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| Is Cork Effective in Room Treatment? The Cork you mention is non linear and effects only the uppermost frequencies. You're better off using Owens Corning or Johns Manville fiberglass. Both companies make high density products specifically designed for this purpose. Their materials re... | |
| Can anyone help me with better phono? Did anyone...? Your question is difficult, not knowing the rest of your equipment. My first thought is to try the Lukaschek PP1 phono stage that was specifically designed to go with your Benz. If that were paired up with the Bryston, you could at least separate ... | |
| What tube preamp to get to smooth out the sound????? Actually, Weiserb's suggestion of Conrad Johnson is right on. That preamp is incredibly smooth, warm and dynamic, without any loss of detail.Other options are the Counterpoint SA11, Atmasphere and older ARC (all tube). | |
| Tools for cartridge mounting... Kelly, here is the exact link:http://www.turntablebasics.com/In answer to the question about the torque wrench for cartridge screws, I own one and find it perfect for the application. Problem is, I do not know who manufactured it.It works by tight... | |
| Cables with the best highs Bwhite. In case you do not know, Purist Audio will build a tri wire speaker cable from any quality level in the line.The end product is a single cable with three custom terminations, cut exactly to length for each input of your tri wire speaker.A ... | |
| Cables with the best highs Your question is as difficult to answer as, "What is the one color that is sure to be everyone's favorite?"In addition to being system dependant, people differ in what they consider to be listenable highs.I will begin by giving my opinion, and unl... | |
| Mac dvd-r s which dvd player will play back? The Super Drive in the new G4 Apple Macintosh is absolutely compatible with home DVD players like the Pioneer. In fact, Apple contracts Pioneer to build this particular drive for them. There are a few home DVD players that have problems with CD's ... | |
| Passive Stage preamp vs Active Stage Preamp I have never experimented with a high end system that was not improved by active pre amplification. I am aware of the arguments for passives and the theory behind their less invasive circuitry, but find they are always inferior to the best active.... | |
| Please help me choose CD isolation I have the Sony 9000 as well, and have tried Black Diamond Racing, Iso bearings, Vibrapods, Walker Valid Points and Sorbothane. Settled on Mod Squad Soft Shoes, by McCormack audio. They retail for about $12.00 each, with three being the magic number. | |
| Which material is best for a cartridge body? I agree with Kelly, the top manufacturers have almost all chosen one of the woods he mentioned, or gone "nude" for their line.I actually had the opportunity to compare the two Koetsu cartridges at the top of the heap. The Rosewood Signature Platin... | |
| Review: Lucinda Williams "Essence" Jadem, an exemplary job on this review. I have not heard this release, but plan to add it to my collection after reading your words.You made this look easy, but this is in fact, difficult work. Music is emotional, and coming up with the right word... | |
| switch box degradation? I would pull the wires from the two speaker pairs to the location for your receiver (or what ever may replace it later), and choose hook up options after construction. If your father is truly preparing for Dolby 7.1, a new processor and amp will b... | |
| Rehab of AR3a Speakers Worthwhile? Your intentions are admirable, but even if these speakers are returned to perfect operating condition they will not perform to the standards of today's best designs.I just took a look at Audiogon's classified and saw two pair of Vandersteens 2's l... | |
| Vinyl in Vegas? Yes Ohlala, I too have been to Bills, and now prefer Half Price Books. Lots to dig through, but the occasional gem at a fair price makes it worthwhile. Nice too for the wife and kid to peruse the used books and computer software instead of asking ... | |
| Where to buy NOS 12AX7's?Which ones? What are 12AX 7 tubes in your Mesa right now, Sovtek? The Sovtek are surprisingly good, and depending on what sound you are after, I could suggest replacements. What price limit are you setting? Some NOS tubes are getting scarce and very expensive. |