jrpnde

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Phono Preamp
   No end to suggestions here. If you don't mind checking into the used market Graham Slee may be an option. I went down that road and have been satisfied with the results. Major factor is the cartridge you plan to use? Whether MM, MC, or hi outpu... 
I need some turntable guidance
   Interesting topic to which there is no end to opinions. I have owned a few tables. The one that I still use is a Pioneer PL-530 I bought new in the 70's. Simple maintenance has been done since I bought it. I was lucky enough to have a dealer cl... 
Why Do Schumann Resonators Work?
   This is a scientific marvel that will probably change the way we listen to audio for ages. I can only relate to the same discovery that was discovered years ago.....pyramid power. A power that has baffled scientists for centuries. The mere pres... 
Bose 301 modifications
   I'm not laughing at all. Many years ago I also went down the Bose path believing that it was a well respected brand offering good performance before discovering what real hifi was. In retrospect, Bose was and still is, mediocre equipment at inf... 
What is the right choice?
   mesch...There has been a bit of discussion on this thread about the combination of NAD amps and PSB speakers. I am quite curious about your comment about what you heard with the PSB Synchronys. Before the Imagine line came out the Synchrony lin... 
What is the right choice?
   I can't speak about other brands of equipment mentioned here but I can speak about NAD and PSB. When I sought to upgrade my system and went with a NAD amp (C375BEE). I used the amp with an existing pair of Klipsch speakers (their top of the lin... 
4 ohm (or 6) Bookshelf speakers. Pass Labs 30.8
Synergy between amp and speakers is paramount. If possible, audition your amp with prospective speakers. Some combinations work well together and others not so well.You didn't mention your price limit? In my system I use a NAD integrated with a pa... 
How much discount typically for a new MC275 to expect from a dealer?
I live not too far from their headquarters in Binghamton, NY and made a visit there to see if I could buy equipment and avoid going to a dealer.Didn't happen. 
Need help finding a new phono stage.
   three easy payments probably has the best advice. A high output MC and MM carts can be used with a phono stage with just a MM capable phono stage. If you want to go with a strictly standard (low output) MC cart be prepared to look at $$$ for on... 
Great musicians who should have been famous except....
"Great musicians who should have been famous except...."   That's a good question but it depends on who you ask....the public or other musicians?  All of the names mentioned here are outstanding. Kudos to those that recognize Steve Gadd as one o... 
Technical sophistication
millercarbon......I am curious. Your skills must go beyond those stated in your first post. Although now retired, I was a Radiologic Technologist for 25 years (medical) and then went into industrial radiography for another 20 simply because medica... 
Has anyone finally decided to sell their Turntable and Vinyl collection?
   Whether it's to reduce clutter, desire to make some money, or to ditch vinyl in favor of some newer media are questions for an individual to ask. CD's, media streaming, and all the other sources are tempting for all who favor the formats.   Som... 
Please Help Me!!
Ask your friend with the Bose system if you can buy it. And then...you can order the new Bose cracker dispenser specially designed for parrot owners delivered to your door via homing pigeon. Where will high end audio ever stop? 
Separate Phono Pre - $$ before I will hear a SIGNIFICANT difference vs. integrated?
Many options for a phono pre. Don't rule out the used market. I got a Graham Slee phono amp to use with my NAD integrated. But, the big difference is that I also got the Slee power supply. The power supply is important as one previous poster state... 
Basic integrated amp for $700-$900
"Silver face plate". Is it about looks or sound? Maybe a silver place plate with the sound you prefer would fit the bill but why limit your options?