mrderrick

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nice box for tube storage -- where can I find one?
Plenty of Pelican Cases on Ebay 
Isolation Transformer or Power Regenerator
I use a PS Audio P300 (re generator) on a dedicated branch circuit for my sources and pre.My Amps (600 watts total constant) are connected to a Cinepro 20 Balanced (transformer) supply on a dedicated branch circuit. (2.5 Kw rated)My Sub225's are c... 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
Watch for a pair of Duo's or Duo Omega's.The Duo's main horn goes deeper than the Uno's.I almost gave up on the Duo Omegas that I purchased.My room has a terrible hole in the 142Hz - 160Hz region.Right were the horns and subs integrate.I just coul... 
Power amp help
When I had 2 2s Classe was the amp. I had great success with the CA100. 100/8 ohms, 200/4 ohms. The amp did run quite warm but that was never an issue. 
subwoofers w/room correction
You might want to visit the Home Theater Shack forum and read up on DSP bass correction.I'm using a Behringer DSP-1124P as a parametric eq for my Avantgarde Sub 225 bass units.There's a wealth of information on this topic. 
converting oiled walnut to "rosenut" color
This is going to sound extreme, but I think that you need to "bleach" the existing finish out to get it as light as possible before re-staining. A risky undertaking. If you even consider this route, I would try it on the bottom first. 
Ideas for reducing gain on a Belles 21A pre-amp?
I'll second the Rothell's. I use a balanced pair between my Atmasphere MP3 and M60's. (even with V2 removed and jumper-ed I still needed more attenuation with 117dB horns)Now I can adjust the volume up to 11 -12 o'clock were before I was stuck in ... 
MartinLogan CLS IIz panel upgrade
When I replaced the panels on my first generation CLS I noted an increase of 2-3 dB more sensitivity over the old panels.I can't say if it was due to the new technology or just that my old panels were that worn out, but it was easily heard.They we... 
Magnepan owners : past / present
In the same price range as Magnepan, Martin Logan CLS and Reference 3A De Capo I's.At a substantially greater cost, Avantgarde Duo Omega. 
What are you sitting on?
We recently purchased a set of 4 Ikea Jopling leather chairs, they are on sale for $200 each. Very firm yet comfortable chairs. Easy to move around and rearrange. I'm using one for my listening chair. 
Dumbest reason you were drawn....
Heath Kit Graphic Output Indicator AD-1701. Just had to have one of these.Found one, used it for about 20 seconds, put it away.I also have a weakness for big power meters and huge metal knobs, but therapy has helped me kick that habit. 
DL 103
I use a pair of CineMag CMQEE-3440A step ups with my DL103. I think that these are used in some of Bob's Devices SUTs. There is an in depth wright up over at The Analog Department on the DL103 and CMQEE-3440A. Look in the Articles and Reviews sect... 
Tell the truth How often do you clean your gear?
As long as no one disturbs the dust I can maintain the illusion of clean. 
Running a dedicated A/C circuit
I just obtained some mini Amethyst in bulk.There was a "bulk" amount of black Tourmaline powder on Ebay, but it was way more than I wanted to purchase. Supposedly, it is used in therapeutic baths. 
crackling noise. goes away when volume is upped
I experience the same problem with my 2.1 video set up.I run DirecTV digital out to a MD10 virtual surround DAC/PRO decoder.One channel will disappear and come back if I raise the volume a little.I use the analog pass through on a Parasound AVC 18...