johnhaines

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Motor repair for Goldmund Studio TT /w Pabst motor
Thank you W. I am also hunting for a Goldmund Studio with T3-F arm..no real luck yet. I tend to shy away from ones in the NYC tri state area that are not from original owners. I am in Newport Beach CA now. 
has anyone had problems with wadia service?
Here is an update.I sent the unit in because it had an issue playing hi-res files (A USB module was fitted which used to work great- failed after 2 years ) the CD transport worked flawlessly.I sent it in to Audio Research Corporation, and they fix... 
Contact info of Steve Huntley
HIfiGeek1Any contact for Steve I need some service on one of his mods. I am in Newport Beach, CAI have a ARC VS110 that needs a new cap. 
ARC VS-115 Amp with new KT-120 Tubes
It sounds pretty amazing. I wonder if I could put hte KT-150 tube in and expect more. The Midrange is magical.So I went and met Kevin Deal- nice guy, opiionated- but with good reason. I bought replacement 6550s to replace my non winged 6550s. Went... 
has anyone had problems with wadia service?
So now that Fine Sounds acquired Mcintosh, Sonus Farber, Wadia, and Audio Research...looks like I am sending off my favorite Wadia 860x with GNS Statement level upgrade in for a tune up. Wadia's address is not McIntosh's old address 2 Chambers St.... 
MAC Autoformers?
I wonder if you run a bunch of drivers , in series, which means higher impedance if the wattage stays constant... -with an auto former-So let's say... Since I like to use DJ'ing as an excuse to buy audio gear for my home system.....(lived that lie... 
ARC VS-115 Amp with new KT-120 Tubes
Looking to get in touch with HifiGeek1 want to get some KT-120's but wanna test them out first.give me an email atjohngilmour attttttttttttattttt rocketmail dottty com 
Infinity RS 1b the one with 4 Towers - Recommend?
I also heard Sid Marks RS1-a's and liked them so much....I bought them from him! Sold them to someone in Canada in 1995..and missed them so much I bought two sets of RS1b's this year!Sir speedy- how is Sid doing??I lost his number.. I bought them ... 
infinity 1b's- should i go tubes for top end???
I have used Bryston 4bs with Infinity RS1-a's and found the bass to be amazing and there to be impact and detail on the high end- particularly with complex passages and very little compression. I also had the 4 towers flanked with a pair of SW-1 E... 
the best amp to run the bass of infinity RS-1b's
Ramy MANY THANKS! I was considering using newer Bryston 4b SST, and also Classe CA-400 or 350..thanks for eliminating the 7 monos, I met Innersounds 1 man show and I believe him to be an honest fellow- one I would like to support with my purchase.... 
the best amp to run the bass of infinity RS-1b's
I have two sets of RS-1b's and I want to use one amp to run 4 bass towers with one pair of high end panels..Anyone know how to do this and what amp could run that type of low impedance load on the bottom?For the record with my Older RS1'a (RS1a's)... 
What equipment do you most regret parting with??
Infinity Reference standard 1 (thought I might be able to make small speakers sound as good, Wadia 860.... looked and finally replaced it thought it was depreciating but 8 years later they go for same price I sold it for originally, Matched pair o... 
My wife is so uncool!
so I finally get this huge 1250 sq foot apt with a huge living room with wall to wall capeting unparallel walls and in the right dimension ratios. I start setting up my Infinity reference standars and my girlfriend starts shrieking nonnono can't w... 
The best sounding FM Tuner is.....
The Day Sequerra tuner. No one writes in about them because people who own them have realize time is money and tehir time is too expensive to give away for freee on the net in discussion groups. 
Biggest Sonic Improvement
replacing my CD player with a Wadia 860.