audiotomb
Responses from audiotomb
| How do you spot an overplayed used lp without obvious scratches etc op herevery good discussion, thank you allMy biggest problem is being able to tell if a record has groove damage from a mistracking or poor stylusI own a very extensive collection of mint US, UK, Japanese, etc pressing that I have meticulously car... | |
| Why would anyone want 180g records ? Great insight Rushtoni have had my share of quality control issues from Quality Records / Acoustic Sounds - including nonfillif you don't know what it is, if you hear what sounds like loud tearing of newspapers for short sections thats itI have ev... | |
| ZYX 'Real Stereo' and Miyajima 'Cross Ring' Cartridges I own a ZYX Universe II and owned the Universe IMy experience reflects exactly Doug Deacon’s very insightful review.the Universe I is a fabulous cartridgewhen set up this measured on the scope the highest separation of any cartridge my setup tech ... | |
| Why would anyone want 180g records ? Great discussioncertainly showcasing the lack of sound enhancements and the marketing hypeI don't like VTA issuethe worse this is 180/200g non fillterriblenever heard that even with crappy US 70s impure vinyl | |
| Integrating a new turntable into existing system and having sound quality problems... Sounds like it would be worth the money to have someone come out to the house (bring a scope and test records) and set the table up properly.also they could check out a possible polarity flip / headshell clip (or cable to amp flip) problemdon’t le... | |
| Outrageous used pricing on older McIntosh It's those spellbinding blue lights | |
| 6922's Replaced......It was time. You can get a lot more hours out of nos tubes from Telefunken, Mullard, Amperex | |
| 6922's Replaced......It was time. Thanks for your input on the Gold Lionsit is always good to know which current production tubes sound goodI know too many Audio Research owners that feel reluctant to use anything but the stock tubes. Although do so with cautionI paid handsomely ... | |
| New Orleans high end stores? Labteci am glad to hear you had a better experienceYes Wilson's has taken a step upThe new store's layout works nicelythey even have a website now | |
| New Orleans high end stores? Jay's store closedI would only deal with Wilson AudioDoug Wilson is little opinionated but has good ears.Doug Morrison is the younger salesman and is up to date on the newer technologies toothey have returned to turntables in a big waynice show ro... | |
| Are Dust Covers a MUST I use quality fabric from the fabric storealso pick up gently from the backplace back on front firstno pets or young kids (22 year old knows better) | |
| Turntable Wars- Reviewers take sides I have no interest in audio critics who tote ridiculously priced top end audio jewelryshouldn't their job be finding the stellar equipment that hits the point of price versus diminishing returns?those pieces are only sold to a few audio extremists... | |
| Stepping up to the next level ? HT and Music Buy an Arcam AVR much more natural sound | |
| Mono Cartridge Zyx Airy 3 or Mayajima Zero Contact Mehran at Sora Soundsthe US ZYX repan absolutely wonderful guy | |
| Cleaning records. How often really? I have a Loricraft - hardly used it - too much workBought a KL Audio in Dec 2013.I have cleaned about 1/4 of my extensive collection and can effortlessly clean a few things I want to hear at a moments noticeStatic and pops and clicks are nearly go... |