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| Direct Drive turntables My biased opinion is- get a properly plinthed Lenco and you'll fall in love with your record collection all over again. | |
| best monitor speaker under $2000 Of course you should listen to lots of speakers. We all should.But, if you can't and you want a suggestion (seems that's what your looking for) I suggest the Gershman V-1s. I use them in my living room with a Denon receiver and hear excellent tona... | |
| Best Christmas Album Sfar-Your choice of John Fahey is remarkable. Fahey's playing can transport to the manger itself!Thanks. | |
| The BEST system you've ever built !!!! Current system:Verity Parsfals (Makoree finish).VAC 80/80 ampThor pre with phonoMeridian CDPLenco turntable in custom plinthDynavector 17D3Cardas cablesDedicated listening room | |
| Will mother move your speakers at Thanksgiving? Wine, Parsifals, food, beer, mother-in-laws, killing, giving thanks, crabs, face like a horse- so American!Horseface, if I put my face- of -hunger on and sit in front of Echo, will you invite me for food and wine? Music better be good, too! Grimac... | |
| Best LP cover and record protection Bags Unlimited might have what you're looking for. | |
| Getting The Most Out Of My Scout I was hoping islandmandan would contribute his ideas. I've seen and heard his system and I can tell you the man knows his stuff. He is an excellent source. | |
| Making the best of mediocre speakers A true listening room is very hard to find, indeed. But, if you are considering in-walls, I highly recommend RBH in-walls. I use them for home theater and friends use them for 2 channel. Very impressive. The bigger 8" woofer has ample bass, but a ... | |
| Tube amp suggestions under $3k used I highly recommend the VAC 80/80. Excellent value for the money. Expect to pay less than $2k used. As always, look for at least 8/10.Good luck. | |
| Amplifier for Audio Physics Virgo II The VAC 80/80 is an excellent choice and in your price range. | |
| The Hub: Lenco revival fueled by AudiogoN members Sarah Vaughn (Oscar, Herb & Joe)LouieThe Buena Vista S ClubJohn and his BeatlesMilesMonkColtraneRichterWagnerand some good Nach MusikAll joined me this evening for a spin on the Lenco.Long Live The Lenco! | |
| Looking for New Speakers - Suggestions Why don't you go to CES and see/hear what's out there? Since you are in the industry, you can easily get in and it's lots of fun drooling.You might consider MBLs for loud volume. | |
| Avalon Eidolen VS Porac D80 or B&W 802D The Avalons would be my choice. They require adequate power and placement. They look beautiful and sound fabulous with most music when properly placed.Get the Avalons and look no more! | |
| slightly neurotic question from a tube newbie Tube amps have lots of current flowing. My advise is to NOT turn it on. Take it to a tech and have it checked out. Most likely, he/she will do exactly what Mingles (above) advised. But, loose sockets and poking around can be dangerous. | |
| How organized are you with your music Ignore "the" and "A". If you can't figure that one out on your own, I suggest Audiofeil's recommendation. |