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| Sturdy Turntable Stand I use one of these: https://www.turntablelab.com/products/line-phono-turntable-station Quite heavy and solid, has nice features specifically for a turntable stand (call it ergonomic), and won't break the bank. | |
| New to classical music Edvard Grieg has been mentioned in passing, but specifically, try "Peer Gynt". Lots of drama in there, and you will recognize a few of the melodies from movie soundtracks, tv commercials, etc. Make sure to get a full orchestral version since the... | |
| Popular new/used SS stereo power amps under $2500? In class A/B, I've good had good results with a McCormack DNA amp, and Odyssey amps...ok, technically I've used a Symphonic Line amp, but Odyssey comes from the same designer, and are easier to find in the states.In class D, I like the new PS Audi... | |
| Reasonable high end interconnects: without breaking the bank For ultimate flexibility in choices (i.e., custom-made), try Douglasconnection.com . Doug has various grades of raw cable to choose from, including Canare, Mogami, Furez, Furutech. Same with connectors, including ETI, Vampire Wire, Furutech, etc... | |
| Tonearms with no anti-skate adjustment Thanks for all the input. It sounds perfectly fine to me...no mistracking, no imbalance in the channels, no distortion that I've noticed. But I should do some comparison listening tests in highly-modulated tracks using one of my other turntables... | |
| Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open. @jdjohn Any thoughts on kits like this modeled after the Dynaco ST-70? http://www.tubes4hifi.com/bob.htm#ST70 This isn't a mod or upgrade for stock ST70s, but a kit for building a brand-new amp. Some of the design changes are listed under 'S... | |
| Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open. Any thoughts on kits like this modeled after the Dynaco ST-70? http://www.tubes4hifi.com/bob.htm#ST70 This isn't a mod or upgrade for stock ST70s, but a kit for building a brand-new amp. Some of the design changes are listed under 'ST70 amplifi... | |
| Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open. Hi Roger, and thanks for offering to answer some questions for us.In an earlier post, you offered to comment on specific brands, and I have a few in my stable.-PS Audio-McCormack (you already gave a nod to Steve)-Symphonic Line (German)As a follow... | |
| Harbeth 30.1 ? The Ultimate Speaker under $5K ? Tommy!!! I tried to tell you here https://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?f=85&t=106099 to get those used JM Lab (aka Focal) Utopia speakers! Now I own them, and am enjoying every minute! |