mt10425

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RECIEVER recommendations
I agree w/Rarl about tuners. I use an old Akai tuner that originally came with a stereo stack about 20+ years ago. I use one of those wire in clear plastice T's just thrown on top of the cabinet and the little 6 inch wide unit brings in everything... 
what could have happened?
I use two different Powervars, the ABC 1200 for HT and the ABC 600 for analog. They seem to work fine and were considerably less than many name brands. I also have Audio Prism "Quiet lines" on each circuit. There are a number of quality conditione... 
Mel Torme
I have three of Mel's on Concord records. 1. Mel & George Shearing2. Mel & the Marty Paich orchestra3. I don't remember right now because I'm not at homeOne I do remember is a digital recording. Great stuff, especially the Mel & George... 
I need help with selection of a pre-amp
I love my little Parasound hp850 preamp. It matches well with the hca 1000 thx amp. Linn LP12 > Parasound > Tannoy Revolution 3's. That's it. 
Recommendation for all ARCAM FMJ system?
BEL - the wire works great with the Arcam/B&K setup I have. I've also heard complete Arcam systems cabled completely with BEL wires. It's a terrific match. 
What are we listening to tonight?
All kinds of different stuff (LP's only), I'm breaking in new speakers!LaylaDrifters GracelandMarshall CrenshawTommy 
What Patty Smith album to own?
Horses and Easter. Enjoy! 
Cleaning Cassette Decks
Sorry, I meant isopropyl alcohol. It's been so long, I forgot. 
Cleaning Cassette Decks
Logically, that's a good question, but I've yet to see it. 
Cleaning Cassette Decks
Q-Tips and rubbing alcohol have worked for years. Demagetizing the heads is very important. Cassette tapes roll off the HF anyway, so demagetizing just allows the tape to record what it can. A small flashlight is necessary when you clean the pinch... 
Cartridge Suggestions for a Newbie
I have a Shure V15mxr on my LP12. I don't have the want to screw around baby-sitting MC carts and the Shure sounds very listenable. Even if I upgraded the arm , I'd likely keep the Shure. The onlt issue I have with Shure is the brush, with adds st... 
What's yer favorite tubes?
Fee Waybill in concert :--)) 
Top "covers"
Wall of Voodoo's Ring of Fire 
Would anyone respond???
I was right there last week. It lasted for about a day and a half. Everything sounded great. And suddenly my ears gave way to my brain (such as it is) and I thought what if I........? Now I've got a couple of things on the "Gon and I'm huntin' for... 
S-Video cables
Synergistic Research Reference S-Video. Used Monster, Vampire, others. Now I don't think about it.