jameswei
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| Cal Audio Labs CL-15 Bblilikoi -- Based on your numbers, I think either of the contemplated hookups should be OK. The CL-15's 50 ohm output would normally be looking at a single 100,000 input on the PrimaLuna. This is a high ratio of 2000-to-1, quite satisfactory. If ... | |
| Cal Audio Labs CL-15 It should be OK. Check to verify the Prima Luna's input impedance is much higher than the output impedance of the CL-15. It should be so much greater that cutting it in half this way would still result in a big difference. This prevents the double... | |
| Does anyone know anything about KLH model 57? I found mention of the KLH 27 and 51 receivers, as well as others, but no 57. I assume you are sure the model number is 57. | |
| Boring but still needed: which VHS VCR? I got a Sony SLV-R1000 VHS VCR a few years ago, top of the line then -- semi-pro. There is a pro version called the SVO 2000. I don't use all the bells and whistles, but I expect they should employ Sony's best build quality, with better longevity.... | |
| Sony SCD-1 owners - I/C and PC recommendations? I am happy with Audioquest Amazon (silver) interconnects. They replaced Audioquest Diamond x3s (also silver). (Both are out of production but sometimes available used.) The Diamonds were fast and a little bright on the highs. The Amazons are clear... | |
| Please, DON'T TOUCH I would recommend a combination of what has already been said. First, unplug the power from everything. Second, turn the speakers to face against a wall, plugging any ports, and draping cloth over them. Third, disconnect any turntable and hide it ... | |
| Sony SCD-1 or SCD-XA9000ES for stereo I am disillusioned with Sony players. I bought my SCD-1 years ago when they first came out, and my unit developed a problem in the first few months, refusing to play anything. The in-warranty repair note said one of the servo motors had failed. La... | |
| What the heck is that thing? Given its size and location, I assumed it is the seat of the chair/stool for the piano player. | |
| Office system Once, a long time ago, my primary system consisted of an AR Amplifier, Rectilinear III speakers, Benjamin Elac Miracord 50H (which replaced a Dual 1019) with Shure V-15 Type III, as well as an AR Tuner. I still have them all (except the cartridge)... | |
| Office system A walk down nostalgia lane. Try Dynaco ST-70 and PAS 3, AR 3a speakers, and Dual 1019 with Shure. Or, Fisher 500-C (or Fisher KX200 integrated), Large Advent speakers, and Empire 598 with Stanton. How about Harmon Kardon Citation II and I, JBL L-1... | |
| Should manufacturers lease speakers? Don't forget the negative cash flow that the manufacturer has to withstand as the program is started up.For example, a pair of speakers that retails for $6000 might be rented for $100 per month (for "full payout" in 5 years). It might have cost th... | |
| "The Unit" tv show - question on music Didn't see the show but found this on the web: The song at the end is "Ooh Child" by Beth Orton. The Five Stairsteps originally recorded this song. | |
| McIntosh I recently added an MR78 tuner and sent it up to Audio Classics to be modded by Richard Modafferi. A very popular mod. Excellent work. | |
| I know this is heresy, but... Two more to consider: If you want a lot of bands, I have had good results with a semipro unit, the Rane ME60, with thirty sliders per channel -- www.rane.com/me60.html. I you can get by with fewer bands, I understand the old Cello Palette is very ... | |
| What is the lifespan of a good SS Amp A well made solid state amp should last at least 15 to 20 years. A 4 or 5 year old solid state amp should last you at least another 10 years. I recently had two capacitors replaced on my Acoustic Research Amp, which I bought new in 1969(!!). Actua... |