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| Need to re-discover analog - please help Springbok10,All of my suggestions are based on personal experience. Regarding a ZYX, I have recently purchased a R100H Yatra MK II. It has most of the qualities of the more expensive versions. It is dead silent in the grooves at high volume. Amazi... | |
| Who did your Eichmann Bullet cable retermination? Creeper,The Eichmann banana's that I bought were fool proof for a DIY beginner. I'm pretty sure the other styles are too. I hope I'm not misleading you on this but if they are like the banana's they come completely apart. The large back collar sli... | |
| naim set up question The amp has a power supply that is shared with the preamp if the Snaps or Hicap is not used. The Snaps has an interconnect that plugs into the 42 as does the 110. This is beneficial in that the amp uses its power supply alone and the Snaps is for ... | |
| Need to re-discover analog - please help I'd be looking at a Teres 265 or equivalent turntable with a Scroder II arm, a ZYX cartridge and a solid state phono stage. I'd guess somewhere in the $7-9K range. Doubtful you will easily pick up a used Teres. You have a very nice digital source ... | |
| USPS shipping prices ? Dougmc,While junk mail is a significant revenue source it is not a source of profit. The history of the Postal Service is an incredible story. Some of the most interesting aspects occured in the late 60's and early 70's when Congress (proving that... | |
| How to select cartridge output to match phono amp John,The Blackbird is meant to be plugged into the MM section. Not to worry, as a practical matter there really is very little difference between 2.5 and 4.5 mv in my experience. The Sumiko line is very good at their price point regarding surface ... | |
| Can almost anyone learn to set up a Cartridge? Dave,While it takes a lot of gentle care anyone can learn to do it. Also, it's easier if the cartridge you buy is tapped for the mounting screws and also allows you to mount it with the stylus guard in place. Also, if you buy a cartridge where the... | |
| How to select cartridge output to match phono amp The Blackbird is a very nice cartridge. | |
| USPS shipping prices ? I bought insurance through USPS on ten 78 rpm German picture disks and other collectable 78's. A few of the records were broken in shipping and they paid the claim without any animosity at MY established value in two weeks. I've never had a piece ... | |
| About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone Art,That's an interesting point you brought up. My oncologist is one caring individual. When I told him how good I was feeling and I knew the Taxol was kicking some serious ass the guys face lit up and it made me happy. I've known he has had a hea... | |
| About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone I guess I feel compelled to continue on at least a weekly basis of reporting events as they unfold. On the health front this week is a scheduled week off from chemo. I continue to feel good and I'm optomistic that I'll get to stop treatment for aw... | |
| Linn LP-12 Configurations for a Newbie Yes, there are dealers that do the upgrades but I can't justify the cost. For the money I'd sell a table and then buy one with the stuff I want. It's way cheaper. After owning a lesser LP12 you know what questions to ask the seller and depending o... | |
| Linn LP-12 Configurations for a Newbie No differing opinion with Achandross. I did the Cirkus upgrade when it first came out and am glad I did even though the cost was high for the benefit gained. I own an Ittok LV II myself (since 1984) and love the arm. My point is that it's cheaper ... | |
| Linn LP-12 Configurations for a Newbie I concur with the above. If you need a pdf file for setup and other items email me through Audiogon. I'll be glad to forward them. One point regarding tonearms. The Naim Aro is a great one. A Shroder is another. You will keep these for decades whi... | |
| Review: TAD (Tube Audio Design) TAD 1000 mono blocks Paul is a class act. The build quality of his offerings is very high. Of note is his ability to service and support what he sells. I don't think you can go wrong here. |