elliottbnewcombjr

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looking for a tube preamps that doesn't sound like SS
I just sold my McIntosh SS C28 Preamp and SS MC2250 amp, went back to tubes.I researched, and decided to get a McIntosh Tube FM Tuner/Preamp. They only made 6 preamp models with tuners, I chose the mx110z (3 versions, you want the last z version).... 
Weight, Clamp or stabilizer?
mewsickbuff OP136 posts06-27-2019 6:05pmI have the Shure m97xe high-performance magnetic phono cartridge. The arm is the original arm. I found instructions for cartridge and my specific turntable's arm setup online in the operating instruction m... 
Weight, Clamp or stabilizer?
oh, the little gray bar on the left, got it. 
Weight, Clamp or stabilizer?
now viewing my post above, it is not clear who said what in the quoted portion.  
Weight, Clamp or stabilizer?
chakster2,823 posts06-28-2019 10:16amI’m new here.How do you respond to a specific post, or to the OP’s latest post when you see it later (above more recent posts)?copy, paste, select and click first quote button in your window Got it, thanks.... 
Weight, Clamp or stabilizer?
another question,If someone responds to something I wrote, how might I know that? 
Weight, Clamp or stabilizer?
I'm new here.How do you respond to a specific post, or to the OP's latest post when you see it later (above more recent posts)?thanks, 
Weight, Clamp or stabilizer?
Clamps are smart but minor.Someone suggested a new cartridge, what cartridge are you using now? Who set it up?Arm and Cartridge Setup make the MOST difference, for any tt, any arm, any cartridge. Check/adjust your existing cartridge or a new one. ... 
Weight, Clamp or stabilizer?
rubber retainers for reel to reel players weigh nothing, simply press onto the spindle, firmly holding the center down https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pair-Rubber-Retainer-Holder-Caps-Reel-to-Reel-Tape-Recorder-WEBCOR-VOM/323835254480?hash=item4... 
What do you think of the DIY Cat 5 speaker cables
clarification. I just read about weaving your own. no way,my method is to use Cat 5 out of the box, which is jacketed, within: 8 individualy insulated small diameter solid strands. Twist a pair of them, gives 8 wires positive, 8 wires com. Everyth... 
What do you think of the DIY Cat 5 speaker cables
You mentioned 'unstable'. I don't know about that, never studied those technicalities. I used mine, 15 feet long,  with 30 wpc Fisher 80Z tube mono-blocks; 30 wpc Fisher 500c tube receivers; 320 wps McIntosh SS; now Cayin A88T tube: 22 wpc triode/... 
What do you think of the DIY Cat 5 speaker cables
Oh yeah, I make my own, you can too.I don't take credit, but I may have been the Cat 5 speaker cable pioneer before anyone offered them. Newer Cat 6 cables have higher specs WAY out of audio signals, improved crosstalk, BUT, are less flexible. If ... 
Bookshelf to replace Martin Logan Source
that sub is overkill, I just had it. 
Bookshelf to replace Martin Logan Source
You have written the contradiction yourself. Bookshelf Speaker: Where's the bass?IMO, get the best choice for mids, highs, imaging, and listen for a month without a subwoofer. BUT, have a sub location in mind, and have a sub in your budget.My B&am... 
I am down to 2 choices (PP or SET amp?) to run my JBL L100 (alnico)
Well, your speakers high efficiency allow lower powered amps, SS or Tubes, I always like that.However, a large woofer needs it's own magnet, and an amp working in it's 'easy' range for proper control. A port, reactive to the woofer, also wants tha...