buconero117
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| Suggested entry path into vinyl... "entry-level" analog is generally a poor value. Better to set the choice on what you can afford now, and skip the upgrades, you will get better sound and value. Upgrades are like 'tail' chasing. So, I suggest a $2K budget, to include the table, ar... | |
| question about speaker placement. dead end room? Toole's book is not a light read, but it captures everything you need to know about acoustics. Give it a try, you will like it and then know what an 'authority' is. | |
| LP playback vs Reel tapes made from LP Sometimes yes, sometimes no. I have a large collection of 10 inch reels, all professionally recorded from LP's, some almost twenty years ago. Some were at 15 ips, 7.5 ips and 3.75 ips. Some are two track stereo, other 4 track stereo. Some of these... | |
| question about speaker placement. dead end room? Time for a 'Toole', the book that is: 'Sound Reproduction'. A must read for you and your hi-fi mentor. But yes, the speakers must come out from the wall. | |
| Advice on Family Room Music/Movie System I second the Integra 9.8 but would check out the Onkyo version that is in clearance on the Onkyo web site for less then $1K. I would not mount the center on the wall. For a great discussion of where to put the speakers check out the Toole book 'So... | |
| Projector LCD in the right room, with proper light control will look best. Most of the Sony units offer better performance. Getting a demo of a projector is almost impossible so you are left with reading reviews and checking ratings. Your budget is low cons... | |
| Classical SACD recomendation Reference Recordings has a few SACD's. I have one and it is an excellent choice to demo the benefits of SACD. | |
| How to tell if Acoustic Treatment is Needed? Best way is to try some tweaks and see if they improve the sound. First, bring the speakers out from the wall using the 38% rule (see realtraps site for details). Also using the realtraps web site calculate the reflection points and see if they ar... | |
| Table suspension - balls or springs? Depends on what type of floor the rack is resting on. If it is concrete balls work fine. Otherwise, best to go with springs. | |
| Which VPI platter would you choose? Me, again. If you go with the 12 inch platter I would like to buy your motor cover. For now getting the Aries bearing would be the best choice. | |
| Which VPI platter would you choose? If anyone knows of a p-ring that will fit the Aries I platter please let me know. I've not found one, yet. | |
| Which VPI platter would you choose? Stick with the Aries I platter, which is really the TNT Mk. V platter. Stick with the regular bearing that VPI has indicated it will provide. The only issue will be that you cannot use the VPI p-ring, as the platter is really only 11.5 inches. Don... | |
| How important are the Speaker Cabinets? With single driver speakers there are everything, especially getting the lowest bass possible | |
| Most Peaceful Music you've Heard or Own Michael Hoppe, the music you will hear on your way to heaven. | |
| Entry-level Turntable Used Denon 47f with a new Denon 160 cartridge. Should cost about $400. Enjoy |