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| Repairs by "High Tech Electronics" in NYC Thanks for the help. I've used analogique ni the past (for a Pathos repair) and they did a nice job. | |
| Schroeder Model - 2 I have not heard the Schroeder 2, but I was so intrigued by the design that I built myself a version based on the Reference. While I have neither the experience nor the tools to build one to the precision and fit & finish of Mr. Schroeder's (t... | |
| What is the best DAC to buy used in the $500 range I second the Ack dAck recommendation. I have it and have compared it to a few high $ units (Cary, Meridian) and it comes through with shining colors. Terrific analogue-esque sound. The new version is supposed to be even better, but for the $450 or... | |
| VPI Jr upgrade The upgrade from Jr. to III or IV is a significant improvement, adding detail, clarity and extension - well worth it, IMHO. I did only part of it, buying the platter, bearing and springs but I made a plinth and armboad out of Corian (you can usual... | |
| MC Cartridge Suggestions? You really owe it to yourself to check out the Shelter cartridges. Direct from Japan, the 501 Mk2 goes for around $650 and blows anything near its price range (and many quite a bit above it) away. I know RedRose Music in New York and Wavelength Au... | |
| Raining on My Parade... That's really odd. Is the motor plugged into the same line conditioner/outlet as the pre? Ultimately, I don't have an answer for you, but if you go to AudioAsylum.com and post in the VINYL forum, I'm sure someone can answer it for you... | |
| MC cartridge with "big rich and life-like" If you want lush and romantic I third the Benz/Loetsu reco. But, if you want something that provides "life-like" sound, then I recommend the Shelters. I find they have better control in the bass, a more detailed top end and great "weight" in the m... | |
| Phono cable for 100? If your arm has a standard DIN plug I would rent a range of cables from The Cable Company (1-800-fat-wyre). They carry a whole range of phono cables and by trying them you can deterine whether they are an improvement or not before you lay out the ... | |
| Cable, hi-fi neophyte lost in Space I've posted it before, but you really need to try-before-you -buy. Shopping by brand and/or price can be a costly and/or frustrating proposition. I have always rented cables from The Cable Company (1-800-FAT-WYRE) to try them in my system before p... | |
| what is the best speaker cable? While recommendations from others are a good starting point, shopping by brand or price can result in a big waste of money. I would always try before you buy. The best source I have found for this is The Cable Company (1-800-FAT-WYRE). They rent c... | |
| Best reasonably priced phono cable Since you can now use any interconnects as turntable cables, I would contact The Cable Company (1-800-FAT-WYRE) and try a range of different types/prices. They rent virtually every major brand of cable so you can find the ones that best meet your ... | |
| "Warm" CD player...on a budget. A friend has the Ah Tjoeb and it sounds very nice for the buck - smooth and clean. As for changing the tubes, it's not a big deal, and as others mentioned, you may actually want to to get the sound you want (different brands of tubes sound COMPLET... | |
| Any experience with mod squad phono drive? Hard to say. I think it really depends on the rest of your system. All cables are essentially tone controls to one degree or another, so unless someone has your same system and your same room it's hard to say. I have the MSPD with the internal pow... | |
| Is Audio Research PH3 phono the best for today's price? I've had good success with the Mod Squad Phono Drive, which you can pick up used for about $400. Amazingly open, detailed and smooth and very flexible (adjustable loading and an active gain stage which can be used or not (via jumpers). I've heard ... | |
| Shelter 901 Cartridge Yes, RedRose Music in NYC carries them... |