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    The cars you have loved, or are in love with. Tell us your car history and what each one taught you

    I was into sports car My first car was given to me in 1987 a 1974 FIAT 124 Spider we sold it in 1995. My second car I had was acquired in 1995 just before I got married . A 1973 Mercedes Benz 450 SL My third car was a 1984 BMW 635 CSI Euro model acquired it in the year 2000 my wife and I just...
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    What Is It That You Are A Collector Of

    Sorry for the late reply , currently have an 89 Porsche 911 Turbo , an 88 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet and an 84 BMW 635CSI Euro model w/c I sold Jan of last year . Got my self a Mazda ND MX 5 w/ Manual transmission and its a joy to drive . No longer an hair dresser car .
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    Nakamichi Dragon

    Hi guys just an update , I just recently acquired this Nakamichi from a friend . Since I regret selling my Nak 700ZXE back in 1990 , I was lucky to get this one . As of now its an ormament . The parts needed for restoration ( belts , capacitors , caps for the P.S ) has arrived and just waiting...
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    Repairs to amps

    I sent you an email Brad .
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    Repairs to amps

    I sent you a P.M Brad
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    Audio Research D79A poweramp

    Sorry for the late update . I was able to compare my newly recapped D79B to a REF 75 . The REF 75 gave more musical information but it lacks meat in the bone in the mids were the D79B excels . The D79B is more powerful sounding and has a stronger bass . The mids characteristic is similar but the...
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    Not exactly "vintage" but Dunlavy's literally rock

    Thanks for the reply VPN , do get in touch w/ him , very supportive even for the old Duntech owners . Can’t wait to listen to the latest Princes C5800 , unfortunately there is no dealer here in our country ( the Philippines) . If it wasn’t for the pandemic I could have listened to it in Hong...
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    VPI HR-X w/ Magnetic Drive Platter

    Hi fellow forum members , We were finally able to setup my friends new turntable after 3 months of waiting due to this nightmare / pandemic. It’s an HR-X ordered w/ a Magnetic Drive Platter , Avenger Reference footing and FatBoy Gimbal Tonearm . Compared to his old HR-X w/c had the Super...
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    What Vintage Piece of Electronic Gear Did You Wish You Never Sold

    I miss my old Nakamichi 700ZXE . It was my Dad’s gift to me when I graduated from my Pre Med course . I sold it because back in the mid 90’s the cassette was passé and the tech who was fixing it cannot fix the auto azimuth for recording purposes. I was thinking if I buy one now I won’t be using...
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    Not exactly "vintage" but Dunlavy's literally rock

    Hi VPN , Why don’t you try to email Kiat Low of Duntech . He is now the owner / chief designer and his design still adhere to the principles set by John Dunlavy . They introduced last year the new Duntech Princess w/c is similar in size and specs of the Dunlavy IV A . They still stick w/ the...
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    PH-3 interfacing

    Hi you need if you plan to use a low out cart 0.2-0.3 mv you’ll definitely need a mc step up transformer . You won’t need it if your using a medium output mc cartridge . Carlos I use to have the Entre ET100 back in the day , I used it w/ my ARC SP6E , it worked well w/ my Cartridge ( Koetsu...
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    ARC REF150 ADVICE

    Hi , Have you tried KT120’s w/ your REF 110 . My recently retired audio research dealer have tried the KT120 equipped REF 110 and was able to compare it to a REF 150 and he said the REF 110 can give the REF 150 a run for for the money . But if it’s a REF 150SE he said that it’s much better...
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    My Listening Room

    Congratulations on your new MG 3.7 . I’m sure it sounds sublime . Enjoy it in good health . Stay safe Phillip .
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    Repairs to amps

    Hi Brad , Happy listening Brad , those REF 610T’s are keepers , mine is not going anywhere. It’s the last amp William Z Johnson designed . tdh888
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    My happy place

    Hi Brad , The modifications done is they lowered the operating voltage from 420V to 390 V . They also added a couple of resistor underneath the board were power tubes are installed . It was not a big modification accdg to my tech . Mine were updated to use the KT120’s using the ARC Kit , but...
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    My happy place

    Hi Brad , Thanks for the reply regarding the electric bill , here in the Philippines , I only listen to my system twice a week ( using the REF610T ) , 4 hours at the most / session and our electric bill almost the same . In my dedicated room I’m using a 1 1/2 ton Split type inverter type AC...
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    My happy place

    Nice Brad , I hope all is well already w/ the REF610T , love those amps , mine are not leaving anytime soon . I hope you were able to try KT120’s w/ your REF 610T . Love your room Brad .
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    Ref6 tube rolling

    Thanks for the clarification TLi . Btw I read in the tube asylum ( Audio Asylum ) we’re in Viktor Khomenko of BAT and they’re consensus was the 6N6P could work as a substitute for the 6H30 ( specially for a circuit that is designed to utilise the strengths of the 6H30) but it won’t last that...
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    Ref6 tube rolling

    I’m confused what is the tube no. is 6H6P or 6N6P or they 2 different tubes . Thanks in advance , Tdh888
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    How the inside of a 20 yr. old Magnepan looks like

    Thanks for the reply Phillip . So far no problem / flapping w/ my MG3A’s .
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    How the inside of a 20 yr. old Magnepan looks like

    Hi Jadis , Who was the local tech that fix your Magnepan ? I also have a factory rebuilt MG3A done in 2008 . The rebuild cost $1,400 dollars excluding shipping . I hope my speakers won’t have this problem as well in the near future .I got them from the USA . My speakers are also in my man...
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    Jadis PA 100 amp - Jadis becomes Jadis again

    Thank you Mullard , stay safe as well .
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    Jadis PA 100 amp - Jadis becomes Jadis again

    Thanks Phillip
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    Jadis PA 100 amp - Jadis becomes Jadis again

    Stay safe and to our WBF members as well
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    Jadis PA 100 amp - Jadis becomes Jadis again

    Your welcome Phillip . Unfortunately one of our friend in our small audio group succumbed to COVID 19 . He was a councilor of our city
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    What an ass!

    I still get carried away w/ the looks of my Porsche 930’s behind
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    Jadis PA 100 amp - Jadis becomes Jadis again

    Nice point to point wiring . I think the predecessor the DA/Defy 7 had a circuit board but am not sure . Enjoy it in good health Phillip .
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    If I leave my 610t's then what

    I sent you a pm Brad Best regard, Tdh888
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    If I leave my 610t's then what

    I sent you a pm Brad .
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    Most Respected Amplifier Designers

    William Z. Johnson of ARC . Sydney Corderman of Mcintosh

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