dekay
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| Are records harmed from no air conditioning? TWL: When stored upright (with the end/back LP resting against a flat board) I have never experienced damage. I grew up in Iowa (no A/C), before moving to LA. Still don't use A/C (even removed one from our apartment as I hate the stuff in my home)... | |
| Tube and Tube Socket Cleaning I use Kontak (or electrician's alcohol on non-plated items) along with a pipe cleaner (for sockets) and a toothbrush for pins. On extremely tarnished pins I use the very smooth purple sandpaper which is cloth backed (can't ever remember the name o... | |
| Preamp for NADC370,please Simon: Did you ever replace/upgrade the jumpers on the 370? If not, then I would try this first (as it is a weak link). Commercial reviews of the X-Pre state that it really needs the addition of the MF X-PSU to perform well. This has been said of ... | |
| Cool Amp Stands - what to get at a good price? Outlier: What is the floor surface like (wood, carpet, tile) and is it level? I am a firm believer that CD players need to have their transports on an even keel (just like TT's) and this would mean that the CD player stand should be adjustable. If... | |
| Recommended amp for Quad 57. Chel: While your here, what do you think about the Audiomat 30 watt integrated with 57's? This is an amp that first came to mind, but I have never listened to the line. | |
| Help with shop set up You should ask "Kitch" about this. He is also a wood worker and may have some tips on protecting the gear from dust (which would probably destroy the CD player and can't be good for the speakers and amp as well). | |
| Smallest tube system for bed room This has been brought up before, but what about the small "DJ" CD players (cute little things that are usually approx. 8" x 8")? Think they start @ about $180 or so. Has anyone tried these?For the amp itself, I would go single ended. The Audion St... | |
| Highly Polished wire???? I don't want to mention names, but discussed "polishing" as well as "coating" some time ago with a manufacturer. He feels that it is a valid point and suggested that I try it with some of the DIY stuff I was playing around with @ the time. Except ... | |
| Recommended amp for Quad 57. He should check them first to see that they are in good operating condition (before budgeting amplification). Having them rebuit can cost a lot more than "good" amps for these. Same as Ivan on the amp (no more than 30 watts and you don't want an a... | |
| Overcharged for McIntosh Service? Yes, they should have given you a quote (as mentioned @ the start), but the repair cost seems pretty standard. Around my area 1.5 to 2.0 hours of shop time is the norm (even for small repairs). If it sounds good to you now then forget about the re... | |
| Thorens TD-520, any value? Never heard of the 3013R. Is it not a 3012R? I used the 3012, in the 80's, and it was a great tonearm (good to the last groove). The tonearm alone (3012) would be worth $500-$700+ (ballpark) if in fine condition. Sorry I am not familiar with the l... | |
| Any one old enough to remember? Skip: Not familar with the arm (though think that it may have VTA adjustment "on the fly"). If so, I would try it with a new cartridge. I just picked up a TD125 MkII/SME 3009II combo that sounds very nice and if I ever upgrade I will seek out an a... | |
| Is it just me? No, you are not alone. I listen to "Ghost Riders in the Sky" by Miss Peggy Lee @ least once a week. | |
| Cat 5 cables, your experience Truth:Maybe try some solid core Magnet Wire (from Radio Shack) on the short/front speaker runs (26 guage is my favorite and it comes with three guages on a roll for $3.99)? You could try the larger guage as well (some like it). If you do this I fi... | |
| I am pissed Double check the address with the purchaser and resend it ASAP. If your pissed, how do they feel? |