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tweeter control L pad
I am a big fan of L-Pads.I learned some of this here recently as I just removed/replaced my existing L-Pads in my Vintage 3 way system made in 1958. ’Brillance’ (tweeter volume) and ’Presence’ (midrange volume). Vintage speakers were DESIGNED with... 
Sellers: When do you drop your price?
There are people out there who want something unique. Why limit you customer base. I would get it on eBay and Canadian sites.MANY people don't know about or check 'audiophile' sites.  
Sellers: When do you drop your price?
Seems like a very well built item.That's a pretty good ad IMO. Normally I would say too wordy, but for this rare item I appreciate all the info.1. Brighten the photos and reload them.For me to consider something that rare:2. ask manufacturer who i... 
Supex SDX-1100r Phono Cartridge
hifishark, 'all countries' lists 5, this one from Japan, says stylus still good, I would ask for more specifics, but an optionhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/253837517057?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=533...30 day returns, no... 
Supex SDX-1100r Phono Cartridge
Steve at VAS is highly respected here, I have gotten some pre-purchase advice from hiimhttps://vasnyinc.com/repair-service/this listing perhaps?https://www.ebay.com/itm/233959150411?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=533...... 
Beginner Looking For Set Up Advice!
I would look for an Integrated Amp: combo of preamp and amp (no radio, that would be a receiver). Let us know if radio is important for you, that changes the choices.With remote volume. With balance (manual most common, remote balance from listeni... 
Sellers: When do you drop your price?
5 days is nothing. wait, relist. eBay: any ’watchers’? how many ’views’?If you give us a link to your listing, perhaps specific advice, i.e. wording, will emerge from members with selling experience. Equipment: I always consider the lowest price I... 
Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again
just bought a BDP-105 for $900.https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649715749-oppo-bdp-105-blue-ray-3d-pre-amp-digital-inout-lanstre...I asked seller to confirm very little use of laser" Hi Elliott? I am GUARANTEEING that this unit Looks, Plays, a... 
Need help to file a FEDEX claim - damaged Nakamichi TA4A
I would first try the unit, (verify it sounds great as advertised).  ASAP so someone else doesn't beat you to that faceplate. Assuming good, then buy that replacement faceplate, switch it, (or pay a local electronic shop switch it for you), IOW ... 
Bookshelf speakers that project voices well
Easy to try ZVOX, you can return them. I got them a few years ago for my mother, helps her quite a bit, and avoids the volume jump of commercials, that is a big problem for the elderly, if the volume is already up so they can hear the program. Th... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
keegiam"some of us are only now recognizing solid state devices...like the toaster..."If you cook like my dear mother (she’s 98 now) the toast itself is solid state. 
Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again
lewm, thanks for your advice, I checked out the 105, some very good reviews, in my budget.I don't need the Darbee version which was a video upgrade.One thing I like about the BDP-105 is that replacement lasers are readily available. One thing I d... 
Who Else Has a Collection of 78 RPM Records?
I have a small amount of 78's to pass along to someone close enough to come get them here in Plainfield, NJ, 07062. 
Reel to Reel Woes
Perhaps considered a step down from those brands, but I have had very good results with Teac's.Last Prosumer Deck, x2000r (cobalt heads). X1000r is prior model, also very good results. Insides are the same, heads and meters different. I do the me... 
Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again
Nada, Nyet, Nope. It will be a nice surprise.Meanwhile, I decided to try and find a reasonably priced CD player that is audibly superior to my existing Sony.Found and bought an Oppo BDP-83SE (special audio edition). Sadly, the laser mechanism was ...