What was the the last audio-related item you purchased?
- Thread starter Romeo Wolf
- Start date
Eh, the 2225 is a fine little receiver, listening to one right now.
This unit has been the first thing inside my home for every move over the last couple decades; gave me music while I set stuff up. I still rotate it through my bedroom, looks and sounds great, has been trouble free forever. Hooked up a BT board for listening convenience.
Don’t sweat your purchase, enjoy it they’re timeless units, all of them.
RKW
Member
Just bought a pair of Philharmonic Ceramic Minis. They will be shipped out from Viginia on Friday. The Monitor Audio Silver 50 7Gs will be returned to Crutchfield. I was conflicted because the Monitor Audio Silver 50 7Gs sounded so impressive, but I think ultimately I will be happier with the Ceramic Minis in the long run.
Last edited:
“She’s a kluge, Clark.”
“Why yes it is, thanks Dad, you taught me everything I know about audio attenuation.”
Padding down the La Scalas 24dB and bypassing the preamp’s sub out low pass filter.
Trying out the Fosi M04, 100W, Class D Subwoofer Amp using its low pass and channel summing. This one has been driving my DQ-1W sub since April. It’s tighter than the Dayton 100W Class D plate amp I normally use.
The keen observer will note that the NHT SuperTwo’s are pointing the wrong way. That’s because SuperTwo’s are “just” SuperOne’s over a down-firing 8” sub and that’s the point of the exercise. I don’t want to stress my wonderful Hitachi HMA-8500 ll MOSFET amp (test queen that she be) so less temptation this way.
25 watts minimum, lol that’s a good one Ken. These take twice that to begin to open up. Anyone else remember when he used to hang out here?
Verdict: 24 dB is pretty close, maybe more. Sounds good. Pulled the trigger on another Fosi for the left hand side. More on Friday.
“Why yes it is, thanks Dad, you taught me everything I know about audio attenuation.”
Padding down the La Scalas 24dB and bypassing the preamp’s sub out low pass filter.
Trying out the Fosi M04, 100W, Class D Subwoofer Amp using its low pass and channel summing. This one has been driving my DQ-1W sub since April. It’s tighter than the Dayton 100W Class D plate amp I normally use.
The keen observer will note that the NHT SuperTwo’s are pointing the wrong way. That’s because SuperTwo’s are “just” SuperOne’s over a down-firing 8” sub and that’s the point of the exercise. I don’t want to stress my wonderful Hitachi HMA-8500 ll MOSFET amp (test queen that she be) so less temptation this way.
25 watts minimum, lol that’s a good one Ken. These take twice that to begin to open up. Anyone else remember when he used to hang out here?
Verdict: 24 dB is pretty close, maybe more. Sounds good. Pulled the trigger on another Fosi for the left hand side. More on Friday.
Last edited:
I picked up another 330B. It was a parts unit that I bought just to pull the power button for my other receiver. Turns out it's dirty, but fully functional after putting in some preamp jumpers.
So now the plan is to pull the power button and take it to a local 3d printer. Figure I'll have them make a bunch to sell/give away.
So now the plan is to pull the power button and take it to a local 3d printer. Figure I'll have them make a bunch to sell/give away.
Blue Shadow
Waiting for Vintage Gear from this century
ak has addressed this at least once in the few weeks I’ve been here. There may be other threads/methods to replicate the red chunk of the switch.
I've been aggravated by a missing power button on my HK-930 for quite some time now but was too cheap to pony up $20 for a complete switch. All I needed was the little clear red button.
So I have been keeping my eyes peeled for something to fashion a power button out of.
Recently while Christmas shopping at Hobby Lobby I spotted these.
The color appeared to be about right and they were crystal clear.
So I have been keeping my eyes peeled for something to fashion a power button out of.
Recently while Christmas shopping at Hobby Lobby I spotted these.
The color appeared to be about right and they were crystal clear.
You sure are hauling a lot of gear home these days.
Yeah I went on a bit of a shopping spree lately. Midlife crisis I suppose. At least most of it was cheap.
kgetchmaine
Active Member
Recently picked up an ARXA and a Pilot 140 W receiver from marketplace. They were $75 and $10, respectively. They both were a little nasty but are cleaning up nicely.
The AR sounds fantastic with the new stylus. The Pilot I now have working but it needs recapping and more cleaning. It was a console pull so needs a box too.
The AR sounds fantastic with the new stylus. The Pilot I now have working but it needs recapping and more cleaning. It was a console pull so needs a box too.
Attachments
Lavane
Lunatic Member
Search for threads on the ARXA. There are a a few simple mods/ and resrorations that can make these simple turntables really sing. There is a pretty solid following for these. They're simple and easy to restore and work on.
N2552
Super Member
Purchased today a second defect El cheapo Black Tulip series Philips N5748 cassette deck. Same as my N2552's, but in black, with faceplate sized for rack mounting.
Why did I buy another one? Dunno really
Pictures of the actual deck and first review / check - will follow when ze deck has arrived!
Why did I buy another one? Dunno really
Pictures of the actual deck and first review / check - will follow when ze deck has arrived!
Last edited:
I have a Node Icon in my main system, it sounds great using the XLR connections. My Office system has a Node N132 and I have it running through a Schiit Mimir DAC as it sounds better than when using its built in DAC.
I currently have two Nodes, a Node X 10th Anniversary Edition in our living room system playing through a PS Audio DirectStream DAC. The Node Icon will take its place. In my office system, I have a Node 2i playing through a Topping D70. I'm thinking I'll move the the Node X into the office and rehome the 2i, but haven't fully decided yet.
Last edited: