hoopster

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Just got an ipod, now what?
Thanks guys,Got up and running this evening. Not a big deal after all...Don't worry, I put the ipod down after a while and am back to listening to LPs through tubes. So, don't cancel my card, pleazzzz!!! 
one shot: KLH 17 or Large Advents?
Holla,You do not have to pay 2 to 3K. There are many options of very good used speakers used here on Audiogon for $500 to 1K. Dynaudios, Totems, JM Focal, et.al. Audiogon is full of people trying to move up the food chain and often with speakers. ... 
one shot: KLH 17 or Large Advents?
Holla,BTW, I am a Magnapan fan but not for bass. SMGs are great sounding speakers-I had MG-Is. I think they may not do well in a 10X10 room, however. They need to be away from a wall to sound their best.Hoopster 
one shot: KLH 17 or Large Advents?
Holla,Mapman may be onto something with the Ohm's, I dunno, I have not heard them in years. I have large advents-hooked to nothing right now-that I restored (look great BTW). They were my speakers from high school along with a Yamaha CA600 and a P... 
one shot: KLH 17 or Large Advents?
Large advents sound constrained at low volumes IMHO. I have no idea about the KLHs. Personally, I would look for a more modern speaker design, your mira and apollo deserve better. 
Preamp w/mm Phono Stage for under $300?
Here are a few to look for:Superphon IPS Audio IVNacamichi c5Forte 2 
Drivin' me Crazy
I tightened the transformers and the power supply and life is indeed better. It is not gone completely but we are on the right track. 
Drivin' me Crazy
Thanks folks. Definitely a buzz, not like a 60 cycle hum. Thanks all of you. Sounds more like zzzz than ummmm. When you touch/tap the pre the buzz may crackle then die only to regenerate later, sometimes in seconds, sometimes several minutes later... 
Yamaha NS-500 and NS-1000
I remember going into the local hifi shop and drooling over both of them when I was in high school. They pop up every now and again here and on ebay. Both models in good shape still command relatively a high price in the used market. But speaker d... 
Small and Excellent Speakers
My listening percentages are very close to your own. I have Dynaudio Focus 220s which are not bookshelves but I think sound great with Jazz. I like the Dynaudio line, especially the Focus and Confidence series. The Dynaudio Confidence C1 is an awe... 
Simple System for a Super Senior?
I would think he would be very happy with the Solo and a nice pair of Monitors and decent speaker wire. You could do all this within your budget. I appreciate the fact you are wanting to give back to your Dad, I wish mine were still around to do t... 
best speakers on AGON for about $500
Jdfelice,The reason the SD 300ti's are highly recommended is that they are that good. Audio Advisor was the exclusive distributor and they retailed for $800 but were commonly "on sale" for $500. That was in the mid 80's. Harry Pearson of Absolute ... 
Classe DR-6 or Adcom GFP-750
Take de Classe, nuff said above. 
best speakers on AGON for about $500
Buy the SD 300ti's NOW. It is a no brainer. I still have a pair upstairs in a third system. They were in my main system for many years before the upgrade bug bit. Still it took me a log while looking and listening and a great deal to knock them ou... 
Jazz artists for late starter.
Gawdbless,I really appreciate where you are. I was at the same place about three or four years ago. My jazz collection has grown substantially since. Good luck on your quest. I got a lot of good advice on this forum on artists. Lots of great sugge...