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What tonearm is recommended for the denon 103r
I have been using the Thomas Schick with a dl103 and a Zu 103. It is very nice and was designed for the 103.It is affordable, but very basic, and a little clumsey to set up.It looks simple and vintage to me, I like that.It plays music very well! 
Anyone using a Schick tonearm?
Macrojack I have one of Mr Schick's arms. It is designed for low compliance carts (DL103 for me), it is a very simple yet a very nice arm, to me a retro look. The only faults are the headshell and the cables that come with it seam a little less t... 
How do I reduce gain on my preamp?
Mingles, Your situation occurs far too often in a lot of companies. I have never liked this, and I truely do the same as AR did for me, for anyone calling on my business. It boils down to the corporate culture, and typically comes from the top dow... 
How do I reduce gain on my preamp?
Thanks Jafox....shoulda thought this ont before posting.I called AR and they told me what values to change and faxed me a schematic. Thats customer service!! 
6SN7 tube GTA vrs GTB
Mechans Very good info... many thanks for sharing your knowlege! 
bi amping question
Ok it apears that my amps use two 6ns7 and six 5881. What do I do for the 5881's?Sorry for slow responce..have been working a little too much. 
Vintage Turntables compared to modern?
I set out last year to upgrade a 20 year old high end deck. After the dust settled I am listening to a 30 year old one. Go figure... If you want to do a little work and reep great reward for small $$ rebuild a Lenco or a Rek o Kut, or any other ea... 
bi amping question
RodmanI am open for learning here, I like musical, close to live music as possible. I like detail but not a the expense of musicality.... is that what people call warm? I dont really get all the nomenclature.Clueless in tube land 
bi amping question
Thanks for all the ifo everyone.RodmanI have not rolled any thru these but am trying to learn more and start experimenting, as the oe tubes are getting old. I have had these since new around 1996 I think. I would welcome recomendation! 
bi amping question
I have two Golden Tube Audio SE40 they have no line out connections, I am ok with making up a y connection, seems simple to me.Thanks 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
I have spent the last 15 years with a pair of Martin Logan Aerius. They still amaze me at times. Once I finally figured out how to properly treat the room they really started to shine. Before that I bought a pair of Dhalquist dq10 in 1980 up umtil... 
arguments against starting a vinyl collection?
You will not enjoy it at all.... you will spend way too much time looking for it, cleaning it and listening to it. Your lawn will grow tall, your pets will go unfed, you will stay up too late playing them, be tired the next day and loose you job, ... 
Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
Johnnantais I look forward to seeing you tackle the Rok o Kut. I love mine and I am not yet completely finished. I do caution you as you stated that you have a metal drive spindle on the motor. I don't think they are on your rondine. They look it ... 
Why the sudden popularity of 12 inch arms
I agree with Johnnyb53. With the rising number of people building their own plinths one can choose any arm they like. I just ordered a new Ortofon 12 " for mine after much deliberation and frustration of trying to find an older or used arm. I want... 
Anyone using Ortofon AS-309-S arm?
Thanks for all your input.... I think I am going to take the bate! I have talked to a couple of folks off line also that say it is great arm, so onword I go.