bradf
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| Setup question Consider a reasonably good Phono Preamp like the Audio By Van Alstine Vision (Absolute Sound Product of the Year Award) $499.00 or a Black Cube SE (on the used market). Experiment with your existing components and utilize what ever configuration s... | |
| Recommend your best sounding LP's Julie London, "Julie Is Her Name"BSR3006-45 Boxstar Records | |
| Your "go to" lps for system evaluation @ valinarIt has been a few years, but one distinct thing I remember is the improvement in tonal and timber accuracy of the piano after replacing the sub-platter and belt.My memory is not that good to be able to recall the exact type of improvement... | |
| Your "go to" lps for system evaluation @ valinarWell I am glad that you mentioned the Rega external PSU.I purchased the groove Tracer mods individually, as I was able to afford them and as they came up on the used market. The platter and a removal weight set that screws on to the prim... | |
| Do you clean your records before play, after play, or once (and then never again)? In addition to the above, I am with oleschool, I clean my stylus prior to play of each side of an LP.Always use onzo zerodust, and some times a strip of magic erasure with the onzo zerodust | |
| Do you clean your records before play, after play, or once (and then never again)? After receipt of a record and prior to first play, I clean the record using a VPI 16.1. If the record is old/used, I use 2 different cleaning fluids and two different types of brushes. If the record is new I use one type of cleaner and brush (Rec... | |
| Your "go to" lps for system evaluation Media: VinylVan Morrison "Moondance"Warner Bros Reissue R1 1835. HQ180 RTI Record TechnologyRoy Orbison, "The All Time greatest Hits Of Roy Orbison" Monument Records Stereo Mobile Fidelity MFSL 2-304Julie London, "Julie Is Her Name" BSR3006-45 Bo... | |
| List of albums that will still be popular 50 years from now... @ rja. So do I.The first Chipmunk LP (1959) remains a collector item, and continues to increase in value. The Chipmunks are depicted on the cover as drawn images of Chipmunks, instead of the widely known cartoon characters.From 1959 to 1961 (fir... | |
| Rega Owners - Alignment Tool / Protractor @ bdp24Hi Eric, I will pm you after the Thanks Giving Holiday Week-end with regards to your Walllytractor.Sorry I had not answered you earlier, It was an oversight.I am not sure where in The NW, you moved to; I am in Portland.Hope your enjoying yo... | |
| List of albums that will still be popular 50 years from now... Ohio Express Yummy Yummy Yummy (I Have Love In My Tumy) BDS 5018 Buddah RecordsMcCoys, The Hang On Sloopy BLP-212 Bang Records MonoArchies, The The Archies, Sugar Sugar Q16002 51 West, StereoStarland Vocal Band Afternoon Delight BHL-1... | |
| Building a collection Beatles, The With The Beatles PMC 1206 Parlophone MonoRolling Stones, The, Sticky Fingers - UIGY9066 SHM SACDJohn, Elton Tumbleweed Connection B00036-11-36 Island SACDBeach Boys - Surfer Girl - Mono - Analogue Production Reissue VinylR... | |
| 6922 Tubes! mwardThanks for posting the shoot out artical on variants of 6DJ8 | |
| 6922 Tubes! Your welcome lalitkBrent has incorporated a great deal of tube info on his site. Makes for some good reading and well informed purchasesBrad | |
| Rega Owners - Alignment Tool / Protractor shanticatThnx for taking the time to respond, take measurements, and informative response.I will take a look at Analogue SeductionBrad | |
| Rega Owners - Alignment Tool / Protractor Hi @ shanticatI found the Avid to be referred to frequently on other forums. I did some searching on the web, but didn't see one available, specific to the RegaI think Music Direct sells the Avid Universal Protractor only (now).If you know of wer... |