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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Beware of the highpass caps by Romy the Cat on 2010-08-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Time alignment of drivers in Horn-Loaded Speakers  16 Replies 
OK, good luck with your experiments. Be advised however that if you use capacitors for high-pass speaker lever crossovers then those caps need to be aged. The amplitude of this effect wary from cap to cap but  all of them in one way or other would ne...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #81: Milq high pass by decoud on 2014-02-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bias help in Melquiades Amplifier  96 Replies 
The coupling capacitor is a first order high pass filter. I have .68 in there for there for this purpose. Obviously the slope will be shallow, so precision in the value will not be critical....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Multi-cells are fine for larger spaces. by Romy the Cat on 2013-08-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Romy's Multi-cell Horns Where Are They? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  2 Replies 
[quote user="jeff1225"]Roomy,I have read the posts from two years ago on your multi-cell horns. What was the final verdict? I don't see them for sale so I assume you've kept them. I'm curious where you stand on using 18 cell horns as the main midrang...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Welcome to the club by Romy the Cat on 2010-03-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: New speaker system in Horn-Loaded Speakers  6 Replies 
Guy, here some unconnected comments that you might find worth considering. They are in no order or importance, just random thoughts. 1)      Talking and describing about horn we shall always mention at least 5 mandatory characteristics ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: One way to learn is to try... by Romy the Cat on 2006-05-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Two-stages, hybrid, small, powerful class “A”? in Audio Discussions  23 Replies 
[quote user="Chirag"] Well..my first question would be regarding the application.  The big Melq tube is already doing the bass towers...is it not enough current?  [/quote] Chirag, I’m not planning to use this power amp in my system.  ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #114: Other ways to use the Injection ideology. by Romy the Cat on 2007-12-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: How to USE “Resonating Oops” in loudspeakers in Horn-Loaded Speakers  184 Replies 
[quote user="stevie7V"]… they can be used effectively in parallel with the main speakers and running about 5 or 6 dB quieter.  I use them with a separate amplifier and adjust the volume until I 'just can or can't hear them'.  At this level,...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #333: Herman's unfortunate experience by PurePower on 2009-05-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
The failure Herman had was probably on the input side - not the output. You will notice 2 things. 1. The system operated normally for 6 months, so it is unlikely an overload issue.2. The PurePower did its job of protecting the audio equipment (self s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: My DHT experiment: Observations by Romy the Cat on 2008-11-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] There were some educational for myself observations made, in some way saying something about this specific DHT, in some way saying something about Melquiades’ single stage version and the Melquiades’ full-range two-stages ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #136: Tube tasting by floobydust on 2009-01-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
Okay, I think I understand.... and thanks for the link on the YO-186... if I can ever locate some of these I'll be sure to grab some (hmmm, a trip to Russia perhaps). As tubes get very hot internally, there were some procedures for trying to eliminat...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #185: Some explanations by Romy the Cat on 2020-07-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
I see, let me to explain how the this work all together the you will be able to make your own judgement. Let look at the functional purpose of the emails in there.   The R1 resistor is a loading resistor. This is understandable. It makes sense to kee...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: Live music honk vs. pure audio honk by Romy the Cat on 2012-11-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Battling stupid Horn Criticism as a concept in Horn-Loaded Speakers  32 Replies 
[quote user="rowuk"] In the case of horns, I think that most fail to see that it is a simple band pass device. [/quote] Yes, this is as simple as that. [quote user="rowuk"] Applying a high and low pass filter to a standard speaker driver cr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: The possibilities are truly endless. by Romy the Cat on 2012-06-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: LF Amplifier in biamping. in Audio For Dummies ™  10 Replies 
[quote user="Teflon"]If I understand you, your amplifier uses line level frequency selection at the input to each channel, and the output of each channel is optimized for the frequency range of interest -you worry not about the performance of a chann...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: The RAAL and an amplifier. by Romy the Cat on 2007-02-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: RAAL “Water Drop” tweeter for Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  77 Replies 
[quote user="Paul S"]  The "calm HF" effect is something I have long sought but seldom experienced from repro, and I have blamed the amps as much as the ribbons.  Mere HF extension is not enough.  Hard to say whether the amp or the rib...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: The “Primary Frequencies”. by Romy the Cat on 2005-09-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The “Primary Frequencies”. in Audio For Dummies ™  5 Replies 
Within my site I many times stressed the importance of upper bass region for sound reproduction. I always said that with the improperly sounding 200Hz -400Hz any further "fidelity" of Sound becomes imposable. Ironically the 200Hz-400Hz is the most co...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Re: Better among worst? by Thorsten on 2005-10-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
Hi,[quote user="Romy the Cat"]However, even if you did succeed to preserve dynamics in your line-level transformer then the LF cut off of this transformer will “get” you. The solution is very simple: do not run any transformer attenuators within a re...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #140: Some follow ups… by Romy the Cat on 2009-04-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Jessie Dazzle Project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  172 Replies 
[quote user="jessie.dazzle"] Resonant frequency  : I did not try to measure it. Can anyone confirm the following : I assume this parameter is most easily determined by playing a series of tones at constant signal strength (volume setting) whi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: The promising FM de-emphasis by Romy the Cat on 2008-06-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Rohde & Schwarz EU-6201 Tuner in Off Air Audio  34 Replies 
I think I found a good configuration for de-emphasis. The air caps will not work as there is nothing to amplify the capacitance. RC filer with cap to ground is good but I would like to have the entire de-emphasis with no capacitor at all, it will be ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #64: Diviating From "Successful Formula" by Paul S on 2021-11-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Remedies the Beauty in Playback Listening  297 Replies 
I hear you, Romy, too many other things going on to do this full time, like "the old days". To save time and effort, you could try to "repeat" the original Dannoy configuration (same gear and location) and hear if it is "repeatable". If not, you're d...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #29: Roundup: RAAL, “Water Drop”, Ribbons, Vitavox, generalizations. by Romy the Cat on 2007-02-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: RAAL “Water Drop” tweeter for Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  77 Replies 
I would like to pass some summarizing observations and some generalizations regarding the entire “Water Drop” project. THE IDEA The idea of trying to find a tweeter to compliment Macondo was a good idea. Many of you know that I was proudly declari...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Frequency response by anthony on 2023-06-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo 3.0 in Horn-Loaded Speakers  51 Replies 
Yes, a cheap inductive l-pad between OPT and S2 in midrange channel.  Interestingly, the frequency response of the first order Lazy Ribbon is remarkably similar to a response you posted somewhere on this site of the Water Drop with third order filter...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Water drop by anthony on 2022-11-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo 2.0? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  24 Replies 
Romy,Interesting video.  The first thing that came to my mind when you were talking about HF colours and the "clean" RAAL Waterdrop tweeter, is perhaps adding colour to the RAAL.  Instead of blanding out the midrange S2 and injecting HF colour with t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #143: Sexier Injection Channel box? by Romy the Cat on 2012-09-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: How to USE “Resonating Oops” in loudspeakers in Horn-Loaded Speakers  184 Replies 
As I am slowly put Macondo back to the business a question come to my heard: how can I make the Injection Channel sexier visibly? As now Macondo is re-assembled and reinstalled but with no Injection Channel sitting atop. I extend no room for argument...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Band-Specific Info by Paul S on 2010-06-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Learning to interpret RTA in Audio Discussions  10 Replies 
Zanon, I do not mean DEQ, but that is one way to do it.  D[SET] is another way; and it can be done in real time, by a couple of means.If you actually settle on the mid-field monitor approach, you will want that sort of speakers installed before you g...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: A Cable for Bass? I wish I would know a right cable by Romy the Cat on 2010-02-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Wiring for box speakers? in Audio Discussions  1 Replies 
 Miab, since what I became an expert in cables? I am as much as anyone else – a subject of accidental discovering... I do not use in Injection Channel any fancy cables. There is not a lot of need for it.  The Injection Channel is mixed with M...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #67: Each Driver According to Its Ability by Paul S on 2009-11-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A quest for a better monitor. in Audio Discussions  97 Replies 
Mani, I have long run an 8" Lowther DX4 down to 150 hz, over 2nd order high-pass.  My impression after plenty of listening is that I wish I could cross it at ~ 400 Hz.  The "problem"is not simply how "low" the 8" driver will go but it is also a quest...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #718: The depth and longetivity of PurePowering. by Romy the Cat on 2011-01-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
I would like to offers some thoughts about possible avenues for Pure Power 2000 improvements.  Those thoughts are no specific to the recent November-December events and have broader generic implication. I initially intended to write it to Pure Po...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: Buffer as Much as You Can by Paul S on 2010-06-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
May I at least ass-u-me that you plan to high pass these horns? If so, go ahead and figure that in, too. In any case, just looking at 70', impedance is not the only number you'll be running up, and the last place you want this load is for LF chan...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: From another planet? by Romy the Cat on 2012-03-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Sound of line level filters in Audio Discussions  4 Replies 
Gera, are you catapulted from another planet? Are you sure that you want to drive a mid horn with Rowland amp? What kind 6dB high-pass filter used RC network? Why digital filter had an obvious advantage in the attack and dynamics? What does it mean “...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Re: The Cat's view.... by CO on 2006-03-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The IDEAL horn system in Horn-Loaded Speakers  27 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]1) HF channel. A120dB-sensitive hemispheric array of compression drivers, with a dispersion approximately 180° x 230°, sitting deep in the transition slop. First order high-pass.[/quote]Hi Romy,Why such a wide angle? T...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Product to the Public by zztop7 on 2013-04-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Another horn manufacturer in Horn-Loaded Speakers  5 Replies 
Public - now that is broad.   The Public wants easy; not perfect.   I would offer a simple two way: 12" paper cones LF with first order low pass [not a horn].   Iwata or Yuichi  radial hyperbolic [MF & HF] horn above with first order medium-high ...
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