Recent content by TommyC

Thanks for the follow up Michael. The Phasemation SA-1500 is pretty much plug and play. No manual adjustment pots to play with. I did move cables cables around but that didn't help with the transformer hum. Tried the DC blocker, no difference. Tried a battery powerstation, no difference. Tried...

Highly unlikely I can return a high value amp for a full refund. Wasn’t sure whether I’m just being too sensitive/OCD to the hum. I’ve owned Luxman, Arcam, Shindo, Nagra, Accuphase, and Phasemation. The only gear that didn’t produce hum was the Accuphase. Will pickup the VAC amp and DC blocker...

I can hear the hum from my listening position 8 feet away in between music, so slightly distracting. Going to try a DC blocker to see if that's the culprit. Dealer will also lend a VAC amp for me to try.

Many thanks for the responses. Tried a few more things without success. I’m investigating further with the dealer/distributor/manufacturer. Good to know tube amps do not always hum and can be silent like SS gears.

As per title, I've got some transformer hum from the Phasemation SA-1500 integrate amp. Clearly audible at 4 feet, but barely audible from my seating position of 8 feet. Speaker driver hum is less, but still audible within 4 feet. I've tried some trouble shooting steps: - Swapping back to the...

Anyone heard this integrated paired with Sonus faber speakers? Currently have the Maxima Amator. Or any other recommendations? Must haves: Built-in DAC and < 60 lbs

What's the best choice for a one box Shunyata power solution? Denali 6000/S v2 or Gemini Model 8? The Gemini is a conditioner with built in grounding terminals. Will this combination outperforms the Denali, which is mainly a power conditioner. Is the single terminal on the Denali just an Earth...

How do people install their receptacle to handle heavy power cords from the likes of Shunyata? I remember Mike saying to install them up side down in one of the videos. But what is up side down? Ground at the top or bottom?

Any news on the Mythical Creature digital and USB cables?

I'm in the market for a set of new cables (speaker cables, power cords, spdif coaxial) and power conditioner. Speakers are Sonus faber Maxima Amator. Electronic is Accuphase E-800. Any good recommendation that match well with the above? Currently looking into Audioquest, Transparent, Nordost...

Is Purepower still legit? I've read so many posts from dissatisfied customers on various forums. They seem to be the only company that makes audiophile AC-DC-AC regenerator. The fact that it uses battery to generate AC solves many issues. For example, DC offset can be completely corrected...

Anyone tried audiophile fuse for the external power supply? It's 1.5A slo-blo according to Dan. My candidates include: 1. Hifi-Tuning Supreme 2. Synergistic Research Red 3. Audio Magic Super Fuse 4. Telos QBT-18

Just ordered a Modwright OPPO 105D. Now it's time to research some good tubes. I read various threads here, on Audiocircle, Whatsbestforum, etc regarding tube rolling on Modwright OPPO. Would be nice to have a dedicated thread here on AS as well. Thoughts on NOS vs new production tubes? I'm a...

Anyone have experience with Modwright OPPO 95/105 and Weiss MAN301/Medea? Can the Modwright really compete with high end sources? I'm thinking whether to get the Modwright or an OPPO transport with high end DAC from Weiss, Esoteric, dCS, MSB, etc?

Hi gang, There's a pair of used Devore Super 8 locally, should I go for it? I have a Shindo system with an Aurieges and CC80. Room is fairly large, about 16' by 24'. The speakers are on the shorter wall. I sit 12' from the front wall. My musical tastes are vocal, jazz, ensemble, blues...