br3098
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| Best stereo recievers of the 1970's? My personal opinion, in order of preference:1- Sansui - the 5000 series (A/X) is about the bext value (price/performance) as it gets, IMHO.2- Luxman - some models are overall better performers than Sansui, but build and sound quality are les consi... | |
| Golden Tube Audio SE-40 The SE-40 is a good, very under-rated amp IMHO. It's got a very sweet sound, but can be a little lacking in the lower range if not paired to the right speakers.I have two and there have been no reliability issues (so far). The guy who moderates th... | |
| What Chores do Audiophiles Hate? I hate work | |
| Budget speaker $600 or under recommendations Since you like the sound, why don't you look for a pair of used Von Schweikert VR-1s? They should be available for around $400 or less. For a bigger sound you could also look for a pair of LCR-15s. They are harder to locate but make a better HT sp... | |
| A 'First' System for my Son I would recommend a couple of different directions:1- New Peachtree iDecco and Era4 speakers. Substitute a used Decco for less $$$, use a cable for the iPod.2- Used vintage receiver and speakers. I would recommend a used Sansui 5000A or X and a pa... | |
| Counterpoint SA12 I have owned Counterpoint gear in the distant past. It was good at the time, for what it was. I probably wouldn't mess around with it today - too many shortcuts and compromises in the design. Repairs or upgrades can be very expensive.If I were loo... | |
| Budget MC Cartridge and Synergy For virtually every cartridge of any type, the most important synergy is compatibility with the tonearm forst and the deck second. After that, obviously, I would look at the the phono stage, SUT or head amp. For myself, I probably wouldn't worry a... | |
| Switcher needed While I have not actually used one, I think that the best solution might be the Manley Skipjack. See here:Manley Skipjack Page | |
| What are your fav “Off Hollywood” films Hmmm, do I have to narrow it down to 2?1- Jean Renoir's 'La Grande Illusion'2- Catholic High School Girls in Trouble | |
| SUT for Lyra Dorian Mono I am very happy with the Choir Audio SUT-H that I recently purchased. Uses Hashimoto transformers (I'm an old Sansui guy), built like a tank and is reasonably priced. I tried several other options; Audio Note, CineMag, Shelter, but the SUT-H is fa... | |
| Upgrade Tube Integrated or Buy Separate Pre-amp? I would suggest a different (and easy) test - try a different set of speakers. I like Triangle Comete speakers, but I doubt that anyone will describe them as bass slamming or ass kicking. They excel at exactly what you say they excel at: female vo... | |
| Cable Elevators killed my bass I used to use cable elevators. I tried wood, glass, and finally carbon fiber. All to no avail, no nirvana. Then I found the answer - lawn gnomes! Space approx. 1' or so apart, they elevate the speaker cables migh higher and more securely than thos... | |
| Small Preamplifier choices? How about a used Luxman C-02 from the 80s? It's a wonderful little preamp, very good built-in phono stage, can be found for about $300 on fleabay or craigslist. | |
| tube phono stage upgrade Are you looking for a tube or SS phono stage? I ask only because if your preamp is a little noisy you might want to consider a DC-based SS unit like one of the Sutherland units or the Ray Samuels F-117 Nighthawk.Otherwise, a George Wright WPP100c ... | |
| Who has the best midrange 2A3 or 300B ? The M5s are nice speakers, but they wouldn't be my first choice for use with 2A3 or 300B SET amps. Your speakers are 4 ohm impedence and 87db; I would look for something in the 8 or 16 onm range and higher efficiency' say 96db or better.If you wan... |