elliottbnewcombjr
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| McIntosh MC207 Speakers: want/need sub(s)?Keep in mind, if using Sub(s) for home theater, when using 2 channel mode, if Sub(s) are not on, you want to make sure all the bass gets to the front mains. It can be tricky, read the manuals, options, ask, | |
| Wall mounting on studs Avoid opening wall? It is possible to surface mount a separate wood panel, behind your 'shelf system'.wide enough to catch only 2 studs, and use many anchors to sheetrock or plaster for the extended end. Then you have limitless horizontal location... | |
| Is my Stylus damaged? I seriously doubt any damage done. Fully Manual TT: I tried some inexpensive after-market lifters, no success, then bought this excellent auto-lifterhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HKX6WL7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1lo... | |
| To venture back into vinyl or not,...that is the question. I also get a few new LP’s, even 180gm ’special’ that have some noise.Like my old ones with baby food, cat hair, smoke residue, I clean them, batches of 10, bingo, dead quiethttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GSSQ1MN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_t... | |
| To venture back into vinyl or not,...that is the question. I go for direct drive, quartz lock. turn it on, instant accurate speed, stays there warm or cold. If not quartz lock, you typically need to wait for it to warm up, then refine speed, then check it again later, as I needed to do with my Thorens TD1... | |
| To venture back into vinyl or not,...that is the question. You need Phono Eq to modify the phono signal (boost lows/cut highs)and the needed signal boost of MM cartridge signal up to line level signal strength.Some TT's have an option to use it's built in phono preamp, including the AT120 I linked above.I... | |
| To venture back into vinyl or not,...that is the question. this $250. direct drive is a darn good start in your budget, I used mine for many yearshttps://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT-LP120XUSB-Direct-Drive-Hi-Fidelity-Anti-Skate/dp/B07N3S4X3P...=the provided cartridge is nothing special, I would chang... | |
| Solitary listener you are right,I got hald a dozen new lps for my bday, truly enjoy listening by myself, with the wife, and miss sharing this wonderfulness with a few of my friends.I do go back and forth with one audiophile friend, we trust each other to be safe at... | |
| Bent Slightly Out of Shape just curious,did seller tell you it was skewed? | |
| Cartridge options going forward OP Now, we assume we cannot audition in person, however, I would call and see if private masked disinfected listening can be arranged, you might get lucky. luxury of timeI always try to have an acceptable spare (amp, tube, tt, cartridge) ready t... | |
| Leave tube amps always on? It is an irresponsible idea to needlessly consume power. | |
| Cartridge options going forward jperry1Aren't you kind to strangers. what compels you to make such a helpful and exhausting addition? As I said, he is "Very Right, but Somewhat Wrong". "(below: the lady doth protest too much) "line from Shakespeare was a clue to stop reading."... | |
| Cartridge options going forward raul" Btw, @elliottbnewcombjr you have no idea about the quality performance of cartridges like the Etna levels." ...........................................I’m simply saying: channel specs as well as magic need to be combined. your suggestion, s... | |
| Cartridge options going forward Many suggest restoration.I would ask Steve’s advice before going any further, he is highly respected.https://vasnyinc.com/repair-service/he gave me some good specific advice when I was researching, considering buying something for him to repair, s... | |
| TV Mounted above fireplace mantel - neck strain? center is a phantom created by l/r in 2 channel system, and when using home theater in 2 channel stereo mode.however, using dolby 5.1, other surround ...., the center channel is given to the center channel, it is not the same, you want a properly ... |