andy8400
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| Power Amp Although not mentioned, is your amp covered with a cage? I had an amp where the optional cover had poor side venting. The tubes did not last even when biased conservatively. I tossed the cover and the tubes (EL-34s and formerly KT-88s) are lasting... | |
| High Compliance Cart on Heavier Arm OK asked and answered! Thanks mijostyn and to chaster for the link. I can get that record from Music Direct or even from Amazon. It should be interesting to see how close I came. It will be my third test LP over 50 years starting with the "Shure -... | |
| High Compliance Cart on Heavier Arm Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. I'm in basic agreement with Noromance's rule which why I had mentioned it.Mijostyn, I have had no acoustic feedback or rumble (except on select records where it was recorded that way) except once when the TT face... | |
| Favorite song to demo or test drive speakers? Yaz - "Situation" from the Upstairs at Eric’s album.Norah Jones - "Lonestar" (female voice demo) and Painter Song from her Come Away with Me LP.EP version of Steve Winwood's Higher Love. | |
| Your vote for greatest (covers) album Try Eva Cassidy "The Best of Eva Cassidy" 2 record set of all or almost all covered songs is the best for me. Her voice is angelic and spot on pitch wise.... almost chilling. Just beautiful. Hopefully you won't be disappointed. | |
| What other Hobbies or Interests Do You Have? AudioHam radio operatorPhotography including infrared | |
| Nice retro looking amp from Sweden 🇸🇪 If you like this basic retro look, the best looking integrated amplifier of all time is the JBL SA660 hands down. Had one (purchased in 1970 with the walnut side panels), sold it years later, miss it still! | |
| Is it even possible to set up a system in 12x12 room? I’ll keep it short... what works for me in my 8 x 12 room. Two "tricks" that made all the difference:1. Turn down the bass (a lot.. below 150 hz or so) in one speaker only. this reduces the boom effect caused by close room corners in your small ro... | |
| Popular new/used SS stereo power amps under $2500? If you want to save your money for records, you might consider the NAD C268 class D power amp ($900). I'm not sure when class D technology went from edgy to smooth as silk but my NAD seems to provide much more power than the specs indicate with a ... | |
| Most “disappeared” speakers. My most wide soundstage speakers were the old Bose 901s. Distance from wall and more importantly wall material are critical however. I had an apartment with brick wall (3 deep) separation and the sound was magnificent. Moved to a house with drywal... | |
| Looking for an integrated tube amp under $2500 About 8 years ago I purchased a modified Jolida 502b for about $700 and subsequently modified it further to replace the 6550/KT88s with EL-34s. Sounds great and runs with less strain with the lower power tubes. I'd love to A-B it against a PrimaLu... | |
| Lets replace my Klipsch La Scala Speakers TNK1998, I would agree with an earlier responder in that you might try an equalizer. It is more to correct the room than the speaker. You don't want to lose that "live sound" quality but want to temper the shrill. Use it judiciously. Try a 31 band... | |
| What is the best way to tame a slightly bright speaker? This may be redundant but get a multi band (31?) equalizer. First line of defense for room treatment especially if your room is small. The judicious application of equalizing bright speakers will more than compensate for the addition of yet anothe... | |
| Big speakers in small room at moderate volume levels I have floor standing speakers in a similar but even smaller listening room. Along with simple acoustic panels and carpeting, my main solution is the insertion of a 31 band equalizer. I use it less to "equalize" and more as notch filters (which is... | |
| BEST FEMALE VOCAL EVER Also assuming popular music (as opposed to classical) I am a sucker for the throaty (and sometimes quavery) voice of Stevie Nicks. May not have the range of so many great entries above but she is my pick for this forum. |