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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #806: Short circuit current by tuga on 2011-03-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
A local audiophile - who works or worked for the Public Electricity Supply System - has optimized his domestic installation by lowering the circuit impedance to insure a high Short Circuit Current.In his words, the Short Circuit Current has a similar...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Hunting for clues by tuga on 2011-03-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A Moscow setup with Horns/Lowther in Horn-Loaded Speakers  33 Replies 
[quote user="haralanov"] Quote taken from here:  http://www.classicaudio.ru/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=98788#p98788  Jeen wrote:???- ????????? ???????? GOTO, ??????????? ?? 45-???????? ????? (????? 3.6 ?) ???????? - 50 - 200...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Posting lesson by tuga on 2011-02-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Audio Tekne driver alignment technique in Horn-Loaded Speakers  3 Replies 
Yes, I noticed midway through the movie that they were not time aligning the drivers but it was to late to rename the topic (should have watched it all the way through before posting).I wonder if the large majority of these japanese multi-driver horn...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Audio Tekne driver alignment technique by tuga on 2011-02-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Audio Tekne driver alignment technique in Horn-Loaded Speakers  3 Replies 
Cheers,Ric ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #30: Best wishes for '11 by tuga on 2011-01-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Summary: my/your audio: year by year in Audio Discussions  45 Replies 
My gift to the good sound community:Cheers,Ric...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #250: Sore eyes... by tuga on 2010-10-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Romy The Cat's new Listening Room in Audio Discussions  478 Replies 
Romy,What have you done with your room?I hope these carbuncles you've dessiminated across your room are only temporary and that you'll replace them with some acceptable props.Cheers,Ric...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #299: Reflections (sound) by tuga on 2010-09-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Ric, I will not be using sand for decoupling. In fact I fill that sand is not good load bearing decoupler as I will have more or less point loading and sand will not work. I will be using sand for damping the horn surface, ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #288: Sand. by tuga on 2010-09-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Anyhow, now the back chambers are done and the 40 bags of sand (300 pounds) are prepared to be loaded to the horn’s top. We are back on the schedule. When the horns will be installed I will fine-tine the Fs by pocking the s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #261: Silent blocks? by tuga on 2010-09-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Ok, here is another subject. I feel that I kind of screw it up as I did not foresee it in my planning.  What I need is to add some decupling devised to my horn in the location where it will be mounted to the surface of the ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: The reproduction of what's on the media... by tuga on 2010-08-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: If you've never heard the original performance…. in Playback Listening  2 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]I was arguing with somebody William Sommerwerck, claimed to be a recording engineer, at one forum who a lot of confusions in his head. William harassed me with their typical patronizing tone but as expected demonstrate more...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #87: Built to order by tuga on 2010-07-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Ultimate Turntable in Analog Playback  220 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]There is a fusion in contemporary turntables: to make platters and tonearm bases separated. I am not an expert but in my ignorant common sense I do not think I like it. For instants take a look at a German table:http://www....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Gerald Finzi's Cello Concerto by tuga on 2010-07-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Overlooked Cello Repertoire. in Musical Discussions  4 Replies 
This morning, while driving to work, the Classical station was playing the first movement of Gerald Finzi's Cello Concerto (14 July 1901 - 27 September 1956): From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Cello Concerto in A minor, Op 40, was compo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Too late... by tuga on 2010-07-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: In defense of Mikhail Pletnev in Musical Discussions  9 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]The point that I made was that this “public” sex with that boy was the most exciting thing Pletnev did during the last good 15-20 years. Even reading about it was more impressionable then Pletnev conducting. [/quote]Unfortu...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: New Sonus Faber by tuga on 2010-06-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: New Sonus Faber in Audio News  1 Replies 
Romy's much expected Audio Demoronisator has finally seen the light of day, mounted on the rear side of Sonus Faber's new model:More info here:http://www.hificlube.net/Sections/Details.aspx?articleID=23489&sectionID=1http://www.hificlube.net/Sect...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: On "typewriter music". by tuga on 2010-06-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Listening rooms and composers. in Playback Listening  15 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] Lbjefferies7 wrote:Interesting.When I moved my system and was just learning the new room and making changes, I was also listening to more Bach than usual.  I mostly wanted to play Partitas, Inventions, Preludes, and Go...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #13: How much harsh can you take? by tuga on 2010-06-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Digi Redux; Drive 1 transport and iDAT-44+ DAC in Didital Things  26 Replies 
[quote user="Paul S"] I'm not sure exactly what I expected from swapping the digital cable at this point, but what I got was not it.Before I bought the Belkin Synopsis cable I just swapped out, I had sought out and purchased an Acoustic Revive cab...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Amazon France by tuga on 2010-05-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Nicolai Golovanov in Musical Discussions  22 Replies 
It's available at a lower price here: http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00004S3PQ/sr=1-1/qid=1274979583/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1274979583&sr=1-1&seller=Cheers,Ric...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: Paper mending by tuga on 2010-05-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Woofers cone repair – a truly high-end method needed. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  11 Replies 
Romy,Why not contact a book restoration company?They might have the key.Cheers,Ric...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #146: Two "diseases" by tuga on 2010-05-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Romy The Cat's new Listening Room in Audio Discussions  478 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]  unicon wrote: el 0l if you could understand the basics about how audio waves especially bass range acts in closed space you wouldnt even bring the name Bass EQit just cures the sound pressure in a single spot(listener)...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #140: Symmetry by tuga on 2010-05-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Romy The Cat's new Listening Room in Audio Discussions  478 Replies 
I agree with Paul: it seems wiser to take care of the room before trying out new ULF solutions.I'd place the jacks in the basement under the speakers and close the equipment cubicle with a glass door like the one you have on the lefthand side.Cheers,...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Search engine. by tuga on 2010-05-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Conductors and Audio Sound in Playback Listening  3 Replies 
The only problem with your colourful, sometimes poetic, spelling is it's incompatibility with the site's search engine. ;) ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Yuja solo by tuga on 2010-05-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The pianist Yuja Wang … and all of them… in Musical Discussions  2 Replies 
Hi Romy,I've just arrived home from the recital and it was, as you had predicted, very intense both dynamic and emotionally wise.She's quite gracious when she plays, almost like a cat.She's playing with our local Orchestra on Friday but I can't affor...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: Lightning. by tuga on 2010-04-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Antenna solutions for FM in Off Air Audio  27 Replies 
Romy,This might be a silly question but since you are living out in the open shouldn't you take precautions against lightning?Is there a lightning rod nearby?Cheers,Ric...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: "Stylish" acoustic panels by tuga on 2010-04-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Romy The Cat's new Listening Room in Audio Discussions  478 Replies 
If you can live with more modern, slightly pop-ish looking, panels you will find a few interesting designs here:http://www.architonic.com/pmpro/acoustic-panels-systems-wall-ceiling-finishes/3220942/2/2/1About your large room with huge presentatio...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #444: Bloomin' Power by tuga on 2010-03-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
I wonder if/when they'll have domestic size units for sale.http://www.bloomenergy.com/"Our unique on-site power generation systems utilize an innovative new fuel cell technology with roots in NASA's Mars program.Derived from a common sand-l...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Slight hardness by tuga on 2010-02-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Analog Transfer: the first draft. in Didital Things  19 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Here is my second attempt to make ad-hog analog transfers. The file is 280 Meg in 167kH and 24 bit. Do not download it if you can’t not play 167kH. The file is 0.5dB hotter then it shall be and has some clipping. I wonder i...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #53: Emotional involvement by tuga on 2010-02-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Schroder Tonearms in Analog Playback  61 Replies 
It's amazing how so many intelligent people are unable refrain their emotions towards certain objects (and industry players in general, like manufacturers and reviewers), in the very "loving" attitude that prevents them from approaching and discu...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Reflections by tuga on 2010-02-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Reflections pattern in Cathedral Ceiling listening room. in Audio Discussions  5 Replies 
Hi Romy,From a geometry perspective, having a two planes in the ceiling will increase reflections and whether these reflections will target the listener area higher or lower in the Z (vertical plane) depends on their angle.Instinct tells me that ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #195: Another room case study. by tuga on 2010-02-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midbass Horns and Real Estate. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  247 Replies 
I find this solution of inlaying a solid (concrete?) plinth/platform in the flooring to support the speakers very elegant and it should be very efficient at eliminating floor resonances:You could also make a similar structure to support your equipmen...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #168: How about silent blocks? by tuga on 2010-01-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midbass Horns and Real Estate. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  247 Replies 
Paul,I wonder if some silent blocks or hydraulic engine mounts wouldn't be fit for such a decoupling as they're design to absorb low frequency vibrations:http://www.adina.com/cet03.shtmlhttp://www.openpr.com/print/31310/Silicone-instead-of-natural-ru...
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