islandmandan
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| Platter mat insanity Noromance, I tried the trick using the KeyStrobe disc last night, first playing side one of "The Blues and the Abstract Truth" (45 RPM Analog Productions re-issue), and, as always, It sounded very, very, good. I then slipped the KeyStrobe disc in,... | |
| Platter mat insanity Yes, noromance (by the way, does your moniker suggest that, like me, you are beyond your prime?), I'll have to get off my lazy butt and spin some vinyl and try your trick out. You never know unless you try, right?Dan | |
| Binding post replacement suggestions +One on the copper Cardas binding posts. | |
| Platter mat insanity I have tried several different mats on my G-401, an Acromat, the suspended design from the maker of Trans-Fi Terminator (which didn't seem to work well at all for me), and a solid TTW copper mat (along with TTW brass weight), and I always come bac... | |
| Best all British, except cables, system you heard or can think of. Mental, the years I was between the two sets of Tannoys I've owned were spent with B&W DM 620's (I think that was the model) and enjoyed them greatly, though there were Dynaudio Contour 5.4's in there too).That was just before my final assault... | |
| Best all British, except cables, system you heard or can think of. Darn it, pushed the wrong key! Meant to say this equipment is not bright, or harsh in any way. Most people criticize Brit-gear of being a bit too laid back, if anything. Not my system, however, it's just right for my liking.Regards,Dan | |
| Best all British, except cables, system you heard or can think of. Custom built Tannoy HPD 315 loudspeakers, Tannoy 15i passive subwoofer, Garrard 401 DIY restored turntable, ESSCO modified Zu Denon 103R cartridge, oh and KEF Q-100 center channel and Q 15.2 surround speakers, and lastly, an Arcam FMJ DV 139 unive... | |
| Advice on buying good CD player that will outperform my Primare cd31 I have had a Primare SP-31 for a couple of years now, and the DAC in this unit is outstanding, better than that of my Esoteric DV60.Just FYI.Dan | |
| Can you live with your current speaker until you die? Thank you, Thomas. From what I've read about Lansche, you have very good reason to be more than satisfied in the long run, or, for that matter, right now.Enjoy,Dan | |
| Can you live with your current speaker until you die? Without question, my custom built Tannoy HPD 315-based (12" Dual Concentric drivers, ca 1975, external custom crossovers, 192 lb. 150 liter enclosures) will be the ones to carry me to the end of my days. After eight years, they still have an abili... | |
| Speakers for.....every type of music? My speaker of choice is Tannoy, my first pair came in 1971, 12" Monitor Golds. I somehow got away from them, and 8 or 9 years ago I decided it was time for a return. On Ebay UK, I bought a pair of HPD 315 drivers (ca 1975), with crossovers, then c... | |
| Looking for speaker recommendations Why not look into Tannoy? Their cabinets are beautifully made, and they are outstanding in sound quality. The drivers are Dual Concentric, and come in 10", 12", or 15" size with commensurate cabinet size increase as you go up the line.Best of luck... | |
| What is the fascination? Saving money is not the only reason to refurb an older idler-drive table. Some folks just enjoy taking something old, and making it new again (relatively speaking). I restored a Garrard 401, and mounted a Dynavector 501 (also a DIY restoration) on... | |
| Switching between 2 amps , 1 set of speakers? I have a separate tube preamp that I use that is connected to my other amp which is an SET 300B. I have two sets of speaker wires/connections, so all I have to do is change speaker connections at the speaker. Quick and easy, although it may not be... | |
| Best $40 I've spent...maybe ever Stringreen, I have a quart size can of the stuff. Great product.Regards,Dan |