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  • 1 week ago

    Basic Soldering For Electronics Lesson 1 - "Solder & Flux"

    Basic Soldering for Electronics Lesson 1 - "Solder and Flux" produced by PACE, Inc.

    For over forty years, PACE, Inc. has provided state-of-the-art...

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    I've watched many videos on soldering, and this is by far the best. Sometimes my solder joints are good, and other times they are average. This video has given me tips as to how to get great solder joints all the time. Thanks for uploading.

  • 1 week ago

    Modern JJ KT88 Vacuum Tube.MOV

    A comparison of the performance of new and vintage KT88's. The JJ KT88 is made in China

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    Great video. Very informative. Thanks for taking the time to do it. I have some JJ KT88 (Slovakia) and I've listened to them compared to the GEC KT88, and they sound very close. JJ appear to have made a very good valve here.

  • 1 month ago

    The Loudness War

    Big-name CD manufacturers are distorting sounds to make them seem louder. Sound quality suffers.

    NOTE: Playback is now disabled on mobile phones b...

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    Great video, and it's such a shame that music is being ruined by this loudness procedure. I only have a few CD's that sound great, and rest are average, because they don't care about dynamic range, and sound quality. Thanks for doing something about it.

  • 2 months ago

    williamson pushpull kt66 mono with headphone preamp [[ sold to portugal ]]

    home built by me all vintage parts kt66 pushpull williamson mono amplifier with built in head phone amplifier weight over 20 kgs sound great [[sol...

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    Nice video. I'm a big fan of vintage valve amplfiers, and love to see this stuff in working order. Just wondering, is that a Partridge CFB Output transformer?

  • 3 months ago

    GTR1000 on Black Spur

    A couple of mates and I out on a quiet Sat morning for a slow and gentle ride on the Black Spur. Was Cold and windy with a bit of snow around earli...

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    A very good video. The Black Spur is one of my favourite roads. Good to see such responsible riding from you guys. So many bikes ride this road with no concern for safety, doing speeds of up to 200kph plus.

  • 5 months ago

    DS1_Demo_Part2.wmv

    Part 2 of an introduction to the popular Rigol DS100E family of oscilloscopes.

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    Great videos. I have just got this scope, and your tips really help. Thanks for taking the time to do it.

  • 5 months ago

    Fisher Vacuum Tube 70-A Amplifier Undergoing Measurements

    Fisher 70-A vacuum tube amplifier built in late '50 or early 60's, all vintage tubes undergoing THD+N distortion and power tests - 28 April 2010

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    I really do enjoy watching your videos. I'm a big fan of valves, and to see the tests you are doing, really sheds some light on the capabilities of the various valves and amps. I like the equipment you use too, and one of those units for measuring the distortion etc would be very handy indeed. ...

  • 6 months ago

    Günter Noris - Music Box Dancer

    Super 20 - Die neue Starparade

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    Great version of this song. I had the Frank Mills version on a 45rpm back in the late 1970's, but I like the Gunter Noris version better. The way Gunter Noris arranges his music is just brilliant. Thanks for posting this track.

  • 7 months ago

    Testing Capacitors Part 2

    This is the correct way to test capacitors, testing them for leakage by applying the rated viltage first.

    Than testing them for capacity using a ca...

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    I just love your electronics videos. You have a manner and a presentation style that is so easy to watch, and things are explained in a way that makes sense. I love valve equipment too, and am currently restoring a Luxman SQ65 amp. Your knowledge is giving me additional tips, and I love seein...

  • 9 months ago

    jimmy shand and 50 cent mix up

    50 blue bells cent mix up

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    I've been a fan of Jimmy Shand (and Scottish music in general) for quite a few years, and I've got to say, what you have created here is quite brilliant. You've got the timing right, and the two songs merge very well. Great job.

  • 9 months ago

    How to glaze a window sash part 3 - Finishing the corners

    This is part 3 of a how to glaze a window sash using Aqua Glaze, an acrylic glazing compound that can be painted within 24 hours. Available at htt...

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make and upload it. I have to glaze a window just like this, and now I have a head start on how to do it.

  • 10 months ago

    Kai Warner - My heart belongs to daddy

    Kai Warner and His Orchestra play this Cole Porter classic for you, and the arrangement here is simply fantastic. This one is a bit special to me...

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    Absolutely agree. A great version of this song. The orchestration from both Kai Warner & James Last over the years has provided some of the best music ever.

  • 1 year ago

    James Last - Me And Bobby McGee (1981)

    Me And Bobby McGee from Janis Joplin, interpreted by Hansi's wonderful choir with Madeleine Bell, Irene Chanter, Katie Kissoon, Russel Stone, Georg...

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    Fantastic. Best version of this song I've heard. Shame it's not available on DVD or CD.

  • 1 year ago

    David Letterman - Ricky Gervais and The Golden Globes

    Dave shares his reaction to Ricky Gervais and his hosting of The Golden Globes. Watch the full episode now available on CBS.com: http://www.cbs.com...

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    Great to see Letterman sticking up for Ricky. Ricky is who made The Golden Globes worth watching. A comic genius. I agree, he should be hired to host all these events. When are those who complain going to get a sense of humor?

  • 1 year ago

    Slim Dusty - Here To There And Back

    Slim Dusty Sings -- From here to there and back! one of my favourite songs.

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    What a great song. Slim's trucking songs are the best. Another one of my favourites is "Gotta Keep Movin". I also commend you too for putting a great video together.

  • 1 year ago

    Kai Warner - Amor, Amor, Amor

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    A great version of this song, and probably the best I've heard. It's a shame music like this isn't played on the radio today etc. Top band leaders and musicians that are going unnoticed. If it weren't for these uploads on YouTube, I'd never have know about these various tracks. I'll be checki...

  • 1 year ago

    Gunter Noris - Brasil Tropical.wmv

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    Gunter Noris, another great German band leader. I have been collecting his music for years. I love it. Thanks for the upload.

  • 1 year ago

    James Last - Amapola

    James Last - Guitar a gogo album 1968

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    There is something very "catchy" about this track. James Last is pure genius when it comes to musical arrangements. One of the best band leaders I've heard. Thanks for posting this anggip. You have a very nice collection of music.

  • 1 year ago

    The Learning Series - Vacuum Tubes and Amps Part 8

    Part 8 of the tubes series. Final part. Learn how a tube tester is used. See and hear some of my tube amps. Hope you enjoyed the series....any qu...

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    Great video series. Thanks for taking the time and effort to create them. Very interesting, and great to see so many fans of tube related equipment. I have both transistor and tube equipment, and love them both, but for some reason I love the sound of the tubes just that little bit better.

  • 1 year ago

    One valve radio

    This is a one valve [tube] radio that believe it or not I constructed 48 years ago. It remained lost but was discovered again during a recent house...

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    What a beauty. I'd love to see the schematic too, and have a go at putting one together. Great to see old valve equipment still in action. Thanks for posting the video.

  • 1 year ago

    Mullard Valves - The Blackburn Story - Part 6 - How A Valve is Manufactured

    Covers the final inspection of the finished valves.

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    Absolutely fantastic. Thanks for uploading. I wonder what happened to all that equipment? Credit to all those skilled workers, and to those who developed the machines. I'd love to see production there start up again, and produce those quality valves once again. NOS of some tube types are in...

  • 1 year ago

    Mullard Valves - The Blackburn Story - Part 3 - How A Valve is Manufactured

    Covers assembly of a valve up to the cage stage: Mica's, cathode, grids, anode.

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    Brilliant Videos

  • 1 year ago

    Mullard Valves - The Blackburn Story - Part 2 - Parts Of A Valve

    Covers all the parts that make up a valve.

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    The best videos I've seen so far on the thermionic valve. Checking out part 3 now.

  • 1 year ago

    JAMES LAST - Roses From The South

    James Last and his Orchestra plays "Roses From The South" (Rosen Aus Dem Suden).

    From dvd video "Gentleman of Music" - Eagle Vision - 2000.

    James L...

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  • 1 year ago

    James Last - Orange Blossom Special

    James Last puts his own signature to the country classic, Orange Blossom Special. It's a favourite at all his concerts and the night would not be c...

    Smith8340 Smith8340 commented:

    Fantastic Stuff. I'd love to go to one of these concerts. Shame there isn't more of this played on air today. Thanks superlast for uploading these great videos.

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