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by eagle6014
Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:29 pm
Forum: DIY, mods, tweaks
Topic: Crump...pwer cord
Replies: 7
Views: 3989

Re: Crump...pwer cord

That single cord cost me $42 in materials. It's 16 gauge and I needed it to go from my PS Audio power base to the player sitting on top of it. PS Audio included a cheap 12" cord, but it was straining the sockets really bad. I bought extra materials to make another cord so I'll be doing that soo...
by eagle6014
Sat Jul 26, 2014 6:50 pm
Forum: DIY, mods, tweaks
Topic: Crump...pwer cord
Replies: 7
Views: 3989

Re: Crump...pwer cord

Well in the attached pic is my very first attempt at a custom length power cable. Bought the Wattgate IEC & Techflex through Parts Express. Bought the standard 3 prong and bulk cable at Ace Hardware. Tip to tip it's 22 inches. Comments?
Cable number one
Cable number one
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by eagle6014
Tue Jul 22, 2014 6:59 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: ET3 and LP66S
Replies: 57
Views: 18082

Re: ET3 and LP66S

The most notable difference between the two is the increased depth of the music. It just seems a bit more realistic. Not to say the base ET3 didn't do the same, but w/ the SE is takes it a step further. There's also a noticeable difference in vertical perception. When something sounds like it's abov...
by eagle6014
Fri Jul 04, 2014 6:34 pm
Forum: General Audio and Video Discussion
Topic: What have you been listening to?
Replies: 44
Views: 16345

Re: What have you been listening to?

This week I bought a Blu-ray audio disc of Supertramp's Breakfast in America. I've had this music in various forms since it came out in the 70's from vinyl to CD's. This Blu-ray audio only disc is sublime. I hate to sound like a writer from TAS, but it's dynamic, crisp n' clean, detailed, etc... Eve...
by eagle6014
Tue May 13, 2014 9:16 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: ET3 and LP66S
Replies: 57
Views: 18082

Re: ET3 and LP66S

Thx Joe. The ET3SE has arrived. I put in a new 6922 from EH that I got from Upscale Audio. It's their Platinum rated gold pin one. Right now I'm running a CD signal through it w/o the amp on. Just a 24 hr burn in period before I have a listen. I took 2 pics of my base ET3 and the SE model. The pic o...
by eagle6014
Sat May 03, 2014 12:27 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Axpona 2014 in Chicago
Replies: 5
Views: 3122

Re: Axpona 2014 in Chicago

Sorry no pics. The ones I did take came out awful. But rest assured that one of the high end magazines will cover this show. Pat
by eagle6014
Sat May 03, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: ET3 and LP66S
Replies: 57
Views: 18082

Re: ET3 and LP66S

Coming soon: I've made arrangements today to buy a used ET3-SE. Now I will be able to compare the regular ET3 with the SE model. The one I'm buying was purchased new originally in Jan this year. It's my long term goal to send it to C-J eventually for a phono board. I've yet to select a turn table, b...
by eagle6014
Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:56 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Axpona 2014 in Chicago
Replies: 5
Views: 3122

Axpona 2014 in Chicago

I attended said show on the 26th of Apr & had a blast again. I was happy to see C-J had proper representation this year. On display was an HD3, ET3, ET5, and the mighty LP125sa. And what a mighty amp that thing is. It's huge! Much bigger than my LP66. I spoke with the proprietor of Superior Audi...
by eagle6014
Wed Apr 09, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: Classic vs. Classic-2
Replies: 7
Views: 2802

Re: Classic vs. Classic-2

The Classic uses a pair of M8080 tubes. The Classic 2 uses a single 6922 tube. But other than that, they are very similar. Pat
Spearit Sound has the specs so you can open two windows and compare them side by side if ya like. Pat
by eagle6014
Sun Mar 02, 2014 6:35 pm
Forum: General Audio and Video Discussion
Topic: What have you been watching?
Replies: 57
Views: 24141

Re: What have you been watching?

Got the Matrix triology on Blu-Ray at Best Buy for $10. Nice. Saw Gravity today. A very good movie. Recommended. Elysium. Very good. Riddick. Creative and entertaining. Carrie (last yrs remake). Entertaining. Red 2. Funny and entertaining. Hitchcock (2012) w/ A Hopkins & H Mirren. Great acting, ...
by eagle6014
Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:10 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: ET3 and LP66S
Replies: 57
Views: 18082

Re: ET3 and LP66S

Just wanted to say that the Oppo 105 is just awesome. I'm so happy w/ it. If you have the means, get one. Thx to this player, I'm able to re-incorporate a center channel speaker. I hooked back up my Legacy Cinema HD & Marantz MA-700. This amp has it's own input level control on the back so getti...
by eagle6014
Tue Feb 18, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting/problems/manuals/schematics
Topic: tubes for MV-60
Replies: 2
Views: 1065

Re: tubes for MV-60

Well according to the c-j web site, the MV-60 came w/ EL34's originally. I'm no authority, but the KT-120's may be drawing more power than the amp is rated for. I would switch back to EL34's before I used the amp again. That would be what I would do. I have a LP66S myself and I use Nordost Red Dawn ...
by eagle6014
Mon Jan 20, 2014 6:23 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: ET3 and LP66S
Replies: 57
Views: 18082

Re: ET3 and LP66S

Yeah I was thinkin' about the Darbee edition for either the 103 or 105, I went w/ the reg version of the 105. From everything I read the 105 has the best audio and that's what I've wanted for a long time. Of course today I saw on AGon both a used 95 and 105 which I could have considered. But they we...
by eagle6014
Sun Jan 19, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: ET3 and LP66S
Replies: 57
Views: 18082

Re: ET3 and LP66S

Coming soon: Oppo BDP-105. On order & should be in a few days.
by eagle6014
Sun Nov 03, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: General Audio and Video Discussion
Topic: What have you been listening to?
Replies: 44
Views: 16345

Re: What have you been listening to?

New additions to my collection: Soundtrack - Oblivion Soundtrack - Star Trek Into Darkness Soundtrack - Prometheus Soundtrack - Man of Steel SACD America (self titled) Bruckner Symphony #9 (Reference Recordings RR-81) Oblivion is very good if you liked the movie. Star Trek is also great. Oblivion is...
by eagle6014
Sun Oct 27, 2013 2:11 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting/problems/manuals/schematics
Topic: Premier 11 Bias Led's all on
Replies: 6
Views: 2343

Re: Premier 11 Bias Led's all on

When something similar happened to me, c-j told me to put all the adjusters in the middle until I can replace the tubes. Those KT88 or 6550 tubes are easy to get ahold of. Music Direct out of Chicago sells Electroharmonix for $111 for 6550 matched pr and the KT88 for $117 matched pr. To me that's a ...
by eagle6014
Sat Oct 19, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: ET3 and LP66S
Replies: 57
Views: 18082

Re: ET3 and LP66S

Attached below is a pic of the PSAudio powerbase under my SACD player. It's perfect for that player and is just the right dimensions. I tell ya, this thing is much heavier than it looks. I have no idea how long the break in period is, but since it just stays on all the time, I doubt it will take ver...
by eagle6014
Wed Oct 16, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: ET3 and LP66S
Replies: 57
Views: 18082

Re: ET3 and LP66S

I'm test driving some now toys this week.
1. PSAudio Powerbase
2. Nordost Heimdall interconnects
3. Morrow Audio MA2 interconnects
I bought all these brand new this week and last week. I will give them some serious listening as they break in and file a report soon. Pat
by eagle6014
Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:45 pm
Forum: Member Systems Gallery
Topic: ET3 and LP66S
Replies: 57
Views: 18082

Re: ET3 and LP66S

Well I got the dac back on Wed the 25th. I set it up on Thu and let it chew on a disc for a few hrs before I listened. Sounds good. Here's what their report says: Replaced 78 problematic caps. Resoldered the main power transformer. Updated software to v1.06. This allows you to hold the source button...
by eagle6014
Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:21 pm
Forum: General Audio and Video Discussion
Topic: What have you been watching?
Replies: 57
Views: 24141

Re: What have you been watching?

Watched Star Trek Into Darkness. Great Sci-Fi flick. It's really good and creative. :D World War Z: That's a part of my life I'll never get back. I don't know who the bigger fool is, Brad Pitt for making it or me buying it. I suggest you wait for a neighbor to buy it and then still don't borrow it. ...