oldhvymec

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klipshorn speakers
It's a LOUD choice.. I've actually herd a few older Horn loaded units that were WAY cool. Then there are the "JUST LOUD" ones too..They have a cult following too. It's not cult like IT'S A CULT. :-)They were a PA right? Watch the watts for sure.. ... 
Best sub for music,
For you Mr Mozartfan, GR OB servo or a low cost DBA. Both are pretty darn easy to set up and they actually work. More the merrier.. 
Which Tube Phono Pre Amo?
ZP3, I'm happy it took about 250 hours to settle a bit . I had new tone arm wires, cables and a Soundsmith Carmen Med Compliance cart. MI not MC or MM . No SUT needed. I'm hearing one thing.. What's on that record. Very little influence from the c... 
Speaker placement
By ear? Sorry OP no measurement?You LOST ME.. How you gonna know what the heck is going on in a "DIFFICULT ROOM" (Your quote not mine) if you don’t take at least some SPL readings in the corners and seated position. HIGHS and lows it will tell you... 
Speaker placement
What does Bob charge?Maybe BOB can teach the OP. Some folks learn BETTER with a hands on approach. I do.Show me, then I know. Now ALL the stuff you should be reading will make sense because BOB will be nice enough to explain it and show you a few ... 
A full range speaker?
NO one hears a sub signal NO ONE.. You feel it..If anyone was to sit in a SUB only room, and then crank the sound, your bones would fall apart.. Just that simple..On a hydroelectric dam face the turbine rooms, limit the exposure to ALL people.  Sa... 
A full range speaker?
A 30 hz bass note is 38 feet LONG.A 20 hz bass note is 56.6 feet LONG.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>&... 
Phono cartridge torque wrench
i’m glad I have a 50s British roadster <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>..Me too, I’m glad you have it, NOT ... 
Thinking of trying well fuses…..
I know everybody is mechanic. NOW jasonbourne52 you know what it takes to be a professional HD master mechanic. Detail! Hydraulics/electrical/drivetrain/power/environmental control/chassis/design/fabrication/ etc.. I had 12 certs from Mitchell. I ... 
Speaker Cables? why all the hype for expensive speaker wire?
Put on your glasses, now do you see it.. Prove? Why does anybody have to prove anything to anybody. That's right they DON'T!Why cast pearls before swines? You need proof, good for you.Prove it yourself and post your experience.People demanding pro... 
Phono cartridge torque wrench
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwqvY6ZmUkQ<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<,>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Just so... 
Thinking of trying well fuses…..
Take your existing fuse out, turn it around and listen. Did you hear any difference?Get the same busman fuse, NEW, inspect it, and wipe the end caps with some very fine steel wool. Take a piece of elect tape cut it wide enough to cover the glass b... 
Phono cartridge torque wrench
Ok MC Wipe, Wipe, Wipe, and if your on a pure fruit and veggie diet add a couple more WIPES to it. How's that.. LOLFunny part MC the "Bad guy" turned out to be a great actor too."Garrick" (Andrew J. Robinson) on Star Trek, Deep Space 9. He's made ... 
Phono cartridge torque wrench
Reading about lubrications some newbies on this forum can be confused, it’s not necessary to lubricate every moving parts in turntable! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>... 
Put fun back into Hometheater+Music
Respecting each other is PART of the Golden Rule.It goes "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you".Some folks come here kicking their own behind. WHY wouldn't I be a good fellow and help them out? You know the "Golden rule thing"How abou...