Audio
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Bucking Transformer
continue reading: 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…
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Dirac Live on MiniDSP
continue reading: 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…
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Record cleaning
continue reading: 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…
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Latest project completed
continue reading: Latest project completedFinally finished a project I have been dragging my feet on for awhile. The surround on my Vandersteen’s midrange detached. I have tried my hand at re-foaming speakers before and didn’t have very good luck with it. I decided to remove the drivers are send them back to Vandersteen. Above is me testing them once…
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Roon Nucleus Plus Music Server
continue reading: Roon Nucleus Plus Music ServerDoes anyone out there have any experience with the Roon Nucleus Plus music server? It looks like a really cool device! I will be finally setting up a proper listening room in the coming months and I think the Roon music service really brings something to a digital collection. The server itself is kinda expensive…
