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Re: Sonance 10" Sub
Ya know, I only turn off the DD+ sub when I know I'll not be using it. The others are SPL subs that I leave in standby.
F1nut
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Re: how to untwist the plastic terminal caps?
Turmoil6909 wrote: »I found this tidbit.
"if you want small quantity for tweeters repairs, Parts Express in USA will ship them to you.
But there is a special customs fee and delay , it took me 30 days to gets 2 x 100uL (micro-liters)
and it end-up at $30cnd here."
I also saw mention that you can get Parts Express to ship via the USPS instead of UPS to Canada to avoid the BS UPS handling fees.
Not gonna lie... at that point i'm paying 60 bucks (ferrofluid + coil + i have to do the soldering work) to repair a tweeter when i can pay scammy ebay tax to get a fully functioning (with new ferrofluid) for 80. I will probably just end up waiting on a facebook marketplace sale and salvage those tweeters instead.
Thanks though, but I think I'm defeated for now
Somebody might be able to sneak a tweeter through the Haskell Free Library in lovely Derby Line, VT...
US and Canadian authorities, please note! I am not volunteering nor am I suggesting anything. I am just saying.
https://newengland.com/travel/vermont/the-haskell-free-library-and-opera-house/
mhardy6647
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Re: You’re doing it wrong…
Pretty sure the banana with duct tape was simply money laundering in public view
VR3
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Re: Must try MOD - Foam inside the stamped steel baskets - YES!
But seriously, pretty different application and much thicker so absorbs lower frequencies and vibrations like you get inside a tire, but cool just the same.
Reminds me a little of my Tannus Armor inserts on my mountain bike tires. Quieter but mainly for flat prevention. Used to get a couple every year and haven't had one in the last 10 years. It was always thorns believe it or not!
Reminds me a little of my Tannus Armor inserts on my mountain bike tires. Quieter but mainly for flat prevention. Used to get a couple every year and haven't had one in the last 10 years. It was always thorns believe it or not!
Gardenstater
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Re: Cheap tube preamps
Sure has a lotta knobs.
Not my idea of cheap, either -- but, then again, it's kind of like saying "I want a Lexus, but I wanna spend way less money. How's this Chevy look?"
More to the point -- looks like a guitar amp guy's idea of a hifi (pre)amp.
The design considerations for an amp used to create music vs. one to reproduce music are nearly diametrically opposed. I'd wanna hear one before plunking down $.
Look for resales on the aftermarket and, if you find any, see what the going prices are like.
I'm guessing they might not retain value too well.
That said, it's probably ruggedly built
Heck at this point in time, the street value of the tubes in it probably dwarfs the cost of the preamp!
Not my idea of cheap, either -- but, then again, it's kind of like saying "I want a Lexus, but I wanna spend way less money. How's this Chevy look?"
More to the point -- looks like a guitar amp guy's idea of a hifi (pre)amp.
The design considerations for an amp used to create music vs. one to reproduce music are nearly diametrically opposed. I'd wanna hear one before plunking down $.
Look for resales on the aftermarket and, if you find any, see what the going prices are like.
I'm guessing they might not retain value too well.
That said, it's probably ruggedly built
Heck at this point in time, the street value of the tubes in it probably dwarfs the cost of the preamp!
mhardy6647
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Re: Cheap tube preamps
Doc, his preamp is under 600 bucks, that is cheap. Lots of knobs indeed, for tone controls of both channels, if you're into those things. His main gig is guitar amps, but I believe his build philosophy is to recreate that vintage tube sound. I do know he builds them to order and will change up parts as requested.
Are these going to sound like a Cary/Joule/Vac/CJ , probably not. My guess is the sound might mimic those old tube amps from those 70's consoles. Which, some sounded pretty darn good, a little rounded at the extremes but hey, ya get what ya pay for right. Change a few caps, better tubes, and you might have a decent tubed pre with a phono for a good price.
Are these going to sound like a Cary/Joule/Vac/CJ , probably not. My guess is the sound might mimic those old tube amps from those 70's consoles. Which, some sounded pretty darn good, a little rounded at the extremes but hey, ya get what ya pay for right. Change a few caps, better tubes, and you might have a decent tubed pre with a phono for a good price.
tonyb
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Re: Cheap tube preamps
a report from the field on one of these preamps @tonyb courtesy of someone @ AK:
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/frenzel-xps72-tube-pre-amp.983656/
Sounds like the guy likes it.
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/frenzel-xps72-tube-pre-amp.983656/
Sounds like the guy likes it.
mhardy6647
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