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| What Happens When Preamp Tubes Need Replacing? Ouch..., I had conveniently blanked that out, could get rough with the ol' ECC803S Telefunken | |
| What Happens When Preamp Tubes Need Replacing? Brilliant idea, thanks Newbee. | |
| tonearm lift/cueing device I'm using a Yamamoto AL2 with my WTL Reference, works fine.http://www2.117.ne.jp/~y-s/AL-2-news-E.htmlWarning, though, patience, steady hand and good nerves required to mount this piece of gear exactly where you want it on the fountainhead plinth. | |
| Speakers that can be placed against the wall? Provided you like the Naim "sound", you'll get perfect fits with:Naim Allae (should be within your budget even new)Naim SL2 (I've seen these being offered used for appr. EUR4k, don't know what they go for in the US)Something different, should you ... | |
| 5 channel interconnects? ac zen I have always liked QED for Audio/Video applications: complete series from aerial to sub (no cords though) for different budgetshttp://www.qed.co.uk/index.htm(interesting article on hdmi on their webpage) | |
| Love it, or Hate it ? (wood trim) Love it as long as it's not being mixed with metal-only gear or, even worse, different wood colours.Good example: Ancient Audio Lektor (red wood finish) + Yamamoto HA2 headphone amp + Audio Technica ATH-W1000 Sovereign headphonesBad example: Uniso... | |
| Newbie needs info on modest laptop speakers Are you thinking of desktop monitors or speakers to actually fill a more or less large listening room with (or something fulfilling both requirements)?Anyway, if you intend to build a system consisting of only your laptop and a set of speakers, ta... | |
| Speaker cable upgrade Some of the usual suspects will howl and bark. If it makes sense to you, though, then it should not matter one bit to anyone else but you and your partner, as the case may be. Only caveat: make sure to audition first!!!Enjoy the music. | |
| Bagpipes anyone? Check whether AR RE YAOUANK are your cup of tea (cider much more, they are from Brittany). They transformed traditional breton music to a degree where it can really rock.First time we heard them they had just released their album Troisième Acte fe... | |
| Best CD player $500 or less used Hi Arthur, I see you've got the AA Prima 24/192 MkII. I'm eyeing a used Prima 24/192 in the MkI version presently. Have you ever heard that one, any comparison possible with the MkII?Karel | |
| Advice on power cables Last question first: Yes I do believe it will. But you know the proof of the pudding is in the eating, and very much so with powerd cords. Have you already tried either of the cords you have on audition?Considering the prices you mention, I would ... | |
| Best CD player $500 or less used For that money, I'd try to find an Audio Refinement Complete. Depending on personal taste, you may also want to have a look (better a listen, if at all possible) at the Opera Consonance cd120. Less musical flow i.m.o., better detail, others will h... | |
| Best Monitor Speaker? Try to get your hands on a used Chario Constellation Lynx or even Delphinus. I had the small floorstander Cygnus for exactly the kind of music you describe (with the exception of big band, I admit).http://www.chario.it/product.php?prod=1&lang=... | |
| German Magazine review Lexicon RT-20 April '06 Issue 2/2006, I regret I haven't got that one, and the article is not downloadable. If you can't get hold of a translation elsewhere, scan and mail it to me.Karel | |
| German Magazine review Lexicon RT-20 April '06 Which magazine would that be, Psacanli? Stereoplay did a review but that was end 2005. |