cocoabaroque
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| Phono preamp with mono switch? would be great to have A+B, A or B switching capabilities, maybe with different EQ settings. KAB offers the TDL 4010 restoration preamp. I'd like to find a passive equivalent to connect with any phono stage. | |
| Budget 2-ch vinyl playback system? nad PP-2 phono preamp, used about $80, and your choice of "brick" gainclone amp--by Topping, HLLY, SMSL, or others. I like the TA2024 or LM1875 chip-based designs, but if your speakers need more power, try other class-d based amps, most about $100... | |
| idler rumble, heat, and record wear--a connection? This uses a General industries induction motor, no phasing cap is needed-- but I have not taken apart and cleaned the motor. Bearing looks smooth, no visible issues or wear. I've seen some big idler tables with fans underneath, but that would intr... | |
| idler rumble, heat, and record wear--a connection? I'm thinking the massive ply plinth does not allow enough ventilation. Seems like after 1 hour of use when I remove the LP, it's like it was in a warm car. I've had tons of turntables, even a good number of idler drives, but this is my first idler... | |
| idler rumble, heat, and record wear--a connection? Massive ply 30 lb plinth. It has the General industries motor. I havent measured the temp, but I'd guess about 100 degrees F. | |
| Remember the year and first vynil you ever bought? around 1970, cut out from the back of a cereal box (I know, its not "vinyl"), I think is was the Monkees "Last Train to Clarksville". Around same time, Up, up and away (5th dimension), and Crocodile Rock/Eldeberry Wine on a 45. My music choices ha... | |
| The best classic reel to reel tape recorders Decades ago, I briefly owned an Ampex tube unit-- one of those "portable" 40 lb reel machines with a carry handle. Before the belts liqified, I used it for a while. Never quite heard anything in reels that sounded better. | |
| Your best ''outstanding'' products in last 5 yrs? 5 years? Not sure about time frame, but 5 weeks-- SMSL SD-022+ USB DAC. Tiny little box that has no right sounding this good. Even with my cheapie TA2020 amp and lo-fi PC speakers, it made a dramatic improvement with ALL web radio stations. | |
| Thorens TD-125 MK II Usually its not the motor that goes bad on these, its the speed control board. The Wein-bridge oscillator probably needs servicing. | |
| Can Vandy's get along with cats? Audioconnection-- I personally knew a cat who ate oranges for breakfast. Winnie was an unusual kitty, but some cats like citrus. | |
| to upgrade or not, that is the question Manitunc,One issue I have with very speed-stable decks-- warps and off center pressings are very audible to me as pitch fluctuations. Even with a record clamp, most records are not flat enough or are not hole-punched dead center. As a musician, pi... | |
| Can Vandy's get along with cats? I posted a similar question a few months ago-- wanted to protect my ARs. Haven't found the ideal answer, but you can get "hardware cloth" or chicken wire, and curl it around each speaker with enough space to allow for long claws. Anchor the base o... | |
| to upgrade or not, that is the question Cost is the main factor for me-- I have always owned and used a modified Thorens 160 series, usually with a Grace arm and Grado, typically around 500 or less used. Even a stock TD166 with thorens arm is quite respectable and affordable. I have pre... | |
| Do you use variable speed on your turntable? Nsgarch, any inexpensive tone generator used for musical instruments would be fine-- also I googled and found a few free online websites under "free tone generator" or audio frequency generator".With most generators, you can choose the pitch, so i... | |
| Do you use variable speed on your turntable? One of my tables is an older Rek-o-Kut CVS-12 circa 1950s, mounted in solid ply base. The only way to engage the motor to the idler and platter is through a variable speed lever. Sometimes, I adjust the speed slightly to match the pitch of the ins... |