2channel8
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| What's the weak link in my system? I’m an audiophoole on a tight budget. After experimenting with speaker placement and carpet/furniture alternatives, here’s how I’d approach it; just my 2 cents.I’d focus on vinyl first. A phono pre upgrade would not have to be very expensive. A Sc... | |
| Why are tweeters so high off of the ground in many tower speakers... Related issue. My soundstage is centered slightly below ear level, as is the midpoint between tweeter and mid. I'd like to raise it, so I tilted the speakers back slightly. That seems to make it even lower. Make sense?Is my brain back projecting t... | |
| Best Budget RCA cables Zu auctions cables on the Bay. I got a pair of 1 meter Wylde RCAs for $37 including shipping. $175 value (on sale from $370); but I had to go through the auction process several times before I won. I'm still breaking them in, so no comparative rev... | |
| Man this is frustrating I have a "28 phono cable very similar to the Signal Cable Silver Reference mentioned above. The DIN connector is touchy and probably needs to be replaced; but it sounded fantastic before that. I could part with that if it helps.Also, Zu Audio keep... | |
| Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers Mobius, I hope you come out of Irma OK. There are problems and then there are PROBLEMS. God bless.Certain speaker brands are known for mating well with a wide range of amps and being easier to drive. Canton, Pro-Ac, and Vandersteen are among them,... | |
| Best Bang For The Buck I've Ever Spent It was either the Shure V15 RS I bought new from Radio Shack in 1985, I think for less than a replacement stylus for the V15 III I was using; or an Oppo DV-980h I bought in 2015 for $85 shipping included just to see if I'd like SACDs. Turns out I ... | |
| Problem with Primare I32 Amp Any update snackeyp or bayguy? | |
| Need a preamp with tone controls! If the OP is talking about 70's and 80's vinyl, I use a different cartridge (or stylus if I'm in a MM mood) for my older stuff that is of less than desirable quality. It is preferable to me because I'm very happy with my preamp on good quality rec... | |
| Unequal Speaker Cable Lengths - a solution from Cerious Technologies Tgun5, I'm totally embarrassed by the heavy-handed responses of some of my fellow forum members! It is one thing to say 'My experience has been different' or 'I disagree'; but I would never tell someone that they wasted $800 so flatly without even... | |
| Which Mid Level Turntables Ship Well and Are Foolproof? Should you be lucky enough to come across a Linn Basik with an LVX or Basik Plus tonearm for less than $600, snatch it. | |
| More crazy audio tweaks? They think we are IDIOTS! $14,000 for a pair of RCAs? I am insulted. I wonder if anyone has ever actually paid for this crap. They are the oned who brand us as easy marks. | |
| integrated amp recommendations needed I was recently in the same market as you are. I tried the Creek Classic 5350SE, which has a bit more power than the 5250 that tgrisham recommended. I liked it a lot; but eventually settled on a Primare I32; which would be hard to find within your ... | |
| How do tell when my stylus is too much worn? I just got the CBS STR-100 test record which has some tests purported to reveal wear and excessive VTF. I haven't pulled out a worn stylus to see if it works yet, though. | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Jennifer Warnes, Hunter SACD, SonySoooo gooood! | |
| Inherited 21 piece of vintage McIntosh and need help building a system Condolences on the passing of your uncle. It sounds like he knew what he was doing. Don't you know what he was using in his main system? |