lowrider57

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Questions on PAD Venustas phono cables
The ground attaches to the preamp, either to a grounding post or a screw on the chassis. What TT do you have ?If the used cables already have burnin hours, they need to settle into your system. Because they were coiled and shipped to you, they jus... 
Why would anyone want 180g records ?
DJs like the 180g records; they're heavier, and have a better feel for spinning and scratching.In the original days of vinyl (aka records or LPs), audiophile recordings were pressed on 180g virgin vinyl rather than the common 120 to 140 gram. It's... 
50 hours of research = 1 amp for Totem Sttaf
The Sttaf is a relatively easy speaker to drive, especially compared to the rest of the Totem line. The Rogue Cronus Magnum II with 100wpc would have plenty of power and it's a magnificent sounding amp.As for the Prologue Premium, I don't know how... 
Audio advisor and Constellation amplifiers
AA does have great service. IME, Music Direct customer service could care less if you buy from them. 
Digitally remastered vinyl record? Seriously?
I have a bunch including the Sony Professional Portable Cassette Player.geoffkait... is that the tc-d5m professional player/recorder?Just interested, as a former cassette lover. And did you ever own the Pro Walkman player/recorder? 
Review: PSB Imagine T2 Speaker
I looked at the Creek website and learned that the 100A is a Class G amp. So it can produce voltage and power more efficiently than Class AB, it would also operate cooler. According to Creek, it can provide a high amount of current. If this is tru... 
Tube preamp reliability vs SS?
Why do you think the tube would be a pain in the ass? There have been many members commenting on the reliability of tubes and the wonderful sonics. The only effort on your part is finding the brand of tube which sounds best to you, since you'll ev... 
Tube preamp reliability vs SS?
articdeath, don't be so quick to dismiss using a tube preamp just because tubes wear out every few years.The first time you change the tubes to a different brand/type, you will hear the different sonic possibilities tubes can bring to your system.... 
Review: PSB Imagine T2 Speaker
The Imagine T2’s have a 6 ohm impedance and sensitivity of 90dB, so it would seem that they would be an easy load to drive, However, their impedance curve shows that the bass and mid-bass frequencies hover around 4 ohms and even drop below 3 ohms ... 
Smooth Highs and Deep Bass
Thanks for your post, Morrowaudio, I did not realise that. I'll have to give your cables a closer look. 
How Long Has It Been Since You Listened To Live Music?
3 weeks ago, Philadelphia Orchestra performing Stravinsky's Complete Firebird. 
Blue Circle's PLC -2 Thingee conditioner versus Transparent Audio PLC 6 conditioner???:
The Thingee FX2 is an amazing device, incredible performance equalling PCs at a much higher cost. IMO, the Xoe model has a blacker background and reveals more inner detail in the music.My Thingee never smelled once out of the box. If it has an odo... 
Smooth Highs and Deep Bass
Many thanks for your help, Al. 
Smooth Highs and Deep Bass
Thanks, Almarg. I sent you a PM regarding the Jensen. 
Help with "popping" Quad 2805
oops, I just woke up and thought he said a quad of tubes. My bad.