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| Is the B&W 600 series a good value? Only when you demo them in your room. Otherwise, value is meaningless. | |
| Phono cable idea's Best to try some from monoprice. Quality is great, cost low. I've compare them to cables that cost $500 a meter and they sound better, at least in my system. In any event, find a dealer that will give you loaner's. That way you can try a few diffe... | |
| Problem with tube amp I have the 88, and have not had the problem, yet. Checking the bias and tubes sounds like next steps, and should have been done with the tech who you used. Before you spend and more time and money, best to call on Steve, at cayinusa.com. Steve is ... | |
| Most Audiophiles by State Since the upcoming census will track everything and everybody, including number of hairs on your head, if you have any, this question must be included. I can't think of another question that can be used to fuel a 'cash for audiophiles' program. He... | |
| Number of records you have 12,000, still growing. I still buy collections but generally dump about 90% of them because of condition and dup titles. | |
| Decent software for classical LP collection mgmt? I use collectorz, mainly because it can read bar codes. I keep vinyl in a separate data base from cd's, easier to handle. From time to time I merge the bases into a single base for searching only. Entry is done is each base. Yes, many vinyl titles... | |
| Original vs. imitation ; MC275 vs. Cayin A88T I have compared the A88t, which I have, to the 275 of a friend which he loaned me for a month. The A88T still has the original tubes and now has about 1000 hours on it. The 275 had over 500 hours on its tubes when I used it. The 275 is owned by a ... | |
| How are Proac 1 SC's at low volume levels? I have a pair. A small room, 11x12. I drive them with 60 watt tube mono blocks. As for low levels, don't really know what your 'low' is. Typically I play mine at 75-80 db. Great sound. I also have a pair of ProAc 140's and they also are tubed. My ... | |
| Tone controls? Sorry about the heresy. Why not, if it pleases your ears. Equalizers, also yes. A unit that gets great reviews is the Technics 9010. The latter lets you adjust the band width in each of its five frequency bands, so it is fun to play with.Also, some hi end software that d... | |
| Audio By Van Alstine Amps/Preamps Great products with outstanding sound. Frank just intro'd a new amp at the RMAF for about 1700, which is a bargin. Check it out. | |
| apodizing filter sonics "move digital closer to the analog realm"? Your not serious, with such a statement. Filters are just more junk you put in the signal path in no way can they shape the digital signal into an analog one. If you want analogue, just start with it as a... | |
| Improve my system Room treatments. While these can be madding to select, it offers the best bang for the buck. Check out Toole's 'Sound Reproduction' book before you make any changes. | |
| Record Cleaning Backlash Steam, steam and more steam. It works wonders and a unit at Walmart will set you back $25. If your not impressed with the results, back it goes. But then again, the unit is great for doing other types of cleaning and pressing. | |
| Recommendation of a good nearfield speaker ProAc 1sc is hard to beat. I have those and a ProAc 140. Seems the 1sc wins, all the time. But of course, all listening must be done with the grilles off. | |
| Advice on adding a sub to my system Think two. Check out Tolle's book 'Sound Reproduction', he makes a strong case for two subs, not one. |