elgordo

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what cartriges for my Fidelity Research FR64FX ?
A low compliance moving coil will work very well in this arm. I can't tell you which ones as I have been away from turntables for many years. Back in the day, I would have recommended a Denon 103 series, Supex, Sleeping Beauty, or the original Koe... 
A personal challenge
I smoked for 35 years and quit cold turkey 12 years ago. Watching the years roll by until it was 10 years without smoking, and knowing I had beated lung cancer, was rewarding. Then last year I went to the doctor about my shortness of breath, only ... 
True Fully Balanced Amplifiers
The Hafler 9505. Designed by Jim Strickland of Acoustat fame. Excellent sounding amp. 
Class "D" switching amp ?
BTW, they are not new. Infinity had a class D switching amp about 25 years ago. 
What is the best AC receptacle on the market?
The Porter Port. Hands down. 
Which CD-R best for Audio?
I'll second the Taiyoyuden. 
keeping collection organized?????
Ozfly, the memory is the second thing to go. I forgot what was first. 
SACD my thoughts at this time.....................
Thanks for starting this most thought provocing thread, Ben. Lang may your lums reek. 
SACD my thoughts at this time.....................
Reminds me of Super VHS. "What VHS should have been in the first place, yada, yada, yada". And of course VHS had won out over the superior Beta format, which is much like DVD-A in this comparison. I bought into the SVHS format, albeit late, only b... 
Amplification for speakers from the 60's
If I remember correctly, these speakers look like end tables and may even have marble tops? They use a 12 or 15" downward firing woofer. The tweeters are only about 16" from the floor and provide great sound for people whose ears grow out of their... 
Subwoofer Amp Recommendations
My brother's L-07Ms keep powering his subs year after after year with no problems and they run cool. Of course if one lives in wicked cold New Hampshire a warmer running amp is welcome. 
Subwoofer Amp Recommendations
I'll second Eldartford's recommendation of the Kenwood L-07M. If you've never heard these as bass amps, you should. Absolutely fantastic! 
Does this tube preamp exist?
Audio Research LS-9 meets your specifications. I use one and it's great. 
Philips CDM9Pro CD transport drawer mechanism
I don't have this problem. Yet. But my Theta Data Basic II uses the CDM9 PRO so I suppose it is just a matter of time as all things mechanical eventually fail. 
What can i do to make my tube preamp sound warmer?
Doesn't matter what kind of tubes or interconnects you try. You need to replace those Cerwin Vega speakers.