narrod

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drive single channel of stereo amp
The amplifier needs to see a load. Just put an 8 ohm resistor across the binding posts of the unused channel. 
Cardas Burn-In LP
You will hear distortion/breakup if the anti-skate is off. 
Cardas Burn-In LP
You would hear innergroove distortion. 
Cardas Burn-In LP
Additional thoughts. I think those grooveless bands are about as useful as a bucket of warm spit (apologies to Alvin Barkley) and are of virtually no use in setup. 
Cardas Burn-In LP
Try reducing the anti-skate. That should correct it as long as the table is level. 
Robert & Alison-Raising Sand
My favorite new vinyl purchase in 2007. 
Speaker dilema
A used pair of Audio Physic Virgo IIs or a new pair of Vandersteen 2CE Signatures will fit the bill. The Virgosold for $5500 new. In my opinion, it one of the great speakers of all time. Both will benefit from more power but will work fine with th... 
Manufacturers don't get it. make tubes visible.
It's not the audiophiles. We would be no loss. It's the little ones who are curious and want to touch everything.I do agree I hate to see tubes hidden. 
Confused... Projector or Plasma???????
Only consider a projector if you can control lighting. If not, you will be disappointed and will be happier with Plasma. Also, you need to be thinking bigger than the sizes you are considering. 
New VPI
French fries, "the roar of the motor will overcome the music coming from the speakers"I've owned VPI tables for twenty years and I have NEVER experienced this phenomenon and simply don't believe the statement. 
Starker 6 Cello Suites
The same recording was released on a Mercury Living Presence Hybrid SACD. It is very good. 
James Taylor - New Warner Bros. Release
It's a reissue of Sweet Baby James. 
Dick Hyman on Reference Recordings
The D2D is analog. The digital master was made from a tape backup. 
Poll.....what size is your room?
17x25x8 
VPI Periphery Ring / Center Weight
It tightly couples the record to the platter and the ring provides a flywheel effect that improves speed stability.There are both very good things for vinyl playback. Worth it? Depends on your priorities and budget. Also, most records are warped t...