pmotz
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| Shorting caps/Cardas protective caps worth the $? The Cardas caps don't short out the connector, they just cover it. No down-side to using them. Since they are solid metal they theoretically could prevent RF from entering the connector. I can't honestly say that's a problem, but it's relatively c... | |
| Can I use the BFA style plugs on Vandersteens? Just as a point of clarification the Model 1 and 2 (through Ce, but not Signature) use banana jacks rather than the barieir strips of the Model 3. | |
| VPI-19 Mk IV operators and/or service manual? VPI used to have them for free download on their site, but when I was there yesterday I noticed they had removed it. There's now a notice that the HW-19 has been discontinued which is probably why it's been removed. I would suggest sending them an... | |
| tube tester question Seeing as no one else has answered all your questions, I'll take a stab. Calibration of tube testers is a specialized thing, not just any audio repair shop can do it. I can't recommend anybody for this, you'll have to check out tube sites. Most ol... | |
| Don't care for my Philips 963 I've got a 963 too and have been pretty happy with it, at leat considering what I paid for it! I've also got a CAL Tercet Mk IV and I've compared the two and while there were very minor differences I couldn't decide which was better. One thing tha... | |
| Trying Analog Again - Sugg for $2K-$4K Budget? Being a VPI fan I would recommend a Scout Master since that fits squarely in your budget and I think you can buy it with a pre-mounted cartridge. I spoke with VPI about replacing my HW-19 Mk II and they recommended at least the Scout over an upgra... | |
| Instruments of the Orchestra There's always the old standby, Benjamin Britten's "Young persons guide to the orchestra". Probably not as comprehensive as you would like, but easier to get through than a seven CD set! | |
| How frequently do you check Audiogon listings? Every hour or so. If I'm actively looking for something I may look more often. If you look frequently it doesn't take much more than a minute or so to review the new listings. I've missed quite a few great deals by being to slow to respond so I've... | |
| KT 88 by EAT vs 6550 Well they certainly should be incredible for $250 EACH (not matched pair)! It would cost me $2000 to retube my Classic 60 with these, that's more than I paid for it! Talk about your expontential increase in cost for a small improvement. | |
| Please Help Can't get rid of radio station. There must be some subversive group out there that is using oldies as their carrier of propoganda as this is the second time someone has had this problem this year. See this thread: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1104841130&... | |
| Schweikert VR4-Jr vs. Gallo Reference 3 with SA Bgrazman, can you elaborate on your room size (i.e., dimensions). Previous posts have indicated the VR4 Jr's were good for small rooms (I even think Rives said this) so I'm surprised you found they didn't work as well as the Gallo's. I haven't hea... | |
| Phenomenal Classical Recordings One thing to consider, the RCA Living Stereo classical recordings are being released on SACD. These are acknowledged as being very good to exceptional analog based recordings. The best part is there are two LP's (read variety) on one SACD for $11.... | |
| VPI turntable again...... All I can say is a LOT of things in hi-end audio don't make sense. That's why the folks here always say ... let your ears decide! | |
| Super Scoutmaster or Teres? Damn, gotta read the fine print! | |
| Super Scoutmaster or Teres? I think you mean the Teres would cost $1000 MORE than the Scoutmaster. The 245 starts at $2450 without arm. I would suspect the Teres is the better table, but others will have to gage the improvement since I have no experience with it. I will add ... |