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| 3/5-channel power amp I have been quite pleased with my Odyssey Audio Stratos HT3 (with cap upgrade), which I purchased in 2005. Except for a bad cap when new, it has been reliable. The sound is smooth, warm, but detailed, and extended. Good soundstage dimensionality a... | |
| Turntable Maintainance FWIW, a local modder who modified my vintage Thorens TD-166 MkII suggested I dust the belt with talc. As long as the excess talc is gently removed with a dry paper towel, he feels it will reduce the tendency of a rubber belt to stick, and thereby ... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Good news, Bruecksteve! Please keep us posted. | |
| Vandersteen 7 at Audio Connection I was also present for this meeting. Although I spent more time listening to the Quatro Woods (a very impressive speaker in its own right), I agree with the OP that the 7 is quite special. I won't comment extensively, since I was unable to get a s... | |
| Tubes in an Anthem integrated 2 Sovtekv Mulard You might want to check the Upscale Audio web site (a sponsor of Audiogon). It has user reviews posted of the tubes they offer for sale. | |
| Upgrade to Dedicated Preamp I have always had a combo 2-channel & HT system. I used to listen to my 2-channel sources through my Sherwood-Newcastle P-965 pre-pro and Odyssey Audio Stratos HT3 amplifier. Adding a dedicated 2-channel preamp (first a used Conrad-Johnson PV1... | |
| Classical music for newbie Like anything else, classical music is a matter of preference. For example, I tend to gravitate towards the Russian composers. Others may prefer German/Austrian composers of a particular era. By buying large numbers of classical LPs from various c... | |
| Great lost lps...the 80s....synth pop and others.. Oh goodness, how could I forget Japan and Spandau Ballet? | |
| Custom sized speaker stand recommendations. I second the Sound Anchors idea. They built me custom cradle bases for my Ohm Walsh 2000s. Solid, well built, effective and inexpensive. | |
| Does anyone know someone who can modify Mesa Baron There is a local modder in New Jersey that I have used for several projects. He is very knowledgable and has a great ear. His name is Igor. The company is called K-Works. I suggest you contact him with your query. His email is: gorkuz@yahoo.com. T... | |
| Ohm Walsh 3/3000 upgrade comments....... Mapman - in answer to your question, here is something of limited value: After I bought my 2000s, I grabbed a pair of MWTs (which I think are the previous generation to the current MWT SE). I briefly, very briefly, put the MWTs up front and compar... | |
| Vandersteen Subs 2W, 2Wq, etc. as LFE I know that many people feel that a single Vandy sub must be placed in the center of the mains to avoid any localization of the upper bass. However, that was not my experience. I purchased my 2Wq subs one at a time. During the months that I had on... | |
| Best value amplifier under or near $6K If I was spending that kind of money on amps, my audition list would be: Arion Audio RS 500, Odyssey Audio Stratos Mono Extremes (full upgrade), Butler Audio TDB 2250, Moscode 402Au (now on sale). I've heard various versions of all these amps, and... | |
| Great lost lps...the 80s....synth pop and others.. I thought I was the only one who knew about the Woodentops! A real influence on much of what came out of the next decade. Dolby's LPs were fantastic. Let's not forget these other 80s synth-pop kings:Wang ChungNaked EyesRe-FlexThe Cars / Ric Ocasek... | |
| Classical music for newbie As an additional note to Bpoletti's post, I have found that when buying used vinyl, sets offer a combo of both great value and good condition. YMMV, of course, but in my experience, most of the sets I've bought are in better shape than the single ... |