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Dylanl

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  1. Since we are talking I am using a DENON 4800. I was looking a Rotel pre 1098 but did not pull the trigger.
  2. After reading that novel, I have to ask why, on so many fronts.
  3. You mean my outside ground? If so I think it should be on the outside wall by the breaker box.
  4. This is my 2nd pair. Sold the 1st set and always thought boy I should have kept those. They are a very good speaker for the layout of cash. I think the stock tweeter is a little bright but some have replaced the stock x-over and tweeter with Crites parts and it is supposed to help. To me they sound similar to the RF7's that I owned.
  5. That's a great idea wish I could be there. Try 2 of the same set one new and one with some hours on it.
  6. I use these and they work well on vintage amps http://cgi.ebay.com/4-Banana-Spade-Fork-Plug-Mctinosh-MC30-MC60-MC275-/300422861377?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f2991241#ht_1490wt_939
  7. I have a Denon receiver running as a preamp to a Marantz 5 channel amp. Been using it for years and like it a lot. Most Denon's have pre outs so you can use a receiver as a Pre.
  8. Yenko Honda is right up the street from me. I drive past the old store and never give any thought to the muscle cars that at one time came out of there.
  9. Funny, I also just re-glued mine. Had just one small area with movement so I worked it form the inside with new glue and clamps.
  10. No no one was trying to sell. Here is a link that I used to build my last set and they sound no different than others so....... I guess you are right. The original reason I asked was because I was looking for a logical true reason and at this point I have not had one post even close to any "real proof" or tests. That say just about all I need to know. Have a look at this link http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/whitelightning/moonshine.html
  11. Just for the record, I am using home-brew DIY cables and I think they sound great. I also have NIT cables that sound very good. I have also heard that SOLID CORE ROMEX has merit and it is also cheap. Not to throw in another variable but "skin effect has merit". I just wonder if this is snake oil or based on something real. I wonder what would happen in a blind test.
  12. I understand all that, but, I know a few respectable audio guys that say there is a perceived difference after burn in by comparing 2 sets. Just looking for some scientific thought behind it. Silly me, I would think fresh or new wire would be at its best at that point and only degrade over time but what do I know.
  13. I have heard others speak about putting 100 plus hours of pink noise to burn in speaker cables for better sound. Is there any truth to this? If so what?
  14. Absolutely!! Can't hear any tube rush or hum whatsoever with my 2A3 amps (AC on the filaments) & tube preamp as well as tube DAC... My good friend who built my tube amps & pre-amp has an extensive collection of old antique tube radios that are in absolutely mint condition. He services all his gear himself and learned quite a few secrets (grounding techniques, etc.) of establishing incredibly quiet gear at idle along with a scary "jump" factor (DYNAMICS) when needed. Whoever says it can't be done is mistaken! In fact, my current set-up is quieter than my old SS McIntosh preamp & amplifier combo (& a lot more musical as well)! My $0.02, Pete Now I am jealous! [:'(]
  15. I thought about buying one but passed a while back. Now I am starting to think with all the bad press maybe I was "wrong".
  16. I was fishing for small mouth the other day and suddenly a huge Canadian Goose flew right at my head out of nowhere! Once he landed he charged me multiple times wings spread and hissing and snapping his bill. I had to smack it with my rod just to get away. Maybe a nest was near but my oh my are these BIG geese MEAN! My heart was pounding like the cops were chasing me
  17. Gilbert, what is the creel limit down there? I am an avid Bass Fisherman and have been for years and taking fish of during the spawn has always been a NO/NO. Catching bass during the spawn has always been a touchy topic ( some say absolutely NO other say its fine ) but that was in light of letting them loose immediately so they could return to the nest to guard it. Here in PA the law does not allow the taking of bass during the whole spawning period. Not trying to rain on your parade. I also enjoy harvesting Crappie and the occasional Bass but being new to the sport thought I might bring it to your attention.
  18. Came home with a bag full of cheater plugs and "NO GOOD" same as before and I tried every configuration. It seems the emotive needs to have the ground or it sends a hun like you would not believe. Oh well back to the drawing board!
  19. Well, I plan on picking up the cheater plugs tonight so, I will let you know if the noise level is lower. I did have a lot less noise with a SS Sony Pre in the front end. Very little hiss. This erato is a beautiful preamp but I am just wondering if something is out of spec?? I also built my own Transcendant Audio Tube Pre and it has a slight hiss also. I believe however, its the Dynacos they always make noise and have never been quiet since the day I had them rebuilt.
  20. I am going to go out and buy a few cheater plugs tomorrow and see what I can do. I thought I read somewhere that there is a correct way to wire the chasis together from a common ground?
  21. I am currently running a new to me emotive Erato preamp, Dynaco MkIII tube amps and SS McIntosh MC2300 to the bass bins. After all my upgrades I can still hear a slight hiss and hum coming from the horns and base bins. I know its from the sensitivity of the speaker but is there anyone out there that has DEAD quiet Khorns and tubes? Q. How can I test to see how much noise is coming from the amp vs Pre? Thanks
  22. Well, I could but the WAF factor does not like the long orange cord running across the floor to basement. I guess I could cut through the floor and run off another outlet. Then again, if I am going to go to that much trouble why not put in a new dedicated breaker?
  23. I have all of my amps and pre amp going into a line conditioner now. Are you saying lift the ground that is in the wall outlet? Thanks
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