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by gazjam
Fri Mar 13, 2015 2:48 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Anyone using a Logitech Transformer as a preamp?
Replies: 8
Views: 7745

Hi mate, I have a Transporter, the original one with the Nav Wheel. Got curious, tried it as a preamp, worked great. Use mine now as a digital transport via BNC to the Dac, sounds pretty awesome. Some good info on using the TP as a pre: http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Connecting_directly_to_a_...
by gazjam
Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: General Vinyl
Topic: Matching MC cart gain to Phono stage...
Replies: 2
Views: 3431

Thanks Mark.

Alan (phono designer) says he has had success with lower output MCs with his box, so hopefully all's well.
by gazjam
Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:16 pm
Forum: General Vinyl
Topic: Matching MC cart gain to Phono stage...
Replies: 2
Views: 3431

Matching MC cart gain to Phono stage...

Got my eye on an MC cart, it runs 0.28mV, just want to make sure my Phono stage has enough gain for it? My phono stage (One of Alan "Firebottle's" new Firebottle Plus MM/MC boxes has the following numbers on the spec sheet. MC Input Impedance 100ohm, 1.1 nF Gain = 57dB @ 1KHz Output impeda...
by gazjam
Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:28 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: The Audio Standard
Replies: 13
Views: 6791

Paul, yer a good guy (having met you at Owsten, even bought you a beer! but why so cynical?) There's better battles to be won fella, unhappiness = loud voice = cynicism. No harm, you know? natural progression of things, just another enthusiast doing his thing, makin' his mark, trying to right wrongs...
by gazjam
Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:05 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: NEXT DIY MEET 7/8 JUNE 2014
Replies: 226
Views: 85711

Cheers Paul.
by gazjam
Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:04 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Next Owston 1-2 November 2014
Replies: 214
Views: 73367

Suddenly my Eddingdales look a little...boxy. :)

I remember we spoke about these speakers Colin, look fabulous.
Remind me of Sonus Fabers, get some high gloss burr wood and black leather fronts on there!

Will confirm Owsten November nearer the time, but hoping to go.
by gazjam
Thu Jul 03, 2014 2:20 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: NEXT DIY MEET 7/8 JUNE 2014
Replies: 226
Views: 85711

Whens the next one?
by gazjam
Sat May 31, 2014 9:05 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: NEXT DIY MEET 7/8 JUNE 2014
Replies: 226
Views: 85711

Cheers Mike, :thumbright:

'ooge job mate, nice one.
Seeya Friday when Ali and I get there.

Wear summit distinctive so I know its you..... :)
by gazjam
Sat May 31, 2014 12:21 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: NEXT DIY MEET 7/8 JUNE 2014
Replies: 226
Views: 85711

ahem...(hic)
by gazjam
Fri May 30, 2014 11:36 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: NEXT DIY MEET 7/8 JUNE 2014
Replies: 226
Views: 85711

See you Saturday Jason, remember your lunch money this time! :lol:
by gazjam
Thu May 29, 2014 10:26 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: NEXT DIY MEET 7/8 JUNE 2014
Replies: 226
Views: 85711

hopefully not!
Unless yours was one of the more "steampunk" amps on show.....? :shock:
by gazjam
Thu May 29, 2014 9:27 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: NEXT DIY MEET 7/8 JUNE 2014
Replies: 226
Views: 85711

Cheers Steve.

I'll watch out for blue smoke belching out the back :)
by gazjam
Thu May 29, 2014 8:17 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: NEXT DIY MEET 7/8 JUNE 2014
Replies: 226
Views: 85711

Its this one, cheers. http://tinyurl.com/KT88-Valve-Amp Ali was good enough to take a look at it, do some measuring and take some photos of the amp, a thread here... http://www.audio-talk.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5140&highlight=kt88+gazjam He recommended some component changes which is on th...
by gazjam
Thu May 29, 2014 5:31 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: NEXT DIY MEET 7/8 JUNE 2014
Replies: 226
Views: 85711

Anyone taking valve amp testing equipment down with them? Wondering if my KT88 amp can cope with the extra heater current of the "on paper" compatible KT120's. No way to check myself, so wonder if its possible to have it looked at when Im down? Thinking if there's ever going to be a scope ...
by gazjam
Tue May 27, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: NEXT DIY MEET 7/8 JUNE 2014
Replies: 226
Views: 85711

And thanks so much Mike.
Fruit based soft drink coming your way at the Friday seminar...