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| Cleaning Your Turntable Forgot to mention I use two different types of micro fiber cloths. For dusting I use the thick/nappy ones (we have 3M) and for cleaning/polishing I use the thin finely woven (slick) type that come with my eyeglasses. Recently discovered that usi... | |
| Cleaning Your Turntable Microfiber cloths (more precise/less dangerous than Swiffer in this application). DeKay | |
| What's with website? Barry: Since Mulletsgalore.com went off line this is my favorite site (you can choose by state and though I zone in on Iowa and California you could choose Texas et cetera). https://www.peopleofwalmart.com/ DeKay | |
| Unexpected issues with Rega planar TT, a respectful manufacturer product? Regarding the "wrong direction" it's most likely a failing motor "start" capacitor. Not super common, but I experienced this with a Thorens TD160. I simply gave the platter a nudge in the proper direction when starting it up and did so for... | |
| Why terminate speaker wire? "Most surface area to surface area connection" My preference is the opposite of this. Reduce metal mass in the signal path and when using standard (large metal mass) connectors achieve small/good contact of the signal wire. If using si... | |
| Where can I go to audition vinyl audio around Los Angeles area? If they are open by appointment (Covid?). -Audio Element, Pasadena -Acoustic Image, Studio City -Upscale Audio, OC? Audio Element is owned by Brooks Berden's son (heard that the Brooks Berden/Monrovia shop was moving to WA state). De... | |
| Why terminate speaker wire? I've used bare wire ends with 47 Labs OTA 26 gauge solid core copper (used a speaker cable) for almost 20 years now without any problems. In the early stages I would strip/replentish the ends every year, or so, but as I noticed no oxidation when ... | |
| How to contact Audiogon? I've always received timely replies to my A'Gon queries. Many years ago Shannon painstakingly (I'm not a computer person) walked me through loading pics for my sale ads, and in the past 3-4 years I've received answers/info from Tammy. Think the ... | |
| Who loves Cotton ?? Erik: Never tried cotton, but did make a few pairs of BARE (open air) solid core silver wire interconnects years ago. Even though the electronics were contained in a closed closet located behind the living room speaker wall the stress of "... | |
| Pro Tip: Swiffer Duster Did you watch Grindl when you were a kid (I did)? DeKay | |
| What does the word audiogon even mean? Considering that Audiogon originated as a forum/chatroom with free classified ads I assume that the "GON" referred to different angles/opinions/thought. But then, I'm simple. DeKay I | |
| Midrange heavy speaker cables, any recommendations? I would try single runs of solid core copper. I use 26 gauge for <12’ runs, but you could go down to 20-22 gauge. I couldn’t find Neotech in 22 gauge (which I would like for a spare bedroom system I plan on putting together), but PC has... | |
| Any vintage radio collectors? Looking to buy an art deco era working radio. Here's a link to antique radio refurbishers/sellers... https://radioattic.com/radios.htm DeKay | |
| Can Anyone Identify The Make of this Preamp Roxy: Jungson and Levinson come to mind (big snafu about one particular model that was marked up something like 10X), but I am not familiar with Red Rose. This was a long time ago and I read about it here (I think). DeKay | |
| Any vintage radio collectors? Looking to buy an art deco era working radio. This one is Pre-Tekton, but AM only... DeKay |