jphii

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Audiotop products
I've heard about this stuff, but never seen it. The guy who uses it swears by it. But, the Analog set is over $600!Look here: AudiotopI doubt very seriously that this stuff is $550 better than either AIVS (my personal favorite) or RRL.Talk about t... 
Please Help My TT is acting like a tuner
Is the oldies station any good?Seriously, you may need to change the arm cable. I have had a few problems with noise in my system. I always try changing cables before I run the the whole ground loop check. I found I need a cable that really reject... 
Z-Squared Audio
I have the Copperhead ic's, and have been very impressed. I've tried several different ic's, and these are going to stay for a while. 
Am I crazy????? Try THIS
I remember doing that in the late 70's. My wife would shoot me if I tried it now. I have to get either a divorce or a music room! 
Guitar playing audiophiles, Martin or Taylor?
About 5 years ago, my company had a banner year. So, I went out and bought about 35 guitars, every one I ever wanted but couldn't afford. Aftet looking at all of them for a couple of years, my wife laid down the law - get rid of some. So, I figure... 
Help me find a Simple Hi End Turntable
I agree with Doug and Metralla. If you don't have someone near you, I'm sure one of the fine folks here on the 'Gon would help. If you are in Eastern North Carolina, I'd be glad to.Joe 
OK, I made the leap...
Rushton,Keep it simple? I may take some heat for this, but with 600 lps IMO hand cleaning is not an option. After coming out of storage they all need to be cleaned, and doing it by hand will take about 33.9 years. Why use this:or this:When this:ma... 
OK, I made the leap...
Rushton, you need to stop doing that! You are making us all look bad. But, I want to second AEW's recommendation for a cleaning machine. I think it is an essential part of your analog budget. I've tried every low-dollar cleaning method known to ma... 
tube manufacturing
Newbee,You know you need to hang on to them. In ten years when all of the "current production" tubes really suck, they'll be worth a fortune! 
tube manufacturing
Fatparrot has a valid point. Yioryos, you state,"Technology gets better and I don't accept the theory that we no longer can produce equal or better tubes".If most cases, that is true. However, tubes are essentially obsolete except for specialized ... 
Keep equipement or trade?
I guess I'm a 3. I buy some, keep some, sell some, trade some, and build some. The stuff I build usually stays, but that doesn't mean I won't build something similar!I don't care about the latest & greatest, and don't subscribe to any audio ma... 
Tube Newbie
Dealing with tubes is not a hassle considering some of the other lengths we go to in our systems. The easiest way to deal with the biasing problem is to buy an amp(s) that does it for you. Also, every tube cd player I've heard sounds better than S... 
Step-up transformers...
I have the K&K, and kept it even after adding my Supratek. I feel it is one of the true values in "high-end" audio. It is the only solid state piece in my system. 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Pat,I just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Knowing your wife will keep the music going makes me smile, let the music help. Don’t worry about being a wimp, just think about getting well. God bless.Merry Christmas & Happ... 
Who will survive? One last table til I die.
Oops, Ohm's.