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November 5, 2023, 02:40 PM
Thread: GR Research Line Force speakers
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Re: GR Research Line Force speakers
I replaced the woofer towers with a new set painted to match my Line Forces. These new towers have four 12" servo drivers per tower. Each tower is driven by a Rythmik HX800 amp, which has two 400W...
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December 23, 2022, 07:54 PM
Thread: GR Research Line Force speakers
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Thanks. Nice looking XLS build. Yes, I've been pretty impressed with Danny's designs. I also have a pair of NX-Studios in my bedroom system that sound very nice.
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December 23, 2022, 01:59 PM
Thread: GR Research Line Force speakers
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Re: GR Research Line Force speakers
Let me know when you are coming to town and we will set something up.
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December 23, 2022, 01:59 PM
Thread: GR Research Line Force speakers
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Re: GR Research Line Force speakers
Yes, I suspect it will take another 2-300 hours. But they are already sounding superb.
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December 22, 2022, 11:34 PM
Thread: GR Research Line Force speakers
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Re: GR Research Line Force speakers
Thanks. I’m in Portland.
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December 22, 2022, 09:37 PM
Thread: GR Research Line Force speakers
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GR Research Line Force speakers
I thought I'd share my latest DIY speaker project. In this case, there wasn't a ton of DIY work. I had the cabinets made for me, so just had to install the drivers, build the crossovers, and wire...
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November 29, 2022, 11:13 AM
Thread: My DIY speakers -"J&N"
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Re: My DIY speakers -"J&N"
Very impressive build! They look gorgeous and I bet sound great.
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December 25, 2021, 12:15 PM
Thread: DIY 300B SET Monoblocks
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Re: DIY 300B SET Monoblocks
Thanks guys. I didn't take any precise measurements but did look at the output on an inexpensive scope. Into an 8ohm resistor load, I started to see noticeable waveform asymmetry and clipping around...
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December 20, 2021, 09:03 PM
Thread: DIY 300B SET Monoblocks
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Re: DIY 300B SET Monoblocks
I decided to order a set of the Western Electic 300B Reissues. I placed the order last week and received a matched quad set today, even though they indicate up to a 30 day delay before shipping. They...
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December 14, 2021, 07:23 PM
Thread: DIY 300B SET Monoblocks
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Thanks guys. I'm certainly proud of this build, but it's always nice to get compliments :)
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December 14, 2021, 01:36 PM
Thread: DIY 300B SET Monoblocks
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Re: DIY 300B SET Monoblocks
Thanks for the compliments. I'll report back when the amps are well broken in and connected to my main system.
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December 13, 2021, 06:19 PM
Thread: DIY 300B SET Monoblocks
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Re: DIY 300B SET Monoblocks
Thanks guys. All in, I'd estimate about $12K for the pair, not including the $3K I'm about to spend on a set of premium 300Bs. A bit over $5K of that was in all the custom machined enclosure panels. ...
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December 13, 2021, 03:24 PM
Thread: DIY 300B SET Monoblocks
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DIY 300B SET Monoblocks
Since some of you seemed to enjoy my DIY preamp posts, I thought I'd create a post about my latest project. This is my first tube project so I started with a kit, but I made many embellishments to...
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November 6, 2021, 07:00 PM
Thread: New Preamp
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Re: New Preamp
Thanks for all the kind words. I really enjoy the process of the design and build, and it's very satisfying when it actually sounds good. That hasn't been the case with all my projects, but my hit...
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November 6, 2021, 04:23 PM
Thread: New Preamp
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New Preamp
I posted last year about a DIY preamp I build using a Khozmo attenuator. I was really pleased with the SQ of that preamp which was a nice improvement over the Parasound JC-2 I had been using. I've...
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March 14, 2021, 01:57 PM
Thread: Help with explanation of power figures
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Re: Help with explanation of power figures
I suggest giving Colin a call at Nord at get his recommendation. Since you live less than a couple hours away from Nord's headquarters, he may be willing to let you borrow a demo NC1200 amp and/or...
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March 14, 2021, 12:40 PM
Thread: Help with explanation of power figures
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Re: Help with explanation of power figures
The power specifications of the Hypex class D amplifier modules into low impedance loads are limited by thermal capacity, not maximum current. Both the NC500 and NC1200 do have current limiters, but...
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February 13, 2021, 05:16 PM
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Re: The Intellectual People Podcast - Tom Christiansen of Neurochrome
I've built two pairs of monoblock amps using Neurochrome boards. The first pair are based on Neurochrome's Modulus-286 amp modules. These are class AB amps based on a composite architecture using two...
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January 28, 2021, 04:59 PM
Thread: What was your first high-end component ever?
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Re: What was your first high-end component ever?
I lived in the Boston area back then, so Alan Goodwin was my dealer. Originally in his store in Harvard square, and then out of his apartment until he established his (then) new store in Waltham.
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January 27, 2021, 09:30 PM
Thread: What was your first high-end component ever?
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Re: What was your first high-end component ever?
I think my first real high end system was in the early 80s.
Oracle Delphi table - can't remember the arm but I think I had a Denon 103 cartridge.
Meridian MCD CD Player
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January 18, 2021, 02:52 PM
Thread: Denafrips Terminator dac ...
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Re: Denafrips Terminator dac ...
New video review of Terminator and Terminator Plus.
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January 1, 2021, 02:24 PM
Thread: Denafrips Terminator dac ...
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Re: Denafrips Terminator dac ...
I've owned the Terminator DAC since April and enjoyed the improvement it made over my Yggy A2. The Yggy is a great DAC and I think an excellent value. I still own it and use it in a secondary system....
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December 22, 2020, 01:17 PM
Thread: HDMI (I2S) cable recommendation
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Re: HDMI (I2S) cable recommendation
Thanks for the link. Interesting discussion.
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December 22, 2020, 10:47 AM
Thread: HDMI (I2S) cable recommendation
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HDMI (I2S) cable recommendation
I have a denafrips gaia on the way to use with my Terminator DAC and I'd like to connect it using I2S since I've heard that this is the best sounding method.
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December 12, 2020, 10:35 PM
Thread: DIY Preamp using Khozmo Attenuator
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Re: DIY Preamp using Khozmo Attenuator
Thanks stereogeek. Particularly when it it sounds good :D
My first DIY electronics project this year was a set of FirstWatt F5 Turbo monoblocks, and I have to say I was disappointed with the...
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Thank you for making me feel less tech challenged.:whew: FYI, The 866 works great as a straight, no nonsense integrated with DAC.
Boulder 866 app