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    Tube Newb Question....12AX7 and 12AX7A

    in Talkin' Tubes

    Posted

    Craig

    I find your no bs perspective very refreshing.

    I'm a transplanted Michigander who learned to solder with Dad on a LK-72 and a LT-111 which I still have but not operational. We purchased the kits from that funky electronics store next to the hobby shop in downtown Flint in the mid sixties.

    Would love to buy you a Flint Coney some time.

    Take good care.

    Lo Mag/Hi Mag inputs on HHS 222/299

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    Received the DL-160 a couple of days ago and mounted it on a Sony PS 8750.

    The Denon comes with a cool jig to easily set the overhang.

    I plugged the TT into the Lo Mag input on my HHS 222 and have been floating on a pink cloud ever since.

    Comfortable listening level for me is 12 o'clock

    same as my previously favorite cart, a shure v15 III on a technics tt.

    I believe the DL-160 and DL-110 have the same output voltage so both should work well.

    If anyone is interested in trying out a mc cart, this is an inespensive way to go.

    Lo Mag/Hi Mag inputs on HHS 222/299

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    I pulled the triger on a DL-160 today that I found for a good price.

    I'll see if the output is high enough for the Scott. If not I'll probably add

    a step-up transformer.

    Also looking at the Outlaw RR 2150 which is on sale until the end of the month.

    It has both mm and mc inputs.

    But it's solid state.

    Then I think, what about bi-amping with ss on the bottom and tubes on the top?

    Just like John Cipollina.

    NAD 521i problem

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    I'm using a NAD 521i in my 2 ch system.

    Every now and then the sound drops out for part of a second.

    Sometimes it will drop out several times in a song and somtimes it won't drop out for several songs.

    It doesn't matter if the CD player is cold or warmed up.

    Does anyone have an idea what might be causing this?

    thanks

    Lo Mag/Hi Mag inputs on HHS 222/299

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    Thank you for your help.

    Looks like the Denon 110 or 160 might work.

    They are under 3mv but Denon says they are designed to plug into mm inputs on an amp.

    "The owners manual claims in both English and Japanese 1.6mV of output, but when I tested the cartridge it produced 2.2mV."

    I'll have to think this over before I risk $$$.

    Lo Mag/Hi Mag inputs on HHS 222/299

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    I am having fun with my tubes and horns and am trying different cartridges to find out what sounds best to my budget ears.

    The question is, how low of an input voltage can I go using the Scott phono preamp?

    I am looking at a Denon mc cartridge but don't want to get something that won't work.

    I am currently playing with a Grado black, a Sure v15III, an ADC xlm improved mkII, and a Pickering.

    All are mm and I wanted to try a mc if my Scotts will handle the task.

    Thanks for your help.

    Philosophical Musings on My Lifetime Spent with PWK

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    What a Great Thread!

    I feel truely blessed that I purchased Klipsch in 1985 isead of Polk.

    It was down to two.

    And I finally have a pair of Horns in my living room which I'm listening to through with a HHS 222 that I purchased from a forum member and an ADC TT that I purchased from my local record store.

    I haven't listened to music on my La Scalas since but I still love them.

    NASCAR sounds great on the La Scalas!

    And so do movies.

    My New 2ch system

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    The JH I listened to was from a box set of 8 200g vinyl.

    there are many out-takes and unreleased so the quality is variable; some very good, some OK.

    Yesterday I was on my way home after picking up a pair of K-Horn from Rick and heard "NEW JH" on a Seattle radio station.

    Don't remember the song but they said there was an album too.

    Sounded Ok but I was listening inside a diesel truck at 70mph on I-5

    It's amazing the number of albums dead musicians release.

    Sony PS 8750 (cue no go down)

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    I have a beautiful Sony PS 8750 DD TT that used to play very well with a pickering cart. I got it out of storage to use in my 2 ch tube, vinyl system and the cue is permantally in the up position. I don't have a service manual and really don't know how to get into the guts. I thought maybe something came loose or something else that might be obvious if I had a peek inside. I'm not a tech., just an operator. Any ideas?

    thanks

    My New 2ch system

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    Yesterday I set up my new 2 ch system in the living room. KG 4s in the corners, H H Scott 299D from Mark back east, Technics DD TT w Shure V15III. I listened to Jimi Hendrix, 200 g, brand new. Also Pet Sounds (200 g new) and a live Big Brother (not a great source). I am blown away! I know you folks who have been listening for years and probably have higher quality systems are saying ho-hum but it's new to me and I can't believe the difference between tubes and ss. I have an Integra in my HT and always thought it sounded pretty good through my La Scalas but the tubes really make the KG 4s thump. I heard sounds on Pet Sounds that I didn't know were there. Anyway, I just wanted to share my bliss. It is different sitting down to listen to music rather that the music just being background. I'm a happy camper. btw, Mark did a great job on the amp. It is stone quiet with tele tubes.Half volume fills the room and probably makes the neighbors wonder if there's a party.

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