don_c55

Responses from don_c55

recommendation on new brush
Sleeve City carbon fiber brushhttp://www.sleevecityusa.com/sleeve-city-carbon-fiber-record-brush-p/dc-05p.htmBest brush I have used in 40 years! Wipes out static and picks up dust. 
Why do almost all women today hate home audio?
Sorry I asked the question!I use to know many single women, from years gone bye, that did enjoy listening.  
VPI MOTOR PULLEY ??
What about Email at info@vpiindustries.com.Does VPI no longer answer Email? 
Is it possible for the center image to drift from lp to lp?
#3 and #4!If you listened to the group in person, the singer usually moves around also.Recordings are not like real life, and maybe the person doing the recording mix was not listening in the center, between the speakers.  Not all vocals are in th... 
Audio Research D79C Amp
A classic SOTA amp in it's day! "No holds barred" design.Will hold up to most any amp made Today IMO.A "keeper" you will cherish, do not sell it! 
Albums you can listen too all the way through and it's all good
Every Lp in my collection!I toss the ones that are not playable all the way through. 
Speakers Women Like
Women like very SMALL, as to be invisible to the eye! 
Gimme the funk.
Funk = Stink! 
Anyone have the Pass Labs X260.8 amps? Opinions?
Joe You could always go back to Reno Hi Fi, and buy a used XA.5 amp. If you really wanted your sound back. Newer is not always better for everyone. 
Need Help: What In My Home Electric System Killed the Sound?
Clarification:  Go to the breaker box, and switch on and off the circuit breakers, and observe what shuts off and on, to trace the individual lines. 
Need Help: What In My Home Electric System Killed the Sound?
You can get close to a dedicated line by tracing the "audio used" outlets back to the breaker box, and shutting off everything on the same electrical line. Turn off all florescent lights, the air conditioning/heating, and rheostat controlled light... 
Any thoughts on a solid hickory platform under my tt
I like solid maple.  I do not know why, but it is very popular. 
Anyone have the Pass Labs X260.8 amps? Opinions?
Selling your XA60.5's was a big mistake IMO, if you value midrange purity. 
Cartridge Performance vs Humidity
IMO you are thinking too much!My experience is that humidity is a small factor in long warmup.  Temperature and frequent use, effects the suspension to a greater extent IMO.  If humidity bothers you, get a humidifier.Play music that is less effect... 
What is your go-to online place to buy physical medium of music? And why?
I have used Records By Mail online for used records. They are accurately, visually graded, and have a 2 million record selection, great web site, bullet proof packaging, and reasonable prices. Never been disappointed. http://www.recordsbymail.com