oldhvymec

Responses from oldhvymec

Why phase reverse switch only works when cold?
Bypass the phase switch all together and use the cables to swap phase. No cost fix ay? Never have a phase switch problem again either.. The better way is to have a "POT" 0 to 180 degrees out of phase.Regards 
Why is science just a starting point and not an end point?
Quantum anything means "not seen but there". SO what WE think we see is NOT in reality, what is really there, AT ALL.In other words what you SEE is NOT what you ARE on the quantum level.Science is evolving as do ALL things. Weather it's digressive... 
Stacking gear no more rack space does it affect sound quality
That is a place you can make a LOT or get rid of a LOT of noise.# 1 Placement. Be careful what goes where. Turntables/Tape units, valve gear (PtP), and digital gear don't always play well together.# 2 Shielding and cable routing only ADD to the ... 
Which subwoofer?
https://www.parts-express.com/10-Wireless-Subwoofer-Package-with-Dayton-Audio-SUB-1000-300-57922-4 will work just fine. You'll be good to 25 or lower and cut the ML at 40-50.You will enjoy FAST clearer BASS. That Mac has tone control, use it to ge... 
Distributed Bass Array configuration
< 20 - 60 hz is considered SUB BASS. It is MONO, I don't care what you do to it. BUT if there is a left and right SUB bass signal from the source that is replaying via the MIXED recording, you can't just use the left or right signal and call it... 
Car Audio and the High End
I'm a torn up old heavy equipment mechanic.. Sometimes inspired by inspiration and sometimes by desperation, BUT always by motivation.I can't stand NOISE. I love beautiful things.. Like GREAT sound.. In any cab there just isn't enough room to get ... 
How to remove scotch tape brown residue from album covers
IF the adhesive is crunchy, GENTLY drag a new single side razor over the top to RAKE not cut the adhesive. Don't drag the whole surface at once. Drag OFF the cover, not ON to the cover.If it is softer,Like the guy said, peanut butter (OIL) is a go... 
Distributed Bass Array configuration
There is no such thing as stereo bass below 80 Hz since it’s a fact that humans cannot determine the originating location of any sound deeper than approximately 80 Hz. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<... 
Bose 901 low serial number set (3 digit) with "patent pending" sticker
I looked up through the attic door and saw one of my wife's original series 901s. Still looks new. When the guy demoed them for her he actually plugged the speaker cable into an AC outlet for a minute, to show how TOUGH they were. No she didn't bu... 
My Apologies to Miller Carbon
No when he's wrong he admits it. UNTIL then he's right.. Just like the rest of us who are pretty confident in what we do.. At least I am..Show ME!! I'll listen. TELL me I don't know what I'm talking about, I WON'T.. audio2design.. THAT multi named... 
Any Tuvan Throat Singing Fans Here?
Mongol Rappers.. OK..DCOUI.BlastMagnum .357GennieGinjinTsetse.YUP they have cell phones and solar chargers too..What a HARD life.. Big time hunters with BIRDS too.I was on the island of Adak for 15 days one time.. NO THANKS!I was singing the BLUES... 
warmest speaker cables you've heard?
I’m curious they are Ribbon Headphones, you’re trying to voice?You want the mids to be warmer and the highs tamed a bit?Now you know what a TONE control is used for..OFC, NOT OCC cable. HIGH stand count # 16-12, with PTFE. You have to be VERY care... 
Received a Bill for State Tax on An Amp Bought in Canada Last Year
It’s like trying to give a cop a ticket for Reckless Driving. AFTER they drove through 5 stop signs, didn’t use a turn signal for 12 turns AND then parked on the wrong side of the road, while STARING at their center console. NEVER once noticing EV... 
Received a Bill for State Tax on An Amp Bought in Canada Last Year
The kicker is CA is the 5th LARGEST economy in the world. 9.75% TAX. Do you know how much money that is?WAY to much for CA mathematicians.. For some reason.. There is so much money they can’t even count it..I could see 2% and balance the budget. B... 
What is the #1 equipment want currently on your HiFi horizon???
 is a time machine. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>I swear I'm OUTSIDE of one. It is moving one dir...