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| Negotiate good price Is this the store?https://thumbs-prod.si-cdn.com/PxvXMEg_6wYCyf9ish7Asmb1Jls=/800x600/filters:no_upscale()/https://pub...DeKay | |
| Listening room setup + library PS:I used narrow (5 1/2") boards for the shelves.It looks more like a floating wall of books, than like a bookshelf.I installed deeper "standards" in a bedroom (whole wall - floor to ceiling), but didn't like the look and changed it up to the narr... | |
| Listening room setup + library I installed "standard" bookshelves on the front/speaker wall of our living room (replacing closed back self standing cases) and there was a noticeable increase in sound quality.We still have closed back self standing bookshelves on two other walls... | |
| When to replace old drivers? George:Good/glad you snagged the EN's as I figured that my "(now)" may have been too subtle.Have not seen the original Fostex Sigma and/or the later Sigma (168?) that have been discussed for use in the Abby's) on sale for years.DeKay | |
| When to replace old drivers? George:There is a "search/notify" function on Ebay that my wife uses for odd/rare items that you may want to look into for replacement drivers.When I posted my response there were a pair of very low mileage 166en's listed as BIN for around $140/pa... | |
| When to replace old drivers? They are probably fine (my wide rangers are 50+ years old and still sound good).However, you might pick up a backup pair as the 166E and the Sigma are now rare and pricy (if you can find them @ all).Check Ebay (now) for the EN model if you think i... | |
| Amp repair cost — is this right? My 2 cents...Even if the cost is $500, or so, above other quotes...You mentioned that they use higher quality parts (than the originals) and if they do quality work you should be good to go for another 20 years.This said (per your previous posting... | |
| The "other" singers you enjoy.........? Jim:If you still do LP’s search Ebay for a box (mono) set of Fred Astaire recordings released by Easton Press.I have numerous crappy recordings of Fred, but the Easton issues rival/top the best audiophile recordings of older material that go for b... | |
| The "other" singers you enjoy.........? Fred Astaire and older Willy "Mink" DeVille.Recall Burt Bacharach playing the piano/singing his own songs on a TV special (years ago) and thought he was really good for a guy without much of a voice.Also Eric Clapton who became a good vocalist lat... | |
| Are there any tube amps that don't give off any--- Just dawned on my that you are the Fender Guy...Good luck with your search.DeKay | |
| Amp repair cost — is this right? Wow...I'm surprised that you were even able to "contact" Musical Fidelity, let alone receive a response - period.DeKay (a previous MF owner). | |
| Have speakers really improved within the last 20 years?? Kenjit:And then, and then, and then...Your survey pick was???DeKay | |
| Preamp suggestions again with size considerations You are welcome...Maybe try contacting Nelson for a closely held opinion (regarding your size requirements) in that he should know what might be a good match for his design/amplifier?The only other "half space" tube units I recall, off hand, are f... | |
| Have speakers really improved within the last 20 years?? "We are all audiophiles that seek better sound":Better is in the eyes/ears of the beholder.Take the following survey as to who is better...-Gilligan-The Skipper-The Millionaire-The Millionare's Wife-The Movie Star (Ginger!!!)-The Professor-Mary An... | |
| Are there any tube amps that don't give off any--- David Berning is known for his high efficiency, long tube life, low heat tube designs.Less expensive models/designs are offered by Linear Tube Audio.The current David Berning branded line is more upscale/expensive.I'd ask them if they have any hea... |