jdcrox

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Can metal chassis become defective? I
And aluminum alloys corrode at a considerable rate. And since pure aluminum is so soft, it is rarely used for anything structural. I cant imagine a chassis being made from pure aluminum. Much of the aluminum used in aircraft construction has a thi... 
Favorite Movie Soundtrack
Grosse Pointe Blank 
Speaker upgrade
Bryan, did you ever get down to GMA? 
Biasing Cayin TA-30
Thanks Brent, that was exactly what I needed!Cyanzky, problem is that mine doesnt have the external adjustment mod. Paul is a great guy at bizzybee, but understandably he is reluctant to give out instructions on biasing inside the unit, given the ... 
Biasing Cayin TA-30
The problem with that link (I have looked at it before) is that the diagram link is broken, and it doesnt answer the rest of my questions. John 
Do Audiophiles blow speakers?
Chadnliz, you werent playing Aerosmith's "Big 10 Inch" at the time by any chance, were you? 
Green Mountain Audio Calypso
The website is being redone, it does seem to be taking a long time, however. I have not heard of a large restocking fee, But I think Roy only sells the Europas direct, all the others are sold through a dealer network. He is a very interesting guy ... 
Green Mountain Audio Calypso
Chadnliz, that would be the Callisto. Reportedly an amazing speaker. Might be my next upgrade from my Europas! 
Ready to try vinyl
I will also recommend the MMF-7. I bought one a year ago, brand new w/Channel Island phono pre, for around $1200. I found vinyl to me MUCH quieter than my recollection. I will probably be upgrading in the next year or so, but I know I can recoup m... 
Need Processor suggestions for 2 channel into 5
You didnt state your budget, but the Arcam 300 is reportedly a beautiful sounding surround reciever. You could use the pre-outs for your fronts to a different amp. 
Just a power amp, turntable and speakers?
As has been said, you need a volume control in the circuit, which is what a preamp does. Otherwise it would simply play at full volume all the time. Plus you must have a phono preamp, either built in to the system preamp, or a separate unit. The p... 
Vinyl Cleaning Fluid for VPI RCM
Rackdoctor, you might want to buy a new keyboard, your caps lock key seems to be stuck on! My ears hurt from all the shouting. 
Hooking up a tube pre-amp to a processor
Get a tube preamp with a HT bypass. Run the lt/rt front outs from your AVP into the tube pre. Then on to your power amps.Now run your CDP directly to the pre, totally bypassing your AVP.When you are listening to other sources,movies,etc, set the p... 
Does anyone have information on the Adcom 2535
No, you can only bridge 2 into 1. 
Would you buy speakers with out first listening ?
I bought my Europas based on recommendations from Audiogon. And have never looked back!