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| If I can't afford a new Conrad Johnson pre amp... Isn't there a volume control on your poweramp? If one source, forego the preamp. | |
| Record Store Day postponed due to Corona Virus Militarism is a waste of global resources. We need to reallocate tax dollars to healthcare. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Played the Wells' It's My Life, Baby a second time. First time with the Garrott Bros Decca Gold/Decapod, then with the Super Gold /Paratrace/Decapod. Always an interesting difference. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? @spiritofradio Thanks but it Looks legit to me. Certainly underground. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Junior Wells - It's My Life Baby (Vangard 1966 mono)Never gets old. Excellent (live) recordings. Buy this. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Todd Duncan - Sings Spirituals (Hudson 1960 mono)Turns out this is pretty rare. Perfect gospel music for these times. Not religious but this sh1t is downright apocalyptic. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band With Buddy Guy - Hoodoo Man Blues (Delmark ('65) 1974 r/e mono) | |
| Question re: Phono stage gain and possible new integrated Go for it if it sounds better. If your speakers are actually that sensitive, you won’t need so many watts. In fact, at moderate volume you are most likely using less than 1 watt. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Richie Havens - Richie Havens' Record (Douglas 1969)Weird recording with vocals down in the mix as if he's sitting on the floor. Music like they're having a great time at the other campsite. | |
| Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401! LP13? No. But I ran an LP12/Ittok/Valhalla/base cover removed for years. I have done side by side comparisons with my original unmodified 401 in the birch-ply/walnut plinth.The LP12 had somewhat more inner detail and nuance which I liked. However ... | |
| so here is what happened Sounds like a power surge hitting all components. | |
| Soundstage Confusion You’re testing too many things at the same time. I suspect the ZOTL amp is not yet burned in and that the soundstage will bloom in time. Take the rack out of the equation - put them both on the floor and re-test using same cables etc.EDIT: So appa... | |
| Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401! You might want to reach out to the 401 refurbisher to check upcoming stock. I've a feeling SKiFi and others like them are buying up supplies. | |
| Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401! Do NOT buy from SkyFi. Their mark-up is huge.AudioGrail 401 $2200Jim Campbell slate plinth $800AudioSilente idler (AG may already fit one) $110SPH bearing $250PAC platter $750Jelco 12" 850 tonearm $900 from George Merrill.Consider what you’ll moun... | |
| what's your opinion on the magazine 'stereo review'?? "Everything makes a difference."-- noromance |