fatparrot

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What is the difference in CD transports?
I believe that the discontinued Sonic Frontiers T/P combo used a common clock, as well. 
Is there a problem with setting VTF this way?
Yes, you be tracking at NEGATIVE 1.7 grams (tone arm will rise to its upper limit stop, in actuality). 
Drums drums drums Im looking for more cds
Kitaro does some exceptional traditional Japanese drumming. 
What items do you rarely ever see offered for sale
Atma-sphere M-60 (any series) monoblocks! 
Grado Statement Series
I am using the Grado Reference Series (Reference), but I have also used their Reference Series Sonata, and I find that they were both very musical and shine with female vocals, one of the strong points of this manufacture's cartridges. I have also... 
Music for Passover
As they say in poker, I've got the "nuts"...Buddy Hackett! 
Fun Article about Dynamic Speakers with Wood Cones
Rel, I assume that you,too, also enjoy the music of "10 CC", one of my favorite "art" groups of the '70's! Indeed, technology takes a giant step forward...soaked in booze for hours, and still being able to get a "woody"! 
Music for Passover
For dessert, why not try some good Yiddish humor! Try to find any of the Alan Sherman ("Camp Grenada") LP's from the early to mid 1960's. 
Koetsu Urushi Cartridges - Differences?
A further question regarding Kurt_tank's post...I have heard that the older models of Koetsu cartridges are sought out by audiophiles. Are these actually better performers, having superior construction and fidelity , or is this just part of the au... 
Tell me about your sweet spot.
Darrylhifi, "D" is the position that was given in the forum post, "D/ run parallel outside of your ears". Actually, after re-reading this, I realize that "D" does not meet the definition of my speaker alignment. And "C" is technically impossible, ... 
Any women looking at this add Please reply
Julie, thanks for your input! It's nice to hear that there are actually women out there who enjoy this hobby! It is also impressive that you got into "audiomania" independently of your husband. I enjoyed the philosophy expressed in your post. Your... 
New amp for SF Electra Amator II
One of the nice aspects of the EA II is it's relatively high impedance curve. I believe that this speaker never drops below 6 ohms. This makes it ideal for OTL tube amps. I had a pair that sounded really awesome with a pair of Atma-sphere M-60 Mk ... 
Tell me about your sweet spot.
Darrylhifi, talk about the straight man in a comedy duo (Jerry Lewis couldn't have dreamed of a better line from Dean Martin!) Since I'm no Jerry Lewis, I'll won't add a punch line to your post! I have actually purchased a cheap laser level (about... 
Believe it or not, an A.M. radio question
Not an answer to your question, but a comment that may save someone's life! As a former boater, a common trick that I used to use was to turn on an AM radio when the skies started darkening up, indicating potential thunderstorm activity. AM radio ... 
why distortion and what is the cure
I also agree with the under powered amp and clipping scenario. How old are these speakers? I couldn't even find this model listed in the Agon Bluebook. If they use '70's or early '80's drivers with foam surrounds (the outer edge of the speaker con...