buconero117
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| New Cayin SP-10A Integrated Amp I am a cayin/vas fan. So, I have a question. The sp unit has a case, which in MHO will provide reduced air flow, leading to shorter tube life, and other problems. I have the 50 and 100 units and I use a laptop fan to keep them cool. It sits atop t... | |
| Need Help with Value while rare, condition is everything. so, first try to test all the units for function and sound. once you have that done you will be in a better position to price. | |
| I tried a cheap cartridge and I LIKE IT The Shure 97 still gives great sound and is a great value. | |
| Multi Arm Table Changing arms is not an ideal approach. Only two different arms mounted on the same table will give you the best performance. I tried a single arm approach with my VPI table but gave up after getting inferior sound on the mono wand. The only way t... | |
| best "bookshelf" speakers for nearfield listening ProAc D2's should be auditioned in your room, with proper stands. | |
| Help with my analog rig. Time to call in an experienced electrician to check the power connections at the panel box, outlets and from the street service. I doubt it is an equipment problem. | |
| Best isolation feet and bases for cd player? Moon Gel, a drummers tweak will work wonders. Very inexpensive too. | |
| Best vibration isolation device for cd player? Don't forget to provide an acoustic shield around the player. Often that is more important then either the feet of platform. The acoustic energy that flies around a room and directly hits the cd player when you speakers are active can make a huge ... | |
| Magnepan 1.7 versus Proac Response D2 speakers Let the room decide, meaning the ProAc are more room friendly then the Maggies. If your room can accomodate the set up that they require, I would go with them. See Jim Smith's book. Jim is a Maggie set up expert. | |
| TT Suggestions Spend less and get great sound and value. Find a used Denon 47F that can be picked up locally. Equip it with a new Denon 160 cartridge. This TT is the equal of anything that is in the $2-3K class. Is it the equal of new VPI? No, but comes close an... | |
| VPI 300 RPM vs 600 RPM Better? No, it is just another way for Harry to make money, bless his heart. Harry is a master at the game of 'new', when nothing has really changed in ten years. | |
| Advice re: Entry level CD Player sony 595 changer which plays SACD too. Often available from SonyStyle as a refurb for $60 with free shipping. | |
| Opting for no CDP -- only to regret it? Recently I added a sony cdp cx355 changer which stacks 300 cd's. Works and sounds great in my office system. Since these can be 'chanined' I'll look for another so I can move up to 600 cds. I do have stuff ripped to mp3 for my portable player, but... | |
| Any Discwasher D4 users out there? Life moves on with better and more practical ways to clean records. So, give it up and join 21st century technology. | |
| Is good customer service about dead? Not when provided by your brick and mortar dealer. The dealer is key, in that he is a 'multi customer' of the manufacturer so the latter will always respond to their requests, if they want to stay in business. It is called leverage the relationship. |