Sounds GoodWow! Ncore? I am sure surprised you went in this direction. These must sound awesome for you to have done it. Please tell me more about the amps and the sound. Most interesting! posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Big Kidz StuffPlease post new pictures when you can. Most interesting. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Big Kidz StuffNice, very nice. Tube regulation is very, very important indeed. Not sure about tube vs SS rectification. I am starting to like SS rectification more. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Big Kidz StuffVery nice system and I like the work/mods you did on your amplifiers. Well done indeed. Your preamp and DAC look very robust and well executed Pete. I see you use those Clarity TC caps for ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
VPN's System - Totaldac, CH Precision, Taiko, DunlavyI will stay in touch and see your progress. Happy for you and nice work! Fun stuff this slowly modifying and improving a good existing system. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
VPN's System - Totaldac, CH Precision, Taiko, DunlavyI connected the ground wire of the resistor to the negative binding post on the amp side of the crossover. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
VPN's System - Totaldac, CH Precision, Taiko, DunlavyCut as short as is reasonable and tin. Don't cut too short in case you need to remove and place in a different speaker or crossover board. Then cover in cotton. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
VPN's System - Totaldac, CH Precision, Taiko, DunlavyAmen on the Path Audio resistors. I love them! Regarding your question on the Duelund leads. If they are tinned leads, then cotton insulation is best. If they are the bare copper leads, then you ne... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jazz Lover's Vinyl SystemThanks for the tip! posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jazz Lover's Vinyl SystemI am thinking of using these GE97F caps as bypass caps with a large 2000uf computer grade can capacitor. Perhaps a 50uf value as a bypass. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jazz Lover's Vinyl SystemMeant to say the gear I use and their design. I don't design, just play and mod. Ya, that is lots of capacitance. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jazz Lover's Vinyl SystemThe GE and ASC don't seem to go over 60 uf or so. Not enough for the gear I use and design. Need a couple of thousand uf on the B+ and bias supply. At least that is what I like. That is why the Cla... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jazz Lover's Vinyl SystemHope you don't mind me asking this question on your system thread. Have you ever tried the newer Clarity TC high voltage caps in a power supply before? They strike me as the best option for replaci... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Yes Charles you get get the same value with a nice Path Audio. While your in there see what value cap is on Zobel as that also has a nice impact on the sound. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, great to hear how happy you are with the recent upgrades. Let me suggest something here and you can think on it. I am pretty sure your speakers have a resistor as part of a Zobel network. ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I am hooked for sure and want to learn more. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Goodness I really like this Frank Morgan CD! Great music and musicians. The recording also sounds very good as an extra plus. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles today I listened to Charlie Rouse Unsung Hero. I also like this CD.However the second one I listened to is my favorite to date. Frank Morgan Listen To The Dawn. Thus far I like his soun... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Agear, I will order that recording also. Thanks for the tip! Lots of good music on the way thanks to fellow Agoners. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles I am listening to Gerry Mulligan - Night Lights and just love it. This is exactly what I am looking for. Perfect. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Agear, thanks for the tip. I do like a glass of red wine or a nice Belgian lager with my music! posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I just ordered all 5 from Amazon and look forward to hearing them. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Spot on description of what these caps have done in my Dude, Romulus dac and speaker crossover. They will continue to open up and reveal more goodness.Thanks so much for taking the time to ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Yes to both! Big yes to both! posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles,I ask a favor of you. I would like to listen to more jazz and want your guidance. I like jazz, but not the volatile nervous style. I hope you know what I mean here. I like more mell... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment |