I have more tube amps than I need, so I'm selling one. It's a Yarland EL84 push-pull integrated amp rated at 10 watts per channel. On the front are the volume...
My old solid state mcintosh mc2100 heats up pretty drastically in bridged mode and exhibits a pretty severe current draw (room lights flickering a'la old...
Holiday Greetings..... Mamadou Diabate's latest solo kora recording 'Behmanka' has made into the 48th annual GRAMMY® Awards 2005 final nomination. Hear Mp3...
I like the gray binding posts from Radio Shack. RS # 275-550 on several levels. They are inexpensive. Metal is on the screw end and the stationary end, so your...
In addition to Insulation's Dielectric Constant there is another important property called Dissipation Factor. It deals with how quickly the Voltage potential...
I bought a double CD today that is really a fun listen. At least IMO. Who remembers Louis Prima and Kelly Smith?. Capital Compact Disc Artist are: Louis...
GR Research is now selling Lite Audio DACs. I will be hosting the next Lone Star Bottlehead meeting at my house in Houston on Jan 14th, and I have the DAC-60,...
It's a nice little DAC Fred. One of the best modifications you could do is get rid of the 6922 tubes, simply the worst tube choice to have close to the source...
Not really, it's cheap, easy to drive and has a low output impedance so it will work with long cables and solid state amps. I think Audio Research was the...
Friends and fellow members, As we grow, we've had members from Denton, McKinney, Garland, Richardson, Plano and, of course, Dallas host meetings. Well exciting...
Hello Fellow Audio Nuts! This is a short letter to let all know that I'm shutting down the shop as far as any future audio mods, repair work and all other...
Greetings Dallas (and Ft.Worth) Audio Club members. Don't forget our next meeting is in Ft. Worth on January 21 'st. That's a Saturday from noon until 6. If...
A pair of Apogees are on eBay tonight and could travel safely to Dallas in a week or two if someone has the money and desire for them. Please read the ad...
Jim, In my opinion, Apogees as well as many other ribbon and electrostatic speakers are a bit like keeping a mistress. It can be exciting but requires a lot of...
hi, jim. i know you won't forget this, but just sending a reminder that we agreed you would pick up fred's yarland el84 amp for me this weekend. i'll give ya...
Hi Jim, I forgot and I guess Fred forgot. The good news is he will try and be at the meeting in Ft.Worth. FRED? He can give it to me and I will have for you...
More exciting DIY audio pics. The funny looking old fart with the headphones and the beer is me. jim... http://wardsweb.org/LSB/01_14_06/houston.html...
Looks like Jim and I are both displaying the 2nd symptom of advancing old age. I definitely plan to be at the Jan 21's meeting with the amp in my car (unless...
I resolve to...1: Finish all promised projects of friends and 'customers' in the garage.2: Upgrade my much loved linestage with a few new parts including new...
... 'customers' in the garage.2: Upgrade my much loved linestage with a few new parts including new mono volume pots and Chimera Labs wire and RCAs where not...
Jim, I think you have a good shoot at 2, 3 and 4. On 1 you should have added….when I have the time and 5 is not completely in your control. How would you...
Linda and I will host a "Show & Tell" room at this year's GPAF on May 5,6,& 7. That's like a "DIY" room, except it's not limited to DIY equipment. Everything...
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