elrich
Responses from elrich
| Should I upgrade my Merrill turntable? There is no tt under $5k which comes close to the mkIII with outboard power, record clamp and ring. Period. Makes Linn sound budget: VPI- eat your heart out! Best to upgrade worn parts or spend serious $$ | |
| Best Turntable Available Under 2000.00 Ditto Origin arm. No one beats the fully modified AR turntables by George Merril at The Underground Sound (Memphis Tn) for bang for the buck. Will compete with any 3K tt and easily best those you mentioned. I think they have a website. | |
| amp for B &W 801 These are great classic speakers but they always did seem a bit harsh and analytical with many solid state amps. As a compramise you might also try a digital amp like the Spectron Musician, which has qualities of a hybrid amp at 250 watts/ch. | |
| Turntable for Rega RB300 Arm Both the tables above are great for $650 and below. If you need something much less $ a Rega or Systemdeck would be $200 or less without arm and would approach the sound of more expensive decks. I have a Systemdeck IV if interested. You cannot go ... | |
| Record cleaning machine Agree with the above, but don't discount Nitty Gritty. Build is not as good as VPI but the design is better for removing the smallest particles of dirt and scrunge. The vacuum works with gravity rather than against it and parts are reasonable and ... |