almandog
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| Tubes for base Ernie00,Here is what I recommend:Use the tube the drive the top end as you are doing, but get a Solid State amp to drive the bottom end. I highly recommend that you use an electronic crossover in this bi-amp configuration. I am currently using thi... | |
| Phono Stage Question I would recommend looking at the Modwright 9.0SE phono stage. I have one using with VPI Scout and a Dynavector 20XH MC cartridge. I also tried out SAP phono stage (not seen any on Audiogon for sale, it good but for the money Modwright is hard to b... | |
| Well recorded records ... what are your picks? Check out George Benson "White Rabbit". This album is great, I picked it up for $1.00 at the Goodwill store. | |
| What's your profession? Age? I am 52 YRS old. Electrical Engineer. Masters degree in Information Systems. Married, no kids. Work for DoD.I have two systems plus a home theater system. Primary system is made up of McIntosh components, VPI turntable, Legacy Audio speakers. The ... | |
| thinking of trying vinyl I would recommend to try out Music Hall MMF 5 to start out, it also comes with a cartridge. You can get a used one on Audiogon. Later on you will find yourself upgrading your equipment. | |
| Phonostage Question In my case I tried out a few phono stages before settle with Modwright 9.0 SE phono stage. I like the sound stage, wide and open, and it has a wopping bass that matches the music I listen to (jazz, R&B, reggar, and soft rock). The phono stages... | |
| Dyna 20X? JsmanIf you are looking for more gain from your turntable and cartridge setup, I think you should check out the ModWright 9.0 SE phono stage. I am using one with my VPI scout and Dynavector 20XH. This phono stage have MM and MC gain switch which p... | |
| phono pre amp choices? If you have $3K to spend: Look no further - get a Modwright 9.0 SE tube phono preamp. You won't regret it.You might be able to get a used one for much less. | |
| Problem vith VPI Scout and Dynavector 20XH I also thought of the preamp. I switched around the cables on the phono connection on the preamp and found out that both channels are good. The only suspect at this time is the cartridge, I switched the cables and the sound came from one channel. ... | |
| Problem vith VPI Scout and Dynavector 20XH I have checked continuity from junction box to the cartridge and its fine. I cleaned up all the connectors and RCA plugs on the preamp, the turntable junction box, and the base of the tone arm. I switched the cables on the preamp and only the righ... | |
| Eastern Electric minimax phono vs. Hagerman Cornet I was in the same boat a few months ago. I tried out Graham Slee ERA Gold, SAP, and the built in phono stage in my McIntosh C2200 preamp. All worked well, until I came across Modwright 9.0 SE tube phono stage. If you are looking for tight bass, bi... | |
| Well recorded records ... what are your picks? Bicycle Man:I got my home brewed formula from the Internet.It consist of one pint isoprophyl alcohol, two tablespoon dish washing liquid, a few drops of Kodak otoflo, and one gallon distilled water. I came across a thred at audioasylum where some ... | |
| Good Sounding Records Jaybo:I did not mean that I literally throw the records in the trash. I actually put them into a pile with the intention of donate them to the Goodwill store or Salvation Army. I do agree that one man's trash is another man's treasure. Because I h... | |
| Well recorded records ... what are your picks? Bicycle Man:I do agree with you about the quality of the recording of some records. Not all records sound good. And that is why I am always separating the good from the bad recorded records in my growing collection, as soon as I return from the Go... | |
| VPI Aries 3 versus McIntosc MT10 turnta StanwalThanks for the information. I think I will try out the audio point. |