Quite a few folks who own Scott Nixon DACs, locally and around the web, have asked me if I worry about them always being on. I never did but decided on a...
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Dennis Boyle
chimeralabs
Dec 2, 2004 5:06 pm
With regards to operating tubes, RCA operated all their studio equipment in the so-called “Stand-By” mode. The filaments were always on and the B+ was...
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jim@...
jimrivers3
Dec 2, 2004 5:43 pm
Hi Dennis, All good stuff and you know I've learned that and much more from you, John, Walter and others over the last 17 years. And thanks for sharing your...
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Dennis Boyle
chimeralabs
Dec 2, 2004 6:33 pm
Jim, As you might remember, my ears don’t like the 6DJ8/6922/ECC88 tubes. They have an edge that I think it due to their distortion ratios…too much higher...
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jim@...
jimrivers3
Dec 2, 2004 8:46 pm
Johann's address is below. See you at the meeting. jim... Johann Van Zyl 902 Mill Spring Drive Garland, TX 75040 The tiny URL link for a Yahoo map is... ...
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jim@...
jimrivers3
Dec 7, 2004 12:48 pm
Hello Dennis, You may know that I've always agreed with you on the 6DJ8 issue. I even talked with Scott about that before I bought my first DAC. It doesn't...
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jim@...
jimrivers3
Dec 14, 2004 5:15 pm
Dennis has tried twice to give a loan pair of IC for DAC members to listen to. Unfortunately, or maybe not, both times the first borrowers bought them and...
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jim@...
jimrivers3
Dec 17, 2004 3:04 pm
I've posted new photos in the Photos section. The folder is titled DEC 16. Sorry for the dark pics. I had my flash set on low. We were running out of room so I...
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phillip t holmes
blacklandbui...
Dec 18, 2004 4:32 pm
Sorry I didn't make it. I was wondering what the story is on those speakers. I don't recognize them. Thanks, Phillip ... onto ... sections....
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jim@...
jimrivers3
Dec 18, 2004 9:26 pm
Hello Phil, They were designed and built by Johann. The host this time. The young man dancing with his daughter in the Home Page pic. jim... ... titled ... ...
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jim@...
jimrivers3
Jan 5, 2005 12:07 am
Greetings Free Music lovers. The latest FM Tuner review is up on the Tuner Information Center. This is the first tuner reviewed for 2005 and the 77th one so...
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Russ
russman_dac
Jan 14, 2005 3:01 pm
I'm thinking about having it on a Saturday, in the next 2-3 weeks. Thoughts? Lots of new goodies to listen to. Cheers, Russ...
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tim nickerson
tim_j_nickerson
Jan 14, 2005 3:45 pm
Happy New Year Russ A Saturday sounds good tome. TIm...
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Fred
fredt300b
Jan 14, 2005 8:59 pm
Don't forget the Lone Star botts meet on Feb 5th. I would like to come to the Dallas meeting if you have it on Jan 22 or 29, or any Sat in Feb other than the...
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Russ
russman_dac
Jan 15, 2005 12:29 am
Roger that Fred. I'll get with Jim, and will firm up either the 22nd or 29th. Hear that fellas? Anyone prefer one or the other, or should I say does either...
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Fred
fredt300b
Jan 15, 2005 1:09 pm
Just to be sure I understand, there are two groups of marginaly insane audio nuts in the DFW area, and this is the one that's oriented toward listening to...
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budandfun
Jan 15, 2005 5:10 pm
Hey Fred, I would love to hear your arrays!!! Please please bring them. :-) bear-hifi ... the ... more ... Bottleheads? ... haven't ... heard ... I ... the...
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tim nickerson
tim_j_nickerson
Jan 15, 2005 5:23 pm
Russ Jan 22nd works best for me. I'll be out of town on 29th. Gonna try some January camping. Tim...
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Russ
russman_dac
Jan 16, 2005 6:14 pm
Fred, we like music and gear. How can you like one and not the other? There's usually a good variety of pretty much any type of gear you can think of. Cheers,...
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Fred Thompson
fredt300b
Jan 16, 2005 7:50 pm
Thanks for the clarification. I'm now scheduled for the LS Botts on Feb 5 and the Houston hi end group on the 12th (Alternating between hearing $600 speakers...
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jim@...
jimrivers3
Jan 17, 2005 2:50 pm
Hello Russ and all, My computer blew up. LiterallY. I lost everything. That was last Thursday. I'm set up with a new 'puter now. Actually, I would like for...
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Russ
russman_dac
Jan 17, 2005 4:50 pm
Lets do it, the 22nd it is. If this is an open invite to the North Texas Audio Jam also, let me know so I can plan the grub accordingly. BYOB, I'll pick up...
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jim@...
jimrivers3
Jan 17, 2005 4:57 pm
It is an open invite for Audio Circle's North Texas Audio Jam if you wish. The host always has control of his own home and the format(s). You can invite guys...
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jlsem@...
jlsem58
Jan 17, 2005 5:01 pm
In a message dated 1/17/05 8:53:18 AM Pacific Standard Time, ranchodeaudio@... writes: 11am. BYOB. Wow. You guys start early. John...
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Russ
russman_dac
Jan 17, 2005 9:04 pm
Hey, you'll NEED a drink just to deal with the BS some of these chumps spew. ;)...
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Russ
russman_dac
Jan 17, 2005 9:21 pm
Jim If you could just send the standard email to our group, I'll make a post over at AC. Cheers, Russ...
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jim@...
jimrivers3
Jan 18, 2005 4:44 am
Russ' house. 11:00 AM until.......... Bring music! Address: 5801 Hidden Pine Lane, McKinney 75070 Phone: 214-287-7476 Just northwest of 121 and 75....
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tim nickerson
tim_j_nickerson
Jan 18, 2005 4:33 pm
Looking forward to the meeting. What about food and BYOB, etc??...
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tim nickerson
tim_j_nickerson
Jan 18, 2005 4:39 pm
Russ I could bring my VTL 80 Watt PP monoblocks if you are interested. Looks like you have a lot of equipment and nice variety of Sand Amps vs Tubes. Let me...
