phil0618
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| Finally Taking The Plunge I think one thing to consider is whether you really like to "tweek" and play around or do you want to just buy something and let is spin records.Simple non-suspended tables like VPI Jr's and Scouts and Rega's are simple to set up. Set it and forge... | |
| Threshold Fet 10 pPC vs Fet 10 Pe Phono Pre? Thank you for the responses. The gold badge is what threw me. The one on Jon Soderbergs site seems slightly thinner and has the gold badge while most of what I have seen for sale has silver badges although the silver badged ones do have external p... | |
| Rule of thumb for VTA Thanks to all of you for your quick replies. I'm going to focus on the level arm tube for now and then play more with it later if time permits.Phil | |
| Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts Stones Sept 8, 2002 Orpheum Theater in Boston without a doubt the best show I have ever seen out of my 200+ rock concerts (and that includes multiple Bruce, Stones, Floyd, Who and Zeppelin concerts)The small venue coupled with the Stones hyper ene... | |
| Antenna recomendation Hi all,I actually have the FM reflect and I too think it beats the dipole that I had previously. I think my issues can be stated in one word - ELEVATION. I am on the far side of a hill that is between me and most of the stations I'd like to get. S... | |
| Good preamp for Bel Canto EVo 200.2? I had the Evo mated to an Audio Research LS15 and it didn't do it for me, but with the new CJ PFR pre amp I find the sound alive and involving and basically breath taking. This combo may not be for everyone as it is a little bright for some, but t... | |
| Return to Audio: What Products to Consider? Depends on how old you are willing to consider going and how much you ultimately want to spend, but older Threshold and Conrad/Sonographe gear is very nice overall. I have a Sonographe SA 250 amp mated with an old Threshold FET 2 preamp and it wor... | |
| Best system for the budding audiophile? I put together the following system recently and I love it. All equipment was purchased used.Proac Response 1.5's $1700Threshold FET 2 pre amp $350 (amazing quality, inc phono)Sonographe SA250 amp $500VPI Jr w/RB600 $800Clearaudio Aurum Beta S $35... | |
| How do I choose a decent system? You can also look at some low end, or aging separates. A used threshold Pre amp with phono can be had for say $350 and while old they are built to last forever. Adcom sold a well regarded pre amp GFP 555 that was well regarded and should be had fo... | |
| Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts 1. I"ve seen the Stones 21 times, but the Babylon show at the MGM Grand in Vegas was stupendous. 2. The Who in '75 at the Richfield Coliseum in Cleveland was pretty righteous. (I also saw them in 79 in Cincy when all the people died, but that was ... | |
| suggestions for speakers I bought a used pair of Proac 1.5's that have a pretty high WAF. They are 39" tall and only about 9 inches wide. They come in multiple veneers and are great sounding and about as good looking as speakers get. They won't give you the ultimate bass,... | |
| Used DAC or Used CD Player??? I bought a used Theta DS Pro here for $250 and its pretty awesome. Digital gear can be had for 10 - 25% of retail in many cases so you can buy some things used and experiment and generally not lose any money. Good luck. | |
| "Vertical" biamping Hi all,Just to clarify, I am using Proac 1.5's.Phil | |
| Need advice in coming out from the analog dead Hi,I recently went through a major overhaul of gear after living with the same stuff for years. I don't have the time to hang out in stereo stores and endlessly audition, so I did my upgrade by looking at various Stereophile reviews and then picki... | |
| Use of Ferrite Cores for EMI Reduction??? Hi,If you want to experiment, I believe that Audioquest sells cores in two sizes for use on power and interconnect cables. I think they are called RF Stoppers or something similar. They are relatively cheap and come in simple snap on cases. I have... |