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| Tube amps and a Stradivarius "Also if you think tube amps are more accurate you are simply fooling yourself." You have very strong opinions about tubes, considering that you seem to have ZERO stated knowledge on such. Also, your OT premise is laughable, IMO. DeKay | |
| Tube amps and a Stradivarius My tube amps (mono blocks/preamp), CD player and TT are all located outside the listening room (hall closet with a solid door) and the speaker cables run to the listening room through tiny (< 1/4") holes in the speaker wall. I've also had the ... | |
| Banana plug recommendations If you have a sturdier banana plug gently use it (insert slightly) to enlarge the KLEI. DeKay | |
| Why are there so many wooden box speakers out there? What about inflatables? DeKay | |
| VTA my compromise in setting I set VTA to what the major majority of my 2000, or so, LP's are thickness wise (I don't know the weight). My SME 3009 II non-improved is not completely level to the platter, but it's close and sounds fine. As mentioned, I never experienced soun... | |
| Why are there so many wooden box speakers out there? Perhaps I was too wishy washy with my Owl response, so I will default to my standard response to a Kenjit thread. DeKay | |
| Why are there so many wooden box speakers out there? I prefer this approach... DeKay | |
| Best value Set amp for under $1500 used is ok. Here's something else to look at. It's a 1 watt preamp/headphone amp/speaker amp that could also be used as a preamp with your ARC. International voltage with the stock power supply and within budget I've read about it (online reviews) being us... | |
| VTA my compromise in setting Setting it for the "mean" of your LP library would make sense, but if you do not hear a difference between 145/180 I can't imagine how you would go about it. Maybe just forget about it for now and if you come across a thin LP that's sounds "thin"... | |
| VTA my compromise in setting My Grado cartridge is quite sensitive to slight variations in VTA. Prior to Grado (started using Grado 20 years ago) slight VTA variations were not an issue with the Sure V15 III's I used from the mid 70's thru 1986. Decks have all been Thorens/... | |
| I've been selling heavier gear for lighter gear I'm 67 and generally have 100+ pounds of cat litter stored in the trunk of my car. I begrudgingly bring it in as needed. The heaviest piece of HiFi gear I own (besides Target HR speakers stands) is a Pilot SA-232 power amplifier. DeKay | |
| Best value Set amp for under $1500 used is ok. The LS10 is a preamplifier. Are you looking for an integrated 300B amplifier? If so, the Willsenton R300 (mentioned) is the only one, price wise, that comes to mind. I have seen online pics of some models marked 220V/50Hz on the back. Here's a... | |
| VTA my compromise in setting I use a shim mat (placed underneath my main mat) for thinner LP's (VTA is a PITA to adjust on my old SME). You might look into a mat (that you like the sound of) which comes in various thicknesses. I do have "some" very thick LP's from the 50's,... | |
| Welcome to Hell, here's your 8-Track emrof: Your "clarinette" post just jogged my mind and I think that my 8-Track was branded Clarion (new model in the summer of 1971). I sold the 67 bug to a distant cousin in the early summer of 77 and when he brought it back Aug/Sept so that I c... | |
| Powered speakers show audiophiles are confused OK, but your speakers won't work when the power goes out. DeKay |