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My new B Stock speakers
Like I tried to say, sounds darn good, don’t over-think it, just enjoy. 1st thing, you find the speakers more involving OH HAPPY DAY! IF they sound great, nothing get’s your attention except good listening, DONE. ................................. 
My new B Stock speakers
I don't know about your phase question, but my advice, don't drive yourself crazy. INVOLVING, that's my fundamental criteria (and summation of all descriptive adjectives that I, like you, avoid). Your description indicates that you find the new ... 
Unplugging power cords from amps/ pre amps
IF your system is plugged into separate circuit(s), (as it should be) simply turn the breaker(s) off, back on after storm passes. WHY would you unplug if the circuit is off? IF your equipment is plugged into a protective device, either trust you... 
Why Preamps Thump on Turn on
Carvin Audio Explanation. Substitute Preamp for Mixer. "THE RIGHT ORDER TO TURN THINGS ON Before anything else, let’s review the power up sequence for a common live sound scenario. Power up in this order: Sound sources like keyboards and synt... 
Pre Amp break-in balance issue
please clarify, you say the amp is pre-owned, i.e. it was/is your existing amp, worked properly, OR, you also just bought it used? preamp is new, warranty? cables/speaker wires: still using yours? worked properly previously? solid connections? ... 
Turntable setup NYC area
I also recommend VAS, both Steve and his son Ray are wonderful people who are terrific at what they do. I also agree, tell us more. What table, what arm, what cartridge (the cartridge's history). What is wrong/needed? where do you want it done? ... 
Need some treble
This Chase RLC-1 is perfect for a unit with no features. It gives you REMOTE Control of Volume, Balance, Treble, Bass, and has 4 selectable inputs. Chase RLC-1, MUST have the remote! No controls on the unit, only buy one with the remote. No o... 
Reel to Reel
Maintanence: Mr. Fixit. If you have some tools (nothing special), some fixit experience, you can do most or all of it yourself. I haven’t needed to work on one of mine or my sons (4 total) in years (except normal head/capstan rollers clean/oil).... 
Reel to Reel
Tempted by R2R? I'f you are loaded, go the Otari (other pro deck), 15 IPS 2 Track, with a professional lined up to maintain it. The sound is far far better than any cable tweak, or batch of tweaks you could make.  For me and my 'well off' but no... 
Thorens PSU124
exactly. the ’x’ in the center of the knob turns. the platter has dots on its bottom edge. the mirror with a light reflects the dots, they either move a bit, or, you turn the control, slowly, wait, don’t over do it. until they stop moving. now pe... 
Reel to Reel
Quality wise, I am surprised so few friends/members here have R2R. My Reel to Reel is the best sounding source I have. Same content/different formats: Everyone here picks tubes over solid state; lps over cd's; r2r tape over lp. In my case, I hav... 
Sound stage of studio recordings
Balance Control, without a doubt, get remote balance if you can!!!!!  
Sound stage of studio recordings
There is no 'live is, studio is, ... it is each individual track. The more revealing your system is, the more you hear how good or bad the whole chain of recording, follow up engineering decisions. The space, proper mic type for each voice/instru... 
Time heals all wounds?
a little preventative or problem solving device laser lens cleaner, $9.  
Potentiometers for AR 2ax speakers for free
Hi, Thanks for the offer, I have two pairs, I would like to have the pots you are offering. I tried, but cannot find how to send you a private message. Perhaps you could send me a message, and I could respond to it. Or you need to enable messa...