bslon
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| Absolute Polarity Switch My phono pre has a rocker switch, my pre amp a rocker and also a remote control for polarity. I can switch it on the fly from the listening chair via remote. Occasionally I can hear a difference but when I do, it’s pretty subtle. But there can be ... | |
| How many dealers do you use? There’s several dealers around PDX and they’ve all been in business for years. I do most of my business with two, one of which sells mainly used gear. This past year their businesses have done better than ever. They both have treated me well over ... | |
| Pedal steel Rusty Young in Poco, Pickin’ Up The Pieces.Nils Lofgren, Mansion On The Hill Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Live In New York City | |
| Finally, a great stylus cleaner-Onzow Zerodust! I’ve been using the Onzo ZeroDust for years, the lifespan of 4 cartridges. I don’t like lowering the cart onto it as suggested but leave the arm in its rest and gently push the gel onto the stylus’ tip, keeping it away from the cantilever. I pref... | |
| Daily Record cleaning New and used LP’s are treated in a Audio Desk System ultrasonic cleaner and put in a new Mobile Fidelity record sleeve if needed. Before every play I use a Hunt EDA 6 record brush. I also use an Onzo Zero Dust occasionally to clean the stylus and ... | |
| Is your now then? @oldhvymec +1Hearing Andrew Jones’ TAD1 system at 2002 CES stunned me. My current system is satisfying but I just remember how his room floored me.I still hang out with some high school buddies who have their systems from the 70’s—Marantz receiver... | |
| Possible Cartridge Suspension Collapse? It looks like the warranty goes 2 years from the shipping date. I’d like to know what MS will do for you.http://www.youtek.jp/pdf/manual/manual_hana_2017s.pdf | |
| Choosing and buying headphones I had the Sennheiser 650’s for years until I upgraded. They are popular but for me comfortable and sounded good. Not as heavy on the head as some are.Now they’ve been updated to the HD660S model. Moon Audio carries them, you can inquire with Moon ... | |
| Noise floors I tend to run lower volume on my stereo so less indoor ambient noise equates to higher resolution. That’s what I paid for! I prefer to not have to ‘crank the knob’ to overcome noisy appliances, HVAC, ticking clocks or other noise makers. Outside n... | |
| Sony HAP-Z1ES + MacBookPro Hrodman, thanks for the post and info. Maybe a new HAP software update will include more Music Services. | |
| Noise floors Modern double/triple vinyl windows are surprisingly effective at keeping out external noise.We recently replaced our gas furnace (located in an interior room) with a 98% efficient model with a 2 speed fan. I knew it’d be quieter than our retired 2... | |
| Everybody’s Top 5 - Vinyl Too difficult for a Top 5 but good with a Heavy Rotation…Wishbone Ash ArgusTraffic Low Spark of High Heeled BoysEagles On The BorderKinks SleepwalkerAce Time For Another | |
| Amp keeps shutting off From your Owner’s Manual:ClEARINg FAUlTSOkay, so you have a flashing light. Deep breath. We’ll get this taken care of shortly.When the Vidar’s front light flashes during operation (and the amp mutes), or if it never stops flashing after you turn o... | |
| Favorite Guitar Solo Maybe obscure, but Pablo Cruise’s Ocean Breeze on the self titled album (not the live version). It starts with Cory Lerios getting it on piano and later David Jenkins lights it up a bit on guitar. | |
| Best demo recording When friends are here and ask to hear something played my go-to demo is Steely Dan’s Aja (side 1). They’ve heard those tunes many times but played on a good system they quickly realize there’s a lot more music there to hear and enjoy. They’re surp... |