dean_fuller
Responses from dean_fuller
| Please Help How would you grade an antique stereo? I have a Orion 1999 blue book. Under "Grundig" the oldest receiver listed was made from 1969 to 1974. Do you have a model number? I remember this brand from long ago...short wave days. | |
| It was a good day at the thrift shop A box of "records from my grandfathers house" from Craigslist. Usually these are JUNK but when I met and took a look. WOW...about 30 RCA shaded dog's in near mint condition plus about 10 old box sets of classical, jazz. The grandfather really took... | |
| Best object in your listening room. Probably my 1956 dated TOPTEX Flight helmet painted in the USAF THUNDERBIRDS scheme when they flew the F-100 and F-105's back in the day.Aviation fan here. ( arms out...making "vroommm" sounds ) | |
| Upgrade from Scoutmaster? Yes...I would agree that treating the room will give you that WOW your looking for.BTW....the small light on the TT....what is that? I have been looking for a small low profile light for mine and that looks perfect.Nice system. | |
| Upgrade from Scoutmaster? The BEST upgrade for your Soutmaster would be from your house to mine! :-) | |
| Need list of 92db speakers and above. Darkmoebius...thanks for the great sites in your post.Everyone else....thanks for your suggestions. I have a lot to investigate. | |
| Need list of 92db speakers and above. Okay...I see I may of left out some critical additional requirements. :-)DIY may be an option.Prefer no cross-over with single driver.Cost under $3000.00 used.Full range as in range similar to the Cain & Cain Abbys.Floor/shelf does not mater..... | |
| Phono stage with gain control? Eldartford, You are correct...unfortunatly now a days most preamps have no phono stage as you know. I was just thinking that if vinyl is the only source material I listen to then why have a preamp with all that extra electronics. Less is better in... | |
| knoxville Yes...I live here and would enjoy meeting others with this sickness....a support group if you will. | |
| Packing list for VPI Scout? Also included is the record clamp, alignment jig, oil/fluid, small screw driver for cartridge attachment and alan wrench for adjusting counterweights, manual for table and manual for arm.....I think thats it. Hope that helps,Dean | |
| Vinyl or wait for the new stuff?? I've read a lot of good responces and thought I'd add mine. I do have CD's....but I use them in the car only. When I listen to music at home, its vinly all the way baby!There is a warmth that digital just does not "reproduce" well to my ears. Not ... | |
| best speaker in a small room in the $2000.00 range Hi Perkadin....The Paradigms are not bad. I would most like to see a much better sound stage. In my mind they do not do a great job at disapearing in the room. I like the sound of electrostatics for that reason but with my room...well...that I thi... | |
| best speaker in a small room in the $2000.00 range These are all good ideas...I forgot to clarify...I would probably buy USED...so the dollar amount for a new set could be higher...maybe the 2500.00 to 4000.00 range???Does this change any suggestions??Dean | |
| Whats the best MC cartridge for my new VPI SCOUT? Thanks for all the advise...All this brings up a new question I will post in awhile.....thanks again. |