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| "Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better! I have many used lps. Only clean the real dirty ones. I use Dawn dishwashing detergent and distilled water in my Spin Clean brand record cleaner. Then gently rub and pat dry. An expensive tonearm will also ameliorate/reduce/change surface noi... | |
| Ugliest Component of the Year 2024! Yup, very retro, but notice the smaller width. A lot of users will appreciate these dimension. 17 19 wide take up shelf space. At this width many users will be able to put two units side by side on same slelf. | |
| Help me identify an amp Oy showing my age. Looks like an old Dynaco ST70. Four tube input circuit is a little different though. | |
| ???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard??? Pass Labs X150.5 | |
| Audiophile Surge Suppressor (and nothing else) Dear fellow audiophile; Wiremold brand, L10320 recommended by Naim Audio. This is not a surge/spike protector other than the fact that it is in the electrical circuit path and if something nasty comes your way it may be of some protection. Sin... | |
| SACD Players Dear fellow audiophile, Whatever you get, make sure it has user adjustable digital output filters. The filters have a subtle effect on the overall tone. A little like tone controls. I have two sacd players. I like some filters more than others. | |
| Biwiring make any sense? Always replace factory solid metal jumpers with high quality wire. I use Cardas Clear jumpers. Not inexpensive, but much less than biwiring. May be all you need. | |
| I want to buy new speakers for 50,000 and see it used for 30,000, what should I do? Sounds like you have plenty of money, buy both, then you will have a back up pair. | |
| Seeking Honest Opinions: Your Experience with McIntosh Audio Gear I own a C2200 and I intend to keep it. I have a Mc352 for around 16 years, no problems. I have a Ma2275 tube shorted and the repair wasn't inexpensive, but it was done correctly and has functioned properly ever since. I also own Pass Labs and Linn... | |
| Help me pick some new or used speaker cables Litz wire dude, a long time before it corodes and turns green. | |
| How does bi-wiring work? Gentlemen, Is the discussion + - to + - or + to ++ and - to --? Two normal speaker cables can be connected either way. | |
| What to do with a large collection The Smithsonian??? | |
| Help for a Lo-Fi guy Amps are sweeties, try to keep them, Use one and keep the other for backup. I use to know Dennis Hadd. He's a good guy. I still have and use his Rocket 88. You need to determine listeing style. If you like it loud and have a big room, then you... | |
| Do you adjust your subwoofer Aerial sw12, I bump in up for my some of my boom boom visitors, other than that not much. | |
| Speaker placement Quandary I like long wall not short wall. Stay away from those sidewalls. They really do reflect the sound. It can almost be like a third speaker. |