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| Buy Smart Japan No, I do not have experience with Japan Buy. Understand that anything meant for the use in the Japanese market will need an AC converter to work in the US. Easy to accomplish, but a caveat to be aware of.There is good value to be found through ... | |
| Best value record cleaner/cleaning system I've done a lot of research. The most effective cleaning method is ultrasonic. Results are demonstrably better than vacuum machines and results are repeatable. Improvement is noted with new unplayed records, and records that were carefully stor... | |
| They Almost Never Quote A Price , Why? Price depends on how much the dealer thinks you will pay. In this context, price is a variable. If a price is quoted, then it becomes very easy to search online for a "deal" and the local B&M dealer may loose a sale. Other than individual... | |
| How much do large Vinyl collections go for these days? The answer depends on the value of your time, and how much of FMV you want to receive. If you want the LPs sold, as quickly as possible, then call dealers who will come to you, inspect your collection and make you a cash offer for everything. Un... | |
| Classic el34 tube amps versus current models You mentioned the Marantz 8B as a benchmark of sorts at about $3k. Others have suggested SET designs.Have you considered other vintage amplifiers? There are several golden era EL34 tubes amps that compare favorably to what is available new (af... | |
| Line Magnetic 219ia vs Mc225 Wig, Where is it published who builds what side by side ?Thank you. | |
| Line Magnetic 219ia vs Mc225 Yes I am happy with the P845se. I heard integrated version of the amp several years ago and was very impressed. I found a great deal recently and jumped on it. Foreknowledge of a hidden relationship with Line Magnetic or front door/back door pr... | |
| Line Magnetic 219ia vs Mc225 "wig" you mentioned that the Line Magnetic and Triode TRV amplifiers are made in the same factory, and use the same parts. How do you know this ?Thanks. Ross disclosure- I own a Triode TRV P845SE | |
| Line Magnetic 219ia vs Mc225 "charles1dad" Sorry for referencing you in my post. Question was meant for someone else. | |
| Line Magnetic 219ia vs Mc225 "charles1dad" you mentioned that the Line Magnetic and Triode TRV amplifiers are made in the same factory, and use the same parts. How do you know this ?Thanks. Ross | |
| My journey to search for standmount bookshelf speakers... KEF KS50 are a default choice. Surprisingly good bass response in a small room.Triangle Titus 202, first version with metal bullet phase plug in the tweeter mouth. Great HF extension, whip sharp transient response, completely disappear in room, ... | |
| Best Cheap Amps for Magneplanar Speakers Adcom 555 are widely available and cheap. New caps etc would only be a few $100. 200wpc.....On the tube side, you can find a pr of rebuilt Dynaco MK3 for less than $1k if you are willing to take your time. 60w per monoblock of good tube power. | |
| Vintage MONO Cartridge Question ? An answer to my original question ? Buelller........Bueller....... | |
| Vintage MONO Cartridge Question ? A mono cartridge can have vertical compliance. The Denon 102, and many of the Japanese mono cartridges have vertical compliance. What is important is that the cartridge contains a single coil only, and does not generate signal from vertical mov... | |
| Vintage MONO Cartridge Question ? I have looked at the Denon 102 and may pursue it as a backup if my effort to restore a vintage cartridge proves difficult. I have listened to comparisons between the 102 and other cartridges. The 102 does some things very well- mono image is co... |