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| LP storage? What do you use? Rack you can build (also very cool DIY equipment rack)http://www.soton.ac.uk/~apm3/diyaudio/AudioDIY.htmlRacks you can buy:audioadvisor has pictures of Boltz and Billy bags;http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/categorylisting.asp?CategoryID=76&hd... | |
| Why is Sony Digital sound more like vinyl? I'll bring the single malt Macallan Dave. I'd love to hear your sysem. You know, I've found one of the problems in this form of contact is that is tends to be very conversational but cannot convey the tonal inflection of true conversation. This cr... | |
| mono or stereo cartridge when playing mono Lps?? Unless your arm has a removable headshell (god forbid) Lps are pain enough without changing cartridges. You'd need a second table. I love LP's, but digital is somuch more convenient I wish it sounded better. | |
| Can a MC cartridge be used with a MM preamp? I have a dynavector 10x4 as well, and love it. (seencarv above). I have no doubt the high end moving coils are better, but this $400 cartridge is giving me immense satisfaction.P.S. - could you respond to "Am I smart or am I stupid"It's a thread f... | |
| Am I really smart or really stupid? Stupid! (hey, your choice) The C-2 was a great piece. Their tuners from that era were fine too. However, it's 30 years old with dried out capacitors, oxidation, and dust in the pots. In addition, you are going through the phono section AND through... | |
| LP storage? What do you use? Bad to store Lps in huge rows. Many racks have dividers within a shelf. Otherwise warping issues. If shelf is packed, this is not a problem, but often, 1 album is leanig over and others are falling on it. If you build your own put in 1/4 inch plyw... | |
| Cartridge matching for NAD c160/c162? Phono specs below. Found it with Google. Hope it helps.HammyNAD C162 Preamplifier The NAD C160 is our ultimate Classic Series preamp. It has everything needed for highest performance, including a phono preamp section that handles either moving-ma... | |
| Budget Turntable Cartridge Suggestions Also read What's the deal with Grado hum" thread. | |
| Budget Turntable Cartridge Suggestions All good choices. I've heard good things about the ortofon 20, which I believe can be upgraded to 30 by changing the needle...pretty nice if money's tight now. However, you are concerned with hum as well as sound. Talk to these guys... they carry ... | |
| Why is Sony Digital sound more like vinyl? Dave, My guess would be Wilde, since the statement is meant at a wry indictment of the educated / commercial classes. Chesterton's use uf language was more straightforward, lacking the wit of Wilde.How about "Arguments are to be avoided; they are ... | |
| Why is Sony Digital sound more like vinyl? Jayctoy- how long did it take to get your gear back? | |
| Why is Sony Digital sound more like vinyl? W.C. Fields is rolling over in his grave- intellectual? Hovever, thank you for taking the high road. | |
| The effects of corporate music HEY NOW! I didn't say I didn't like LOOKING at Brittany! Isn't that more evidence for what's wrong with commercial muzac? Get a bimbo or bimbob, put 'em in spandex, and process in some real singers to "thicken up" lame vocals. Same story with that... | |
| Why is Sony Digital sound more like vinyl? P.S. Dave- W.C. fields has "better here than Philadelphia" on his gravestone. | |
| Why is Sony Digital sound more like vinyl? Of course Dave- I dared to disagree. You are the all-powerful audiophile. Someday I'll put my reviews down, throw away my poser Duke diploma, and learn to think like you. |