mars2k

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Genalex GL GZ-34 Rectifier...Did I just get a bad one? Five months seems
Yeah I have simple needs.  I have a fully modded Modwrite Oppo UDP205 with Modwright PS 9.0 I've been using roughly 6 months. The Sovtek 5ar4 rectifier in the PSU has blown twice,  the first time it took out its own fuse ans well as my power condi... 
Rectifier Tube Rolling in a Modwight LS 36.5DM
Yes don't go all crazy with tube swapping but...well researched substitutions can make a world of difference.  I have a Modwright PS 9.0 that came with Sovtek 5ar4 tube. That one blew after a week.  I replace it with the same tube...6 months and a... 
Impressions of the Re-issued Genalex Gold Lion U77/GZ34 Rectifier Tube
Here is an unfortunate warning abou another vendor Doug's Tubes. I ordered a couple of overpriced cheap vacuum tubes for an amp. I found some other choices but failed to cancel order before they got to me. They arrived with several other boxes an... 
Impressions of the Re-issued Genalex Gold Lion U77/GZ34 Rectifier Tube
Hi guys, I have a fully modded Modwright Oppo UDP 20w with Modwrighr PS 9.0 psu. They shipped with Sovtek 5ar4  the first one blew within a week blowing a fuse in my power conditioner.  The second one blew 5 months later blowing the fuse in the ps... 
Impressions of the Re-issued Genalex Gold Lion U77/GZ34 Rectifier Tube
Ok so I asked Mr. Google and he said, according to the article link, that cryo treament can help certain things. Vacuum tubes is probably not one of them Cryo takes materials down to at least -190 C.  No barns in the US go down that low. Cryo tre... 
Impressions of the Re-issued Genalex Gold Lion U77/GZ34 Rectifier Tube
You guys are so mean.  A little humillity about the subject on both sides might be in order. I'm willing to concede to either side with some relevent data. I never saw a technical explaination for or against cryo treatment.  Everything said was he... 
Is the Modwright for an Oppo udp205 worth it?
Quoting the earlier post from @Melm11-25-2019 12:04pm#####There’s nothing you can achieve with a mod that you cannot achieve with a separate DAC which you can run straight from your Oppo. Probably less expensively, better SQ and with way more choi... 
Nordost Blue Heaven speaker cable..what a delusion
Sorry thought my previous post would appear as a reply to Jafant's  Audio Concepts Dallas TX instead of so far down the list.  Yes! Naim  Audio Concepts Amazing 
Nordost Blue Heaven speaker cable..what a delusion
I've been in that shop lots of times but the first time I remember so clearly with one of their Naim rigs....yes they specialize in amazing...really in the room with the musicians..wow  have been chasing that experience ever since 
a question on Perpetual P-3A
Wow, I have dug out my Perpetual rig, P-1/P-3/Monolithic Power/Revelation I2S, power links and ac cord.Can't find the manuals. Evan Mr. Google is clueless. Any suggestions. Would you consider scanning and emailing yours? 
Audyssey MultEq
Yeah me too I've been looking into the 9.8 as well. Other systems are including Audyssey as well. I have read some reviews, search Google, and depending on the circumstanses the reviewer has realized some gains 
Older Infinity subwoofers--what is a servo sub?
I've got an RS Subwoofer, 10" driver 100 watts and can find no info about it. If anybody has specs original price let me know. Thanks