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| New VPI VPI AND Teres are finally coming around to what some audiophiles have been arguing for the last few years- direct drive, idler wheel- offer better dynamics, stability and tonal balance, than belt drive. Belts stretch, many times are askew and need... | |
| Fvorite pop/rock albums of all time Derek and the Dominos,Santana (first)Beatles- Sgt. PeppersDr. John- Gumbo MusicRolling Stones- Let it Bleed | |
| Angriest Lyric/Vocal Lennon- IsolationLennon- Working Class Hero | |
| Shipping Expensive Speakers? WATCH OUT Thanks for the heads-up, Palladin. I'm about to ship some crates.If I have these insured through my home owners policy, they will be covered, even if shipping outside the US? | |
| my beautiful table isn't behaving after our move 1.Check your connections at the cartridge.2. Remove all connections from the amp and make sure you are connecting everything where they should be connected to. Sometimes in our haste, we don't pay close attention when reconnecting. 1. (this should... | |
| McIntosh MC275 vs Bat VK-60: Anyone compared? The BATs made a few trips from the West coast to the East coast and back (costly). Each time BAT "solved" the problem*, each time I had to remove the cover to correct something which was not addressed properly, etc, etc, etc. It did not feel good ... | |
| McIntosh MC275 vs Bat VK-60: Anyone compared? I've had the VK-60 monos. Very powerful, clean, wonderful sound. BUT... costly, finicky and will roast you in the summertime in a small room. Better hope you don't need to send these big, heavy monsters to BAT if they act up. Could get really expe... | |
| How to reply to questions about stereo cost? My reply is-somebody broke into my house and left all this junk! If I could only figure out how it works? | |
| Which TT will take me to the next level Ziggy and Wwshull, Go BEYOND the next level. Consider the Lenco idler wheel. This vintage rebuilt table beats the belt drives. You are in the price range for an excellent DIY project, or one already built, ready to spin vinyl. With your nice elec... | |
| Reused Item Photos. Misleading? Albert, That is one dog of an audiophile! Marty, If I ever find out where you live... | |
| Hugh Masekela Listeners Out There ? All the above are great LPs/CDs. When I was a young dude, my older brother brought home an LP called "... of Oooga Booga". It might have been The Education of Ooga Booga, I don't remember. It had Grazin' in The Grass on it and some other tunes whi... | |
| Accepting International Payments Just Got Harder.. Fmpnd, Your response and expertise is greatly appreciated. I just received an International Postal Money Order(s) from Japan and I am not certain these are real. Your explanation has helped me decide to return these and look for a better option (w... | |
| Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II IMHO the Lenco motor is adequate, if not excellent. Simple design and easy to adjust if necessary. It would be very difficult to spend $1700 for a motor one does not need. But if you do, I'd be happy to purchase your Lenco motor for $25!!! | |
| Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II Teres, I appreciate your help in clearing this up. It's always risky to put info out there without good, clear information. I applaud Teres for seeking a better way to bring joy to our hobby and way of life. Please keep us posted on any new develo... | |
| Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II Lew, It seems what you wait for is not far in the future.A friend of mine is an audio reviewer/writer. He tells me that Teres, maker of high end belt drives, plans to dump the belt drive line (except for there most expensive one) and go with rim d... |