dorkwad
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| Turntable Mat question Hey Uber,I had the Mitchell clamp with the Kenwood KD-500 and the Platter Pad. I put a thin quarter sized washer under the record and cut out a Mitchell clamp sized in diameter piece of 2 mm thick plastic from a larger piece of Tupperware bottom t... | |
| Turntable Mat question rocky1313,In my post, the Platter Pad is the name of an actual mat that is almost 1/4" thick. It was a somewhat flexible, but firm mat. This was sold back in about 1980 and is probably not being made anymore. Someone might still have one if you pu... | |
| Turntable Mat question I had a Kenwood KD-500 for about 18 years with a Grace G-707 arm. I used the Platter Pad on it and it was a very good sound. Only traded it in at the end as the speed started having problems staying true. Bought a Maplenoll Ariadne air bearing ... | |
| Can one ever be "done" in this hobby? For me, when I have the system as good as I perceive it can be within what I sanely feel like spending, then I have to STOP READING anything about audio--forums, reviews, new products, etc. I went 18 years with basically the exact same components... | |
| Audio stuff that is impossible to install right (or stay installed right) @bSimpson,This is a pretty good thread you started. It might be quite helpful to some people. At the very least, they will know they have company in their struggles to make things work in this pleasurable, but sometimes very aggravating hobby.Bob | |
| Audio stuff that is impossible to install right (or stay installed right) Doing the full monty upgrades and mods to the Lenco 78 and having the Lenco keep consistently correct speed. It only took me 5-6 years to finally get it right, but now, it is as good as any of the systems in sound I’ve heard at Axpona--the speed i... | |
| What are the top 3 dream speakers you wanna buy next regardless of price? 6 months ago I was able to buy a great sounding used pair of Vapor Audio Joule Black speakers due to a veneering defect in manufacture that allowed me to get this awesome pair for about 28% of the list price. These have been my take to an island s... | |
| Tonearm recommendation @lewm,I have been an owner of a Pete Riggle Woody arm for about 2 years. It is the most convenient and easy to use arm I'm ever had and it sounds as good as anything I've heard at Axpona during the last 8 years. The arm has OTF adjusting of most... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Fink---Wheels Under My feet on CDLive album. Extremely well recorded. Awesome sound, enjoyable listening. Very cool singer.Bob | |
| Is vintage audio better? I'm starting to look at current (modern) and non-US audio. If you're reasonably handy, in the case of a Lenco TT rebuild, yes vintage is better. I've done most all that can be done to a Lenco however, while following the Lenco Heaven site about Jean Nantais' mods and upgrades.Bob | |
| Another help me spend money thread or maybe not.... going to AXPONA The 10e's have better clarity and dynamics with less coloration possibly due to less room interaction. Everything sounds great, like real instruments. Bass is deep, impactful with no boom at all. | |
| Another help me spend money thread or maybe not.... going to AXPONA I have to agree with roberjerman. The Sanders 10e ESL has an integrated subwoofer per side. They are very portable for one person. With the 2 Magtech amps at 500 watts per channel, they cost $2200. They include the room correction preamp and a... | |
| Full Range under $5k-ish Having heard them recently, taking up less than I sq. ft. of space and only 40 inches high, these ATC SCM 40 V2 are among the top of your price class. The ATC speakers are used in more mastering studios than any other for a reason--very dynamic, ... | |
| Looking for the best Preamp with a phono circuit built in sra, Have you actually owned or had an Audible Illusions full preamp in your system to know if what you say is true? I now have a TRL DUDE with many upgrades, plus I've been looking for the phono preamp that can do equal justice and sound as goo ... | |
| Looking for the best Preamp with a phono circuit built in @ketchup The one must be the source with its choices--the other 2 are left and right volume control. Should help your problem in hearing significantly as I’m sure your hearing varies on different days. This will enable you to get ’er done quickly ... |