dekay
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| Can an unused cable break in? I’ve experienced onset odd/poor sound from cables/tubes/electronics that I received via common carriers which eventually resolved itself.The tubes attracted dust like a magnet so I supected that they had picked up a static charge from the sorting ... | |
| Does Steely Dan sound bright to you? "Well, I mean, they did go to Bard College ...I'll be here all week. Please tip your servers."+++++Is that a line from "Moscow on the Husdon"?Please don't make me watch it again.DeKay | |
| Does Steely Dan sound bright to you? I recall a LOT of EQ on SD's early LP's, which could be described as being bright for certain instruments and vocals.Sometimes the drums sounded like they were replayed through a clock radio and then miked direct to the board.Also BIG reverb on so... | |
| New mid priced integrated for 75 yo widow with Gallo 3.1s You list a recent production Marantz integrated with your system.Do you think it would work with the Gallo's?Tried reading online reviews of it and they were all over the map as far as sonics go, but one reviewer liked it with the little KEF speak... | |
| Do any of you kids , want your system ??? Not really...I willed the main setup to Keith Richards and...if he does not survive me it goes to Richard Dean Anderson.DeKay | |
| Why are equipment racks so expensive? Ozzy:I have no first hand experience with the 2 spiked racks I suggested that the OP research.They were the only two inexpensive "spiked" designs that I came up with on a quick Google search.The big hitters, when I was researching racks 20 years a... | |
| Replacement Remote Control For Cary SLP 05 Preamp My Direct TV remote had some dead buttons and then it stopped working period (we do have a spare though).I tried various batteries, contact cleaner, burying it in rice and even vacuuming the thing with no joy to come.I finally tried slapping the h... | |
| Why are equipment racks so expensive? Dwebe:If you are interested in spiked designs (spikes for each shelf level) that are inexpensive research Atacama and VTI.I lucked out with a Studio Tech rack that's long been out of production.It has upturned/adjustable brass spikes for each shel... | |
| Best walkman (tape) for around $250? Never owned a Walkman but did use a Nakamichi 250 deck in my 77 Honda.It's a small top loader that can run off 12VDC.DeKay | |
| Why are equipment racks so expensive? "You certainly must do your research, but high quality audio racks can be considered a component. Not if you have $500 components, but if you have $10K or higher.... and particularly on turntables and tube equipment."Ridiculous Dollar cap statemen... | |
| Why are equipment racks so expensive? Dwebe:Here is a Lack Rack post by member Riotubes, which also contains a link to the original A'Gon thread (thank you A'Gon for storing/maintaining this info).https://www.audioasylum.com/audio/tweaks/messages/11/119775.htmlAs I'm no longer confort... | |
| Vinyl...should I stay, or should I go? Did you try adding a "spacer" under an LP?Know I kid a lot in the forums, but I was serious about this simple VTA test.Typically reduced bass response is caused by the tail end of the cartridge riding too high (improper VTA for the specific cartri... | |
| WHAT IS THE MOST TOUCHY SONG THAT YOU HAVE EVER HEARD? These guys have the market cornered...https://dangerousminds.net/content/uploads/images/made/content/uploads/images/ministers-quartet-let-...DeKay | |
| Vinyl...should I stay, or should I go? Sounds like a set-up problem.For a simple VTA test as far as the lacking bass goes place a thin LP under the LP you play (reset/adjust the tacking force) and see if this helps.If it does report back to receive further advice from the forums.If it ... | |
| Welcome to the tweakend! Herron phono stage?List your system (it's free and tiring - some of my updates never landed and I have yet to attempt adding them again).DeKay |