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    Yamamoto Sound Craft HA-02

    Hello out there in yami land!   I just got some toobs from e-bay as backup, They are authentic WE408a's,BUT 1975 vintage (last production?), and they have different geters (halo, not square) than the older and a larger disk around the base of the plate.  On the older ones, the top disk(?) is...
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    Review: Linear Designs Headphone Stand

    Thanks mucho...its weird but now I found him right away! BTW, I asked if he makes a double headphone stand and the short and sweet answer was no. Guess he's not considering it. My apologies if I inadvertently repeated an earlier comment.
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    Review: Linear Designs Headphone Stand

    I've searched and found nothing. Can anyone illuminate the source better with a link? Also, I'm curious about the DAC, but can't quite make out the name and model. Thanks mucho...
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    Yamamoto Sound Craft HA-02

    Audiogon has a T1 dealer with an intro price as well. By the way, whats a phat mod? Also, I am interested in hearing other opinions regarding yammy HA2/T1 comparisons. Thanks!
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    Yamamoto Sound Craft HA-02

    Yes, makes sense. Thanks...I will see if i can detect sonic improvements with my aging ears.
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    Yamamoto Sound Craft HA-02

    I have some skepticism about the effectiveness of tube dampers when driving headphones. Are they not for damping vibrations/microphonics from Speakers pounding out the bass notes? I have not tried them except on my phono amp so I am not speaking from experiance, but if no vibrations, no need for...
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    Yamamoto Sound Craft HA-02

    Hi, After upgrading the power cord...I suggest looking to the fuse and upgrading that as well. They are related, so upgrading one without the other is a job partially done. There are no worthwhile tubes that "improve" performance (from what I hear, not what I know), but try Cryo'd tubes from...
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    Yamamoto Sound Craft HA-02

    Quote: Originally Posted by braddo Mine arrived today. Haven't heard it yet. Quick question: I bought mine second hand and there is no power lead. Does a power lead come with these amps when bought new? Cheers. I've got a lead anyway but just wanted to know. Yes, mine came with a...
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    Yamamoto Sound Craft HA-02

    Quote: Originally Posted by canyon_john www.thecableco.com another source though I tink $29.99 is standard. PS!!! 12 weeks and I't Here Finally!!!! PS!!! 12 weeks and I't Here Finally!!!! The yammi i HAs landed. Come on guys be happy!!!!!Paaaaaaaaaaaarty with Acoustic...
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    Yamamoto Sound Craft HA-02

    Quote: Originally Posted by wower slwiser man, modding your yammy, taking it to the next level, how cool. Do you have a link for those hifi fuses? Also, did you do the install yourself? Difficulty? www.thecableco.com another source though I tink $29.99 is standard. PS!!! 12...
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    Yamamoto Sound Craft HA-02

    Yeah thanks! That and the PC will be the first things I will order when it comes.
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    Yamamoto Sound Craft HA-02

    WOW, guess I'll have the blue one!
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    Yamamoto Sound Craft HA-02

    Quote: Originally Posted by sk007 is there still a waiting list for ordering this amp? I'm on week 11!
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    Yamamoto Sound Craft HA-02

    Quote: Originally Posted by java A Yammy is always a "treat" It will keep on improving at a reasonable rate till somewhere between 250 - 300 hours after which improvements start declining ... , and yes 15 -20 minutes after start up it really starts singing ...
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    Yamamoto Sound Craft HA-02

    Quote: Originally Posted by whaleyboy FWIW, I am no good at waiting and I was starting to doubt my purchase. Since the amp has arrived about 2 hours ago I have been running it - it started out sounding nice and has only improved. It is way too soon for any kind of considered opinion...
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