johncan

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Power conditioners
Whoops... I meant relative low cost (not lost cost)John 
Power conditioners
Warnerwh,Can you provide more info on Oneac or Powervar? These units sound very interesting to me because of their lost cost. I would like to know more. Can they be used on computers as well?Johncan 
Technics SL-1100
Creeper,Thanks for the reply. I sold the AT20SS cart on ebay. Auction ended today. It sold for $189. I put a Grado Black on the Technics SL-1100 and my kids use it to play Disney records and other kids stuff. The turnatble is built like a tank.John 
Technics SL-1100
Whoops... I meant SL-1100, not SL-1000.John 
Technics SL-1100
I got the Technics SL-1000 today. It is a manual turntable. It has a Audio Technica headshell with an AT20SS cartridge and. The turntable seems to be in working order. Does anyone know what the tracking force should be set up for this cartridge?John 
Systemdek IIX ??
I have a Systemdek IIX with the Profile arm and I love my turntable. If you can get one for $200, get one. I play it daily. The Systemdek IIX has some Linn qualities to it.I have not looked into switching platters. I use the stock glass platter wi... 
How can I get back into vinyl very cheaply?
I have a Bang & Olufsen RX2 with a MMC3 cartridge that I am no longer using. The whole system is in nice shape. If you are interested, email me. It is good for starting out with and well below your price range ($200 below). You really can't tw... 
What's the best USB audio interface?
I am using an older computer as my music server. I am currently using a AMD K6 522 mHZ CPU with 256 MB SDRAM to host about 4000 mp3s (legal downloads from www.emusic.com) and a bunch of live shows in the lossless SHN format. I have several older u... 
What's the best USB audio interface?
I have the M-Audio Sonica. I like it a lot. It runs to a Monarchy DIP and then a ART DI/O DAC and then to my preamp. Music sounds good.The Sonica requires Windows XP or 2000.John 
What's your profession? Age?
Sex educator / behavioral scientist - Age 36 - Retail value my system is about $2000... bought everything used or demo. I love listening to music. 
"must have" accessories for TT and LP?
Records!!!!Johncan 
B&K ST-140 vs Superphon DM 220
Sean,I believe I have the 105 wpc version. It was purchased in 1985. How can I check?John 
Nak 480 - worth buying?
I could not find the azimuth adjust on the Technics and neither could the technician at the hi-fi store. We both listened to both decks playing the same tapes. We both thought the Nak sounded better especially in the highs. He showed me how to adj... 
Nak 480 - worth buying?
Basement - Thanks for the info on the Nak 480. The Technics deck I have is the RS-B85 (a three head deck). According to the manual the Play head is an AX head. I don't know much else about the Technics deck as I have never understood the specs off... 
Nak 480 - worth buying?
Thank you...You both have been very helpful. I will look for a Nak deck with adjustable zenith and azimuth.Johncan