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| Tube rectification the rectifier is the key to converting AC line voltage to DC to supply the circuit. This can be done with a Tube, or with a solid state. I'm not sure if Tube rectifiers sound better, or more "tubey" than solid state, though I do know that swapping... | |
| Tonearm conclusions keep coming up Rega ??????? I recently upgraded to one of these ClearAudio Satisfy arms and am much happier with it than my Rega, which was a Cardas re-wired (Brit Audio) with an Origin Live structural mod (aka heavyweight with new stub). The ClearAudio is a Rega drop in mou... | |
| TAD Rocks Big Time http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1208013836I don't know the seller.I've used multiple amps with mine - never a problem. SS and Tube (TAD 60 - which is equally amazing) | |
| Replacement for adcom 535II? Very nice for the money (and this one is at a good price). disclaimer: I know not this seller.Another one would be a B&K ST1400II if you can find one used.As recommended, repairing the Adcom may be a good option. Also, if you like the Adcom, m... | |
| Is it time to switch receivers? I may get corrected but I'm pretty sure HDMI will NOT improve your sound. It's cabling, and improves the picture more than the sound. Adding sound is a convenience.So long as your source has digital out (coax or optical) to connect the sound to yo... | |
| Trumpet cds like Chinatown I'm a big Tomasz Stanko fan. Also have Erik Truffaz and Jon Hassell. The 3 of them are similar in that they are "spacy" to borrow Lvk47's description. | |
| Trumpet cds like Chinatown check out Terence Blanchard "A Tale of God's Will". Also Terence Blanchard "Jazz In Film" which has the love theme from Chinatown on it.There's a thread running currently on Kenny Wheeler - read it for other trumpet/flugelhorn led jazz. | |
| Monitor Suggestion - $ 2000 max if you're including used as an option, Totem Mani-2s may be found within that budget. They love all music genres. | |
| Bi-Amping If you're asking can you use a stereo amp, one for each speaker and connect one channel of each to the mid-hi, the other to the bass? The answer is yes - provided your speakers are wired to permit this. It's called vertical biamping. I'm doing thi... | |
| Who else wants to keep their system secret? I don't think it's a matter of advertising, pride, embarrassment, nor boasting. The benefit of posting systems is to share experience. I learn as much from what others have done with their systems as I do from reading fora threads. Isn't the point... | |
| How many audio related links on your computer? well, this may help you feel better about yourself. I just scanned mine, I have over 200 (easily) when I include audio equipment/parts and music sites. Of course some of these are old/obsolete or duplicate links so I guess this says I'm sloppy in ... | |
| a record cleaning device and proper method If you expect to clean a lot of vinyl, you'll be glad if you have an RCM. In addition to your existing collection, there are lots of great buys on used LP's . . . so keep this in mind as rationale for the investment.I brought out my old vinyl, and... | |
| GMT Europa vs. Quad 12 L2 vs. Totem Rainmaker I'm not familiar with the Rainmaker, though I owned Totem Sttafs for 2 years and then upgraded them to Mani-2s. When I owned the Sttafs, I also had a pair of GMA Europas, I played them a/b in the same room so became familiar with them. Both are ex... | |
| Kenny wheelers "what now" I agree too. I went on a buying binge last year and scooped up several Kenny Wheeler releases. I had an LP I purchased in the 70's by the trio Azimuth, "The Touchstone" that's excellent (it has Wheeler with Norma Winstone and Taylor). Another one ... | |
| How to pack rega planar 3 for safe shipping I'm not familiar with the Rega, but definitely remove all parts that are easy to remove. Including the Platter, Tonearm (remove the weight from the arm too), dust cover. If there is a provision for a transport screw (there may not be) secure it.It... |