albertporter

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Timbrel Accuracy
Cornfed, some of us appreciate the complete lyrics to this song. Perhaps if you had titled it "The Timbre Jack," a larger base of audiophiles would have accepted it. 
What Would you Trade your System FOR?
Being able to travel for four months time with each of the following people:Cameron DiazJody FosterJill HennessyNicole KidmanGwyneth PaltrowNatalie PortmanThis would require two years, at which time my mind would be so full of glorious thoughts, t... 
Lambda - What is this feature on CD Players?
I do not know what the Lambda feature is, I do know that the Denon 1560 is 15 years old now and possibly that was a feature that is no longer supported.I looked at Denon's international web site and this model is no longer listed, even among the d... 
What are the BEST FM Antennas HELP
Radio Shack does not represent state of the art, nor should it at it's mass market pricing. Considering the investment you have in your tuner, you may consider a more elegant solution.Superior antenna designs are created by the industry leaders, w... 
Yesterday, I almost wet my pants.
Better than having Amoeba dysentery. 
What's the best sounding replacement for 12AX7A and 12AT7?
Although both of the other suggestions above are excellent, great bass in a 12AT7 always makes me think Telefunken. From personal experience, the earlier Atmasphere circuits were transformed by the Tele's. I would be surprised if they did not work... 
White cloudy film on inside groove of an LP
Without seeing the LP I can only guess, but I suspect it is mold release. Mold release lubricates the hot LP during stamping, reducing the vinyl sticking and warping. Sometime the machine goes crazy, clogs or goes off it's setting, and applies way... 
how long interconnect for MM cart?
I am running a one meter cable connected to the termination box at the back of my turntable. There is another two feet of wire in the tonearm and up to the termination block. My cartridge is only .25 MV output and I am driving a tube phono stage w... 
Go balanced or unblanced that is the question
I am running 40 feet of RCA (single ended) from a tube preamp to a tube amp. My system absolutely does not suffer any technical problems from this configuration.As far as the argument as to single ended being better or worse than balanced, there a... 
Online vinyl?
I will leave the discussion of what is the best LP playback for 3K to the others and proceed to the fun part of giving you links to a bunch of my favorite sites:http://www.HMV.com/http://www.bopshop.com/http://www2.vinylvendors.com/VinylVendors/ht... 
Nirvana on Simply Vinyl
My experience with Simply Vinyl has been much like yours. I have a rare few that are good, with most being disappointing.I just did a quick search at EBAY, and there is a brand new USA Geffen SEALED at $29.00. It may close at more than that, but b... 
Which is warmer sounding Counerpoint SA12 or SA100
Yours is the perfect question for the man who designed and built these two units. Please visit the link I have provided below, and ask Mike Elliott. http://www.altavistaaudio.com/ 
Need Help Designing a Dream Room
Kelly, I did not mean to ignore your comments. If you are serious about a visit, I would be pleased and excited. I am willing to do anything to make this a reality, including finding you accommodations and picking you up at the airport.On the phot... 
Need Help Designing a Dream Room
My previous floor was Terrazzo, and it's design employed metal strips embedded in the stone as a decorative trim, separating it into large squares. Under this floor was a network of what looked like chicken wire. I assume it was nailed to the orig... 
Need Help Designing a Dream Room
Kelly, I regret that I cannot apply one of these more complete solutions in room acoustics to my own space. I have no doubt they are more advanced than what I have planned, but I believe the improvements I outlined will make a tremendous differenc...