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| Onkyo Integra M-588 The meters switch "automatically" back and forth depending on how many watts are being registered/used (1X for higher wattage and 0.1X for lower wattage). DeKay | |
| AUDIO SCIENCE REVIEW and $50 to spend......... Henny Youngman quote... "A hooker stopped me on the street and told me 'I'll do anything for $50.' I said, 'Paint my house.' " DeKay | |
| Rank your least favorite. Trying to avoid Al poor purchase. Perhaps just a decent step-up TF (keep the PP2)? DeKay | |
| Beatles vs. Stones I can't make up my mind... DeKay | |
| ARC LS25 MkII preamp - Phono amp? Look @ an inexpensive Rega like the Planer 1 (plus a budget phono preamp) or the Rega Planer Plus 1 with built in phono preamp. They are within your budget (come with a decent cartridge) and are basically plug and play. DeKay | |
| Opinion: Modern country is the worst musical genre of all time I was searching "new" country and rap songs (both mentioned in this thread) and discovered a genre I was not aware of, which is Country Rap. DeKay | |
| Opinion: Modern country is the worst musical genre of all time What contemporary C&W music lacks is cow bell. DeKay | |
| SET amplifier (for AvantGarde Duo's-original) recommendations pgastone: The amp I mentioned was an Audion amp (under budget if both sets of power tubes test well - no need to upgrade). DeKay | |
| How do you stop house guest from damaging your speakers? I have a remote controlled (on/off) version of the unit demonstrated in the linked Youtube video and I simply ask that all guests remain seated while auditioning my system (until directed to do otherwise). DeKay | |
| SET amplifier (for AvantGarde Duo's-original) recommendations There is an Audion 300B DH/SET "integrated" amp listed on A'Gon now that was previously used with AvantGarde speakers. It can use 2A3 tubes as well (2A3 and WE 300B tubes are included). I owned an Audion 300B DH/SET years ago and liked it. D... | |
| If Nikola Tesla Were Alive Today, What Would His Stereo Look (and, Sound) Like? Celtic - cool. Here's a YT video I found of it. DeKay | |
| Proof of improvements in audio system sound quality.... When I can't make up my mind I simply ask myself... "What would TubeBuffer do?" DeKay | |
| Crazy question. Any upgraded 2 prong 18 gauge power cords available ? I used the adapter on a Pioneer CDR approx. 20 years ago. Regardless of the additional "chink in the chain" the recording quality improved with the addition of a better after market PC. DeKay | |
| Changing from my pl600 (silver, DD) but I have shaky hands Your TT is a good one from back in the day, and IMO beat the pants off the Technics 1200 manual models. If you can have the tonearm/IC wires replaced/upgraded locally (sans shipping) that's where I would start - then look into different cartridge... | |
| Crazy question. Any upgraded 2 prong 18 gauge power cords available ? If you already have extra/good power cords on hand pick up a C7/C14 adapter. I have the following one (purchased years ago), but there are many listed online. DeKay |