jwei
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| What would cause noise (ground noise?) when touching the volume control and tone controls? Back in the day, I had the same issue with an amp. It had a two prong A/C plug, and turning the plug over, i.e., reversing the prongs, solved the problem. I guess since only one prong was supposed to be driven and the other was supposed to be a... | |
| Hidden Gems in Classic Rock Albums "Overlooked" songs? Three of my favs -- All of You by Don Felder from the Heavy Metal soundtrack https://youtu.be/hHZfyhVOGLY Go Back Home by Stephen Stills from the Stephen Stills album https://youtu.be/Pd9VNlquFlE Star of the Stor... | |
| How To Keep Cat Off Stereo Equipment? As @allenf1963 mentioned, cats seem to be afraid of cucumbers. So maybe put a few cukes around your rig. https://youtu.be/Vq4q8g7ClH4 | |
| What's all the fuss about late 70s and earl 80s run of the mill midfi turntables? @mahler123 Too bad it didn't sound good. Perhaps the rubber suspension components of the cartridge had deteriorated? Would replacing the arm and cartridge be worth considering? | |
| Home audio or pro audio? I have been pleased using some components made by "pro" manufacturers. My Manley Steelhead is a consumer product although Manley makes a lot of pro gear. I use Bryston monoblock amps in my home theater. They sound great and construction is bull... | |
| Worth fixing? I had a nice basement system including a Classe Tuner 1 and a Classe CA 100 amp. When the tuner failed, I left it with the repair shop and after a month they said it needed a part that had become unavailable. I looked up the part and it had been ... | |
| What's all the fuss about late 70s and earl 80s run of the mill midfi turntables? The old Duals were well-made for the time. I enjoyed many hours listening to my 1019 with Shure V-15 III. Still have it in storage. | |
| Some more modern jazz piano trios Let me add this. The Patricia Barber Trio. I know many consider her a vocalist, but of course she is an excellent pianist as well. Here is one of my favorite instrumental performances by her: | |
| Some more modern jazz piano trios I’m also a fan of Brad Mehldau and I like Yuko Mabuchi too. | |
| Were you an audiophile in the 1980s and 1990s? @jjss49 I really enjoyed reading Corey Greenberg. I wish he had stayed writing longer. Tony Cordesman (AHC) was another one of my favorites. | |
| Comparing Phono Pre-Amps Long listening sessions are a good method. However, if A/B switching is desired too, then use two turntables to do quick switch A/B listening. Many of us have more than one turntable. Of course the tables will not sound the same, but difference... | |
| Female vocalist recommendations Let me add this one -- Lisa Fisher demonstrates a truly AWESOME vocal range in this live performance of Look of Love with Chris Botti. | |
| Female vocalist recommendations Marilyn McCoo, Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick. | |
| Stepping Up From A Graham 2.2 On A Basis Audio Debut Deck +1 For the Graham Phantom. It's a great arm and shouldn't have any compatibility issues replacing the 2.2 Setting up is along the same lines as the 2.2. | |
| Post “Three Blind Mice” Japanese Jazz Yuko is a pleasure to listen to. I admire her creativity with both classics and new material. I have enjoyed her performances at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill. Season 2 of Glory is currently expected to be available on March 10. I look forward to t... |