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2012-04-24T00:28:02.192-04:00

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Hi DJ, my problem is connecting 2 clips on one pin...

2012-04-11T00:53:05.702-04:00

Hi DJ, my problem is connecting 2 clips on one pin. One clip broke off from the wire once I tried to install it.

Thanks

Hi, I am not sure what is exactly your difficulty,...

2012-04-10T05:04:28.093-04:00

Hi, I am not sure what is exactly your difficulty, and I am not familiar with VPI arms.

I looked at a pic and see that the headshell is slotted so fitting the cartridige is no problem. The counterweight of your arm should be able ot support the Denon DL-102 which, though heavy, is just like many other high end cartridges. If it cannot balance, than you need a heavier counterweight or

Hello DJ, I also have a Denon 102 mono cartridge b...

2012-04-09T22:51:05.146-04:00

Hello DJ, I also have a Denon 102 mono cartridge but still trying to figure a way to install it with my VPI 10.5i arm. Any advise will be appreciated.

Thanks
HC

Hi Lance, I have heard of, but never have actually...

2012-04-06T01:24:29.529-04:00

Hi Lance, I have heard of, but never have actually heard, esoteric Bakoon. My own feelings is that tube amps match Tannoy the best. Cheers.

Hi Have you listened to a Bakoon amp with the Tann...

2012-04-04T19:39:52.409-04:00

Hi
Have you listened to a Bakoon amp with the Tannoy Canterbury's . I have a Bakoon 5513 sp 35 watt class A , and the Canterbury's .Midrange and treble are great , but bass is a little lite , but well worth a listen if you can

cheers Lance

I am using SF EA 2 with Sun Audio 300B mono ( 14 w...

2012-03-25T23:29:53.690-04:00

I am using SF EA 2 with Sun Audio 300B mono ( 14 watts ). No issue, nice sounding.

thanks,patrick ( Singapore )

Thank you for yout input. Indeed I much appreciate...

2012-03-18T06:02:36.248-04:00

Thank you for yout input. Indeed I much appreciate it. Now I know the stuff about Shindo san's preference for 9497 is absolutely true.

Hi, I own a pair of Shindo speakers and the inte...

2012-03-16T05:33:43.376-04:00

Hi,

I own a pair of Shindo speakers and the internal wiring is using the 9497. In fact it actually looks like the top with the right-hand helix and no marking. I hope this info is of interest to you.

Hi Rich, Sorry, I provided the wrong email. It is ...

2012-03-14T23:18:07.041-04:00

Hi Rich,
Sorry, I provided the wrong email.
It is rotel870bx@hotmail.co.il

Thank you,

2012-03-13T22:06:26.101-04:00

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Sorry to disappoint you, for power cords I don'...

2012-02-29T19:55:54.124-05:00

Sorry to disappoint you, for power cords I don't use anything special. Just the usual generic cords.

Hello Dr John, Could you share with us what power...

2012-02-29T10:32:19.751-05:00

Hello Dr John,

Could you share with us what power cable that yor are using?

Regards
V Chan

Here is a quote from the Western Electric Web site...

2012-02-10T16:20:58.236-05:00

Here is a quote from the Western Electric Web site, under F.A.Q.

Q.Is the WE300B 100% American made?

A. The WE300B is manufactured in Huntsville, AL and is manufactured with 100% American made materials and components.

I did a comparison with 8471 & 9497, I eventua...

2012-01-26T08:55:40.106-05:00

I did a comparison with 8471 & 9497, I eventually voted for 9497 because of its sound character, which is more comfortable, natural and balanced. Yes, 8471 has more and clearer treble, but the weakness is the forward soundstage which made me feel uncomfortable.

Mine is the kit version, 2x 6SL7

2012-01-18T17:52:00.113-05:00

Mine is the kit version, 2x 6SL7

what is the early version of the se1? does it hav...

2012-01-15T19:55:39.459-05:00

what is the early version of the se1? does it have 3 6sn7 tubes rather than 2 6sl7 tubes? which is the earlier oand which is the kit amp?

i have one with 3 6sn7 tubes and it has 2a3 outputs and sounds great, jimmie a

An old 4B is ugly but cheap and powerful. I rather...

2012-01-15T17:53:29.502-05:00

An old 4B is ugly but cheap and powerful. I rather prefer it to current Bryston S to SST versions etc. I still have one. Maybe hard to find if you're in HK.

I am not a big ss user. Other ones that I have used and can recommend are the original Krell KSA100 MkII and Carver Sunfire.

When it comes to ARC, most earlier tube models are quite excellent value. I'd get any

Thx for your reply. My First Sound is an active tu...

2012-01-14T08:06:41.271-05:00

Thx for your reply.
My First Sound is an active tube pre-amp. Could you recommend models of Bryston and ARC?

Regards
V Chan

I have been in your situation before, having used ...

2012-01-13T18:24:38.267-05:00

I have been in your situation before, having used inefficient speakers like ATC20 and Maggies. The easiest way would be to use a high-powered ss amp (like a cheap and friendly old Bryston), as high powered tube amps like ARC sound great but are more trouble to maintain. In any case a tube preamp would be beneficial.

Your situation is more complex. IMHO your REAL problem in driving the

Hello Dr John, I'm searching for a powerful p...

2012-01-08T04:33:25.823-05:00

Hello Dr John,

I'm searching for a powerful power amplifier (tube or soild state) to push my low sensitivity 85db speaker - Rockport Mira Monitor and to match with my pre-amplifier First Sound MKII. Or use a powerful integerated amp instead. Could you give me some advice?

Regards
V Chan

I am sorry, I use generic power cables. Personally...

2011-12-30T16:50:01.917-05:00

I am sorry, I use generic power cables. Personally I usually find most power cables colored and unnatural.

Hello Dr John, Apart from Belden cable, any recom...

2011-12-30T09:19:58.266-05:00

Hello Dr John,

Apart from Belden cable, any recommendation on power cable?

Regards
W Chan

an awesome write-up of a fun-filled evening! let&#...

2011-12-25T23:54:00.106-05:00

an awesome write-up of a fun-filled evening! let's do that more often!

The second-hand value of classic SF speakers, like...

2011-12-01T18:37:11.261-05:00

The second-hand value of classic SF speakers, like the Electa Amator, Extrema etc just go up and up. If it is in great shape buy with confidence. Enjoy it now and (if you want) sell it later for not a cent less.

My Marantz 8B does very well. The Prima Luna may be adequate with KT88 but it is an integrated amp after all. But it will likely be serviceable if your room is not really huge.