-
Tube amp fireworks!
Read more: Tube amp fireworks!This happened a few weeks ago. I had just sat down to listen to my second reference system . I built it with some vintage but super high end gear. I powered up and gave the amps a few minuets to come up to temperature. Drop the stylus and after a few notes a horrendous…
-
Bucking Transformer
Read more: Bucking TransformerI built a bucking transformer for use with older tube amplifiers. Did you know that back in the day the voltage in the US was 110v! Yeah who knew! Its in the mid 120v range hovering around 123V-124V in my house in NJ. I have CT’s logging the power at my main breaker in my…
-
Labubu!
Read more: Labubu!My girlfriend got me a Labubu! One of her vendors brought him from China. She opened the box with me on the phone so I know his color! 😬 He’s in LIC so I need to head over for the weekend and see. Love his toothy mouth and naughty grin like he’s gonna do something.
-
Hit another deer…
Read more: Hit another deer…Hit another deer on the way home from Nutley Thursday. This is the second time with this car. First time was under 3k miles on the clock and this time it just turned 1 year old. Anyone want deer jerkey, burgers or hot dogs?! I’m getting my retribution this hunting season for sure. Going to…
-
Dirac Live on MiniDSP
Read more: Dirac Live on MiniDSPI know this is sacrilegious in audio circles but I decided to put a MiniDSP between my source and pre-amp in my desktop nearfield listing rig. It makes a huge difference, like not subtle it’s huge! You can easily A/B it by disabling Dirac on the MiniDSP. If you have anything that can do Dirac…
-
Tove Lo
Read more: Tove LoJust picked up Tove Lo’s Sunshine Kitty and Queen of the Clouds albums on vyinal. I’m a huge fan of her music and her attention to the quality of the pressings. Absolutely stunning sound on vyinal. I also picked up a used copy of Was (Not Was) “What up Dog?” so I can have a…
-
Record cleaning
Read more: Record cleaningI have been trying to come up with the perfect process to clean records. I think I found it! I was thinking about one of the fancy ultrasonic cleaners but what I found is perfect. Here how I do it if your interested. First you are going to need a few things. One is kinda…
-
Labubu spotted at the mall!
Read more: Labubu spotted at the mall!New Pop Mart store is coming to the Bridgewater mall!
-
Dynaco ST-70 listening impressions
Read more: Dynaco ST-70 listening impressionsGot this old girl all warmed up and just had a good listen to it. First impressions is this is not a modern amp. I listened to some Tasha Sultana and boy does this amp pair well with her type of music. Absolutely beautiful, smooth warm and holographic sound. Very good match. Going to listen…
-
Dynaco ST-70 project
Read more: Dynaco ST-70 projectJust got a crusty old Dynaco ST-70 tube amp off e-bay to rebuild. It’s a project I’ve wanted to do for a long time. It’s amazing that you can still get replacement parts for something so old. The unit I got is in good shape electrically, but needs a new chassis. The chrome is old…
