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| It Was Twenty Years Ago Today! I got to see the Dead, twice, and remember one of them | |
| "Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better! @ ruebent, @ skiznfliz I used standard freezer ICEPACKS to cool my Ultrasonic Bath between batches. Moderating the US Bath's temperature is vital. I also used an aquarium filter, with small-pore batting, to filter particles throughout the proc... | |
| "Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better! First, I know this process is/was excessive. I previously worked in an analytical chemistry lab, so I was accustomed to excessively clean processes/equipment. Background: I have cleaned ~4500 LPs using the following process: Tap rinse Spin... | |
| Have you heard the new Beatles in Mono, Capitol releases? @ fatdaddy2 You commented: "Not likely, since not being released until next month." The website states "Ships by: November 22, 2024" - one DAY from now.. Do you know something everyone else does not? | |
| Bose buys McIntosh @ ken6217 "So you think Bose bought Mcintosch and SF to basically run them into the ground? Sure, that makes a lot of sense." I best guess is that Bose bought McT and SF for the juice - They will substitute similar, lower quality parts (particul... | |
| Buying and Selling; shipping items and Escrow.com @viridian and @bassdude Thanks for the comments. I understand you, and many sellers, would prefer to put ALL of the Risk on the seller. How nice for you. But there a few problems... 1. All functional (and most cosmetic) issues can be hid... | |
| Buying and Selling; shipping items and Escrow.com (+1 @ elliottbnewcombjr) The answer is simple - Include the cost of VISA, PP or other secure transactions (usually 3%) when negotiating the final cost (including shipping) of the offered item(s). All buyers - NEVER use PP F&F, cash, o... | |
| Seeking a Warm 12AX7 Tube for Preamp @ spacecadet65 @ knotscott Which JJ 12AX7 did you purchase? The ECC83-S or the ECC803-S? I have use BOTH and found the 83S more balanced (warmer) than the 803S (analytical) on my Zesto Phono-Pre. I spoke with the designer, George, who co... | |
| An audio component you just can't let go Devialet D-Primere - I bought it many years ago. It was my first 'hifi' system and it sound great and may be the most attractive piece of stereo equipment ever made (even better than its successors). It is so attractive that it may be in museu... | |
| Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit @ jimbones Sorry to hear of Classe's demise. I understand they were purchased, a few years ago... In that case, only consider them if you have access to a great repair center. SS systems are long-haulers, but eventually they need repair. In t... | |
| Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit @ Jimbones My personal experience - I have owned and loved playing an Ayre K-5xeMP preamp for many years. Eventually, I wanted to try a good tube preamp and bought a ARC Ref 6SE. A used Ayre K-5xeMP now costs 1/10th of the new ARC, but is sur... | |
| suggestions for new phono stage I am using an Zesto Andros 1.2. It is attractive, flexible and sounds great (of course). George is one of the nicest guys in the industry, and returns calls himself. Finally, I am using the stock JJ83ECC 12AX7 tubes, which are inexpensive and ... | |
| What is your top sexy song? Good choices, all around... For “The Look of Love” actually prefer Shelby Lynne's version over Dusty Springfield - its just sexier. For a romantic dance with my wife, I can't beat "Wonderful Tonight " by Eric Clapton ;-) Great question! Chee... | |
| Suggestions for phono preamp for LOMC's @ bobheinatz If I were in the market for a Phono-Pre, I would ask for advice, read reviews and make a SHORT LIST OF UNITS TO DEMO. Because the transducer (cartridge) feeds the phono-pre, it may even more important to to demo phono-preamps than ... | |
| Recommendations for a jazz record which demonstrates vinyl superiority over digital I resolved this question by buying the same, high quality recording in both formats. The Doctor (Doc Powel) on VTL. ON MY SYSTEM (see listing), the vinyl is better than the CD. Both were excellent (thanks VTL!), yet repetitive listening confirm... |