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Step by Step How to Use a Digital Multimeter / Oscilloscope for Azimuth Adjustments
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Vintage speaker suggestions
Too bad ADS L1530s didn’t grow on trees . . . 
Step by Step How to Use a Digital Multimeter / Oscilloscope for Azimuth Adjustments
I guess I have an inflated sense of self worth then. I’m just thankful for being able to experience systems with enough ability  to distinguish between sibilance & resolution. 
Step by Step How to Use a Digital Multimeter / Oscilloscope for Azimuth Adjustments
False assumption MC.If all else fails, adjust by ear for minimum sibilance while enjoying increased resolution.Listen đź‘Ť 
Step by Step How to Use a Digital Multimeter / Oscilloscope for Azimuth Adjustments
Excellent info provided!FWIW, it is advisable to use the same preamplifier channel for measuring the crosstalk levels of both channels in order to minimize electrical errors. Unfortunately this requires swapping Input channels between the testing ... 
Klipsch cornwall speakers
There have been many versions over the years.Not being a typical Horn Speaker listener, I was frankly quite shocked at how much the Cornwall II took my breath away in 1987 when I hooked up a demo pair to a Kyocera system in the Audio Store where I... 
cassettes CAN sound better than vinyl.
+1 on the Nakimichi CR5 đź‘ŤEasily the best in our store back in the day. Calibrated for the Type IV Nak ZX cassettes it was better than the CR7, Dragon & Beocord 9000. 
You own a store, you sell 2 brands, which?
LuxmanKlipsch 
SME service is terrible. Can’t buy any accessories from local dealers here in USA
Analog is one of the few areas where a reputable dealer can truly ad value. Beware of box pushers. 
SME 309 HTA Key. Does anybody know how to get one or an alternative?
Sorry, but the SME HTA key is still a T6 torx.refer to page 14 (Step 421):https://sme.co.uk/audio/wp-content/uploads/sites/1/2016/12/SME-series-iv-instructions.pdf 
Restoring vintage speakers
They absolutely come apart and all the drivers & amp packs/PSU can be removed.  
Speakers recommendations for a Sony Japan golden era Hifi system
Sony amplifiers generally prefer 8 ohm speaker loads to perform their best. I’d steer clear of 4 ohm nominal impedance systems given the choice. 
SME 309 HTA Key. Does anybody know how to get one or an alternative?
HTA key is similar to a T6 torx. 
SME service is terrible. Can’t buy any accessories from local dealers here in USA
The 0.89mm Allen wrench is for adjustment of the cueing arm-lift mechanism.The HTA key is keyed similarly to a T6 torx.Make sure (as mentioned in the instructions) that the base clamp bolts are sufficiently lose to allow fore/aft “HTA” movement wi... 
Restoring vintage speakers
Ok, I’ll bite. I’ve got 2 pair of Meridian M100 actives with the ugly black veneer finish. Located 7 hours from Denver, St. Louis & Dallas. Let me know if you’re interested in taking your time with one pair of backup cabinets. I may prefer sat...