lowrider57
Responses from lowrider57
| Is a vinyl rig only worth it for oldies? Jeff Beck recorded his albums analog thru-out the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Obviously this was his decision and the sound is outstanding. However, his live album (2008) is digital and is the worst example of modern vinyl...compressed to hell with no dy... | |
| Is a vinyl rig only worth it for oldies? Tdaudio...Excellent, rational answer. | |
| Is a vinyl rig only worth it for oldies? Yes, I've heard the clicks in some new vinyl. It must be a defect in the Master. BTW, I never heard these defects in my old records. | |
| Is a vinyl rig only worth it for oldies? Solman989, I think what you're talking about is the vinyl with a high level of compression. With new vinyl I've found it depends on the record label, the artist, and/or the mastering studio. I just bought a new pressing of jimi's "Are You Experien... | |
| Is a vinyl rig only worth it for oldies? I would say that there definitely was a "golden age" for record cutting. About 1970 to 1990...tube equipment evolving to transistors, state of the art cutting machines, and experienced engineers who loved their craft. (they even engraved their ini... | |
| Matching up speakers and amps Very good advice from Steveaudio. But it's vital that you match the impedance levels. The tube preamp output impedance must be low. (Many of the newer tube pre's have low outputs). | |
| Waiting for Paypal Yes, transfer the money immediately from PP to your bank acct. But that transfer takes 2 to 3 days before you see it in the bank. | |
| Best place to tell what/when reissues are released SS Direct is very good. They always identify original pressings vs. reissues. But they are expensive. | |
| Need help fixing a Linn Axis Thank you to the Linn lovers for some good advice. I'm shipping my unit to Rick. Still have the original double-box. | |
| Furman Elite 15PFi upgrade over Power Wedge 116 In the archives....http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?fcabl&1227738422 | |
| Turntable Platform - What do you place your TT on Try Herbie's IsoBalls beneath your TT for isolation. Then u could place the TT on any type of table or rack. | |
| Need help fixing a Linn Axis Lucky you. 25 yrs old and it's still a keeper. | |
| Need help fixing a Linn Axis Mapman, what is the current problem with ur Axis? | |
| Need help fixing a Linn Axis yeah, Mapman. That's what I have to decide. Rick at Audio Alternative said my Linn is in the $1000 to $1500 level of today's TTs. I'm thinking I would spend $300 on repairs. | |
| Need help fixing a Linn Axis Brf, I would love to avoid shipping, but the local dealer has tried to fix it twice. Mofimadness... thanks for the referral. Spoke to Rick and he will look at it, but said it's only worth fixing if it's a simple fix. Said it may have reached it's ... |