jrpnde

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Anyone Successfully Go from Floor Standers to Bookshelf Monitors w/ Subs?
   Moving air? What kind of bass do you prefer? Tooth rattling or well integrated or both? Bass is a personal preference. "Moving air" isn't the whole part of it. There will be scads of advice on this topic. The best sound and the physical appeal ... 
If your were to assemble a vintage system ?
   If you go vintage especially amp/receiver have it thoroughly inspected and replace any old/tired electronic components. In the 70's, I bought a Pioneer SX850. It suited my needs back then. When the tuner stopped working (no big deal since vinyl... 
Worst Concerts You Have Attended ??
Elton John...Atlanta....mid or late 70's. He was established as a main music star by then. Venue was a large auditorium with thousands present. He played and sang like he wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. His band played like they we... 
Which VTF Scale are you using?
Is this device worth the bother or is it usable for not super accurate measurement?............https://www.amazon.com/Neoteck-Upgraded-Turntable-Backlight-Cartridge/dp/B07BXVYB66/?tag=taohr-20 
New Audiophile going crazy
   I have full house audio. It's a Radio Shack boom box (circa 1980). As I walk around the house I can carry it with me. So, full house audio.   Better to fulfill your obsessions with things that are constructive rather than ones that are not. Hat... 
Killer used integrated for
   joey54 poses the most important question.....Which speakers will you be using? Many excellent amps are recommended here. I have experienced and observed dismal results with mismatching amps and speakers more than a couple of times. Some amps so... 
Craigslist Fraud
   Some scammers are of the genius kind. Too bad they don't work for legitimate gain. Here's an example of a clever one who preyed on the "less than intelligent"........   Years ago when  cell phone use really took off people were using them every... 
My hearing deficits are becoming clear...
   I have responded to the topic of hearing loss more than once so here's another.....   Years ago I sold and fitted hearing aids. Learned a lot about hearing loss and what causes it. Most common is the factor of aging. Happens to almost everyone.... 
Phono pre amp
Does anyone have experience with the Graham Slee line of phono pre,s? 
Perfect Speaker Placement - Put next to the back wall as much as possible.
   I have gained a lot of knowledge and have received a lot of useful advice from various posts in this forum. Obviously, there are those here who have a wealth of knowledge and experience with audio equipment and the application of them into the ... 
Is this how a Subwoofer Crossover is supposed to work?
   Sub Setup......One of the greatest challenges in audio. Some very good suggestions here. So many I can't imagine one trying all of them. Since your post asks about the crossover function of the subs I would address that first. Given your setup ... 
Inexpensive MM Cartridge
peter s. Good luck in your searches. Turntables are one of the most challenging items in the analog world. Tables can be bought with a preinstalled cartridge. If from a trusted dealer then those cartridges can be mounted in a correct manor. Howeve... 
Inexpensive MM Cartridge
I have a Pioneer PL-530 which is a couple of steps up from your model. These tables with their S-shaped tonearms are not capable of extracting the most from very expensive cartridges. If the table was originally bought with a cartridge included it... 
Recommendations for a modestly priced analog system
As millercarbon recommends, focus on a phono stage as much as the table. One can make or break the other. Avoid tables such as those with a built in phono stage or USB capability. Those features just run the price up and do not add to the quality ... 
Looking for some new floor standing speakers
bigkidz....If the OP can find a pair of those Vandersteens for around $5K that are not "whipped" then he is more than lucky. If a seller is willing to sell those speakers at such a modest price then there must be something awry. Maybe the ones you...