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| Why did I get married? Obviously your pre-marriage counseling was incomplete. You failed to take her to a least five audio shows, these always are 'breakins'. Also, you did not take her to at least ten audio shops. Those visits would have proven that you are 'audio weir... | |
| Another great thing about analog...... As you have discovered, vinyl is a social thing, the live in person kind. The experience cannot be duplicate on an internet social site, thank God. Ever gone to a 'record meet'? | |
| Granite under wood for better isolation? It appears what you are actually doing is coupling the materials, rather then isolating them. Try the vibrapod suggestion, very inexpensive. However, if you need the ultimate solution, best to get base like they put electron microscopes on. They c... | |
| Inexpensive Cartridge for VPI Scout Be bold, and sensible, get a Shure 97. I know, what can a $50 cartridge sound like. You will be surprised and if you don't like the sound it can be sold off for $30. Most do not want to take a frightening step that will tell them that price has no... | |
| How to safely bias Cayin A88T Tube amp If you take the bottom cover off you will see the exposed pots. But do call Steve he will step you through it. | |
| Do you have tin ears? Have you visited an audiologist? This is a must for any one into the high end. A full 'spectrum' hearing test is a must, not the standard test that generally stops at 8K. With a test you will know what your hearing curve is all about and can 'see'... | |
| Quest to achieve live sound Seeking 'live' concert sound is the last thing you want to replicate in your home. Concert sound is 'pro' to fill the venue, not provide quality listening. JBL and Peevey excel at filling space, leaving quality out. That does not say that JBL does... | |
| Recommendations for 5-Disc Carousel Player No contest. A refurb Sony 595 often going for $60 on SonyStyle, includes free shipping. A good review of this player appears on enjoy the music site. You will not need a external DAC. Buy two, have one for a spare. | |
| How to safely bias Cayin A88T Tube amp Best to talk directly to Steve, the US distributor. I have seen him do it himself at his work bench when he worked on mine at the time I replaced the tubes. Contact Steve at cayinusa.com | |
| Your First Vinyl Album. Joni James, When I Fall in Love. Mono at that. Still going strong, fifty years later. | |
| VPI SDS question The motor needs to be sent back to Harry for modification. Why VPI did not tell dealers that there was an issue with using the SDS with the Classic motor speaks to poor business model. | |
| cartridge recommendations: SL1200 mk2 Shure 97, very inexpensive ($50) and great sound. Why spend more. It can be a back up if you find better sound. | |
| WHICH TUBE AMP TO BUY cayin 100 and it beat the 275 in my systme tests. | |
| Home theater seating First you must read Floyd Toole's 'Sound Reproduction'. He provides some good insights into seating. | |
| Other than music, why are you an audiophile? Drives my wife crazy. |