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by karatestu
Sat Jan 21, 2017 4:39 pm
Forum: General Audio
Topic: The ultimate subjectivist system
Replies: 3
Views: 2219
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The ultimate subjectivist system

What is it ? Is there a general consensus from people on HFS about which products are designed for the music and not the measurements and silly graphs ? Naturally, NVA products would be the top of the list but what about others. Royd, direct drive turntables, old Japanese amps............ I have bui...
by karatestu
Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:23 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: which speakers for Doc mods ?
Replies: 22
Views: 9004
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Re: which speakers for Doc mods ?

Ok, will do . Thanks Doc.

I am just concerned that i will make a complete arse of the doping .

Stu
by karatestu
Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:40 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: which speakers for Doc mods ?
Replies: 22
Views: 9004
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Re: which speakers for Doc mods ?

I think i will use the mordaunt short standmounters i already have and purchase some of Doc's drivers.

Thanks for all the good advice.

Stu
by karatestu
Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:41 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: which speakers for Doc mods ?
Replies: 22
Views: 9004
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which speakers for Doc mods ?

Hello,

I am interested in Doc modding some speakers.

What type of speaker is best suited to this ?

Small standmounted or floorstander
ported or sealed

I have a small pair of mordaunt short budget stand mounts but i think they are rear ported.

Thanks, Stu
by karatestu
Mon Jan 16, 2017 6:44 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Transformers
Replies: 19
Views: 9583
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Re: Transformers

I wouldn't put an EI on the output stage of a class AB power amp but preamps, phono stage, dac, clock, cdp anologue stage are all fair game for a bit of experimenting i feel. Hey even the regulated front end of my power amps can benefit from an EI transformer i am lead to believe.

Stu
by karatestu
Mon Jan 16, 2017 7:17 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: Transformers
Replies: 19
Views: 9583
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Re: Transformers

So Doc, what makes you like toroids more than EI ?

Lower hum field ? Lower winding resistance ?

Stu
by karatestu
Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:20 am
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Consumerism
Replies: 21
Views: 6763
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Re: Consumerism

Hope you enjoy your purchase.

I build my own or modify stuff now, well the things within my ability.

I have a lot of Avondale audio DIY modules and other diy kits which have given me hours of enjoyment building and listening. Saved a heap of cash too.

Stu
by karatestu
Sat Jan 14, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Transformers
Replies: 19
Views: 9583
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Re: Transformers

Oh
by karatestu
Sat Jan 14, 2017 3:24 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Transformers
Replies: 19
Views: 9583
Great Britain

Transformers

Most of the gear i have owned has come with a torid. I have just acquired four lovely EI transformers to try instead of toroids. Can't wait to see what effect these will have on SQ. A year or two ago i used very small (5VA) pcb mount EI transformers for dac and clock supplies in my Naim CD player. W...
by karatestu
Sat Jan 14, 2017 2:54 pm
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Consumerism
Replies: 21
Views: 6763
Great Britain

Re: Consumerism

Maybe it is a sign of age but i am only just over 40. How much money is too much ? A hard question to answer. Over £50k ? Social media - most people i know participate and must have been born with a smartphone in their hand. It must have an effect on consumerism. I don't even have a smartphone, my f...