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Offline EmperorNorton

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New rack and preamp
« on: July 12, 2020, 09:42:49 PM »
I know they will heat up the room but I bought a tube preamp over the weekend so the QUADs are back in service.  Preamp is an Acoustic Research LS 17.  Here is the current setup on the Bell'O rack.
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Re: New rack and preamp
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2020, 09:54:17 PM »
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Re: New rack and preamp
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2020, 07:29:11 AM »
Very nice.  How does it sound?
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Re: New rack and preamp
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2020, 08:23:16 AM »
Looks great! All top notch.
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Re: New rack and preamp
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2020, 03:34:45 PM »
For the limited time I've been able to listen, it sounds more open and life like.   
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Re: New rack and preamp
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2020, 03:48:53 PM »
What are you driving with them?
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Re: New rack and preamp
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2020, 05:17:30 PM »
Very nice Mike...  When we are "Corona free" will need to stop out to listen...  :)

Enjoy!!!
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Re: New rack and preamp
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2020, 05:31:29 PM »
Beautiful!  Very nice Mike!  A nice clean looking setup.
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Re: New rack and preamp
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2020, 11:03:19 PM »
Wow! Lucky you!
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Re: New rack and preamp
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2020, 10:50:45 AM »
Looks great!
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Re: New rack and preamp
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2020, 11:18:24 AM »
Thanks for the feedback, guys.   Heading up now to listen for an hour or so.  Really heats up the room!

From a little bit of listening, I hear a bigger soundstage and more detail in the instruments and vocals. 

stay cool!!

Mike


PS  Have loads of zucchini and squash to distribute.  Stop by!!!
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Re: New rack and preamp
« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2020, 05:03:04 PM »
Beautiful setup!  Enjoy :)
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Re: New rack and preamp
« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2020, 12:35:12 PM »
Here is a question for all y'all.

The setup has the power amps on the first two thick glass shelves. I have them sitting forward to allow more heat to escape and they still get very warm, which will be nice come winter.  As for now, should I be concerned about heat from the bottom amp damaging the amp above it?   I am think they might be better overall on very small tables next to the speakers.

Opinions?
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Re: New rack and preamp
« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2020, 01:41:25 PM »
Tubes or transistors, less heat is always better.  My amps simply sit on the floor, with a finished wood board to keep them off the carpet and improve airflow (I have no kids or pets at home).

Or, what about a small fan, maybe one used for computers or rack mount gear.
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Re: New rack and preamp
« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2020, 09:10:08 AM »
Looks like part of this hot day will be spent sanding and staining a couple thick cutting boards to use as amp stands.   
Will this never end??????
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