jasonbourne52

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Kyocera repair/restoration
Contrary to what the obsessed will claim any used DVD player will function perfectly well as a digital transport. No need to spend lots of bucks here!  
Kyocera repair/restoration
That replacement laser assembly may cost $200. For less you can buy a secondhand DVD player (~$25) and a Khadas KTB DAC ($99) plus a $10 Monoprice coax cable. This combination will give you superior sound. I have this pairing in present use!  
Kyocera repair/restoration
The Kyocera needs a new laser assembly. Plus a new belt for the drawer.   
New Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable - Need recommendation for MM Cartridge and Mat
I added the PLX1000 to my TT collection. I am using the Denon 103R mc cartridge along with a Bellari SUT into the RGR 4 preamp. I prefer a mc over any mm. Superior transient response and lower noise floor. Better detail retrieval from LPs - more d... 
Dustcover Blues
Just remove the cover when playing an LP. That's what I do.  
$39K for the Linn Klimax DAC/streamer?
Linn is a bit late! Audio Note already has an $80K DAC! 
Bands/artists you never got to see live in their heyday, but would've liked to.
Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Sympony, Barbirolli and the Hallee Orchestra, Bernstein and the NY Philharmonic  
Bands/artists you never got to see live in their heyday, but would've liked to.
The Incredible String Band 
Bands/artists you never got to see live in their heyday, but would've liked to.
Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band! 
Herbie’s Super Black Holes
Stay away from the Schwartzchild  radius!!! 
Bands/artists you never got to see live in their heyday, but would've liked to.
MC5! 
AR XB headshell/tonearm
I have a Vinyl Nirvana modded AR XB. It has an arm tube/headshell from a Technics arm. Plus new wiring. The rest of the AR arm remains intact. I suggest you contact Vinyl Nirvana and have your arm modded the same way. It will perform a lot better ... 
What cartridge for a prime super scout 10.5 arm.? Budget $500
+1 for the AT - OC9XML for $549. Nude Microline stylus and boron cantilever.  
U1 or U1 mini best for my setup
Just buy the cheaper option. 
DCM vs Polk Audio Center Speaker
Get the KX center! Mix-and-match is always problematic!