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| Hum after replacing tonearm cable put the old cable back on. problem gone? then it's the new cable.if hum with old cable, then it's not the new cable, something got disturbed, Din connector? RCA termination block? Tonearm wiring? hum in both channels is a hint. | |
| retipping for Grado The Reference high output cartridge what the bejesus is 'diamond twin tip' ??? | |
| Refurbishing 30 year old speakers Cones as well as surrounds need to be evaluated. Not sure what your's are made of. I just re-coned one of my 15" woofers made in 1958 for the 3rd time since I got them in 1973. The one nearest the heater vent dried out, very small cracks ready to ... | |
| Sansui AC with 100 volt ... Plug into 120 volt outlet ? A simple convertor, 120v down to 100v, decent quality, nothing big or special.Locate it so you can remember it is there so you don't forget in the future, but like any transformer, a spot with no hum. | |
| retipping for Grado The Reference high output cartridge Steve at VAS is highly respected, shows lots of experience on his web site, and was very friendly when I have written and talked to him, and sensible advice when I was considering buying a MC that would need retip.https://vasnyinc.com/ | |
| Azimuth: how critical is it? The more advanced the stylus shape is, the deeper it goes into the grooves, the more important Azimuth becomes.Not just for sound, but to avoid groove damage, AND get the advantages of greater surface contact area, longer stylus life.I start with ... | |
| Replacement Motor for a Vintage Thorens TD 160 Turntable here’s some info to pursuehttps://www.google.com/search?q=thorens+td+160+motor+upgrade&rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS881US881&oq=Tho...I would take the motor apart and clean all the surfaces, and lube the spinning parts, you may get lucky. Seems you nee... | |
| For all you Vinyl lovers! great video, until the idiot says the horns can put cracks in buildings.the spaciousness of that big stone barn is a treat also. | |
| Burned Out I'm sorry to hear of your troubles, that's got to be disheartening.I also have had excellent results from Brent Jesse.Personally, I would not pay for NOS.I bought some 6sn7's from Brent. Didn't like them as much as the ones I was used to. He first... | |
| High End Bookshelf Speakers Of your two choices:B&W for two reasons1. front port avoids reflections off rear and side walls, in your case close.2. impedance easier than SFVisual Appeal: Because they sound so darn good, I could get used to the B&W look, however I pref... | |
| Are there any preamps that can work with 2 amps and a sub woofer? xaak I wondered about tape out volume, it's been a while, thanks for clarifying that. | |
| Are there any preamps that can work with 2 amps and a sub woofer? 3 sets outputs if you use the tape out, that would be a way for many othershttps://www.ebay.com/itm/Audio-Research-Reference-6-Tube-Pre-Amp/324525777594?hash=item4b8f3e62ba:g:... | |
| Russian Tube Preamp, No Return, Here I go again let's see what this McIntosh mx110z 'for parts' goes for. They have gotten more expensive over the past year, my timing was lucky.https://www.ebay.com/itm/McIntosh-MX110-Z-Tube-Tuner-Preamp-One-Owner-Original-mx110z-preamplifier/2...At the right p... | |
| Input limited I have often used Y adapters for things like 8 Track and Cassette into 1 input. You only use one at a time.You can use the audio of these video switchers, this one is 3 in/ 1 out. My old one is 4 in / 1 out.https://www.ebay.com/itm/284051009987?_t... | |
| At33ptg II perfect straight out the box I chose the AT33PTG/II for my 1st MC cartridge.I've been thinking about starting a discussion: This whisperer ROCKS!I've been playing a great deal of Jazz, new vinyl versions of favorite singers, new discoveries, acoustic, bluegrass, some classica... |