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1: It's good that you like the styling... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-29, 23:58:48 (61.9.192.140)
...because the 33/303 can be completely demolished by a nice NAD 3120. The 33/303 products were a very poor follow-up, to the magnificent 22/II products. The II amplifiers, particularly, were (and sti .......2: People in the tube forum may be able to comment further.. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-30, 12:47:29 (61.9.192.140)
..but the Quad II's were a revolutionary design, for their time. Sonically, there is not much to choose from the Quad II's and a similar product produced today. The catch is that pretty much every pas .......3: Of course it's a myth. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-29, 13:23:16 (61.9.192.140)
All amplifying devices exhibit various forms of distortion. The reality is that there are many different TOPOLOGIES, which exhibit differing amounts of distortions. For instance: It is conceivable tha .......4: No problems, from Sydney.... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-25, 21:18:12 (61.9.192.140)
....but the web has been very slow, all day. I am barely getting speeds much in excess of V90. AND I USE CABLE! Trevor .......5: LOL!!!!! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-28, 20:56:54 (61.9.192.140)
. Trevor .......6: You are right to be confused... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-24, 14:20:43 (61.9.192.140)
..since, for more than 60 years, amplifiers were seperated into three Classes. Class A, Class B and Class C. SUb-sets of these classes have arisen. Stereophile, in some deluded, stupid decision, now s .......7: No. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-16, 13:38:09 (61.9.192.140)
A reviewer is simply a person, usually with an interest in hi fi, who happens to possess the ability to WRITE. They do not necessarilly possess magical, or superior listening abilities (although they .......8: Sure, BUT..... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-17, 18:37:32 (61.9.192.140)
Inm8 wrote: "You are right but do not take it far enough. Having been exposed to more equipment and forced to identify what you hear a reviewer must train him/herself. With training and experience com .......9: Yup. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-15, 16:44:50 (61.9.192.140)
Designed ca. 1973, by the legendary James Bongiorno and released as one of the Tiger range, by Popular Electronics. Usually built as kits, but (I think) also offered as fully built units. In their day .......10: Not at all... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-16, 13:45:19 (61.9.192.140)
...I welcome the correction/s. 1969, jeez, was it that long ago? Dan Meyer. Hmmm. I think you're right. Sorry Jim. Trevor .......11: If you mean: Like with like, then.... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-15, 15:05:12 (61.9.192.140)
...it's a no-brainer. The Marantz wins, every time. The 2220B employed TO3 output devices, whilst the equivalent, 20 watt/ch, Pioneer used TO220 output devices. The reliability of early TO220 output d .......12: Re: car AMP for home use ? (0.00)
Posted by Zakalwe on 2000-12-15, 04:19:16 (61.9.192.140)
G'day Alex, The quick 'n' dirty method involves a car battery or two, some heavy wire (8g) and a charger. If you're not confident about wiring it up, ask someone who is to help. Probably your local ca .......13: Re: car AMP for home use ? (0.00)
Posted by Zakalwe on 2000-12-15, 15:21:11 (61.9.192.140)
G'day Alex my comment was that powering your car amp with a computer PSU will almost certainly sound worse than powering it with a battery. The battery will provide quiet, relatively low impedance 12v .......14: Re: Trevor W: Ren 90 Update -Question (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-12, 01:56:50 (61.9.192.140)
The Technasonics are excellent. As to their value for money, in your market, I cannot say. Perhaps someone else could comment. Be aware that if there is a hole in one surround, then the others will no .......15: Re: Quantum III, Ebay (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-12, 14:09:18 (61.9.192.140)
Give me a reference URl. How much are they? Are the bass drivers original? Buy the Ren 90's. Trevor .......16: Oh, I enjoy a feather ruffle, every now and then. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-12, 20:53:38 (61.9.192.140)
But some of these 70's vintage proponents make it as easy as shooting fish in a barrel. Give me the addy and I'll pop over and stomp some heads. See you there. Trevor .......17: Re: about cables. long (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-11, 14:32:21 (61.9.192.140)
John wrote: "To begin, several companies design and manufacture loudspeaker and interconnect cables which they proudly claim possess optimized electrical properties for the audiophile applications int .......18: Perhaps, perhaps not. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-11, 02:09:09 (61.9.192.140)
It depends on many factors. In any case, it is most certainly not a foolish question. To paraphrase Norm (apologies, Norm): "A designer need spend the minimum amount, to acheive his/her objective and .......19: Re: Perhaps, perhaps not. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-12, 16:20:28 (61.9.192.140)
The amp, I examined, used wire wound pots. How are their conductive plastic pots superior to Alps ones (technically)? Trevor .......20: I like to dissagree with Norm,.... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-10, 13:03:16 (61.9.192.140)
...but, in this case, he is 100% on the money. One should spend no more than one needs to, to obtain a given desired result. Trevor .......21: Placing a percentage value on components, is misleading. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-09, 14:03:38 (61.9.192.140)
There are far too many issues to consider. In general, though, I agree that the speakers do dominate MOST budgets. That may not necessarily suit all buyers, however. My opinion, is that it is best to .......22: Re: Update: Infinity Quantum/Power Amps (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-08, 16:39:07 (61.9.192.140)
Mmmmmm. Buy the Ren 90's. They are relatively easy to live with. They are MUCH easier to drive than either the RS1b's, or the QLS1's. They still deserve and demand decent amplification, though. They w .......23: Forget about your SX1980,.... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-10, 02:17:16 (61.9.192.140)
....it simply will not cut the mustard. Fred, You don't know me. You have no reason to trust what I say. That's fair enough. I'll simply quote some specs to you. The SX1980 is rated for 270 Watts @ 8 .......24: Re: Pioneer SX-1980 (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-10, 22:53:59 (61.9.192.140)
Fred wrote: "As I wrote just a little while ago to Steve, I hope I didnt come across as sounding like I did not trust your advice/opinions. I am sure everything you have said is quite true." **Actuall .......25: Arrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhhhh! (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-08, 00:25:20 (61.9.192.140)
Fred, For the nine thousandth time: "No 70's vintage, mass market amplifier (or receiver) will be suitable for loads of less than 4 Ohms." To the best of my knowledge. That includes your Pioneer. I do .......26: Like many 'new' and 'revolutionary' developments... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-05, 14:13:43 (61.9.192.140)
...this device appears to be nothing more than a variant on a standard vacuum tube, albeit with a somewhat lower output impedance. Of course, that output impedance is still several orders of magnitube .......27: Well, Class A, it ain't, but... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-05, 12:45:50 (61.9.192.140)
...it's not a bad old amp. Well built and quite decent sounding. It's a bit tricky to work on, but should be reasonably reliable. Trevor .......28: There are a raft of reasons.... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-14, 14:42:25 (61.9.192.140)
..., some visible and obvious, some not. Consider the cost of labour: In China, a skilled worker might earn the equivalent of US$10.00 per MONTH! Labour costs are so low, that they may not even be a f .......29: Re: What Canadian amps in particular would you recommend? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-14, 16:54:47 (61.9.192.140)
I would not make a specific recommendation, as there are too many variables. I was attmpting to make the point that US buyers should look to nations which have a favourable currency exchange rate. Wit .......30: Er, yes and, no (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-17, 11:39:53 (61.9.192.140)
I have heard some VERY expensive power amps, which use VERY expensive components, that sound sound like crap. No amount of fancy, solid silver components can make up poor basic topology. Intelligent d .......31: Speakers FIRST,... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-08, 12:50:30 (61.9.192.140)
...then choose the amp. NEVER the other way 'round. Go look at speakers NOW! Trevor .......32: The measurements are vital. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-02, 20:38:16 (61.9.192.140)
They allow the reader to correlate objective figures, with subjective opinions. In some cases, they have shown the stupidity of the reviewer. In others, they have shown that the reviewer was spot-on. .......33: Yes, I have. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-03, 15:59:54 (61.9.192.140)
I hear flabby, ill-defined bass, overly coloured mids and tops and generally poor accuracy. Pretty much what the measurements predict. They do seem to cover the deficiencies of poor source material, t .......34: Agreed. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-03, 16:10:06 (61.9.192.140)
Measurements are important. Until we have quantified EVERYTHING which the human ear/brain system can resolve, listening will always an important factor in the judgement process. It is important, howev .......35: Re: No (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-11-12, 13:31:55 (61.9.192.140)
Sean wrote: "Here you say that amps that use large levels of global NFB require an output inductor to remain stable with low inductance / high capacitance loads." That is correct. Sensible designers w .......36: Re: Amplifier stability: Jon Risch, John Curl, Victor Khomenko, Steve Eddy, etc... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-11-17, 01:48:00 (61.9.192.140)
Sean wrote: "With that in mind, how can one tell if an amp would be considered "stable" or "unstable" ? By "stable", i'm not just talking about dealing with various levels of reactance, but maintainin .......37: Re: Krell KSA250 - Costly to run? (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-11-17, 12:35:00 (61.9.192.140)
Just look at the rated power consumption. It will be in the handbook, or the advertising material. BTW: The KSA250 is not pure Class A. Trevor .......38: Nonsense. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-11-18, 21:11:14 (61.9.192.140)
The US will have embraced SI units, like 95% of the rest of the world, by then. Miles Per Hour, indeed! Trevor .......39: Keep that cat inddors! (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-11-20, 19:47:39 (61.9.192.140)
And away from native wildlife. Anyway, we have a female, desexed (of course) Maltese X Silky terrier, two (male) budgies (free roaming around the house) and 27 (or thereabouts) goldfish, in an outdoor .......40: Agreed (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-11-27, 11:19:30 (61.9.192.140)
. Trevor .......41: Re: Replacing wall wart with big toroid- benefits? (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-11-28, 14:52:09 (61.9.192.140)
Toroidals, of any size, are not necessarily superior to EI and other types of transformers. Toroidals tend to be very closely coupled and thus allow interference through the power supply, more readily .......42: Re: Depends, balanced or single ended? nt (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-12-03, 10:32:49 (61.9.192.140)
It makes no difference whether it is single ended, or balanced. The critical factors are: *Output impedance of the source. *Capacitance of the cable. Trevor .......43: Re: I beg to differ. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-12-03, 19:28:55 (61.9.192.140)
In a noisy environment, balanced lines will help with noise rejection. That's about it, though. In any case, using a low output impedance, plus a low input impedance, for unbalanced lines, will solve .......44: Re: Anyone hear the Perreaux E160i integrated amp? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-12-09, 01:06:11 (61.9.192.140)
The Class A moniker is just advertising hype. Nearly all preamps are operated in Class A. Excessive heat generation, is just incompetent design. Trevor .......45: So many errors, so little time. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-12-14, 12:52:42 (61.9.192.140)
Tube amps (particuarly triodes) use huge amounts of NFB. What is different, between most tube amps and most SS amps, is that MOST SS amps use large amounts of GLOBAL NFB. A subtle, but important disti .......46: Lee De Forest. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-12-18, 18:21:08 (61.9.192.140)
Without him, we would still be using mechanical reproduction systems. Trevor .......
Found 1 records in Cable Asylum.
1: Re: eichmann cables (0.00)
Posted by HiFryer on 2001-12-23, 20:36:24 (61.9.192.140)
I havent heard Eichmann cables but it occurred to me that his ratio concept could work for reasons other than as stated. Steve Eddie's comments are true but may not explain the role of these conductor .......
Found 1 records in Digital Drive.
1: 240v DI/O? (0.00)
Posted by Arctophile on 2001-11-04, 01:56:34 (61.9.192.140)
Does anyone know if there is a 240v version of the DI/O for the rest of the world? It would probably be cheaper to buy it from the US (I am in Sydney) and replace the PSU (apparently this is recommend .......
Found 31 records in Hi-Rez Highway.
1: Re: I agree as to the desirability of DSOTM on SACD... (0.00)
Posted by paulc on 2001-11-29, 19:48:45 (61.9.192.140)
This will be the album that makes or breaks DVD-Audio for me. If it comes out ONLY on SACD, then it will be time to move over to the SACD camp. Otherwise, I will stay put, since I am a very happy DVD- .......2: Re: Not necessarily, but likely (0.00)
Posted by paulc on 2001-11-29, 19:53:44 (61.9.192.140)
99% of DVD-Audio discs have dedicated 2-channel content. It is exceptionally rare not to have it. .......3: Re: "The Right Thing to Do" (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-05, 19:58:05 (61.9.192.140)
I will do just that! Thanks for the review. .......4: Re: Old Neil Young Interview on DVD-A (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-09, 16:45:24 (61.9.192.140)
Thanks for that link. It is nice to read something positive about the format a lot of us here love. I find this message board to be very informative, and the SACD passion on display is very interestin .......5: Re: Finding it harder to access stereo track without TV - clue me in? (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-10, 22:56:54 (61.9.192.140)
I have the Toshiba SD900e (9200 variant), and I CAN change groups on the fly. I just tried out the Alice Cooper:Welcome To My Nightmare (a SUPERB album) to verify this again. I had the multi-channel v .......6: Re: And they want to put this in the car? (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-10, 23:05:58 (61.9.192.140)
The perception that display content is needed for DVD-Audio is unfortunate. However, after checking out a disc once, I never use the TV. I simply pop in a disc, and press [PLAY] a couple of times. It' .......7: Re: Finding it harder to access stereo track without TV - clue me in? (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-11, 13:45:51 (61.9.192.140)
John, The SD900E does indeed start automagically in group 1 for WB titles. .......8: Re: I Was Afraid So! (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-11, 13:56:18 (61.9.192.140)
Robert, I have the LCR6S2 and four 603S2's, and I have a seamless soundstage. I hope I am not being rude in asking if you have the speakers in the recommended positions (ie. the left/right at 60 degre .......9: Re: Finding it harder to access stereo track without TV - clue me in? (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-11, 23:38:08 (61.9.192.140)
Another thing they fixed (with what otherwise is an identical 9200) is the DTS - it does internal decoding, and therefore has the "DTS Digital Surround" logo instead of the "DTS Digital Out". That mea .......10: No need for bass management (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-14, 14:39:55 (61.9.192.140)
People are confused about bass management, and I can't think why. A forum like this, as far as I can tell, is generally populated by people who have full range high quality speakers. If anyone is into .......11: Not next year ... (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-14, 22:30:52 (61.9.192.140)
Actually, the article says "12-18 months", which means mid-2003. It is commonsense to assume that by then we will know which one has market domination, and it can equally apply to SACD. Don't forget t .......12: Very closed minded (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-15, 04:51:52 (61.9.192.140)
gjg, "I am not going to get drawn into another debate about multichannel vs two channel high end. Because of its very nature, multichannel has very signficant drawbacks in phase relationships and freq .......13: Re: 10dB lower then CD..." (0.00)
Posted by Christine Tham on 2001-12-16, 12:02:37 (61.9.192.140)
Does this mean that the XA777ES upsamples CD into 192kHz 24 bits PCM through the digital filter? That would still be a win in my opinion. .......14: Re: Some Recent DVD-A News (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-16, 14:52:33 (61.9.192.140)
Nice one. Where has highfidelityreview.com been all my life, and why have I never heard of it before!! Cheers. .......15: My thoughts exactly (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-16, 19:19:12 (61.9.192.140)
I find the negative attitude to DVD-A on this forum very draining. If the "inmates" are intelligent, considered and thoughtful people then why the dull replies to anything DVD-A related? (not always, .......16: Re: Like a lighthouse in the fog... (nt) (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-18, 17:01:06 (61.9.192.140)
nt .......17: Wrong forum tor this, sadly (0.00)
Posted by Paul Cordingley on 2001-12-21, 14:45:08 (61.9.192.140)
Unfortunately, the vast majority of people on the forum are deeply concerned about their SACD, so much so that they have cast-iron blinkers on. Whenever DVD-A is mentioned, like children they cross th .......18: Re: Sony SCD XA777ES and pricing (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-21, 15:38:46 (61.9.192.140)
nt = no text It's a way of letting you know that their is no content to the message, only a subject - which sometimes is all that is needed to make say a quick word. Important for slow connections ;-) .......19: Re: nt = no text (nt) (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-21, 15:40:20 (61.9.192.140)
You beat me by 2 minutes! We ozzie's are quick, by gosh! .......20: You're right (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-21, 20:50:27 (61.9.192.140)
We have indeed. The thing that does it, is that Christmas is very much a snow-based thing - all the Chrissy cards have snow on them, we have fake snow on our windows, and we watch "A White Christmas". .......21: Re: Milking point untrue: 99.9% of us early adaptors bought SACD because it was STEREO we do not wan (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-22, 03:58:29 (61.9.192.140)
"DVD-A DIED OVER 6 MONTHS AGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Wow. That's a bold statement! You'd better tell Denon, Kenwood, Panasonic, Toshiba, Pioneer, JVC, 3Bone Audio, 5.1 Entertainment, AIX Records, America .......22: Only a select few have even heard of DVD-A or SACD (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-22, 21:48:37 (61.9.192.140)
Everyone I know - and that is EVERYONE - is more than satisfied with CD, and have not heard of SACD. Retailers and major chains have never heard of SACD. An everyday electronics/tv/music outlet in Aus .......23: So are the Roxy Music HDCD remasters (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-25, 21:50:50 (61.9.192.140)
which sound SOOOOOO much nicer in 20-bit HDCD than the original CD's that it isn't funny. In fact, they are so improved that I consider them ultimate masters, and cannot imagine them sounding better. .......24: Don't understand the problem? (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-26, 15:13:16 (61.9.192.140)
This is normal, and in fact good. My Toshiba SD900e (9200) does the same thing - that is, the analogue outputs are hot at the same time as the digital. This means that if you choose the 5.1 input on y .......25: Re: I am sorry I was not clearer-the 4700 does not have an internal DTS decoder (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-26, 19:04:07 (61.9.192.140)
Ah, well in that case - that's not such a good thing! Strange that the U.S. versions of the Toshiba DVD-A players do not have DTS decoding, yet the 'International' versions do ... .......26: Why is it "Excellent?" nt (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-26, 19:07:56 (61.9.192.140)
nt .......27: Denon DVD-A1 (aka DVD-9000) (0.00)
Posted by Christine Tham on 2001-12-28, 15:50:33 (61.9.192.140)
I'm setting my sights on the Denon DVD-A1 due out next year. Specs are a bit hazy, but expect Silicon Image progressive processing, good quality DACs. Also rumoured to be a universal player (will also .......28: Re: Denon DVD-A1 (aka DVD-9000) (0.00)
Posted by Christine Tham on 2001-12-29, 00:28:57 (61.9.192.140)
I spoke to Denon reps a few months ago during a product launch about the possibility of Denon producing a universal player, and the reply was that they were very reluctant to do so unless they can avo .......29: Denon DVD-A1 and SACD - not confirmed (0.00)
Posted by Christine Tham on 2001-12-29, 04:28:32 (61.9.192.140)
Some weeks ago I found a web site that listed the proposed specs of the Denon DVD-A1 which indicated it could also play SACD. Now I can't seem to find that web site anymore. Maybe I've dreamt the whol .......30: Re: Denon DVD-A1 and SACD - link here (0.00)
Posted by Christine Tham on 2001-12-29, 04:37:23 (61.9.192.140)
Here is a link to some info: http://pub7.ezboard.com/faussiedvdandhtforumdenonavr5800informationforum.showMessage?topicID=1041.topic It points to another link: http://www.homecinema.ch/hot/hot.asp whi .......31: Re: Denon DVD-A1 and SACD - link here (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-29, 06:17:23 (61.9.192.140)
Hmm .. sounds interesting to say the least ;-) .......
Found 1 records in Inmate Systems.
1: paulcordingley's The Roxy Theatrette (0.00)
Posted by paulcordingley on 2001-12-05, 19:57:03 (61.9.192.140)
Audio Asylum Inmate paulcordingley's The Roxy Theatrette System Home / FAQ / News Classifieds paulcordingley's The Roxy Theatrette System .......
Found 1 records in Tubes Asylum.
1: Re: DAC for tubed amp? (0.00)
Posted by Zakalwe on 2000-12-08, 13:40:09 (61.9.192.140)
G'day, have a look at the Softone website at the address below. They make a tubed 24/96 dac kit. They have a charming take on the english language, but you can figure out what they mean. Regards Zakal .......
Found 18 records in Tweaker's Asylum.
1: Re: Better than RCA connectors......? (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-29, 12:51:39 (61.9.192.140)
RCA connectors do not have a repeatable characteristic impedance. They could be pretty much anything. If you must go non-standard, then BNC connectors are the way to go. Very robust, excellent connect .......2: Re: Capacitor Question (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-22, 02:38:13 (61.9.192.140)
I would use polarised electros, where called for and film caps, to replace any paper ones. Usually, old electros had the can, as negative and the insulated terminal as negative. To be on the safe side .......3: YIKES! Typo alert! Please read. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-23, 11:14:49 (61.9.192.140)
When I suggested that you measure the caps, I meant for you to measure the Voltage across each cap. That will allow you to determine the correct polarity. Sorry if I caused any confusion. Trevor ::: .......4: High Definition Audio Module? (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2000-12-14, 02:07:21 (61.9.192.140)
That's my guess. As for the copper, well there is some possible benefit from using it. Personally, I suspect that the thickness and therefore the resistivity of the plating, is so miniscule that it ma .......5: Re: How critical is amplifier input impedance if using long interconnects? (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-25, 22:17:23 (61.9.192.140)
It is the OUTPUT impedance of the source, which is most critical, not the input impedance of the load. As a secondary effect, a low input impedance will demonstrate less noise pickup than a load with .......6: What technical theory do you base...... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-24, 22:01:17 (61.9.192.140)
...your thoughts on the equipment requiring a change in power cables? Is there a fault with the present cable? Trevor .......7: Re: Inductors - Air Core or Iron Core?? (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-24, 12:04:35 (61.9.192.140)
The best material for an inductor core is a vacuum. Next best is air. Air is good because it cannot saturate, regardless of how much current flows through the coil. The problem with air, is that it re .......8: Re: Kef 140.2 upgrades (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-19, 14:04:29 (61.9.192.140)
I am not surprised that a custom crossover guy didn't want to touch your KEF's. The crossovers are incredibly complex. The cost to refurbish these guys is huge (I've done a few). Not only that, but th .......9: First off, I'm in Australia. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-20, 12:49:52 (61.9.192.140)
Next off, it's really, really tricky (read: Expensive) to redesign a crossover. It is far more cost effective to replace substandard parts, with superior quality ones. The 104.2's improve significantl .......10: Kent, please read my post and respond (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-09, 12:48:07 (61.9.192.140)
. Trevor .......11: More information, please (sigh). (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-08, 12:59:04 (61.9.192.140)
Which model Thorens? Many models used internal oscillators, or DC motors, thus do not require any frequency modifications. (Sigh) Trevor .......12: This is not correct. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-09, 12:46:27 (61.9.192.140)
Models, 125, 160, 320, etc, etc, all use their own internal frequency generating apparatus. They will operate from 50Hz, or 60Hz, no problem. The 124 will be a problem, as will some early models. Whic .......13: Re: This is not correct. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-10, 18:19:31 (61.9.192.140)
I have no idea of the cost of spares, in your location. In any case, it is very unlikely to require a motor replacement. I note that you ask about the power supply. Does the model, your brother have, .......14: Re: Thank you and......... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-11, 12:06:03 (61.9.192.140)
The model number is most critical, to determining what to do. Without it, there's not much point speculating. Trevor .......15: NO! (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-01-05, 15:52:46 (61.9.192.140)
Although your calculations are correct, you must base the resistor value on the current DRAWN by the circuit. Given that most circuits (particularly Class A/B amplifiers) vary the amount of current re .......16: Re: Just picked up a Tek 475 O-Scope... looking for probes. (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-11-03, 19:11:30 (61.9.192.140)
Look for used Tek probes. Nothing better. Trevor .......17: The only major difference between Hovland caps and Solen caps is..... (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-12-11, 11:27:27 (61.9.192.140)
....a 2000% price difference. At the ridiculous prices demanded for Hovland caps, I would suggest that a DBT is in order. Trevor .......18: Re: Best Aussie plug. Which is it? (0.00)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 2001-12-22, 23:02:35 (61.9.192.140)
There are two major brands, in Australia. HPM and Clipsal. Choosing one over the other is a religious decision. Both are made in Australia and are excellent quality. I prefer HPM. You might consider u .......
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