perkri
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| As you have moved on, are there any items you remember fondly...or most fondly? Easy.Counterpoint SA-5 preamp and McIntosh MC 240 amp.Had I known then what I know now, I would still be listening to that - or at least popping them in now and again.Oh well... | |
| LYRA DELOS CARTRIDGE TOO BRIGHT, THIN AND SHRILL SOUNDING Set up, set up, set up...This is where, you say "thank you" to all those who were sharing their experience with you, and trying to help you solve the problem.Set up, set up, set up... | |
| klipshorn speakers How big is his room? Loud isn't going to be the problem, thats the easy part...But, if the room is too small, and you start going over 100db, something changes...I have a pair or Cornwalls - heavily modded - which I am super happy with.My room is ... | |
| LYRA DELOS CARTRIDGE TOO BRIGHT, THIN AND SHRILL SOUNDING As has been stated above.Set up, set up, set up...Overhang, alignment, VTF, VTA, Azimuth, Anti Skate, mounting screws...Until, all those have been done perfectly for your cartridge, and properly for how the diamond has been mounted to the cantilev... | |
| Recommendations for speakers that sound great at lower volume levels. Big.high.efficiency.speakers…Got a pair of Cornwalls specifically for this reason. Also have a pair of ESL-57’s which also, as it has been stated above, sound lovely at low volume.Big speakers that are high efficiency do help in low volume listening. | |
| How to remove scotch tape brown residue from album covers I’ve had great success with lighter fluid. Friend of mine who deals in vintage re rods turned me onto it. | |
| Help buying first analog rig - Clearaudio Concept or Rega P6 Hi. I had the same challenge when getting back into vinyl/audio. Same TT’s. Went with the Concept. As I had no opportunity to audition either, it was based on reviews and aesthetics. Plus, I had a Rega back in the 90’s, thought I would try somethi... | |
| Sell Me Your Women, Your Children, Your Vintage Turntable... Having just completed a rebuild/upgrade and heavy plinth build for a 1959 Lenco L70, all I can say is I love this thing.Would I buy one “off the shelf” done by someone else? Likely not. My pragmatism and ability to do things myself, prevent me fro... | |
| Where is Cary Audio? Still have my SLI-50, which I bought new in the 90’s.Can’t seem to part with it. Have gone through many tubes over the years, countless hours of use. Did a full recap recently using better quality caps, replaced power/selector switches. Works like... | |
| Replacement capacitors exploding These folks have some wonderful product:https://www.partsconnexion.comas do these guys:https://solen.caAs has been said above, electrolytic caps have been used since the dawn of time in crossovers. If they are being used in speakers currently, it’... | |
| My experience with bi-wiring @fiesta75. Question, if there are no components between the drivers and the amp(s), how are you dealing with the crossover points and protecting the drivers? | |
| So how can a great system solve less than great recordings Short answer. No.Whatever you put into the system, will come out the other end with with wonderful clarity. Worts and all will be presented in their full glory. The better the system, the more obvious the shortcomings of the material is. Put a cel... | |
| Help! Cure for transformer hum? Great question, well answered above.Hate chasing those ghosts in the machine...I had a similar problem with my transformers humming. I replaced the capacitors in the power supply and went to home depot, hot some appropriately sized rubber washers ... | |
| Bin dug noisy records. Does it diminish your enjoyment? Depends... If is a quiet solo piano piece of music, then I'll likely pass. There is nowhere for the noise to get buried and it can become too distracting.This is usually where I get my "guilty pleasure" recordings. Sometimes I get very lucky, othe... | |
| Turntable help/recommendation with specific setup Fun journey for you!Lots of great suggestions from everyone.When I got back into playing records about 6 years ago, I was trying to figure out which table to go with. Was a toss up between the P6 and the Clearaudio Concept. Went with the Concept.... |