paulg805

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Good automatic TT's
In the late '70's and early '80's Bang & Olufsen made the 4000 - 4004 series of turntables, these were belt driven, to minimize the noise and were fully automatic. The later series of 8000 were direct drive and never sounded as quiet as the 40... 
something is wrong here, but what is it?
I agree with ED, the phono stage doesn't have enough gain for the Benz Micro. 
How to put records on CD's?
From my experiance, the fastest and best quality recording to CD have been done using the Profesional CD burners available from Tascam. This will alow you to go from the pre-amp into the CD burner with RCA connectors. Bassicly you use the burner l... 
The heat of tubes...
The only draw back in locating amps in closets, below floors is that I enjoy looking at my Cary 805, as much as listening to them. Many of tube amp are work of art, KORA, CARY, AIR TIGHT .... 
The heat of tubes...
I live in Seattle, and most of the time tube amps keep the room warm enought during the Winter, Fall and Spring without turning the heat on. What happens during the summer? well between Aug 1 and Sep 1, I open the windows. Tube amps are great in t... 
catridge match with Morch DP-6
Hi, when I was buying my VPI turntable at my dealer in Seattle, I had a chance to compare the Rega, Morch and VPI tone arms using a Glider2. The Morch sounded much better than the Rega. So I bought the VPI with the Morch and Glider combo. Sonicall... 
just how good are soliloquy 6.3
Hi, I have both the 5.3 and 6.3 in different rooms, the 6.3 are a little taller 4" and weigh little more 20Lb's. Both are about the same pain involved when moving, once you installed the 4" speaker spikes. The spikes go thru the carpet into the fl... 
Ever Have One Of Those Evenings?
This is one reason I have 3 systems in my house, this way at least one works. 
Proac Yew Owners
Hi, I had the same problem with my Soliloquy speakers, I took the grill cloth off and left the wood exposed, within a couple of month the wood color started matching. 
Attention: Dunlavy Audio Labs out of business
I have a pair if SC-III and Dunlavy speaker cables, and about a month ago I called regarding a question about the cables, the customer service person didn't know anything about the cables and didn't even know who manufactures then for Dunlavy, eve... 
amps for dunlavy sc4
Any of the Ayre amps works great too, V-3 are only $1500 used, great match. 
Help with FedEx claim......What would YOU do?
Onc thing to keep in mind when insuring equipment with UPS and FED EX, even thought you can insure item for $10,000, if the fair market value is only $2,000 they will only payout the fair market value. 
Comparing Electrocompaniet EMC-1 and Cary 306/200?
Hi, I had auditioned both units together EMC 1 MKII, 306/200 in my home system at the same time. My system is CAT MK III preamp, VAC 100/100 amps, Soliloquy Speakers, Cardas cables. The main impression of both units was that the Cary was more laid... 
Held up in customs
Hi, I bough a amp and pre-amp from canada. The UPS delivery had a bill for me to pay $50 for each item for duty and UPS processing fee. The processing fee was $35 by itself. If it's a item made in the USA, there is no duty, but if item is from Can...