stevemajerick

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Schematics for compact cassette deck's
I would post this question on the diyaudio site. I'm sure someone will answer or may even have already asked the same question.Good luck!www.diyaudio.com 
pass lab 250.5 vs 350
I'd post this question to Nelson himself on the www.diyaudio.com site under the Pass Labs forum...He'll answer you there.Good luck,Steve 
Best 2K preamp, be it tube or SS
Should have included this link for you in my previous post...http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?preatran&1070214424(and no, this isn't my ad I just wanted you to see the model I was referring to)Good Luck,Steve 
Best 2K preamp, be it tube or SS
Buy a Pass Labs...You won't regret it!So black in the background it's unbelieveable!Best,Steve 
Voltage Regulators & Sound Quality
Buy a PS Audio Powerplant.Every person that I've A/B'd my system (or theirs) with and without the powerplant has been totally dumbfounded!Hand down, I will never go without one in my system again...Best single upgrade you can do because it makes A... 
Didn't They Learn Their Lesson With DIVX
I second asdf's opinion...I think our society should start moving away from being so disposable... I see no need for this and think they should be publically humiliated for it. 
Amp Upgrade - 3k to 4k used?
If I were you, I would find a pair of Pass Aleph 2's... There is a pair on Ebay right now for ~$2500...You will never deal with tubes again... Same mids and highs, much better bass, and no hassles...Just my $.02...Good luck,Steve 
help krell circuit diagrams
I agree with the above post...Submit your question on the diyaudio.com forum and I'm sure you'll get help. There is a lot of talent there... It shouldn't be that hard to figure out by measuring the transformer primary windings...You might also cal... 
Opinion sought on rogue manufacturer...Help
If I were you, I would call the individual back and state that unless you receive your cable back REPAIRED that you will post about your experience on all of the major audio websites...I would also suggest that when you call the company back, you ... 
Best Amp for under 10K?
Go find the Pass Labs equipment. I'd put it up against ANYTHING regardless of price... I'm not kidding!I hate to say it, but you might also take another look at your preamp... Take your preamp with you and audition the X600's with it. Then compare... 
Best speakers in 2k-3k price point
I'll third the Vandersteen 3A signatures. They are one of the most MUSICAL speakers you will find. I currently own Apogees and used to own Vandy 4's. They're very different animals... The Apogee's resolve to the nth degree - fun if you enjoy picki... 
Nuetrality be Damned...
Vandersteen 3a signatures or the 5's depending on budget.Find them, you won't be disappointed.... I currently use Apogees but my other love is the Vandy 5's. The 3a sigs. use the same top end as the 5's just don't have the built-in sub... By far, ... 
Comparisons between Pass Labs and Pass/Threshold
David - Good catch! Don't know what I was thinking... Thanks...The amp was definitely the 0s and it puts out 40 watts per channel...JDH9 - Looks like you have a nice system! Pack a good lunch for the drive!!!! It'll be well worth it!!!! I'd be ver... 
Comparisons between Pass Labs and Pass/Threshold
Yes, it's worth it!I currently own a Threshold Ta-300. I have just finished auditioning an older Pass Aleph 0s. The speakers are Apogee Mini Grands and Vandersteen 4's, the TT a Kuzma and the preamps were Coda 04r and Melos SHA/Gold.The Aleph is s... 
Seeking advice re: complex power conditioning
Hi Jonathan,I suggest you reconsider your methodology for creating "clean" power for your system. The comments above are appropriate but in addition, I would suggest that you consider the following:Your equipment charges its power supplies at the ...