markpao
Responses from markpao
| 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. | |
| Ugrade-itis - is there a cure? Ugrade-itis - is there a cure?yes, retire | |
| Kids during audition - aaaaagh!! ...One other note. Isn't it funny that non-audiophiles often assume that you're going to blast their head off by playing Metallica with the volume set to 11?...If you don't blast it they will be disappointed because that's the only thing that will... | |
| Which courier do you prefer? Don't forget UPS's horrible reputation for not paying claims. Almost all claims will be denied at first and you will have to fight them to the end to get them to pay. I'm talking even about original packing/ boxes and packing that meets their onli... | |
| Vibration Isolation Go to your local HVAC supply house. They have them in larger sizes. And dirt cheap. | |
| Mcintosh MA6100 How do I remove the front glass to replace lamps???? You can get the bulbs online from Audio Classics in NY. Just give them your model. I did my own without any issues. If you're at all handy it should be no problem. Just start by removing all the knobs, then the rest will fall into place. | |
| Should I upgrade my system while losing my hearing? Yes, upgrade. Turn the volume up as needed and enjoy! | |
| Dragon, RX-505 or DR-2 ? It comes down to how much you want to spend. You didn't mention any of the prices. The Dragon, sent over to Willy Hermann for service, and you will have the best Nak deck. Of coarse my opinion, and some here will argue that. | |
| Low Hours Phono Cartridges? I've bought a few used cartridges here with good results. That is reason enough for me to consider buying used again. My criteria is under 100 hours, shooting for 75 hours or less. It's pretty hard to lie about a cart with that little use. They do... | |
| Turntables I used that buy used philosophy back in 2008 for my return to analog after 20 - 25 years. I bought a used VPI Aries for about $1600.00. Long story short, I am still amazed by how crazy good this table sounds. 10 years later it is still in my syste... | |
| Turntables I would recommend buying used. You can turn around and sell it for around the same price it was bought for if you decide vinyl is not your cup of tea. You will be out at least 50% of your purchase price if you buy new and decide to sell. | |
| Klipsch Heritage vs Zu audio I had the Klipschorns for around 25 years. I built my listening room addition around those speakers. They need a large room and 2 good corners. I retired about 3 years ago and moved into a condo so they had to go. I ended up with the Zu Def 4.Klip... |