason I am asking is because when I went to hear AES six pacs with the maggies at the store there was an almost palpable, well defined sound stage between the speakers .......
209: Planar Speaker Asylum, soundstage/imaging (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2006-03-21, 17:27:02 (68.193.236.206)
I have maggie 12s. Are planars known for soundstage/imaging? If not are there certain speakers that are? .......
210: Planar Speaker Asylum, cd scratch (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-07-06, 20:05:56 (68.193.238.164)
little off topic but some cds keep skipping. I am not sure if it is the playes or the cd? how do you figure out which one. should i try to fix the players first? can anyone recommend a product????? tx .......
211: General Asylum, bias six pacs (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-05-30, 08:00:47 (68.193.238.164)
Can't find the alligator clip that you are suppose to use to bias them and am not getting a reading on my mutlimeter (its working) can I bias them without the clip? What can I do differently? ::: TOPI .......
212: Planar Speaker Asylum, humming (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-05-28, 07:07:34 (68.193.238.164)
one of my speakers in humming and I am not sure why? Just got a new amp and pre-amp and not sure if it is hooked up correctly. How should I test this? btw black is negative and red is positive...is th .......
213: Amp/Preamp Asylum, biasing (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-05-16, 20:04:03 (68.193.238.152)
whats the name of the tool you need to bias? do they sell them at radio shak? does anyone know the value to bias to for aes six pacs? thanks .......
214: Cable Asylum, Re: regarding brands... (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-04-19, 12:16:43 (170.148.10.22)
Thanks. Looking at the website it says: Six Pure Silver conductors in an interleaved helical array. Each conductor is individually insulated in an air-spaced, tape wrapped version of our exclusive Air .......
215: Cable Asylum, Re: Solid Cast wire (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-04-19, 12:10:50 (170.148.10.22)
Thanks! What brands should I research? .......
216: Cable Asylum, Solid Cast wire (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-04-18, 10:04:39 (170.148.10.22)
I have read that solid cast wire is better for transmitting spacial ques and soundstage....can anyone confirm this? Also what brands are worth looking at. .......
217: Cable Asylum, speaker or interconnectors (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-04-17, 12:14:33 (68.193.238.152)
Trying to upgrade on a budget. Just curious what should you spend more money on speaker wire or inteconnectors. Which part is more important? Where will you get more bang for the buck. .......
218: Tubes Asylum, tube monoblocks (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-04-02, 18:22:10 (68.193.238.152)
can someone recommend tube monoblocks around 1500 used? I've heard sixpacs and loved them but haven't seen any for sale for several months. Can anyone suggestion other tube monoblocks to look at? ::: .......
219: Cable Asylum, cables and imagining/soundstage (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-03-22, 07:31:38 (170.148.92.21)
Are there any speaker cables that are know for imaging/soundstage?? Right now I am using mg 12, cj cav50. I am looking at analysis oval, dh labs and homegrown audio? Would prefer to keep it under $300 .......
220: Tubes Asylum, imagining/instrument seperation (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-01-28, 07:56:37 (170.148.10.43)
Recently bought a CJ CAV50. I had audition a pair of AES six pacs with a quicksilver pre-amp and was really impressed with the imagining/instrument seperation. Its was almost holographic. I didn't wan .......
221: Amp/Preamp Asylum, imagining/instrument seperation (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-01-28, 06:52:04 (170.148.92.21)
Recently bought a CJ CAV50. I had audition a pair of AES six pacs with a quicksilver pre-amp and was really impressed with the imagining/instrument seperation. Its was almost holographic. I didn't wan .......
222: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: High Eff vs Planar (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-01-23, 12:48:29 (68.193.238.152)
Is there any part where planars/statics would excel??? What about soundstage depth or instrument speration? .......
223: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, High Eff vs Planar (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-01-23, 11:36:54 (68.193.238.152)
What are the benefits of High efficiency speakers compared to planar??? .......
224: Planar Speaker Asylum, Mg 12s Phase Correct or Inverting (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-01-20, 09:04:49 (170.148.92.22)
Just reading the manual on my CJ CAV-50 and it talked about phase correct or inverting?? Does anyone know what the maggies are? For that matter does anyone know what the CAV-50s are and whether I shou .......
225: Amp/Preamp Asylum, never mind (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-01-15, 10:03:08 (68.193.238.152)
figured it out. had to loosen the thing. .......
226: Amp/Preamp Asylum, interconnector (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-01-15, 09:38:00 (68.193.238.152)
this a bit off topic but got new interconnector with rca plugs and they all fit except one!!!! Obviously I can call the manufacturer on Tuesday (home grown audio). Anyone run into before? Any suggesti .......
227: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: tube basics (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-01-14, 07:15:38 (170.148.10.43)
thanks! I removed my fuses from my maggies. I am going to put them back in for a while. But it sounds as if I don't have to worry about clipping with CJ and can eventually remove them again...is that .......
228: Tubes Asylum, tube basics (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-01-14, 06:02:57 (170.148.92.22)
just got my first tube amp and was wodnering if someone can tell me the basic dos and don'ts? Its a C-J CAV50 running Maggie 12s. Is there a difference between tube rolling and replacing? What about b .......
229: Amp/Preamp Asylum, tube basics (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2005-01-13, 19:19:20 (68.193.238.152)
just bought my first tube amp. going to arrive a couple of days. just wondering if anyone can fill me in with basic dos and don'ts as far as protecting my speakers. Its an Conrad Johnson CAV 50 integr .......
230: Planar Speaker Asylum, tubes for maggie 12s (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-12-28, 19:11:53 (68.193.238.152)
Can anyone suggest tubes for maggie 12s? Heard aes six pacs and they were great but a little expensive. Also considering cary sli-80 and conrad johnson cav50? How would these stack up to the six packs .......
231: Tubes Asylum, tubes for maggie 12s (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-12-28, 19:08:31 (68.193.238.152)
Can anyone suggest tubes for maggie 12s? Heard aes six pacs and they were great but a little expensive. Also considering cary sli-80 and conrad johnson cav50? How would these stack up to the six packs .......
232: Amp/Preamp Asylum, NOS (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-12-23, 08:39:30 (68.193.238.152)
What does this stand for??? tx .......
233: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: clipping, tweeters and tube amps (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-12-16, 17:48:07 (68.193.238.152)
if I get a jolida, conrad johnson or carey integrated is it going to clip and blow my speakers? .......
234: Planar Speaker Asylum, clipping, tweeters and tube amps (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-12-16, 10:48:12 (170.148.10.21)
I would like to upgrade to a modest price tube amp. But I hear these clip more frequently than ss and I removed the fuse from my tweeter for my mg12s. Is this going to be a problem. Do I have to put t .......
235: Planar Speaker Asylum, CJ CAV50 and MG12s (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-12-07, 15:01:26 (170.148.92.42)
Will the CJ CAV50 Integrated run MG 12s???? .......
236: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: High-Efficiency Planars?? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-11-28, 10:24:58 (68.193.238.152)
what are the benefits of high effeciency speakers??? What are their strengths compared to planars? .......
237: Planar Speaker Asylum, mg12 and integrated tubes (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-11-23, 09:05:53 (170.148.10.44)
can anyone suggest an integrated tube for the mg12s? What about Cary sli-80?? .......
238: Planar Speaker Asylum, zeros and mg12s (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-11-18, 14:08:38 (170.148.10.43)
what would zeros do for my system. denon 3803 mg12s and denon cdp. Are there any reviews out their worth reading. been looking through the archive. .......
239: Planar Speaker Asylum, tube pre-amp for mg 12s (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-10-25, 16:43:05 (68.193.238.152)
can anyone suggest a tube pre-amp for the mg 12s? .......
240: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: pre-amp vs linestage (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-10-25, 08:36:09 (170.148.92.22)
thanks for the response. how would you know whether you need an active or passive linestage. I am running maggie 12s and denon 1600 dvd player and am trying to move up to seperates. Do you know if qui .......
241: Amp/Preamp Asylum, pre-amp vs linestage (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-10-24, 16:55:56 (68.193.238.152)
what is the difference between a pre-amp and linestage??? can you recommend a good linestage? .......
242: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: polarity (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-10-24, 15:19:21 (68.193.238.152)
tx If i did the cross over mod would this increase the possibility of damaging the speaker???? txs for the answer. my brother in law has a bryston amy with a polarity switch so we weren't sure if I wa .......
243: Planar Speaker Asylum, MG 12 and 15 watt tubes (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-10-22, 18:58:11 (68.193.238.152)
can mg 12 run on ae-25 amp??? I think its 15 watts. .......
244: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: mg12s soundstage (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-10-22, 13:49:27 (170.148.10.43)
thanks what does correct polarity mean??? Plus to plus and minus to minus from the speakers to the amp??? tx .......
245: Planar Speaker Asylum, mg12s soundstage (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-10-22, 09:45:29 (170.148.92.21)
If I have one complaint about my speakers its that the soundstage doesn't come out off the speakers. In fact I went to the audio store and it seemed as the best part of the soundstage was behind! the .......
246: Planar Speaker Asylum, mg 12 preamp ideas (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-10-18, 20:22:57 (68.193.238.152)
just bought a pair of aes sixpacs and i am trying to find a really cheap used preamp/line stage to get. Does anyone have any ideas. Spent more than I wanted and need to cut back. .......
247: Planar Speaker Asylum, NYC Northern Jersey audio store (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-10-08, 09:37:51 (170.148.10.21)
does anyone know where I can get 16 gauge silver plated copper wire around NYC/Northern Jersey. I'm trying to finish my mg 12 cross over upgrade this weekend and I need this part. thanks .......
248: Planar Speaker Asylum, mg 12 upgrade... marc braton? (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-10-04, 16:13:51 (68.193.238.152)
Marc, I just bypassed the solen 33 with jensens. I am trying to figure out how you got the solen 51 for the bass to fit in here with a bypass? did you use extra wire?? did you put it in exactly the sa .......
249: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: it's actually current, but power ratings are a good clue (al things being equal) (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-10-02, 16:43:19 (68.55.10.126)
thanks for the great reply. its a little beyond my expertise but where would a plinus 8200 fall in those groups??? I know that are plinus are designed to sound tube like but.... .......
250: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: it's actually current, but power ratings are a good clue (al things being equal) (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-10-02, 13:40:46 (68.55.10.126)
thanks mart. any thoughts on the plinius for mg 12s??? I've read a lot about them and they seemed to known for thier midrange which is what I am looking to improve. .......
251: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: how much difference does power make (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-10-02, 11:08:31 (68.55.10.126)
why does the additional power make a difference? and do you think a plinius mk II 175 watts into 8 ohms is enough? .......
252: Planar Speaker Asylum, how much difference does power make (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-10-02, 09:13:50 (68.55.10.126)
I am running mg 12s with 110 into 8 reciever (ugghh). I want to upgrade to an integrated (plinius 8200). I called a dealer who sells plinius and maggies and he gave me speech on how their not a good m .......
253: Planar Speaker Asylum, nyc mg12 upgrade (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-09-29, 18:54:19 (68.193.238.152)
Anyone around NYC interested in helping out with an mg 12 upgrade?? .......
254: Planar Speaker Asylum, quick mg 12 question (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-09-27, 18:50:41 (68.193.238.152)
can you use spade terminals on mg 12s???? if so how? .......
255: Cable Asylum, Interconnector Advice Please Help (0.00)
Posted by tz7 on 2004-09-26, 09:08:34 (68.193.238.152)
Quick question: I want to add a silver Homegrown audio interconnectors to my sytem. I have a denon dvd 2900 and denon 3803 reciever and maggie 12s (so one good piece). I am using the digital out to co .......
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