chazzbo
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| Isolation for a table for floors with movement Racks and stands need same thing.Heavy metal and feet.Specifically iron.Call Bob Warzalla at Sound Anchors and a set of Gingko or other good isolating feet are best option after wall mount.I sold high end gear from 1996 -2001 and though my boss so... | |
| Is it worth upgrading a Thorens TD125 I wonder what differences are between the 125 and the 124 II which sells for a lot more and before the LP 12 was maybe with EMT and Garrand 301 the table to have (alright 70's had others like Mico Seki).The issue is is it one worth the refurbish/u... | |
| The Hub: Is a Vinyl Revival in progress? O yeah the question posed.Who cares?Their have been devotees for collecting and listening to shellac and vinyl for 80+ years.I think that it reproduces music made from source tape that matches the era.What's telling is I like a piece of music I wo... | |
| The Hub: Is a Vinyl Revival in progress? Think about how lousy the format of the month thing was back in late 80's with Mini Disc and DCC etc.It took from ealy 80's to late80's for CD's to be figured out by engineers to get it to sound as good a it could with 20-Bit masters and such.Mass... | |
| Maple Shade Recordings? I ran a a jazz section of a hi fi (mid fi and high end) and when folks remarked that CD's didn't sound as good as LP's I'd generally agree.CD's got better in late 90's with 20 bit recordings (listen to early Prestige vs the latter issues or there ... | |
| Phono preamp advice Ear has been standard choice for a while sounds great and can gotten with a volume or without for a slightly better sound.One with Mitch Singerman mods is best.My buddy likes his PS Audio GCPH which allows for latter swapping carts (though EAR has... | |
| Krell S300i advice needed? I sold Krell and B&W a few years ago and know the sound.If your into bass than Krell is your ticket.Nothing has a tighter grip either class A or A/B than krell well maybe but generically this is what they are good at).I think the mids are bit ... | |
| Peachtree Nova with Quad 21l2 speakers This is one I am interested in to.DAC,a tube,$1200 (or is it $800).Plus Solos module expandability.It comes to how much do you want to get from those Quads.,They are undeniable fine value so think they might deserve better.I haven't heard Peachtre... | |
| Pre/pro upgrade Your Outlaw stuff was good when you bought it but time marches on.I'd go Onkyo.Like Yamaha back 15 years ago they have decent sound quality and keep ahead of curve with processing and chips.Chazz | |
| New LP with pops + crackle, What is expected? Well if your going to get old records some had bad noise back in day.Wax was crap re-melt in 70's to save money and being a jazz guy you could count on a Blue Note from 50's or 60's sounding great even after you got surface lines but some like Roo... | |
| How do you drive 12 Ohm speakers? Am sure that someone else will, chime in here but that Mac is wasted or even inappropriate with that speaker.Can run on probably (without knowing sensitivity rating) but S.E.T amps or 6 watts to 18 Watts would be a choice (really affordable stuff ... | |
| Somethin Else Classic records vs Analogue Producti I have some of both and they are both fine.On ClassicsI have heard some who argue against 200gm as opposed to 180 gm issues but to my ears Bernie Grundman makes great re-issues some even better than originals since he uses original tapes,stampers ... | |
| Stereo reciever / integrated amp suggestions? If you think your going to go for 5.1 and that's reason for receiver then check Onkyo.I sold both and Onkyo sounded better at time and still get's high marks.If looking for cheap 2 channel then a Harmon Kardon 120 wpc receiver is very good sound f... | |
| Glass&Steel and just ugly audio furniture Think that's why Salamander did so well with Synergy line (I sold it for a few years while working in a shop).Decent appearance and adjustable shelves.But for SOUND nothing IMHO beats mass and that why I like Sound Anchor.Who cares if it looks lik... | |
| Anyone put Totem Forests on platforms? Maple is better than nothing buit I think it works best as shelving for racks.Compare it to cheap cement paving blocks which aren't as good (read they have different resonant frequency) and better more substantive stone like slate or marble.If you... |