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Offline Daryan

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Re: Playback sluttiness....
« Reply #60 on: January 21, 2005, 01:09:05 PM »
Quote from: Jonny Tapealot on January 21, 2005, 01:01:35 PM
it's not that it's not the greatest idea, but it's more that you are doing double duty.  a decently made amp has its own line filtration in it and can handle a small surge without being fried- it will flip its circuit and be done.  Even a conditioner ain't gonna stop a lightning strike to your line.  Generally an Amp and a sub do not need to be connected to a conditioner.

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Re: Playback sluttiness....
« Reply #61 on: January 21, 2005, 01:09:37 PM »
Quote from: razorback on January 21, 2005, 01:07:30 PM
what about just a regular UPS made for computers??? 

it's a start but that's not doing any line filtration of excess noise and interference.

and where in VA are you moving to?
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Re: Playback sluttiness....
« Reply #62 on: January 21, 2005, 01:23:36 PM »
Tim...You will need a voltage regulator and an AC regenerator. Look into Monster and Panamax. When I got into the McIntosh gear a few years ago, I made the decision to look into the voltage and AC regen's and am quite happy I did. You definitely don't want to fry those tubes!!!

NICE upgrade!!!!! Do you still wanna borrow the AudioQuest speaker cables? I finally found them and the Slate bi-wire connectors :) The cables could make that tube amp/B&W sound even better.

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Re: Playback sluttiness....
« Reply #63 on: January 21, 2005, 02:34:26 PM »
Quote from: sideshowbob on January 21, 2005, 01:23:36 PM
Tim...You will need a voltage regulator and an AC regenerator. Look into Monster and Panamax. When I got into the McIntosh gear a few years ago, I made the decision to look into the voltage and AC regen's and am quite happy I did. You definitely don't want to fry those tubes!!!

NICE upgrade!!!!! Do you still wanna borrow the AudioQuest speaker cables? I finally found them and the Slate bi-wire connectors :) The cables could make that tube amp/B&W sound even better.

----Jason

I'm looking into voltage regulators right now... I've asked about them before and have a few good recommendations... Panamax and Monster are both on the list :)

I'd love to try those cables... I'll email you my address...
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Re: Playback sluttiness....
« Reply #64 on: January 21, 2005, 02:52:49 PM »
A $1600 Panasonic digital receiver, bring that thing over for a shootout!  When OJ got off I thought I'd seen it all, but now....   FYI, if you are looking into surge protection I would look at Surgex and Brickwall as they use no MOV's.  Monster and Panamax do.  I'd look into the PS Audio power components as well.  Get that gear riding a pure wave!

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Re: Playback sluttiness....
« Reply #65 on: January 21, 2005, 02:56:05 PM »
what about Furutech?
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Re: Playback sluttiness....
« Reply #66 on: January 21, 2005, 03:02:35 PM »
I'll throw in a vote for the BlueCircle Music Ring power conditioners: Instantly audible improvement.

http://www.bluecircle.com/index.php?menu_id=2724


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Re: Playback sluttiness....
« Reply #67 on: January 21, 2005, 05:51:48 PM »
Scott, are you going to MOE in shicago again?  I could always show up with a receiver on Sunday after the show.  I just got the confirmation that it is on it's way here.  I am going to start checking into power condeitioners.  I will report back with what I find.  Jonny, I haven't really decided on a spot yet, it really depends where an agency opening is.  I knw one is coming availible in Leesburg, which would be nice though the cost of living would be quite high I would imagine.  Possibly Richmond.  Somewhere where  where young professionals actually exist, because they sure as shit don't here in Iowa City!

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Re: Playback sluttiness....
« Reply #68 on: January 21, 2005, 06:52:41 PM »
There aren't many in Leesburg either. Mostly late 20s through mid-30s.
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Re: Playback sluttiness....
« Reply #69 on: January 23, 2005, 10:18:56 PM »
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Re: Playback sluttiness....
« Reply #70 on: January 23, 2005, 10:37:09 PM »
Quote from: razorback on January 21, 2005, 12:37:39 PM
Quote from: Jonny Tapealot on January 21, 2005, 12:00:43 PM
Daryan,

If you are dropping that much on cables and whatnot you need to get some high quality AC line conditioning going on.

These are my favorites just because they aren't TERRIBLY expensive for the high end stuff: http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=13070

 :o :o :o $800 for line conditioning?  goddamnit...why didnt i choose fishing or something for a hobby!

Sheee-at !  For $800 I can make an A.C. line D.C. !
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Re: Playback sluttiness....
« Reply #71 on: January 23, 2005, 11:54:55 PM »
Quote from: Tim on January 23, 2005, 10:18:56 PM
Quote from: Tim on January 21, 2005, 02:56:05 PM
what about Furutech?

anyone?

ok, not great.  better than nothing, but just ok.  really all you get is a rack mountable powerstrip with not much else.
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Re: Playback sluttiness....
« Reply #72 on: January 24, 2005, 12:12:18 AM »
thanks Jonny! I went with a furutech e-tp60, found one for $250 and decided to order it.... the few online reviews sounded good. I don't have room for a big rack mount etc...
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Re: Playback sluttiness....
« Reply #73 on: January 26, 2005, 06:42:23 PM »
just hooked up the furutech... noticeable difference right away, I've never heard black before but that is certainly where my background noise is now at. the bass seems to be cleaner and a touch deeper as well. I listened fo rabout 20 minutes to a recording of acoustic classical music before hooking up the furutech then went back and relistened and there is a distinct difference. thanks for the help guys...
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Re: Playback sluttiness....
« Reply #74 on: January 27, 2005, 10:27:56 PM »
yeah i was very pleased when i first hooked up my conditioner.  amazing what some stuff can do
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