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| A good cartridge between 300.00 and 400.00 JdanielhI have used the Clearaudio Aurum Beth Mk II, for close to two years now and I love it. Also, I noticed that there is currently one available for sale at a good price. You might want to check it out.Regards,AEW | |
| Audio Research... PbbI would go with the above response, which suggested to go with the one that makes you happy. I have three ARC units (all black) only because my entire system is black. I did buy an SP15 (2 piece unit preamp) that had silver faceplates and I pai... | |
| Infinity Servo Statics 1A's...where are they??? Hi Rwd,I agree completely with the above post. I too heard these when they first came out and Plato is right, they were assume. But also like Plato, I feel that they are probably few and far between at this point, as they were a little temperament... | |
| Why do people think I'm nuts involving audio? Hi Sal,Sal I have been involved in high-end audio since I was in HS (more years than I care to remember), and I have endured some of the things you are talking about, the raised eyebrows etc. but you just have to ignore those things and proceed wi... | |
| Need help on cartridge recommendation, under 500. Hi Denf,I have always been fond of the entire Grado line, but you were asking about the ClearAudio Aurum Beta, I have the current Aurum Beta (S) and I love it.To begin, the bass is very pronounced (not boomy) but very detailed with strong, quick a... | |
| Small footprint speakers The Thiel 1.5 should meet these specs. They have a small footprint, more than enough slam for your sized room and with your amps they should be a good fit. I have a pair of these and they are very cohesive from top-to-bottom and I really think the... | |
| Interesting British Mag Ebarker2I have only recently purchased my first copy of Hi>Fi+ (Issue 10) and for what it's worth, I was very impressed. The articles were well written, the reviews were complete to give you a good read on the item, in review, and yet not overl... | |
| Is "WHAT HI-FI" a good read? Correction to my previous response, I wrote that response about Hi>Fi+ and NOT 'What Hi-Fi'. Two completely different animals.Sorry,AEW | |
| Is "WHAT HI-FI" a good read? Hello BigBoyI have only recently purchased my first copy of Hi>Fi+ (Issue 10) and for what it's worth, I was very impressed. The articles were well written, the reviews were complete to give you a good read on the item, in review, and yet not o... | |
| Best Sax Jazz Sailor 630, there are so many and everyone has their own favorites, but for my two cents worth I like, among others:'Crescent' w/John Coltrane'Live at Ethell's' w/Clifford Jordan'Just For Yor' w/Harold AshbyBut I could have named dozens more and n... | |
| New Stereophile recommended list The only similarity between Stereophile today and the orginal Stereophile that J. Gorden Holt published, is the name.The magazine has gone through a series of degradations, which have included new ownerships, commercialism and John Atkinson. All o... | |
| Best smooth jazz albums? Hi Petrtyl11) Any of the 'Jazz At The Pawnshop' albums2) Kendra Shank 'Afterglow' on Mapleshade3) 'Just For You'Harold Ashby also on Mapleshade4) Any of the Patricia Barber albumsRegards and good listening.AEW | |
| I m a beginner. Please help DaveAll of the above responses have merit and should be taken as good advice. I have been in this hobby, for more years than I care to remember now, and there are two pieces of advise that I will offer: 1) As stated above regardless of what total ... | |
| beethoven 9th..which recording JdwekI have possibly six or seven different versions of this work, but I also am partial to the Karajan 1977 one. | |
| Yamaha T-1 I have owned this tuner since it was new, and while I do not listen to FM as much as CD's or LP's this unit has been flawless. It is turly a classic and if you can get one for $50.00 I would highly receommend doing so.Good luck and I think you'll ... |