jameswei
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| Need Help Troubleshooting Ground Hum I used to have a VPI turntable with a PLC power line conditioner that generated enormous interference (hum). I could only use it be placing it as far away as the turntable's power cord would allow.Where is your turntable power supply located? | |
| Badfinger, perfect end for Breaking Bad I agree.I thought the show's use of music was tactically effective.Like "Crystal Blue Persuasion" for the time telescope when Walt and Jesse were cooking meth in the fumigated houses and piling up the money.There was another good tune used when Wa... | |
| Child-Proof Speakers I suppose Klipschorns would be out of the question. | |
| Well, worst of is really what this is about Sorry to say, I did not get around to auditioning these products.My opinions are based solely on reviews I have read about them, as well as reading their manufacturers' ad copy.There are so many products, and I have had to be selective about what ... | |
| Well, worst of is really what this is about I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but here are three items that I think were over rated. (Sorry to admit that I never owned them myself, but of course that would only be natural given that I regarded these things as over rated.)To ... | |
| 5 best selling newish speaker brands in 2013? Brands I like: Thiel, Dynaudio, Totem, Aerial, Nola. And what about a bigger ProAc? | |
| Need advice: Turntable Output Voltage It seems to me that your phono board is not powered up as it should be.The really low volume is like you feeding your phono signal directly into a high level input, without the amplification of a phono preamp circuit.Of course I'm sure you have yo... | |
| one last show Sinatra | |
| Garrard 100 Zero SC The Garrard Zero 100 was an interesting engineering solution to tracking error. Unique implementation of the design.The cartridge shell was pivoted, and an auxiliary rod was attached to the main bearing and the headshell pivot such that the rod wo... | |
| Lots of detail, great imaging, not much bass? Wait.Let get this straight --You DO NOT want a lot of bass.You DO want detail and imaging.With a budget of $700 for used, I would recommend you listen to some smaller Proacs, maybe some of the Tablettes and if you can find a 1SC (great speaker) ne... | |
| Where is my problem ? Is it in the recording? Have you tried different music?A good way to identify the source of the problem is to try switching left versus right channel connections.Once you identify the component that is the source of the problem, you could see if i... | |
| Anyone Recognize This Logo? The only thing I found wasOdabash Furniture MakersDesigners - Manufacturers of Fine FurnitureEd Odabashian, OwnerPhone 344-9524Factory and Showroom at 1366 N Carolan Avenue, BurlingameThis was an ad in the San Mateo Times (California), Monday, Feb... | |
| Difference in quality in products made in China? I remember a story about stainless steel.Properly manufactured stainless steel uses iron, nickel, and molybdenum blended to make a shiny and corrosion resistant metal.A Chinese chemical plant under construction bought cheap stainless steel made in... | |
| Aleph 3 Buzzing noise I recently had my Aleph 3 serviced by Pass Labs. They do a great job.You can start by contacting them via email at:service@passlabs.comHighly recommended. | |
| Which adcom sounds best? http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/solid-state/5280-adcom-555ii-nelson-pass.htmlWhile this discussion doesn't address your question directly, it may nevertheless be of interest given the age of these models. |