johnto
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| Discwasher Direction Arrow should point the way the record is rotating. | |
| Looking for speaker wire (bi-wired) suggestions for two types of speakers Save yourself some $$ and try Canare 4S11 great cable used in studios. | |
| Integrated upgrade recomendations Parasound Hint is tough to beat loads of features, the prior model 5 was a Stereophile class A component. | |
| integrated amp on a budget Second on Parasound Hint Halo either 5 or 6 comes with everything you need. | |
| Cheap Speaker "Isolation" Solution for 300 lb. Speaker Hudson Hifi has some reasonably priced isolation and stabilization products. | |
| Best speakers around $130k? Magnepan 30.7 they'll sound great give the rest to a charity you'll feel great. | |
| What'd You Get For Xmas? Junior Wells Hoodo Man Blues and a Hudson HiFi record cleaning kit which is excellent especially considering it’s price. | |
| Magnepan .7 vs 1.7 tech question? I had always thought it was the resistor that cut some of the high end. I've never had a problem with 1.7, 1.7i or 3.7i on the tip end. I have alternated between wire and resistors as a jumper which will change the top end . You do need an amp wi... | |
| The Boss is the Bo$$ I think he went back to the Spector big wall of sound recording. Dave Clark Five also used a similar wall of sound. It sounds great in cars or at parties grabs your attention and doesn’t let go. As far as money I guess many artists have a price. | |
| Luxman 509X, 590AXII, or Gryphon Diablo 300 for B&W 802d3 The Pass equipment is truly wonderful I'm using a 250.8 with magnepan 3.7i never a problem and rarely leaves class A. Reno HiFi will let you demo in home. There's also the used option which I took based on reviews | |
| Looking for suggestions on speakers and an integrated amp for a second system. If you have the space for Magnepan speakers I would go with the 1.7 and a Parasound Hint Halo integrated I had this system in my a 12 x 15 room and it sounded terrific. Used this combo should be fit your budget. | |
| Your Favorite Sounding Power Amp, $5000 US Retail max. Depending on speakers Pass XA25 or Van Alstine if you need more power. | |
| What Recordings Of Yours Did Not Age Well? All Chicago Lp's after 3 and some of the later ELP why I bought them I don't know. Also the Rolling Stones after Tattoo You questionable purchases. | |
| I need your suggestion for a Preamp. I agree with taww118 assessment of the Pass XP10 I'm using one myself with a 250.8. Not flashy but does everything the way you would want a pre to present music. | |
| Help with Cartridge choice You may want to consider a gently used cartridge as your money will go twice as far. Don't overlook Soundsmith cartridge's they provide everything you want and have a great retipping program. I picked up a Carmen and that ended my search. Good l... |