br3098
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| Can You Trust a Shipper? (UPS, Fed-Ex, etc) I understand your frustration, but I have some different thoughts about your comments. 1. Yes, shippers suck. But not very much. They are large corporate monsters and they can't help it. 2. Almost all sellers suck. That is, most sellers can't pa... | |
| Sophia Electric is not honest @wfowenmd I understand your frustration but we should avoid condemning a company that produces a whole line of audio electronics just because a Chinese-made tube failed prematurely. All tubes fail, sometimes randomly. And in my experience all Chin... | |
| Integrated S.E.T Amp and Bookshelf Speakers Recommendations JM Reynaud speakers are wonderful. I enjoyed many hours listening to a pair of Offrande Model 1s. But high efficiency, suitable for low watt tube amps they ain't. | |
| Integrated S.E.T Amp and Bookshelf Speakers Recommendations I agree with @yogiboy, Harbeth's wouldn't be on my list for a low wattage tube amp. Another story if you were considering a 35wpc+ PP amp. The Audio Notes are great speakers but they are not for everyone. I love them but some guys feel that they... | |
| High end bookshelf speakers for Small room @saurabhgarg I would recommend a different solution for a small, almost square room. The Larsen 4 speakers work wonderfully in almost any room. They sit smack against the wall and project a large soundstage behind them. I used to sell these and I ... | |
| Audiogon seller's question It used to be easy to sell here, the other audio sites or on eBay. I'm talking 10+ years ago or so. Now it's scammers or unscrupulous buyers galore. I will only sell if the buyer pays via PayPal F&F, Venmo or direct bank transfer. I understand... | |
| Technics MK2 > Pear Audio Blue Integrated Amp @mitaliano You mean a phono preamp, I assume. No line preamp required with the Pear Audio integrated amp. If you're planning to run MM you don't necessarily need anything really super elaborate. The Croft (or Pear Audio) would be ideal but as you... | |
| George Wright George Wright didn't publish schematics, unfortunately. | |
| Source for Garrard 301 plinth (and other 301 questions) @dcindc plinths for idler wheel turntables require some thought put into their design if you are interested in wrestling the best performance out of your deck. Why? Because these decks (301/401, TD-124, various Lenco models) transmit energy differ... | |
| Looking for 5AR4 rectifier tube most like solid state Therefore, I wouldn't feel comfortable trying a SS rectifier without the blessing of Cary. Understand. But the tube plug-compatible SS rectifiers are designed to be direct replacements. I have tried them in many amps and never had a problem. They... | |
| Technics MK2 > Pear Audio Blue Integrated Amp You're welcome. But don't write the Pear Audio Integrated amp off. Like all Croft-made gear, it's wonderfully sublime and simple. Pair it with a good outboard phono preamp and you're set. | |
| Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble? @cey what headamp does such for hana ML? I can't say, I haven't owned a Hana cartridge since they were first introduced. I may have tried a Hana LV cartridge with a headamp but I don't specifically remember. But in general, SUTs add some "flavor... | |
| Looking for 5AR4 rectifier tube most like solid state I think that Cary may have give you some bad information. I agree with @rhtowson; there is no reason why you can't run solid state rectifiers in your preamp. While I prefer the sound of tube rectification, there have been situations when I have us... | |
| Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble? @lalitk I have owned a lot of SUTs over the years, including Ortofon ST-80 (great w/ SUT cartridges), Bob's Devices w/ Cinemag transformers (highly recommended, and Bob is a great guy), A123, various SUTs using Hashimoto HM-5 & HM-7 transforme... | |
| Technics MK2 > Pear Audio Blue Integrated Amp Mitaliano, the Pear Audio Blue Integrated amp does not have a built-in phono section. Yes, there are a pair of outputs labeled phono but but there is no phono stage in the box. You will want to use a good tube phono preamp, preferably the Pear Aud... |