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| What is the "usual" source of hum between a turntable and phonp-preamp?? You're welcome Sunnyjim, let's just say I've been there and done that. For every major upgrade I've made to my system over the years, I always hesitate, and worry about the money. But I find that the money is soon forgotten but the pleasure of own... | |
| When and how did you, if at all, realize vinyl is better? A well set up 'table with less than 2 grams of weight on the needle do not wear down the vinyl. Vinyl gets dirty, a record cleaning machine can add amazing improvements to vinyl playback. I've got records I've owned since I was 14 years old, that... | |
| Korato KTA-100 amps? I just looked at those Spires, wow some nice speakers! I am jealous! But, they look to me like they can handle far more than 100 watts? But the Korato's are some beefy amps, and with 30 watts of Class A power they could sound sweet. But they are m... | |
| Recommended Speaker Cables for PSB Imagine T2 Since it will be hard to find others with the exact same setup, for starters just hook them up with some good quality OFC wire of appropriate gauge. Then get a feel for the character of your system. If you feel it is bright, or dark, or lacks air,... | |
| Why does bi-amping speakers sound better? Perhaps monoblocks would be a better option than bi-amping? Two matching amps, driving each speaker has major improvements over a single stereo amp. Due to each having its own power supply, greater separation, and generally they are the better amp... | |
| Tuners that do it? I bought a Magnum Dynalab FT101 years ago for $350 used, and it is the finest tuner I've ever heard. The bass in particular is tight and well defined. The dials on the front are designed to help fine tune stations and they actually work! And look ... | |
| What is the "usual" source of hum between a turntable and phonp-preamp?? At a little higher price is the VPI Nomad, at $995, if you shop around you can find the Clearaudio Concept for $1200 or so, many of used ones out there. My son in law has the Music Hall Ikura, which he is very fond of for less than $1200. And I bo... | |
| What is the "usual" source of hum between a turntable and phonp-preamp?? Without playing a record, but platter spinning, move the arm from its post to the spindle, and back. Does the hum increase as the needle gets closer to the spindle? And quiets down as it gets back to the rest post? If so, I've had this problem bef... | |
| speaker shopping I agree with Noble 100, choose the speakers to fit the room. 12x22 is a fairly large space. Use the amp you have and if it's not enough then save up and upgrade the amp on your next purchase. Buying spreakers that won't sound good in your room wi... | |
| Adcom GFA-5802 Stereo Power Amplifier to drive Andra speakers!Is it a good choice I used an Adcom 555 and Adcom pre for many, many years. I was very fond of them, driving Vandersteen2c they were quite amazing together. And used Adcoms can be had so cheap these days, worth a listen. | |
| Affordable Turntable Options Beernut, I started out with a Project Debut and was very pleased with it. For a starting out table it's perfectly fine, ready to go out of the box, and easily upgraded. It wasn't long and I put a new cart on it, and then the acrylic platter. While... | |
| Absolute Sound - do we really need another review like this? And if there is a component you are interested in, no matter how old, you can read those reviews online. Along side reviews of this forum, you can get a pretty good feel for a product. Without enduring some reviewer bloat about his $100,000 record... | |
| Absolute Sound - do we really need another review like this? I realize that, but one is no better than the other. | |
| Cable elevators I'm usually a skeptic, but I can see that static electricity in carpet, the same they builds up from walking on it and shocks you when you touch a light switch, could possibly have some effect. As far as vibrations, that I do not buy. These aren't... | |
| Bi-wires links for speakers ? Before we go crazy over 4 inches of wire, try pulling the plate off the speaker. You may be surprised at the rather pedestrian wire that runs from the terminal to the speaker elements. Several feet in larger speakers. And in the crossover circuit... |