jperry

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What’s the relationship between gain (dB) and power (watts)?
https://www.alternativewireless.com/resources/cell-signal-improvement/amplifier-gain-power-output.ht... 
Upgrading Technics 1200 Tonearm under $1000
The Rega tonearm is not an upgrade. You would probably be better served to upgrade your cartridge or buy a turntable constructed to more easily accommodate different tonearms.  
Stratospheric audio gear prices
If you don’t like the price buy something else instead of whining.I buy items I can afford, and don’t worry about things I can’t afford. Listen to the song.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H6SiNVLcYU&ab_channel=GrooveNoteRecords 
Proac D20 or Proac D20R
Get the D20r. The ribbon tweeter is great and integration is seamless 
Request for a recommendation on a small footprint floor standing speaker
You should add to your list used ProAc floor standing speakers. 
Trying to sell these
Search completed listings on eBay for your answer 
Sound Labs 645-8, A Review
@mijostynThanks for posting the review. A friend of mine has Sound Lab speakers, and as you indicate they are a great speaker.If only I had a bigger room 
Phono Stage in LUXMAN - CL-38uC
@If you are in Phoenix, AZ let me know 
Phono Stage in LUXMAN - CL-38uC
@jbhiller You are welcome. If you look at my system you will see that the TT setup requires a very good phono stage to show its capabilities. I looked at your system, and noticed we have have a cartridge in common. I have a Kiseki Purpleheart (Sap... 
Phono Stage in LUXMAN - CL-38uC
I have a Luxman CL-38uC, and a Luxman CL-35 III (which was reviewed by Audio Critic in issue 1 (1977). The Audio Critic review is irrelevant with regard to the CL-38Uc.The Luxman CL-35 III is better than good, When I heard it recently compared to ... 
Please suggest a CD/streaming device for ~$2000
+1 soix3,797 posts05-09-2021 4:05pmYou could get an Innuos Zen Mini with the upgraded power supply (highly recommended).  It’s got its own drive and internal storage so you can load all your CDs into it, an internal DAC, and it also streams.  Whe... 
Samsung flat screen TV’s
My Sony was expensive when purchased in 2012, but is still working great today, so not that expensive considering the service life. 
Cleaning house ~ Completely unclear on values if any
Search Audiogon blue book or hifishark.com for information on pricing 
Basis Super Arm 9
Below is a link to a thread with many comments about the Superarm 9 from people who own it, as well as comparisons to other tonearms they owned.I had a Basis Vector 3 and it was a great tonearm.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tonearm-option... 
Luxman LX33 Integrated Tube Amp. YEAH? NAY?
@elliottbnewcombjr You could probably use a transformer, but I wouldn’t. Maybe my OCD showing through.I bought two that were US voltage. Kept one and a friend wanted the other one. It is a very good (IMO) vintage tube preamp. Not as good as the cu...