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Reel to Reel decks
Hi, I've owned a lot of reel to reel decks from Revox {had 4 of these]Sony's, Vikings, and Tandbergs. Am useing 3 decks in my system now, and have 2 Pioneer decks that I love,one is a mint 707 and the other is a 1011-L, they are built beautiful an... 
Entry Level Turntable?
hi, i agree on the 1200 mk2 i have one with a grado gold cartridge and a herbies mat. my other table is a source with an sme5 tonearm, i love them both. 
Preamp with phono stage for under $1000
Hi, If you can find one a Music Reference RM-5 Mk4. It is a hybrid that uses 3 6922's. It has a nice phono that you can even switch out with an on/off switch, and yes has the IEC jack, and can be bought in your price range. Did I mention it is one... 
RIP Kenny Rankin
This news is terrible. Kenny is one of my favorites of all time. Everytime he played anywhere near our area we went. This is shocking to say the least. 
Good USED XLR Interconnect Choices for $300-$400?
Hi Tom, have tried and used many cables in my systems over the years and have had good luck with Audioquest diamonds until I tried Revelation paradise silver cables. Now am useing the interconnect Revelations and have never been happier. These are... 
tv only does 720p why Blue ray?
Am useing a 720p in my music room and can only fit a 26" Toshiba there. Bought a Pioneer elite blue ray player and have the Audioquest HDMI-3 cables, the picture quality is great and what it does for regular DVDs is amazing. I think it would be wo... 
dynaco st120 amps
Hi, This is only my feeling, the 120 was not one of Dynacos better amps. I had one once and hated it. There are a slew of amps out there to chose from. I'd pass on this one. 
Anyone know of a good repair place for a Revox A77
Thanks for present advice appreciate any ideas. 
What to clean audio equipment with?
Hi, Have had great success useing 3in one oil on metal surfaces wiping with a soft tissue,it not only removes fingerprints but keeps them from returning. On other surfaces i've used Castle Plexo anti static plastic glass cleaner with no harm to th... 
What is your dream turntable?
A Source table with the deluxe power supply with either a Grado signature tonearm, or an SME 5 arm. I have this now. 
Electrostat - M-L; Quad or Soundlab - reliable
Hi, I also have owned electrostats for many years 4 pair of quad 57s with only one problem a panel went out. 23 years ago purchased a pair of Audioatatics ES240s they have been trouble free since day one. They sound great and do everything I want ... 
Best pressings I've heard
Hi, Check out "The Swing Era" on time life records, it's a 14 volume set with 3 records to each volume. The sound is really good on these. I have the full set. 
Yamaha or Denon ?
I've owned both Denon and Yamaha several models and always preferred the Denons. I think build quality is equal, but the Denons always worked out better. Just my findings. 
What cartridge performs best with Thorens TD160?
I'd go for the Grado gold,not only is the price right it is a great sounding cartridge after you get a few hours on it. 
Norah Jones a tinge short
Hello, Yes her dad is Ravi Shankar.