I recently bought an automotive stethoscope from our local auto parts chain (Schuck's) for $10 + tax. http://tinyurl.com/a3mxd I figured I could use it on my...
Good ideas, both! Another easy way to check your phono setup for areas that are resonant or structurally un-rigid is to set the stylus in the groove of a...
Hi, this is my first post. I am a DIY audio enthusiast and I have a few projects lined up, the most current being a budget 3-way speaker. Has anyone worked on...
-Welcome to our fun loving DIYer group PM. 1st, regarding your speaker project--Good luck to you, it's fun and has been a mainstay of my hobby for over 40yrs....
All, Ing. Ramón Vargas Patrón has posted his writings about several projects and analyses on his employer's web site. His subjects include: Wien-Bridge...
Ray and Percy, I certainly agree that speaker cabinet construction is very rewarding. Thirty-two years ago and unemployed I found a so-so driver in an alley...
Thanks for sharing Steven! Stefano ... All, Ing. Ramón Vargas Patrón has posted his writings about several projects and analyses on his employer's web site....
Hi DIYers, Thanks for the link, Steve. For those interested in a DIY-kit for stereo tone control(s) www.jameco.com sells one for $19.95. It's their part #...
Stefano and Ray, Thank you for your replies and the information about the Jameco kit. Is it a James-Baxandall type tone control? As for Ramon's articles, I've...
Ray, A 40 year old Asian amplifier I still use contains a James-Baxandall type tone control. A couple years after obtaining it, I noticed it sounded much...
Hello Steven, I generally agree with your findings re; tone control circuitry and make it a requirement in my purchases of pre and integrated amplifiers that a...
Photos are up of the joint Lone Star Bottlehead/Dallas Audio Club I hoested last weekend. If you're bored. 8:-0 jim.... http://wardsweb.org/LSB/06_11_05/D.html...
Ciao Jim, great meeting, I see. Congrat and thanks for sharing. Stefano ... Photos are up of the joint Lone Star Bottlehead/Dallas Audio Club I hoested last...
Hi Stefano, I've been to and hosted lots of these audio parties. Two to seven people is perfect for listening, enjoying and exchanging new music and ideas....
Hi Jim, I must say I'd have a lot of problems with 35 people, starting right with room size... :) BTW, I'm just planning to build a second ceiling, in order to...
Hi Stephano, I never thought to do mods in that little Meridian 104. I have so many projects and so little time. Many beyond FM tuners, believe it or not....
-Hi Jim,and youse others too. If you should go to "photos, Ray's room, #11 room right" you'll see a meeting of the North-Central U.P.of Michigan Hi-Fi Golden ...
... Hey, great! Should I get another chair? Two? Have you ever eaten a "Pasty"? I could contact the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community ( I think they use phones &...
That photo begs explanation. Did one huge seagull dive bomb that house? And the antenna; why didn't that fool move it up to the next roof level? That would be...
Uh, lemme guess - the temperature is rather chilly, aka winter photo. And the higher level eave helps support the antenna tower? Maybe cable routing is more...
Hi Roger, I am normally a pretty mellow fellow but the owner of that antenna seems to require continual upbraiding to go straight. ( His wife tells me she must...
This is the chip in a Technics SA-EX140 stereo receiver. I am looking for any information (manufacturer, datasheet, specs etc..) for this chip. Does anyone...
nope. this is a power amp chip. It has way more than 6 leads. at the top of my head...about 40. ... __________________________________________________ Do You...
As some us go to great lengths or over stretch ourselves or even stoop too low, Ray has gone to new heights in his Audio Quest. Good work Ray. See new home...