jeffjarvis

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Amp for B&W Sig 805
My 33 w/ch Sugden Masterclass Integrated works great with my 805s.I hauled my speakers around town, trying many different amps.The Sugden Masterclass and Accuphase E530 were tops in my opinion. 
WILSON AUDIO/ cost vs. value
."I've used that spin on my wife for many an upgrade. How's this? I'm looking at $20k speakers. Really considering them. Decide, however, on $10k speakers, and go to my wife all excited that I just saved her $10k, so my new speakers won't cost any... 
Audiophile Electrocution
I remember as a little kid, pouring BBs into my lamp socket and turning on the switch. Great show! I also learned how to change fuses that day. 
Best Neil Young Album?
.I just played my TRANS album.Great stuff. 
Will a Full Page Ad Guarantee a Review?
The advertising sales person comes to your office.They want to sell space in the magazine.Deals get made. 
soundproof a door
.I like Mrtennis' idea.Get her some earphones. 
Building your own high end turntable stand?
I just went for the Rega Wall Mount.(See system)Doesn't take up much space, rock solid and east to adjust the level.Found it second-hand on Audiogon for $100.Very happy. 
Seeking hot running amps
Get near my Sugden and it feels like the heat from an engine block. Great for warming up a small apartment. 
mouse pads...cheap isolation tweak???????
Great.Now instead of listening to my power cord, cables or fuses, I can listen to my mousepad. 
Rega Planar 25 problem
Disregard my previous post about sewing machine oil.Bad info. Now I used Shell 90w gear oil.(4 small drops)My second hand Rega P25 was running slow.Discovered the ball bearing was missing.Located a new belt, ball bearing and some 90w oilThen it ra... 
Best speaker combination for an Sugden A 21 SE
I called Sugden. Tony recommends the high end B&W line and also uses full range, Pro Ac Response D38 in their demonstrations.I use the B&W 805-Signature with my Sugden. Nice. 
bullet-proof, great sounding Intrateds - used
A new Denon Mini system sounds great for the money.Even has a subwoofer output. 
REGA, Still in Business?
I like to slap em down when they do a lousy job. An the other hand, when someone perfoms a super service I like to let folks know.Below is an email from cornflake.co.uk Dear JeffSorry for he delay in geting back to you.We have a ball bearing here ... 
REGA, Still in Business?
"I'm not trying to be a jerk...."Your doing a good job. Go read the thread.I sent Rega service numerous emails.They have an email address listed on their site for Rega service in case you didn't know. Why do they have a published email address but... 
AC cord polarity?? Does it matter???????
Van Den Hul make a Polarity Checker. A small pen shaped digital meter.You can also check all your components and plugs for correct polarity with a simple test meter.Instructions from the Chesky website: By Michael Trei One simple tweak that many p...