kburke1227

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Amateur inherited an audio system...
"You don't need anything that fancy"...remember that phrase when it comes time for an engagement ring. 
sexiest sounding female vocalists?
2nd vote for Jenna Mammina AND adding Gabriela Anders, especially on "Wanting" cd. 
Malaysian DIY Tube Preamp?
About two years ago I picked up a Menthor Integrated amp which was a Malaysian built hybrid- tube and solid-state. It had a very nice sound and cosmetically it looked fantastic. Excellent product that you can find new for about $250.00 and it's NO... 
Drums reproduction
My comment may not be completely relevant to the topic at hand but is anyone else as impressed as I am at the reproduction of Jeff Hamilton's drum solo at the end of track 7 "Devil May Care" on the live recording of Diana Krall's cd and dvd "Live ... 
Why Sellers Forget To Update Ads, Sold/ Pending
I think we have all experienced the same frustrations and I am at a loss for an explanation. For the most part, this site is a wonderful forum for those of us who love this avocation and the overwhelming number of positive experiences outnumber th... 
Tube Equivalent for 6111WA
Thank you both for your input. I thought it might have been an obscure tube. I may try a variety of different ECC82's for comparison purposes. Thanks again. 
Help: I've been Klipsched
Plato-There are many people who may look down on Klipsch (and many other) speakers and I cannot understand why. I have a pair of Cornwalls, circa late 70's, with a Jolida 102b (20 watt tube integrated) upgraded with NOS Mullard and Telefunken tube... 
Worst remote nomination...
Sony Str-da50es touch-screen remote, without a doubt. It works just fine but it will go through a set of AAA batteries before you finish a single movie. I use rechargeable AAA's now but it is still frustrating to lose power in the middle of a movi... 
Female Vocalist like Diana Krall, Jacintha.
Hpshps, I agree completely with Lizz Wright and would also suggest Orna and Jenna Mammina. You won't be disappointed. 
high sensitivity speaker for low power tube amp
Try to find a pair of Reference 3a mm di capo at around your budget price. You will not be disappointed with these paired with even a Jolida 102b and upgrade the tubes to NOS Telefunken el-84 and Mullard 12ax7a. Good Luck. 
Belt for AR turntable?
Qaudio.com has them for $17.00 and Bob's a super guy to deal with. Good Luck. KBurke1227 
Best Amp for Klipsch?
I too have a vintage pair of Chorus in a secondary system that I like to play around with. Try the Jolida JD102b (I got a demo from Saturday Audio for $399) and then find some NOS Telefunken EL84 and 12AX7 tubes to upgrade the Sovteks (which are p...