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  1. mjalazard

    Pacific Audiofest Seattle Hilton (by Airiport)

    Hello audio fans, nerds, music lovers, As one last Hurrah, NFS Audio will be exhibiting at the PAF this July. Expect great tunes, good vibes, excellent wines, in our relaxing suit We’ll be featuring restored vintage gear and our usual merriment without any hype or sales pitch Hope to see some...
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    NFS Audio at THE Newport 2016

    Hey kids, almost that time of year. The limoncello has been bottled and the wine will be chosen soon. Bring your favorite tunes and an open mind and visit us on the 13th floor. As always, we'll have a few surprises Mike & Anton NFS Audio
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    HK Citation 2 with KT150's!

    Just to push the envelope a little more, AmpMedic has finally completed the monster rebuild of my notorious Citation II amp. He has made many changes to allow this amp to drive KT150 tubes. You can personally hear this amp at the 2016 THE Show Newport Beach in June way up on the 13th floor at...
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    RIP Richard Beers

    I wanted to pass this along. For all of you who attended his THE Shows in Las Vegas and Newport Beach... He will be missed http://theshownewport.com/richard-beers-has-passed/ Mike Alazard NFS Audio
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    Deuce is almost done

    This is a teaser. I had shown photos of my Citation II amp 3 years ago: http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=450402 Many pointed out the flaws. Well, after over three patient years, the complete re-build of this amp is nearly complete. Full details and photos will come in a...
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    NFS Audio travelling South for the Spring

    Greetings, The Las Vegas THE show was cancelled so NFS Audio will be at the THE Show Newport Beach at the end of May. We'll have all the usual festivities and excellent sound. Cheers! Mike
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    Highly Modified Citation II

    Greetings, I have been looking for a higher powered tube amp for a while. I need to feed my hungry planar speakers.. I came across this amp and promptly purchased it: It is an EL509 based amp, built by an electrical engineer in Las Vegas over 20 years ago. The original owner...
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    Can I have 7K for some NS 1000's?

    You got to give these artisan vintage speaker restorers some credit: http://jbl43.com/?pid=77886837 Truly a labor of love, but definitely for the rich and famous! Mike
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    Infinity 2000A rebuild

    Well Kids, I'm at it again... I found a pair of fully working 2000A that need some NFS Audio love. As with my WTLC rebuild: http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=487987 and the Quantum B's: http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=552896 I have taken the plunge into...
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    Help, my phono sounds overly bright

    Greetings, I have tried numerous adjustments on the VTA, but my phono section is quite sibilant. I have a VPI HMW 19 and Ortofon Windfeld cartridge. HK Citation 1 with a moving coil mod. I have even tried a step up transformer and the MM section. I cannot change the load on this...
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    Sam Kim's 8b

    The original thread is in the Tube Audio section: http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=595343 There are a few other cool 8b threads in that section as well. Enjoy Mike
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    Marantz 8b

    I am so happy with his work on my Heathkit AA 151 http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=550941 that I had Sam Kim work on my Marantz 8b. I have done some preliminary listening. I find this to be the most musical amplifier I have ever heard! At 23 watts Triode, it drives my...
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    HK Citation tube function

    Greetings! I'm planning to do some tube rolling on my venerable Citation 1 pre-amp. I need help figuring out the specific functions for the 9 tubes (4 12AX7 & 5 12AT7). Does anyone have a list of the V1 through V9 specifics? Thanks in advance Mike
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    Infinity RS 1B

    I came across these while trolling Audiogon http://app.audiogon.com/listings/full-range-infinity-rs-1b-very-nice-condition-in-working-order-2014-04-26-speakers-92111 The price seems quite reasonable. I have no association with the seller. Mike
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    HeathKit AA151 at the 2014 THS Show

    We had loads of fun once again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFifq0IpzKE Mike
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    One month to go

    Greetings! The limoncello is steeping and the new NFS Audio CD is complete. We'll be enjoying tunes and potent potables in room 4001 at the Flamingo Hotel this January at the 2014 THE Show. If you plan to attend the CES/THE Show this season, stop on by! You're always welcome. We'll be up to...
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    Air VS Iron

    I am in the middle of upgrading a pair of Infinity Qb's. My progress is in a thread over at the Infinity Forum. I reader suggested I use an air core inductor for the woofer. I purchased an iron core inductor to use, since the original is a 1.5 mH Iron Core. Realistically, what is the...
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    Infinity Qb Transformation

    Greetings, I've started my Qb project and I wanted to show some initial photos: The originals: The drivers: The original crossover: Bracing the cabinet Gorilla glue seal: Sound coating slurry: To be continued...
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    Sam's magical AA 151

    When it comes to work on my audio, I know my limits. I think I have become quite adept at upgrading loudspeakers http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=487987 In fact, I have a new project with a pair of Infinity Qb's underway. When it comes to electronics, my limit is tube...
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    Any difference between EMIT tweeters?

    I'm just about to embark on the Qb speaker re-build. These have the original (or near-original) EMIT tweeters with the rectangular chrome faceplate. EMIT tweeters are always for sale on da web. Are there any real, audible differences between them EMIT's, EMIT k; Samarium Cobalt EMIT;EMIT...
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    Infinity Qb crossovers

    Greetings! It's that time of year again. NFS Audio will be displaying an array of smaller speakers at the 2014 THE show here in Las Vegas. I have the opportunity to buy a pair of Infinity Qb's. I plan to upgrade the crossover, clean the potentiometer, and replace the wire, as I did last...
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    Re-built Walsh Tweeters

    Greetings, A few months ago, I came across and ad for a pair of re-built Walsh Tweeters: 1" PURE TITANIUM DOME DIAPHRAGM (OLD ONE HAD AN ALUMINUM DOME DIAPHRAGM) ORIGINAL GOLD CONE & CENTER SUPPORT RE-USED IN THIS MODEL NEW OPEN CELL FOAM TOP PIECE PHASE SHIELD TO PROVIDE A CONTROLLED...
  23. mjalazard

    Pretty much giving away 4 WTLC's!

    I was passing my time, cruising around the 'bay and came across this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/330940471483?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Even with some TLC, these are a bargain! The price alone for the Watkins tweeters is much more that! If any of you Infinityphiles...
  24. mjalazard

    NFS at 2013 THE Show Las Vegas

    January 8-10. If you're going to CES, jump ship and stop by the THE Show at the Flamingo Hotel. We're in room 4001 again. This year's batch of Limoncello is coming along nicely. We're going retro, although digital will be up to date. I'll have the ModWright Oppo BPD-150 to play with...
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    Gosh Darn It!!! WTLC mid

    Help! One of the 2 1/2" miss fell off a table during my WTLC repair. The cone split and it sounds tinny. I think the voice coil was knocked around. Any idea for a replacement driver. Any suggestion for a good repair service. Thanks! Mike
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