gregkraus

Responses from gregkraus

Best "Bang for the Buck" you have owned?
Dynaco Stereo 70 ($99) and PS 2 Preamp. ($59) purchased along with a Thorens 121 turntable with ADC-1 arm and cartridge and a pair of KLH 7s.  I don’t remember the cost for the latter components, but the 7s were on sale at the time for less than t... 
Best lines in a song
We were young and strong and running against the wind. 
Moving from CD to analog
It may be difficult today to find a dealership where you can demo and compare several turntables. There is only one guy that I know of in Cleveland. He has no storefront and works on an appointment only basis. As a vinyl novice, I might be incline... 
Moving from CD to analog
It may be difficult today to find a dealership where you can demo and compare several turntables. There is only one guy that I know of in Cleveland. He has no storefront and works on an appointment only basis. As a vinyl novice, I might be incline... 
Tonearm/Cartridge Compatability
Thank you all for your most helpful input. Yesterday evening, I was discussing this with Chris Thornton of Artisan Fidelity. Apparently one of the problems with determining resonance levels for matching tonearms and cartridges, is the lack of stan... 
AC Synchronous or DC Turntable Motors?
Thank you Elizabeth. Your response is informative and most helpful.Kind regards, GK 
What equipment do you most regret parting with??
My first turntable, a Thorens TD-121 with an ADC wood tonearm and cartridge. I purchased it in the early 60's, along with Dynaco Stereo 70 amp and preamp kits, and KLH-7 speakers. Sold the TT and amps just before leaving Australia in the mid-70's.... 
Mitsubishi DP-EC2 Turntable and Arm.
Thank you MT, will do. 
New VPI Classic I vs. good used VPI HW-19 MkIV.
Thanks to all for your response. The HW-19 is offered with a Graham 1.5t/c tonearm. 
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
B&W 802 Diamonds! I'm building my new system around them. I have some old Mac gear and Mitsubishi automatic turntable and arm with a Grado X6 cartridge. I am using Analysis Plus Black Oval 9 speaker cables and Oval One interconnects, and consi...