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Poor BASS with Dynavector XX2 +Sunilda + AudioNote
Yep, yep, yep -- Setup and loading.I CAN guarantee you it isn't the carts fault.My XX2 kicked rump! 
Jolida 302BRC with 6 ohm speakers
Both are completely safe.Each may have some advantages.Listen to both for a while and decide which you like better. 
Steam cleaning records 2
Hey Crem,Thanks for your "straight talk" and always valuable info.Yes, we do "deal" in vinyl, though it stems from love for the medium I assure you. ;-} 
Steam cleaning records 2
"The only draw back is that you only press the water injection trigger once , wait 2 seconds for a 2-3 second bloom of steam then trigger again."Hmmmm.... after using the Perfection over several months, the prospect of not having a continuous "str... 
Steam cleaning records 2
My Perfection steamer seems on its last leg. VERY interested in reports from users of the MC1235 ... Please.Doak 
Any audiophile who is on blood pressure medication
Have you done all of the many things one may do besides taking meds? 
How do you break in a preamp
Use it. 
cartridges to enjoy without worries
I've owned a Dyna XX2 and can heartily recommend it IF you want/need to spend a lot of money, it IS a wonderful cartridge ... for the last 3 months or so I've been listening to/through an Audio-Technica AT33-PTG and I LOVE this thing. Priced a les... 
...help with building some great soundz?
#1.You will not be disappointed!Doak 
Leon Russell
Leon's "Asylum Choir II" with Marc Benno easily ranks among my top ten fave albums of all time. Early LP pressings on the yellow Shelter label (has anyone seen this on a blue label?) sound great. If you're not into vinyl look for the CD from DCC. ... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
I can clean 5 LPs in a about 20 minutes. Those LPs will provide about 200 minutes of (often vastly) INCREASED listening pleasure. That's a 10/1 ratio and a very worthwhile investment IMO.Sure there are LPs that don't really "need" cleaning, so I g... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
"you may want to check out Target (automotive section) for some Microfiber "pucks". They seem to be the perfect size and softness (90,000 fibers per inch) for this. They have a removeable handle. It like it was built for cleaning records.Darrell"T... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
OK Charles, I'm convinced. There's a "Pep Boys" about 15 miles from me and I'll be giving them a call Monday. 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Thank You Charles. :-} 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
OK I FINALLY "get" it: NO attachments at all - not even the short (8" or so) one. I just did 6 LPs using NO attachments and it was a revelation - NO more spitting, MUCH more precise. After using the "spout" I thought that the steamer with no attac...