[Ripper2860]

Mmmm. I wasn't kidding.

 

[sam6550a]

Do you mean which model Hickok? I looked at one last week as I tried to help out the widow of a friend but unfortunately it was in poor condition.

Finding a Hickok in reasonable condition is difficult, as they did not sell a lot of them [in 1970, the 539C was $625, the 752A was $475, and the 6000a was $298], expensive, if not out of reach to TV repair techs. You definitely want more than an emission tube tester, I found a B & K 707 Dynamic Mutual Conductance tester, which has a section that tests tubes by providing a grid signal and measuring gain. It is not fancy, and has some shortcomings, but short of building my own tube test bench/curve tracer, it does work well for testing and matching audio tubes. There are also a slew of "improvements" and other mods for it on the internet. It sold for $200 in 1970, which explains its popularity with service techs. I found mine about 12 years ago at a flea market with a box of tubes for a pittance, The only work that I had to perform was to replace 4 worn-out tube sockets, 2 low voltage electrolytic capacitors, and perform the calibration procedure. I also purchased the last published tube chart,instruction manual, schematic, and parts list from B & K, and will share them if you find one. The 707 was replaced by the 747 [I guess B & K must have admired Boeing], which added features and fixed some problems, but, since it came out in the late 1970s, I do not think there was a big market for it. In fact, I have never seen anything other than literature.

 

[Timster]

Pretty spectacular to me. I am a private pilot and would want nothing to with that scenario. The planes I fly couldn't handle it anyway .

I still remember my first crosswind wind landing when I was learning to fly. Scared the schiit outta me, and touched down closer to the edge of the runway than the centre. It got better with practice

 

[Paladin79]

I

Finding a Hickok in reasonable condition is difficult, as they did not sell a lot of them [in 1970, the 539C was $625, the 752A was $475, and the 6000a was $298], expensive, if not out of reach to TV repair techs. You definitely want more than an emission tube tester, I found a B & K 707 Dynamic Mutual Conductance tester, which has a section that tests tubes by providing a grid signal and measuring gain. It is not fancy, and has some shortcomings, but short of building my own tube test bench/curve tracer, it does work well for testing and matching audio tubes. There are also a slew of "improvements" and other mods for it on the internet. It sold for $200 in 1970, which explains its popularity with service techs. I found mine about 12 years ago at a flea market with a box of tubes for a pittance, The only work that I had to perform was to replace 4 worn-out tube sockets, 2 low voltage electrolytic capacitors, and perform the calibration procedure. I also purchased the last published tube chart,instruction manual, schematic, and parts list from B & K, and will share them if you find one. The 707 was replaced by the 747 [I guess B & K must have admired Boeing], which added features and fixed some problems, but, since it came out in the late 1970s, I do not think there was a big market for it. In fact, I have never seen anything other than literature.

As always Sam your knowledge is appreciated. I have used the old B&K's as well and will certainly grab one in good shape.

 

[valiant66]

Only $9 for FLAC digital download from BC.

The audio quailty IMO watching the youtube videos is really very,very good to me as well.

Alex

What is “BC”?
.

 

[Ripper2860]

Bandcamp.com

 

[adydula]

up thats it bandcamp...search for bob reynolds and you will see his albums then the various buy selections and the digital download was $9 for many types of file formats including flac....

Alex

 

[golfbravobravo]

I still remember my first crosswind wind landing when I was learning to fly. Scared the schiit outta me, and touched down closer to the edge of the runway than the centre. It got better with practice

Yup! When I was transitioning into the Pitts I could not get over the fact that the runway vanished a fair time before you got to it. I had a (really bad) habit of slipping so that I could see the runway - a severe problem if you put a tailwheel aircraft down anything other than dead straight. And the Pitts has a reputation! Rich Perkins sitting in the front as my instructor eventually told me "It's like Star Wars: keep the faith Graham. You know where the runway was when you lost sight of it, use your peripheral vision and you will arrive at the right place." And so it came to pass!

I used to induce much frivolity amongst my aerobatic (so called) friends for doing pattern work in the sigle-seat Pitts, but then again I haven't (yet) groundlooped a Pitts (unlike my partner in the S1 who did so twice).

 

[Lurker0918]

Interesting article about Auto-Tune:
Auto-Tune at 20: 10 surprising facts about the divisive musical phenomenon

Somewhat related to Mike's "Gadget" and rkw's post: Someone re-did/auto-tuned Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

 

[FLTWS]

More porn

Shades of my last 2 channel speakers, Carvers "Amazing" (MK IV's if I remember correctly)

 

[Robert Padgett]

The only other control I really need is balance. To meet WAF, my listening position isn't centered between speakers. It's a tiny sacrifice.

hence my interest in headphones. It is the Most fun I have had in years. Wished I had pulled the trigger on the $99 tube amp on b-stock... I love Nelson Pass and men of his way of thinking. We used to say K-I-S-S Keep It Simple Silly. (I don't think people are stupid, ignorant, yes, but the truly stupid are rare)
Best amp is a straight wire with gain, is an expression that a couple folks have tried to explain. I just think it sounds good.

 

[JamminVMI]

Audio forums are an interesting space on the internet.

Forum:
"Definition of forum

1a : the marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business

b : a public meeting place for open discussion The club provides a forum for people interested in local history.

c : a medium (such as a newspaper or online service) of open discussion or expression of ideas" --

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forum

The key take-away from this definition, as it applies to the Audio world, "open discussion or expression of ideas".

Every discussion forum with which I have been involved with seem to be chocked down, because a few folks have appointed themselves are the arbitrator of what is "open discussion".

I have a theory about the Human behavior of participating on the Internet.
1. Bullies tend to hide behind anonymous postings.
2. Self-appointed "Popes" seek a small group of acolytes who defend their leader, and attack in packs.
3. Typically, a newcomer, whose "open discussion" topic flies in the face of the acceptable, and agreed upon rules.
4. The College of Bishops converge and harass the newcomer until they either agree with the Dogma, or get so frustrated that they have an outburst, worthy of Banning him from the forum.

The Pope says, "Job well Done" and the acolytes retreat into their dark recesses.

I experienced this phenomena over on Chris Connaker's "Computer Audiophile".

I am enjoying my visits and interactions on "Head-fi.org" and I have already identified those who can find a negative comment, no matter what the topic. I have met some new friends, and I chose to follow them, and ignore the troublesome.

The open discussions on that forum are sharing of knowledge, about a hobby.
It is not a place where men need to compare their size and girth.

There will always be folks who walk into the bar, pull out their manhood, an flop it on the bar, begging someone to challenge his size.

Sounds a lot like.... Life.

 

[CAPT Deadpool]

It has been discussed, but I don't remember the outcome. However, most car stereos aren't resolving enough that it would make a difference. If you want a clear and obvious improvement, do any or all of the usual car audio mods: upgrade the speakers, add an external amp, add a subwoofer, DSP correction.

If you did want to use a Modi in the car, it wouldn't be difficult. Modi 3 is powered by 5V USB, and there are 12V to 16V adapters you can use for the Multibit.

Could you link to a good 12vdc to 16VAC adapter?

Ok...well first-off -- there are no religious discussions allowed here!

Secondly -- while the theory has some merit, I feel you've vastly over-estimated our capabilities!

It actually aligns more closely with this...

“Who are you who is so wise in the way of Schiit?” That scene is my all time favorite demonstration of faulty logic and the pitfalls of faulty assumptions when Rationalizing.

Just got my Cthulhu (couldn’t resist the name I also own a pair of Dthulhu rubber duckies that my daughter adores) and a b-stock Loki. Testing out with some Muse with my Mimby and Jot. The Cthulhu transformer is 3x larger than I expected( I have been know to select HT receivers and other audio gear based on being heavier as a desired spec) it has a long AC cable so the transformer doesn’t have to be near my Isobar. When HT receivers get lighter that is not a good thing (assuming a manufacturer doesn’t play dirty and add weight just to trick you, my AT120 TT has a ballast weight for stability so that’s ok). I don’t notice any degradation in the audio quality from feeding the Mimby and Loki from the same Xformer. Loki b stock looks new to me. I’ve only adjusted the 20hz knob to about 2 o’clock. I’m helping out with the next DC Schiit Meat and the Cthulhu and extra Xformers should come in handy.

I’m sending one of my 16VACs Xformers to a good friend from my youth with a Coaster Vali Mini and a pair of Grado 60is for Xmas. He listens to a LOT of music but has crap headphones and has never owned a headamp. I’ll prob grab a Magni and Modi bstock for him sometime too.

Regarding snark and other things. I try to amuse you all, but I’d rather make fun of myself than engage in Ad Hominem remarks. I personally love the discussions here and have learned something from pretty much everyone who posts. That’s why I try to be liberal with my likes. I also try to view posts in the most positive intent/light unless I know the poster to have Malice Aforthought. I save my Malice Aforthought for Daesh and AQ leaders and their ilk. If I ever cross that line please PM me.

 

[Ripper2860]

I save my Malice Aforthought for Daesh and AQ leaders and their ilk.

Wow. I don't know what Bill Low of AudioQuest has done to deserve your animus, but it must be something pretty serious.




(J/K -- I know what you meant by AQ)

 

[barondla]

Excellent gift @CAPT Deadpool. Sending great hi fi equipment to a friend, is a wonderful gesture. You are opening a whole new world to him. Well done.