ericsch

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Looking for a turntable around $1k...
@jasonbourneI agree that good DD is a better option, but his budget is $1000. Did you read that part? He is considering a Rega P3. With an Exact carteidge that can be had for about $1500.  
Looking for a turntable around $1k...
If you want the Planer 3 get it with an Exact II cartridge. You will probably be disappointed with the Ortofon Red and no spacers are required.  
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+1 ebm. 
Best preamp in the $1k-$1500 range?
Check out the Parasound JC 3 jr. Lots of good reviews.  
Equipment Maintenance/Cleaning
A few years ago Art Dudley wrote a good article in Stereophile on cleaning equipnent. Did a search, but can't find it.  
Node 2i performance suggestions pls
It costs more than the Node. C'mon man! 
The Best Live Recordings on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St6jyEFe5WM 
Tinnitus sufferer: is it the speakers or the 24bits/192kHz
@psychranger You are being a jerk. Most people with tinnitus have done much research on the condition. Most have seen a physician or audiologist, joined and contributed to the ATA, been in tinnitus support groups or online forums. Many of these pe... 
The Best Live Recordings on Youtube
Procol Harum Whiter Shade of Pale Denmark 2006 with full orchestra 
Tube Rolling Woes
I would not buy tubes on Ebay unless I received a strong recommendation from someone on this forum or another similar. I have purchased tubes from Andy at Vintage Tube Services and Upscale Audio with excellent results. Brent Jesse is also highly r... 
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
Interesting you mention "Sports". I have an original mint pressing that I hadn't played in many years. I was in the process of cleaning all my records on my Okki Nokki and after I played "Sports" I was blown away at how good it sounded. The last t... 
McIntosh C-26 Restoration
@oldhyvmec It doesn't have to be an authorized McIntosh repair facility. Actually, I am near Sacramento/Citrus Heights.Are you referring to Paradyme? 
What frustrates you the most about seller’s for sale ads?
I've owned two different pairs of Harbeth speakers. I never took the grilles off and I would not if selling them. First, they are difficult to get off, secondly, they are voiced with the grilles on. The buyer would simply have to rely on my feedback. 
Any recommendations for aftermarket C-7 power cord for Bluesound Node 2i
This is a good ethernet cable. He has various lengths. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Supra-CAT-8-ETHERNET-cable-1-meter-Made-In-Sweden-THE-BEST-FOR-NETWORK-AUDI... 
If your were to assemble a vintage system ?
I owned the S8900A, it was my first real piece of Hi Fi gear. It had an excellent tuner. I used to record live concerts broadcast on KSAN to my Sony RTR.