glennewdick
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| Do any of these interest you at all? (If you had the money)(Which I don't) Living Voice, Vox Olympian-Vox Elysian system should be in there. I believe its running around the $500k area depending on finishes. And its a Horn system. | |
| The Totalitarianism of the Rational Audiphile How do you buy anything for music playback without emotions, Music is emotional or why bother listening to it. | |
| Advice on Turntable & MC cartridge under $2k Technics 1200gr and a Hana SL (ortofon black) would be a nice combo, or any similar priced cart MM-MI-MC. I spent this past weekend at a tech event at my local audio shop they are Technics and Rega dealers they had all the technics tables set up i... | |
| The 5 stages of making a bad audio purchase Step 10; realise all that detail, extension, slam (add your own words), bang for buck was nonsense and all I really wanted was some tone control device that got my toes taping again. Step 11; Realise music is the goal not gear and buy what makes... | |
| Turntable for a Newbie! Technics 1500c is probably the best bets out there, proven reliability and long term resale value is also something to consider. | |
| Each recording has one right volume level. what about the idea that audio systems (speakers more so then anything else) seem to have a volume that they like to be played at and sound their best. so is it the recording or your system?Live events are almost always louder then what we listen ... | |
| Advice on a 5-channel amplifier or possibly a 3-Channel/2-Channel Combo Upgrade I would seriously look at the Anthem stuff they seem to be entrenched in hi quality HT, add to that their outstanding room correction software its easy to like. I've only heard their 2 channel stuff recently so no experience with HT but from what... | |
| Recommend a Pre/Pro for $250? I will add something here, My friend owns a Vintage Audio shop he's been in business for almost 40 years so knows his stuff, he wont very often touch older HT receivers as they tend to break easily, lost remotes make them unusable, old tech that's... | |
| Integrated Amp W/Remote that I can ad my own amp. And use the Integrated for preamp only. you could have a remote volume kit installed in an older vintage preamp, if that warm sound is what your after as the newer Marantz stuff is not warm like the vintage stuff was IMO. Also the newer lower end Marantz stuff isn't really anything lik... | |
| Time to get up to speed (somewhat) with digital. for great DAC's at reasonable prices take a look at Schiit Audio. they have something for all budgets, upgradable as well. https://www.schiit.com/products | |
| how to get the SME 309 tail down-help It sounds like your playing with VTA and that should not be set by the arm manufactures guide lines you should set it to the specific cart your using ( spacer if needed) the height of the back of the arm raising or lowering will affect the stylus ... | |
| Integrated Amp W/Remote that I can ad my own amp. And use the Integrated for preamp only. i came across this web sight thought you may like to look.http://www.classic-audio.com/marantz/mindex.html | |
| Integrated Amp W/Remote that I can ad my own amp. And use the Integrated for preamp only. In that budget range New I'd suggest you look at Schiit Audio Freya SS or Freya + depending on if you want tubes or not. these are getting wonderful reviews. https://www.schiit.com/products/freya-shttps://www.schiit.com/products/freya-1If you want... | |
| Are Pass Labs amps good at low volume levels? I'd be eyeing the speakers as well. | |
| How to get KT90s tested Do you have a local Audio shop or dealer (better if they sell tube gear)my bet is they will have a tester or know of one locally you can get them tested at. |