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| Universal remote for audio only I bought the Logitec Harmony 1000 to use with my home theater but programed it to control my Lector CDP and VAC pre (both were avaliable in logitec's database) and it now is at my side during all listening sessions. | |
| Quietest BUDGET high-current power cord? ZU Cable Mother PCs. I am using them on my amps with excellent results. Can be had well within your price, depending on length needed, and is of the quality that might be of interest to you. | |
| VAC Signature MKIIa pre-amp Congratulations on the new pre. I bought a VAC Standard LE used last year and the upgrade to my entire system continues to make me smile everyday. After talking with Kevin Hayes at the Axpona show I changed the tubes to the VAC tested tubes and th... | |
| Tube recomendations for a newbie I have found after trying many different brands of modern production EL34 tubes that the SED Winged "C"s provided, what I perceived to be, a significant improvement in my Shanling SP80 amps. Tube rolling with used or NOS tubes can be a hugh gamble... | |
| recommendations for TT + arm + cart, around $3.5k Yuo basically have thre issues that can contribute to the sound or lack ther of that you are seeking. As Newbee stated the cartidge can be possibly more critical than the "table" (though the cartridge/arm match is critical), but also the phono pre... | |
| Quick poll How long have you been in this hobby? My dad and I built Dynaco kits together when I was in junior high - 1973 | |
| Next upgrade? The MintLP tractor is a great idea to start with. You may be suprised at the sound improvement from your present cartridge with a more precise alignment. If, after using the MintLP, that is not all you were looking for then you can make an educate... | |
| Quick poll: Listening at night, lights ON or OFF ? Low or off except when dealing with the stylus. | |
| High end tube Preamp under $4k used that competes Look at the VAC pre amps. Some models are in your price range used. | |
| How are Mullards supposed to sound? The cost of the NOS Mullards, if you can locate a quad, will set you back significant dollars these days, though possibly worth the investment. In modern production EL34 tubes my expermentation has repeatedly led me back to the SED "Winged C" EL34... | |
| Dennon DL160 cartridge output w/Plinius 9200 PS I have previously used and enjoyed the DL160 on a few different MM phono inputs without any issues, though not with the Plinius specifically. There are some reports that the DL160's actual output may be higher than the published specifications. | |
| Hickok Tube Tester Questions I have the Military Cardmatic(USM-118B)version of the Hickok testers and the scale on my meter is from 0 to 100. I have a test condition book that tells me the micromhos for a 12AX7 on this tester at full scale (100) would be 1600. My 12AX7s all t... | |
| pacific valve&electric Purchased a CD player from them a few of years ago. The CDP eventually needed the laser replaced and they were very good to work with. Repairs were slow (waiting on part) but communication about progress of the service was very good. Would recomme... | |
| Which Universal Remote? Harmony! Easy to program for multiple different systems, rooms, and individual pieces. | |
| First Annual " Whaddya Get? for Xmas " Origin Live Silver Tonearm |