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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #72: It is alive! by anthony on 2023-08-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Valve Preamplifier for Macondo/DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  74 Replies 
Nice one Jarek!  Glad that you have it going.  I've now switched my autoformer to the input as one of my new sources puts out over 10Vrms and I did not want to increase the bias.  No real change in sound as far as I can tell.  Enjoy....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #44: High Pass by anthony on 2023-07-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo 3.0 in Horn-Loaded Speakers  51 Replies 
Romy, I'll be digging round in my amps tomorrow and intend to install a filter for the red tweeter while there.  What should I be aiming for?  7kHz first order from memory, but hoping you can confirm.  Such a filter could be achieved just by changing...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #41: Inspiration by anthony on 2023-07-13 
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Righto then, I guess there is no reason not to try this, except that one of the original crossovers here is non-functioning (if I remember correctly), so if trialling in stereo I'll have to crossover in Melquiades.  Should have the parts here to do t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #39: Understood by anthony on 2023-07-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo 3.0 in Horn-Loaded Speakers  51 Replies 
Yes, my DSET is fundamentally the same as yours with 6 channels, three fullrange, 1627a for Channel C.  The largest difference is probably that my DHT channel has its own B+.My preamp is quite different though, being a hybrid based on 10y.  It has a ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #36: Shake the Pepper Pot by anthony on 2023-07-12 
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Looks like the Red 10's are circa 92dB/w/m as an entire "speaker" including woofer.  I've never played with them before, but I wonder how much, if any, SPL is scrubbed from the tweeter by the crossover so that it matches the woofer.  Romy, from what ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #31: Cleaning my horns by anthony on 2023-07-10 
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Just turned on the TV to put on some YouTube while preparing to belatedly give Macondo a cleanup and right there was your new video...lost 45mins of cleaning time though, and those Bass Cannons take a lot of cleaning!Turns out the Red 10" pair I purc...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: Attic space by anthony on 2023-07-03 
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That attic is a lot of space to perhaps return to a midbass horn, should you be so inclined.Is the IB ULF run from DSET or a separate amplifier?...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: Bass treatment by anthony on 2023-06-25 
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I've managed to make my own room treatments thus far,  all bass oriented and although some broadband absorption has been used the bulk is effective 30hz - 500hz.  It is an architectural type of solution where I have a covered the front and side walls...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: Midbass amp by anthony on 2023-06-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo 3.0 in Horn-Loaded Speakers  51 Replies 
Romy, are you presently running a single or dual Vitavox 15" per side?  I assume this is.run from a DSET channel?  My room has a huge cancellation 60hz-100hz, broad and deep, and when I tried the Vitavox 15" drivers I could get two-fifths of stuf...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: Fricken laser beams by anthony on 2023-06-24 
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Romy, sad to hear of your separation.  I hope you are ok. I use one of these to align my horn stacks... ...simple to use, just put it on a camera tripod and wind it up an...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Frequency response by anthony on 2023-06-23 
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Yes, a cheap inductive l-pad between OPT and S2 in midrange channel.  Interestingly, the frequency response of the first order Lazy Ribbon is remarkably similar to a response you posted somewhere on this site of the Water Drop with third order filter...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Also a RAAL by anthony on 2023-06-21 
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It is a RAAL Lazy Ribbon with the integrated transformer doubling as DSET OPT.  Surprisingly, I started with a 4th order high pass filter which has steadily migrated back to first order...and it works.Next step is to trial a biradial horn for a bit m...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Subscribed by anthony on 2023-06-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo 3.0 in Horn-Loaded Speakers  51 Replies 
The more I get out and listen to other systems the more I appreciate Macondo/DSET mainly for the life-like dynamics offered.  I am also sure that many of the people that listen to my version are unable to grasp just how dynamic the sound is compared ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #29: Amp still open by anthony on 2023-06-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Melquiades For Dummies™ - step by step. in Melquiades Amplifier  28 Replies 
Romy,My DSET amps are still open (no top plate) so are fully ventilated, but I have left vents in the top plate around all of the valves and installed two computer fans (running very low speed) that push air from the bottom and out the vents on the t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #27: 6c33c heater wiring by anthony on 2023-06-20 
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A small word of advice regarding wiring the 6c33c heaters.My DSET's have now have several thousand hours of use and I love them to death.  I've not heard any amplifier able to do what they do.  The first amp has over 10,000 hours now and has never fa...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #13: How many wrongs make a right by anthony on 2023-05-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: High End Munich 2023 in Audio Discussions  22 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] Actually it is not exactly accurate. In the way my Macondo is a magic bullet. If you read carefully old article about Macondo axioms then you will see that one of the major underlying principle...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: Reaping rewards by anthony on 2023-05-28 
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[quote user="Amir"]I am not expert and my experience is limited but What I think is Macondo could outperform other horn systems in right setup.[/quote]Soundwise, my Macondo is a very interesting thing although Romy's may well be somewhat different, I...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Probably not by anthony on 2023-05-27 
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Macondo is no magic bullet.  Sure, Macondo/DSET is put together in a way that it's components need for optimal operation, and when "used as directed" the performance is phenomonal, but it is still prone to room integration and poor setup so will like...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: Phwew by anthony on 2023-04-30 
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Da cat is back in da house...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #22: Nice! by anthony on 2022-12-01 
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You sound excited about the process and the early results Romy...great to hear....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: RAAL's ain't RAAL's by anthony on 2022-11-19 
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[quote user="Romy the Cat"] In my case I found that RAAL ribbon with first order can not deal with dynamics of S2 driver. [/quote]I suspect that my RAAL Lazy Ribbon does not have as much lower frequency output as your RAAL Waterdrop.  RAAL refused...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Water drop by anthony on 2022-11-19 
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Romy,Interesting video.  The first thing that came to my mind when you were talking about HF colours and the "clean" RAAL Waterdrop tweeter, is perhaps adding colour to the RAAL.  Instead of blanding out the midrange S2 and injecting HF colour with t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Subscribed by anthony on 2022-11-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo 2.0? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  24 Replies 
Being in the final phases of tuning my Macondo/Melquiades, I am most interested where you may go with 2.0 Romy.  I'm so in love with my setup that I feel it will be quite some time before the honeymoon is over......

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #286: Some distance by anthony on 2022-11-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Remedies the Beauty in Playback Listening  293 Replies 
[quote user="N-set"] QRD diffusers on the ceiling    [/quote]QRD diffusers need distance to work properly that you are unlikely to have at the ceiling.  BAD panels or better yet the convex type diffusors are probably better options....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #65: Damnable Type 10's by anthony on 2022-07-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Valve Preamplifier for Macondo/DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  74 Replies 
Jarek,If you would like some help with this please get in contact with me and I'll help out any way I can.  Probably best to not do it on Romy's forum lest it become a diy audio site...Anthony...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #63: The known good solution by anthony on 2022-06-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Valve Preamplifier for Macondo/DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  74 Replies 
[quote user="N-set"] Hi Anthony, trying to copy a known good solution - too little time for experiments recently.[/quote]Well, Romy had great results with the Placette and his Dannoys, so that is the known good solution as far as I am con...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #61: Oops by anthony on 2022-06-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Valve Preamplifier for Macondo/DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  74 Replies 
Hi Jarek,Apologies for missing your post.To answer your questions:(1) Yes and no.  I've bundled the preamp into its new chassis (that I made from scratch) and it does not sound as good as before.  There is a grounding problem with the new installatio...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #219: A sit-in by anthony on 2022-06-27 
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Romy, I feel as though I've been a fly-on-the-wall during a session between you and your audio shrink.  What you said does seem to make sense especially in terms of your previous postings on the subject.  Not sure how you are ever going to achieve wh...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #13: Invasion is so last century by anthony on 2022-04-07 
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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #189: Deja what? by anthony on 2022-02-22 
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Thought I would put your vid up on the tv for the first time...am having some kind of weird moment looking past my Macondo to your Macondo.  Probably should have closed the blinds behind me to lessen the morning light reflecting off the televisio...
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