elliottbnewcombjr
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| Whats on your turntable tonight? People always ask, "What do you want for your birthday?"A few years ago I started being ready, emailing links to LP’s I want.I turned 72 on the 12th, mother, brothers, son, wife ... nearly everything has arrived, I asked for and will be listening ... | |
| l just discovered another one of the record companies dirty tricks? It can be strange, you just need to try and get a new perception, especially if you have seen a group live.I saw the Hot Sardines, a Jazz group, wonderful, live, wide stage. Piano right end, Trombone left end (behind Christmas Tree actually). Drum... | |
| Unknown wood on B&W 802 series 80 My woodworker's reply" Looks like sap rosewood or it could be one of those Central American ones like sappy santos rosewood or cocobola." | |
| should I buy this tube amp? Is it possible to have seller test the tubes? If it's near my house, Plainfield, NJ, I'll test them for you. | |
| Looking for someone in Toronto to help me ship an amplifier, please see note I have bought from Canada, the last thing you want is to receive a damaged anything from Canada.Original packaging available? Can seller get it packaged properly? If not packaging by seller, not a dead end.UPS Canada will handle everything if the ... | |
| PayPal payment method is grayed out I am confused, you said completing your first 'sell' listing? I thought you were asking about buying. | |
| PayPal payment method is grayed out Ask seller to send you an invoice on PayPal. You can offer to pay any additional charge PayPal charges sellers.Invoices for goods are very important to get Paypal protection, because, if just sending money, there is no protection at all from PayPa... | |
| should I buy this tube amp? I always examine the negative to achieve the positive, i.e. think what could go or be wrong first???do you know any more history, how old those tubes might be? old enough, enough hours played to be problematic? tubes last a LLLLLOOOOOONNNNGGGG tim... | |
| Retip Question Bill and many others here recommend Steve at VAS who does cartridge rebuilds and re-tipping.I asked him questions when I was considering buying a used cartridge for rebuilding, He was very responsive and gave clear helpful advice.You could write a... | |
| Unknown wood on B&W 802 series 80 They are unique for sure, I like them, I agree not factory finish.It is unusual they are not book-matched, however, whoever had it done might have a woodworker friend who had a limited amount of this very interesting veneer, not enough for book-ma... | |
| Same watts at 8 and 4 ohms? I think you are definitely going to enjoy it, solid, sounds like you will have great features.my bday is tomorrow, 72, congrats for your upcoming bday prize.what Sonos amp are you getting? | |
| Looking to upgrade a new cart to my TT I estimate round #: 30 hours | |
| Same watts at 8 and 4 ohms? hi,I have a few thoughts, no answers, 1. consider selling those speakers now, then pick new or used speakers and amp togetherI am a proponent of efficient speakers (close to 90db/w/m or above, they are) and nominal 8 ohm rather than 4 ohm, certain... | |
| Why Do 12" Tonearms Cost So Much More Than 9"? Ikeda long only +10%, True, not much more at all compared to others in the thread. If you think the 9" is worth 7K.I love the look/design of the Ikeda arm, just have no way I can part with $7,500. I am thinking, wed is my 72nd birthday, in 3 years... | |
| Pondering to pull the trigger on an AT VM 760SLC ah, the relief of making a decision, I am sure you will love it. |