Albert Porter's System

Albert.Great to read about your positive experience with the premium fuses.A friend has tried a different brand of silver based fuses and we found, to our amazement, that they are very ...

posted almost 9 years ago

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Albert Porter's System

Albert.I'm very interested in your listening impressions of the improved fuses inside the SP10 P/S.Have you had a chance to try them yet?Many thanks

posted almost 9 years ago

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Albert Porter's System

I have had the pleasure of knowing Albert for a number of years now. I can state with surety that vanity is not one of his traits. He is generous with his time and knowledge and his passion for our...

posted over 9 years ago

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Albert Porter's System

Hi AllI would like to thank Albert for taking care of me during my recent visit. He is the perfect host. We spent hours listening and just plain having fun with him and his audio buddies. Y'all...

posted almost 10 years ago

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Albert Porter's System

Albert.Great pic's of the MK3. Finding such rare gear in perfect condition. How do you do that!

posted almost 10 years ago

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OTLs and ESLs

Dgarretson and ThekongRe thrust pads.These are supplied on an "as required basis" for both the MK2 and MK3. Bill adds a nominal charge for these. Lew, also apologies f...

posted about 10 years ago

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Air, Magnets, String & Tape

Chris.Come on, we are all waiting.....How do the B&W's sound?

posted over 10 years ago

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Air, Magnets, String & Tape

Chris.On the Spectras the stator windings are cut into vertical sections. These are fed in sequence by a time delay array consisting of, from memory, a LC network. Lots of extra components ...

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Air, Magnets, String & Tape

Chris.I wonder if the "Hi Fi" effect you describe is an artefact of the delay network used in the Spectra's. A lot of extra components are used to create this.Thanks for your ...

posted over 10 years ago

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Air, Magnets, String & Tape

Chris.Look forward to your shoot out results. Yeah it is always a problem getting the gear into the room unnoticed. Good luck HF Dover.I currently use Obbligato Gold premium...

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Air, Magnets, String & Tape

H F DoverYes agree, the Cast Graphite silver resistors are better than the standard. That's why I use them. But with a little work, they can be improved further. We will have to disagre...

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Air, Magnets, String & Tape

Chris.The problems with Acoustats are manifold and revolve around 4 topic categories1....Very high impedence at LF resonance. I have measured mine and don't remember the exact n...

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Air, Magnets, String & Tape

Chris.Hi. Your new room looks like an exciting project. It is a luxury having a dedicated space. Are you planning any special details in it like say a dedicated power feed or room treatment?

posted almost 11 years ago

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Albert Porter's System

Peterayer and Defride.Having seen, touched and heard one of Albert's and John's plinths, I have to agree with you 100%. Albert was very gracious in hosting me at his home over a number of d...

posted almost 11 years ago

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Albert Porter's System

Albert.Fantastic. You now face an extraordinary and exciting journey discovering what the Utopia's can do.Isn't our hobby so much fun.

posted about 11 years ago

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Albert Porter's System

Albert.Thank you all over again for your review of my SP10 upgrade. Also I cannot express how much fun it was meeting you and your friends. Sharing audio tales and listening to a mighty fine sy...

posted over 11 years ago

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Albert Porter's System

Albert. It will be interesting to hear if you can dial the Graham and SME in any tighter with the Fosgate/Fozgometer. I look forward to your results.

posted over 11 years ago

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Albert Porter's System

AlbertI agree with the other comments. Astonishing clarity in those photos. Have you ever considered a career in photography:-)Again I wish I could be there for the arms race. That woul...

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