markpao
Responses from markpao
| Usless but interesting ....how many of you old timers started with original Large Advents? Large Advent was my first good speaker. They had 2 versions, I could only afford the lower cost more plain looking ones. | |
| Why Don't Local Audio Dealers Provide Tube Testing Services When They Sell Tube Gear? Just a suggestion, with all your tube gear why not buy yourself a (good) tube tester. | |
| Tube tester...anyone own their own? I had 6 at one time back when I lived in my home in NY. You could say I was obsessed. Included were the Western Electric KS-15750, Triplett 3444, Hickok 539C, TV-2 C/U, TV- 7/DU and Hickok 752A. They were all stellar performers. The Hickok 752A w... | |
| Using paypal for local pickup What about getting a signed and dated document from the buyer that he picked up and accepted the item. | |
| Mastersound Tube amp You simply turn it COUNTERCLOCKWISE and turn it about a 1/4 turn and it will release. Do not wiggle and pull as mentioned above. | |
| Nakamich Service Info cleeds, please share your experience with NJ Factory Service as I had nothing but great service on my R2R. | |
| Nakamich Service Info In addition to Willie Herman (for my Nak Dragon) I've used Russel from New Jersey Factory Service to keep my R2R tape deck in tip top condition over the years. Good, reasonable and fast. He's in Emerson, NJ. 201-967-0060Willie Herman is THE Nak... | |
| What was your first system? When was that? 1973 or 1974. Dynaco SCA-80 integrated, Dynaco FM5 tuner, AR (something) turntable, Large Advents. Wow was that an awesome system. | |
| what is it in audio that you dislike most? +1 on the poor sound quality of most recordings. Some thrive on the pursuit of finding those quality recordings. Not me. | |
| What's your definition of analog smell? I had an old converted Baldwin organ amp that had that old smell. It wasn't pretty to look at either, buy boy did that thing make my Klipschorns sing! | |
| Caster Wheels vs. Spikes I don't get the caster thing. And to me, they're ugly. Yeah setup is a pita with heavy speakers. I get it. So is turntable setup. Why would you need or want casters after they're dialed in? | |
| Anyone else notice rating scales are getting inflated? I notice it more with newbies, 0 ratings. | |
| "You cannot handle the truth" I bought several components nearly new with no issues at all. Even a couple of phono cartridges. Got the best deals compared to buying new. I always buy only from near perfect feedback. A negative because "the buyer decided not to go forward with ... | |
| Bought some `Vintage Gear` You have some great vintage gear, enjoy it. And get that R2R (and TT), you'll have a blast. | |
| Cassette tape Does anyone have a functioning cassette deck in their car?I do in my 03 Lexus. And I use it regularly as I do my Dragon and my R2R at home. Loads of fun and pleasure.I say go for it and enjoy. |