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Audio Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: EmperorNorton on July 12, 2020, 09:42:49 PM

Title: New rack and preamp
Post by: EmperorNorton 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.

Title: Re: New rack and preamp
Post by: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on July 12, 2020, 09:54:17 PM

Lovely

Title: Re: New rack and preamp
Post by: MacGeek on July 13, 2020, 07:29:11 AM

Very nice.  How does it sound?

Title: Re: New rack and preamp
Post by: rgpit on July 13, 2020, 08:23:16 AM

Looks great! All top notch.

Title: Re: New rack and preamp
Post by: EmperorNorton 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.   

Title: Re: New rack and preamp
Post by: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on July 13, 2020, 03:48:53 PM

What are you driving with them?

Title: Re: New rack and preamp
Post by: gdv on July 13, 2020, 05:17:30 PM

Very nice Mike...  When we are "Corona free" will need to stop out to listen...  :)

Enjoy!!!

Title: Re: New rack and preamp
Post by: schwarcw on July 13, 2020, 05:31:29 PM

Beautiful!  Very nice Mike!  A nice clean looking setup.

Title: Re: New rack and preamp
Post by: Vpgh on July 13, 2020, 11:03:19 PM

Wow! Lucky you!

Title: Re: New rack and preamp
Post by: scorpio333 on July 15, 2020, 10:50:45 AM

Looks great!

Title: Re: New rack and preamp
Post by: EmperorNorton 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!!!

Title: Re: New rack and preamp
Post by: MATT0404 on July 16, 2020, 05:03:04 PM

Beautiful setup!  Enjoy :)

Title: Re: New rack and preamp
Post by: EmperorNorton 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?

Title: Re: New rack and preamp
Post by: MacGeek 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.

Title: Re: New rack and preamp
Post by: EmperorNorton 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??????