albertporter
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| Suggestions on replacement AV processor... I am primarily a ultra high end two channel guy and my experiences with high end processors has been disappointing. The difference between a Sony SDP-EP9ES and a ultra high end Fosgate or Lexicon is (in my opinion) not worth the expense.For that r... | |
| Turntable oil bearing There are many in the industry that recommend Mobil One synthetic for this purpose. It is what I use on my turntables air bearing between the surfaces that (nearly) meet.A synthetic will not congeal, change viscosity or diminish its lubrication pr... | |
| Witch DVD I should use as a transport Hey Cornfed, he really meant Witch. After all, were talking pionner here. | |
| Audio Research... This is like trying to guess in advance what a future buyer might prefer. You should choose the finish that makes you happy and assume that the ARC will too.If I cast a vote for one or the other, I choose black, only because everything else in my ... | |
| Top Ten Speakers of All Time? In no particular order:Soundlab Ultimate onesQuad ESL 63Vandersteen 5'sAudio Artistry Beethovens Magnegan 3.6 | |
| Bookshelf Speakers For 350 Or Less?? new & used You might find a pair of Vandersteen 1B's for that price. They are excellent, but perhaps too large to strictly be considered "bookshelf."Certainly the sound of the 1B is excellent, as are many of the above suggestions. | |
| Considering going in-wall over freestanding-input I just did this myself, and choose the new B&W Signature 7NT in wall. I originally planned to install both side and rear speakers but remained with traditional Dolby 5.1 configuration.There are other in wall that do a great job as well, especi... | |
| NOS, how often is this term used correctly? As with all high end audio purchases, consider the source as others have suggested here. Reputable dealers such as Vintage and Upscale will inform the potential buyer exactly the condition and age of product they sell as NOS. | |
| Have you ever sniffed your AC ??? Sean, I have been using Quiet Lines for a long while and posted my positive results as well. My experience was much as yours, except I did not have the benefit of the noise sniffer. Instead, I listened to my sound system, moving the Quiet Lines fr... | |
| Tube amps that can hande 4 ohmsl There are several tube amps that can handle a four ohm load. I have a great deal of experience with the Wolcott Presence mono blocks, and assure you they will produce in excess of 200 watts per channel with no clipping, even at loads less than fou... | |
| Analog First Timer. Before you invest big bucks, why don't you buy a used Well Tempered turntable and arm, find a decent cartridge, and have some fun. After playing with this setup you can decide if it provides a level of listening pleasure that has been missing from... | |
| Cheap Tweak..Mass Loading I got great results mass loading the power supplies of my Soundlab U1 speakers with two twenty five pound bags of lead on each. The Aesthetix tube preamp and phono did not respond well with this, but later trials on my power conditioner and subs w... | |
| Is Genesis out of business? This irresponsible behavior and lack of support is what scares audiophiles off. Worse, it is great ammo for those who "don't believe" in the first place. I hope your problems are resolved with a happy ending. | |
| Is Genesis out of business? Mike, I think the that this rock group folded long ago.I am surprised that you had their phone number and it worked. By the way, I have many of their old albums and the terrible mixes and recordings are probably why Phil Collins split. By the way,... | |
| Making cables pretty My solution is simple, I use PVC water pipe, suspended under my foundation and hide every cable in the system till it rises from the hole in the floor and connects to the equipment. This should be possible with any pier and beam foundation home an... |