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Vintage Stanton cartridge — extreme lean to one side normal? +1 czarivey. The desirable vintage Stanton is the 681 “calibration standard” compared to which the 680 is a looser spec. $50 is robbery for that cartridge, but unbending the body to be squared to the mounting wings should be easy enough then a sty... | |
Need suggestions on efficient book shelf speakers for a Pass Labs XA3.5 Hoffman’s Iron Law: For a given cabinet volume, sensitivity and bass extension are interdependent variables…no amount of money will change that. If you define your bookshelf speaker by size, increased sensitivity will necessarily mean reducing ba... | |
Amplifier Longevity Question I just checked the Universal Remote database, and the Magnum Dynalab code set is there. That means you can have an MX remote programmed to include your tuner’s operating controls, along with any TV & sound system you have. The MX-790 is $349.0... | |
Speaker Questions I have been in the biz since before the first VCR went stereo/HiFi. The single biggest decision is the center speaker and the biggest feature there is to get either a 3-way with the tweeter above a midrange or get a coaxial/coincident driver. Othe... | |
recording Yeah, all you Bose 901 lovers….wah wah! | |
Damping Factor vs speaker sensitivity I have met many DF zealots over the years, and I'm glad to read that obsession is not being amplified here. A JBL engineer whote a paper in the late 60's debunking the idea with math and logic. The DF Debate Floyd Toole, director of Engineerin... | |
Can anyone tell me where the progress in audio went? You want progress? I look at the Yamaha R-N803… to me that’s progress. For under a Grand it has a very good medium powered amplifier, a full streaming device, even a broadcast receiver. Furthermore it has a room correction system and volume adapt... | |
Horizontal vs Vertical biamping When going active, you are adding another preamp circuit (the active HP/LP filter) so all the same quality variables come into play as with choosing a preamp. That said, modern DSP units are pretty amazingly transparent in my experience. Wet your... | |
Bookshelf speakers on a bookshelf (Sad) How about KEF Ref 1 in the cabinets. They can go horizontally without impaired imaging. The MA352 has equalization to manage the effects of shelf placement. This solution will satisfy your conflicting requirements and should offer a quality liste... | |
What say you binding posts or direct wire? Anyone tried GR Research Electra tube connectors that Danny touts? I use Parts Express BPs on my DIY speakers and Madisound’s 15 ga Swedish wire for all internals and solder everything except at the driver terminals, where it’s crimp connections... | |
New Rega P10 setup They sent a Planar 3 when you bought a Planar 10 open box!!!! That is the biggest reddest flag evah….The P10 comes in a much taller box than the lower models due to the larger speed box. Send the P3 back and get a full refund. Start again. | |
Two audio components no one really talks about Long ago I sold a decent system to a gent who lived in a Brownstone on Commonwealth Ave in Boston’s Back Bay. It was a spacious room with high coffered ceilings, a huge oriental carpet, was lined with walnut woodwork, well filled bookcases, overst... | |
Revox Straight Line Turntables I own a B795 and it has no preamp. I can’t recall any ReVox table that did. One thing about mine is it is a rare example of a sprung suspension direct drive. Another is it’s a bloody pain to swap out the cartridge. | |
Best "Budget" / "bang for my buck" 2-channel amp and speakers can I get new? In my opinion what you want is a good used integrated from the 2000s, before the widespread inclusion of DACs and the current vinyl revival. Something from Rotel or NAD if in good working condition would fill your agenda. But some of your desidera... | |
What is a good turntable preamp under $500? Those Regas are not great values in my opinion. The Pro-Ject Debut EVO is the pick of the litter for $600.00. Your CA preamp will serve adequately...it's probably a $200.00 item. The PF-20 is a toy, but better than any Garrard idler drive mass ... |