kmulkey

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Best way of connecting bare wire to bare wire
If the connection at the speaker end will accept banana plugs, Audioquest makes a banana that slides over solid wire and there's a set screw that holds it in place. 
Ever feel like we are going nowhere here?
I'm sorry to hear about Liz. I hope everything works out great.I think many of the veterans here need to have a little more patience...or maybe just don't reply to some posts if it somehow frustrates or upsets you. We ask questions because we trul... 
Weird system issue
I will recheck the cabling tonight. I guess that could be it but would it mute the phono just turning on the CD recorder, with no signal coming out of the CD? 
Suggestions for an effective record cleaning kit??
For machines, IMO the best bang for the buck is the VPI 16.5. Audio Advisor in Michigan also sells a proprietary Nitty Gritty machine called I think the Record Doctor.If you don't want to spend $500, and don't mind a little work, the Disc Doctor s... 
John Mellencamp "Life,Death,Love....."
Yes, I have it on vinyl and it seems quite a bit duller compared to the CD. 
Man Cave or No?
Nice to read posts that echo my sentiments. I'm single and have my cave downstairs but I am probably going to move my rig to the 1st floor...living room or family room...because I too find myself not going downstairs to listen as much. 
Where to get FM/AM antenna?
Radio Shack...it's called an FM dipole antenna. 
PSB Synchrony One or Two
If that's the case then the 1's may be the best speaker bargain on the planet because I auditioned the 2's and was very impressed. 
Dynavector 10x5 cartridge.....with which table ?
I've had a Scout with Dynavector 10x5 for almost a year now and I love it. Light years ahead of the Music Hall MMF-5se and Goldring I had before it. 
Is there any Quality semi-auto turntables out ther
Go belt drive. You'll be pleasantly surprised, sonically. I know I was when I made the switch from direct drive. The Duals are good tables and I believe some of the Thorens are semi auto also. 
Phono Newbie
I second the Cambridge. I have one and if not for my Sutherland, it would be my regular phono pre-amp. 
Update on VPI and classic rock lps
Nice to hear there are still more than a few of us who love to listen to good old rock'n'roll. I enjoy alot of the jazz classics, newer jazz and the occasional female vocalist. But for just plain fun listening, fire up the Eagles, Styx, Journey, S... 
Linn Basik LV-X vs. Grace 707
I had a 707 on a Thorens TD-160...I still miss that rig. Great tonearm. 
Tubes vs. SS
Oh and FYI...I purchased the Rogue because, 1) I wasn't completely happy with the Anthem pre and tubes were suggested2) The Rogue itself was a recommendation3) I didn't want to dive in for bigger bucks in case I wasn't happy. I see quite a few cla... 
Tubes vs. SS
Thanks folks. Very interesting stuff.