maineiac
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| Plasma mounting info I also ended up running a regular composite video cable to my plasma becuase my receiver needs that to view the on screen display (OSD) controls. Try to leave yourself extra room to run extra or replace cables. As for height (see pics in my system... | |
| Is Bi - amping worth the trouble? What Jsadurni says seems to make sense to me with the 4JRS since the mid-high box and the bass box are independent. If you can adjust for gain differences you should be able to bring the drive of SS to the bass and the strengths of tubes to the mi... | |
| Advice: My first SACD? Steely Dan - GauchoAllison Krauss & Union Station Live | |
| Is Bi - amping worth the trouble? I have been thinking about the same thing as I own VSA-4JRs and have run them with 200W SS and 80W tube amp. There are compromises with each of these. It is interesting that a couple of well respected speaker designs are essentially bi-amped, the ... | |
| Can I clean my records manually? On suggestion from here on Agon, I got a KAB-EV1 as a stop-gap before getting a VPI 16.5. The KAB-EV1 worked well ($160), basically a manual RCM that you hook to your own vacum. | |
| Which Patricia Barber album floats yer boat? Barber is one of those artists that have a unique style that doesn't fit in with everyone's taste. I hate Bob Dylan - who cares? | |
| VAC Phono in Avatar Super Thanks for your input Doug. Mine sounds good but I don't have anything to compare it to. According to the VAC web-site, the Vac Avatar Super has a triode MM phono stage derived from the VAC Signature Preamplifier and Renaissance grade parts throug... | |
| Tips to install cartridge Get the dealer to set it up. | |
| VAC Phono in Avatar Super I don't think it is ground hum I am hearing, it is background noise from having the volume up to compensate for the low output of the cartridge (2.5). I have mine grounded to the ground screw next to the phone input. It would be nice to have just ... | |
| Analog vs. CDP: A fair comparison? The one aspect that I discovered about vinyl which was totally unexpected was the family involvement that it brought along. My kids love to look through the records and have me spin them up and they love listening. My wife has been on the hunt for... | |
| Analog vs. CDP: A fair comparison? I agree with Doug in that the worry should be minimal. If anyone is especially worried about an audio investment the strategy should be to go used to minimize the potential loss if it doesn't work out. Vinyl is great - come on in - its a lot of fun. | |
| Analog vs. CDP: A fair comparison? I got back into analog a few months ago on a lark after buying 8 used LPs at an antique store. As many posts have pointed out, it is easy to underestimate the investment and effort required. I wish I had bought my RCM up front, and at some point w... | |
| Seeking Opinions on Clearaudio and VPI Turntables I got the Champion with Satisfy arm and Benz Glider cartridge. I think I would rather get a clearaudio rather than the marantz, seems cleaner. Clearaudio has some good package deals that include table, arm, cart, and acrylic cover. | |
| Seeking Opinions on Clearaudio and VPI Turntables I purchased a clearaudio based on the recommendations of a dealer whose knowledge and recommendations I couldn't trust more. He carries both VPI and Clearaudio and prefers clearaudio, which also has an upgrade path. I have not heard the VPI in a d... | |
| DK Design Review Just because it is expensive doesn't mean it can't be a good value. BTW, $9K is out of reach for a lot more folks than just poor old college kids. |