Guy Landau Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 ---------------- On 2/24/2005 11:07:39 PM fini wrote: Rick, What I really meant to ask is, what should I use in this Fisher amp to replace the 2-section electrolytic filter cap (40 uf/400v, 20uf/300v)? I'm kinda looking for specifics... ---------------- Just take the ones from Gary's amp.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Good idea, but it was sent back weeks ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 I can't remember what I'm laughing at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipped and Shorn Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 If they measure the same, they will "sound" the same. ---------------- right, but doesn't that depend on the ability to measure everylhing? does the controversy have to do with differences which are beyond the current state of physical measurement? or with differences which are "theoretically" beyond physical measurement. --eg. arguing that what is provably non-provable still has reality by virtue of some kind of "faith" in it. seems obvious that if there are real sonic differences that they are ultimately physically measureable. just might not be practical to get out the expensive high powered electron microscope to show these molecular differences, so it easier and more practical we rely on our ears. problems then arise in establishing any kind of consistent objectivity when using different human ears as the measuring device. This approach (rationalizing subjectivity) would have to be done statistically, eg. with a large correctly gathered sample in a double blind study. and in fact this would be a great, and welcomed, graduate thesis for someone. but wait.....I just conjured up some past life spirits of capacitor ancestors from the "other side" who have just psychically entered my cheapo caps and transformed them magically into Gold Oil Foil Copper Silver Moolah caps which now sound much better than before......now that phenomenon would probably be truly beyond measurement......(provable non-provability). (in spite of the popularity of ghost movies). otherwise I do not see any real basis for any heated argument or real controversy over this issue other than sloppy semantics and the confusing of apples with oranges type of thing. And seriously this whole audiophile type of question concerning caps, wires, tubes, etc. would make for a nice little graduate thesis for someone. C&S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 ---------------- On 2/24/2005 9:52:29 PM DeanG wrote: A terrible choice for a coupling capacitor. The improvement you are hearing is actually a degradation, but you have neither the training nor experience to recognize it as such. There is probably math that explains why a capacitor that can't hold a charge worth a squat sounds like liquid gold. ---------------- Dean, your really mean. I don't think it has anything to do with training or experience, it has to do with the natural genetic ability to appreciate the sonic difference... As far as relying only on measurements, back in the late 1800's, there was a revolutionary new medical procedure that doctors were using that drastically decreased the infant mortality rate. The procedure, doctors were starting to wash their hands before delivering babies. If you can't see it (or measure it) it's not there right? I am probably misquoting, but I have read that second order distortion is where the sound is reproduced in its frequency and duplicated an octive (or partial octive) above, creating a "fatter" sound that is pleasant to the ears. I would like to give up some "accuracy" or "realism" for the pleasant "fatter" sound. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 It strikes me that several posts made in jest are being taken seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxg Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Ben, You aint kidding! 3d, For a moment there, when I read the title, I thought you were coming out of the closet - on the other hand I suppose you are in a way - just a different closet! I have visions of midnight rendevous round the back of dodgy nightclubs where money furtively changes hands to feed your habit. "Ya got any orange drops man?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 C'mon Mike, the only way anyone should ever take a comment like that seriously is if I'm talking to Neo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxg Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Dean, Your previous tag line was definitely better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 ---------------- On 2/25/2005 1:14:48 AM Clipped and Shorn wrote: but wait.....I just conjured up some past life spirits of capacitor ancestors from the "other side" who have just psychically entered my cheapo caps and transformed them magically into Gold Oil Foil Copper Silver Moolah caps which now sound much better than before... C&S ---------------- Since I am your friend, I would like to have first crack at those capacitors, before you place them on eBay. Especially if there is an image of The Virgin Mary (or even Hillary Duff) burned into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted February 25, 2005 Author Share Posted February 25, 2005 ---------------- On 2/25/2005 3:26:57 AM maxg wrote: Ben, You aint kidding! 3d, For a moment there, when I read the title, I thought you were coming out of the closet - on the other hand I suppose you are in a way - just a different closet! I have visions of midnight rendevous round the back of dodgy nightclubs where money furtively changes hands to feed your habit. "Ya got any orange drops man?" ---------------- Gee thanks Max. I USED to like you! Besides coming out belongs in the General Forum. Yeah I got orange drops, wanna buy some? Good stuff bro! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxg Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 "Besides coming out belongs in the General Forum." Really - I had no idea - must visit that forum one of these days and see. (Talk about someone who doesnt get out much - I dont get out to other forums...fora? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fini Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Clipped, That would make a nice quilt pattern, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted February 25, 2005 Author Share Posted February 25, 2005 A SET is only as good as it's parts. http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/files/SET225.jpg Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodog Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 ---------------- On 2/25/2005 3:26:57 AM maxg wrote: 3d, For a moment there, when I read the title, I thought you were coming out of the closet - ---------------- Only if the title had read **SNAP** **SNAP** first. trust me on this, Woo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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