Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonCharles, The control over dynamics, coherence and the ebb and flow of especially large scale orchestral music is impressive. It seems to turn on a dime to handle loud and soft passages with a sudde... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonSalectric, The sound does start off kind of cold for the first hour and then continues to improve over a few hours with these big transformers. On weekends I leave it on for hours at a time and it ... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonManga, Thanks for your kind comments. My blow by blow description helps me remember where I started from and all the changes I've made. I use Takman Rex in the circuit of my phono pre in a couple o... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Dan, I ordered 10ft of the Belden 83803 and will make two DIY AC line cables. Thanks again for the tip. regards Jet posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonBrett! Thank you. I'm guessing an LP. and based on the last time you stopped by it might be Cassandra Wilson, or The Three, or Paul Desmond. it might also be john McLaughlin. What an amazing guitar... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
ShindoThank you for the update. Regards. posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonGrannyring Wima is working in Combination with oils in my power supply. But with two Wimas in the PS I started to hear an unnatural high frequency that was hurting my ears. They may work for you th... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonGrannyring, BG VK caps 22uf 350v. Parts connex has some of those in stock. BG standard 47uf 100v Percy may still have some of those in stock. posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonGot it thanks Grannyring. Used on the B+ and filament supplies. Another power supply cap I want to look into are the new Audio Note caps. They are trying to build upon the discontinued Black Gate c... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonGrannyring, Great that you have had positive results with Clarity TC cap Polypropylene. Did you use them in the power supply as well as other places or just the power supply? Can you describe the c... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonBrett you may be more excited by the AN transformers than me:))I am very curious to see what a true WE91a (pentode-triode strapped) amp sounds like with AN trannies through AN speakers. Aud... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonReposting my system update with paragraphs:Over the past month or so I have been doing some work on the power supply of my Western Electric 91a 300b SET amp. With the help of an Audio Asylu... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonSorry that my post didnt come in with the paragraphs that I intended. Makes for some confusing reading :( Charles yes! I will be able to directly compare the two transfomers in my original ... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonSystem edited: Over the past month or so I have been doing some work on the power supply of my Western Electric 91a 300b SET amp. With the help of an Audio Asylum friend I have optimized it so it i... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitDan, Thanks for the info on the power chords I may do the same -Jet posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSounds great Dan! How do the class D amps sound as compared to your 300b?I am interested in why you built the Belden power cords? Can you compare them to your previous power cables? posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
System 954Exlibris, Could you check with an electrician and ask if they could install a different type of dimmer? Maybe they know of some that will not create noise. Recording studios use dimmers so there mu... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
ShindoTristan Did you ever get a chance to compare the o96 with the silverback? Regards Jet posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
System 954I installed a Cutler Hammer Isolation tranny from the dedicated line that is feeding my amp and it cleaned up the bit of 120hz hash that was just barely audible when I put my ear to the speaker. It... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Shindo Green in Wine CountryDucs, Some great additions- Classics! Heard great things about the Schick tone arm. Looking forward to your report on the Quad/Quad combo. Regards-Jet posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Single Ended JourneyHi Ddriveman, Great collection of amps you have. Could you describe the sound of the Fi 421A SET amp as compared to some of your other amps? This amp could not be more simple. A single rectifier, s... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Cain & Cain, Custom 300B, Digital SourceHi Tjkurita, Where have you been we havent heard from you in a while-Regards Jet posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitVery exciting Dan! Keep us posted. I havent tried a class D amp. Once its broken in it could sound even better! posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Dan, Let us know how it sounds-Regards Jet posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Rebbi, AN speakers don't have to go in corners to sound good. Please hear them with your amp. As Charles said there are some great speakers as well, Coincident among them but there should be a spec... posted over 9 years ago | View comment |