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Responses from elliottbnewcombjr
| Interconnects matching I just changed to 99.9999 copper with the confidence of locking rca connectors. | |
| How to identify my weakest link? Speakers/system a bit bright? Do you have a SPL meter? It’s my latest kick, wish I bought my own a long time ago. The question mark will disappear. I learned a lot and made improvements with an inexpensive meter. I realized, they don’t need to b... | |
| CUTTING DOWN A TONEARM CABLE You could have made the issue clear from the beginning. Is this correct? 1. this has nothing to do with a factory din or rca connector. 2. you need to desolder and resolder INSIDE a phono stage? 3. you will get someone competent to do the work... | |
| Bully pulpits certain topics initially open the door, others drift into .... along the way. once it drifts, I typically follow along for a few reasons (ignoring or discovering idiots if they pop-up) 1. it might get back on original topic, further wisdom to ga... | |
| What are the best settings for Oppo 105-D as a stereo player. I bought a used one, you first need to hook it up to a monitor so you can see the menu, download the manual if you don’t have one. I read it on-screen, print selected pages, make notes for now and if I need them later. do a reset download and i... | |
| philips 867 turntable : ANOTHER question. NO Problem doing that. Historically, preamps or receivers (integrated with tuners) had a mix of switched and un-switched outlets. The whole system, all source power might go thru it, You are using a switched outlet I presume. Remember, it's not t... | |
| A decent integrated amp under 2K ... On all day, holy SMOKES. | |
| Recommend an Entry Level Turntable (And maybe an integrated Amp) OP, I and 2 of my friends have done very well on canuckaudiomart. Use PayPal for it's protection, and use your best credit card to pay paypal so you get the CC protection also. Seller may want you to split or pay the 3% paypal seller's fee they ... | |
| Building TV cabinet; should I use wall speakers or bookshelf type speakers behind fabric? get the monitor height right before you cut wood! i'm 6' tall, Donna is 5' tall. I made a riser to lift the monitor up to a height that was comfortable for both our necks/viewing, and the relationship of my progressive lenses so I don't need to ... | |
| Building TV cabinet; should I use wall speakers or bookshelf type speakers behind fabric? 1. front L and front R SEPARATE! adjust spacing, adjust toe-in, future changes. 2. center channel, tricky, you want the speaker as close to the monitor as possible, I find just below the monitor best, dialog will be anchored to the image. a. You... | |
| Would you sell for cash? You could 1. meet in your bank's parking lot 2. deposit the cash then and there, (bank verifies it's legit bills). 3. give em the goods. | |
| A decent integrated amp under 2K ... OP, well, I didn’t read your full post, so I missed ’no tubes in output stage’, I was ready to get my butt outta this chair, I just wanted to let you know how terrific the Cayin sounds in case you didn’t know. IMO it’s a terrific value and one of... | |
| Need help on phono stage To clarify: confirmed dip switches correct? it sounds the same as it always did? nothing’s changed except 'always wondering' how that awesome cartridge will sound if a different phono stage? then, yes, it’s time to find out, just get return op... | |
| Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment I’m DONE! (for 2021) It all added up in immeasurable increments, never sounded better 99.9999 copper speaker wires and interconnects, locking rca connectors, McIntosh mx110z tube tuner/preamp overhaul by Audio Classics; Cayin a88t bias by VAS; 1... | |
| Recommend an Entry Level Turntable (And maybe an integrated Amp) you could start with a great arm with VTA on the Fly https://www.ebay.com/itm/353739176981 this one has the base plate for a technics plinth (scroll down, see 'other listing) https://www.ebay.com/p/5015425677 then you need to ... |