dekay
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| Budget Hunter: Spendor S8e vs Totem Hawk The A-Mart seller purchased a pair of S8e's 6-7 months ago on the same site (check his feedback for details/links).The purchased pair showed grills and no modifications.DeKay | |
| Yamaha as-3000 with Denon dL-103R low output MC cartridges OK:Here's a brief discussion of loading on this particular cartridge...https://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?t=89580It seems that 100 ohm and above is preferred (as for the sound to not be too sterile/bright), but I again ask i... | |
| Backup Generator transfer switch ... the story as "I" know it is that he made a good living selling sturgeon but really loved audio and so as things evolved along he was able to transition to full-time reviewer/audiophile.DeKay | |
| Fostex 206 EN(?) upgrade Here is one to research (Dayton PS220-8)...https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-PS220-8-8-Point-Source-Full-Range-Neo-Driver-295-346?quan...And, here is 206EN 'tweak" info...https://diyaudioprojects.com/Drivers/Fullrange-Modifications-Tweaks... | |
| Yamaha as-3000 with Denon dL-103R low output MC cartridges Vuth...:Wow, an Audiosylum member for many, many years and this is your first post.Welcome to the forums - konnichiwa.DeKay | |
| Yamaha as-3000 with Denon dL-103R low output MC cartridges Vuth...:No, it may sound fine with the 50 ohm fixed load, but then you will not be able to experiment with other loads (you did mention "full potential").Considering how positively the phono section of your amp is reviewed, and that it has enough ... | |
| Help me complete my stereo system (Harbeth, ClearAudio Concept). Research the Belles Aria amplifier (with onboard MM phono).DeKay | |
| Tube amp repair in Socal? See if Musical Fidelity (on Overland) is still in business.You might also research Mitch Singer (I lost track of his contact info).Google/Yelp the other Two previous suggestions.DeKay | |
| Yamaha as-3000 with Denon dL-103R low output MC cartridges May not be a problem, but the Yamaha's MC section is set @ a "fixed" 50 ohms (100 ohms is the recommended load for the Denon).DeKay | |
| Music format for bringing to audition/demo Here's a list I made a few months ago of what I take to auditions...Gum, mints, toothbrush, floss, tissues, pens/pencils, sunglasses, reading glasses, phone charger, hair bands, bobby pins, nail file, advil, Starbucks gift cards, a book, lotion, g... | |
| Are these vintage Sylvania 6L6GC tubes? There was a special Sylvania 6l6GC version spec’d by Fender many years ago.Later on (early 80’s?) Mesa Boogie spec’d their own 6l6GC, but I’m not certain who manufactured it.Maybe try a guitar site/forum?I checked the Tubemonger tube library (grea... | |
| Band of an instrumental piece played in march 1971 on a FM station from Muncie, IN? "Fiddler on the Roof - Superstar"?DeKay | |
| All record weights the same ? "Picked up a 6.3 gr weight."Assume you meant 6.3 ounces (which is approx. what I use on a vintage Thorens TD125II).The lighter (as far as it works) the better, IMO.My somewhat DIY weight is symmetrical and uniformly balanced.DeKay | |
| WILSON AUDIO.....BIG NAME, BIG PRICE........ARE THEY THAT GOOD? Just ask yourself...What would Wayne Newton do?DeKay | |
| Band of an instrumental piece played in march 1971 on a FM station from Muncie, IN? Something by "Yes", EL&P, ELO or The moody Blues?DeKay |