Posts by amcananey

Bottlehead is currently offering a free C4S upgrade and impedance switch on all S.E.X. orders until tomorrow. That's a $125 savings. I'd like to also be able to take advantage of their multiple unit volume discount, and save an extra...

I'm looking for a Kindle Paperwhite. I would prefer the non-3G version, just because it is cheaper, but I'll also consider the 3G version. I'm willing to pay cash, but if you're interested I also have a TON of headphone gear available...

Quote: Originally Posted by mink70  Now if I could only figure out how to decrease the gain a little. Turning down the digital volume control in Audirvana is probably not a great idea. Oy.   Simple. Try...

Anyone? Any updates? Anything?   Best, Adam

Actually, when I first got them, I didn't think they were going to fit.      So I first tried different orientations:       Actually, I was initially tempted to just send them back....

Quote: Originally Posted by rs01  The 78mm diameter is crazy, the Mundorfs I bought I think are 48mm and they'll be enough of a challenge to mount.    Where is the challenge in that?...

That was exactly why I did it. I installed Clarity Cap ESA 100 mfd 250V caps that I got from Madisound here.   I wound up using some plastic straps used to mount the large vent tubes from clothes driers to hold the caps in...

I also found 6SN7s to be loud. I don't see any reason to use them. I've tried 12AU7s, 12BH7s and E80CCs and they all seem superior/quieter to me.

Cool, I appreciate the explanation. Thanks!

By commercial joke, I assume you are referring to what you dubbed the "dork-star"?   Can you describe what input transformers do, and what their advantages are compared to coupling caps?   Best, Adam