donshoemaker

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preamp/phonostage question
Any high level input-Aux,tuner,CD,etc.Some tape inputs use equalization or buffering so be careful of this.Use good cables just like everywhere else. 
Inventory of vinyl - what software do you use?
I have enjoyed using Music Label 2006 (now 2007).The cool thing is it ties into Amazon databases here and in England,Germany,France,and Canada. Quite often a picture of the album cover will pop up along with the song names.You can download a trial... 
Isolation transformer -low cost power conditioner?
Not enough current capability for a power amp.I have tried one and if it gets too hot you can tell it is not right.Does not really purify anything, just isolates and noise still can get through. Most of them have a fairly loud mechanical buzz. 
MERLIN VSM OWNERS WITH SUBS
I am using the VSM M speakers in a large family room that is half underground,three of the walls are concrete with paneling. The Earthquake Super Nova 15 works great with these and offers a lot of tweeking flexibility.These can be found used prett... 
I miss Buffalo's Audio Club,
I miss the annual swap meets! A lot of cool stuff there,usually good turn out. 
Determining polarity? and Modulus3A question also
Polarity will only be important if you are running other speakers with the Klipsch (sub or surround).Unfortunately you can't detect cone movement with these,but if you hook up another pair of speakers with visible woofers and play something with s... 
any hear dared or ming da amps?
Amen to the reliability issues!Purchased a pair of 805 monos from Audioguy (china)- a big mistake! The left tube went dead before I even had a chance to hear them!Ordered new tubes from California because I did not want to wait,and the next night ... 
Virtually free system upgrade?
If you think all that is bad,try mounting a couple of 15 inch JBL woofers right in your rec room wall (infinite baffle)!If you want to hear true one note cancelled bass listen to how much louder they are upstairs than down!