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Turntable Advice
Thanks Ed!I'll do just that....Rick 
Turntable Advice
Thanks to all for your help today. I just concluded a deal for a HW-19 MK3 with an ET-2 tonearm and AQ B200L cartridge and lots of extras. It's from the late 80's but has low hours. Now the real fun begins! Planning to upgrade to MK4 and SAMA unit... 
Talkin' bout YOUR generation...
I'm 49 and got to experience the "British Invasion" first hand. As far as my "defining" band, definitely The Beatles. Lot's of other bands in the '60s had great music as well, Doors and Steppenwolf come to mind. It was a very exiting time for rock... 
Beatles - Vinyl LPs
Thanks for all of your replies. Looks like Japanese EMI-Odeon is the preference, followed by MFSL, Parlophone, and Japanese Apple. Of course, all of the albums I have now are Capital. (except one MFSL Abbey Road). This at least gives me a place to... 
two parasound 2200 mk2 or parasound 3500
I second the two HCA-2200 IIs. 
Pre amp for Parasound 2200 II
I am using Ohm Acoustics Model I speakers, purchased new in 1980 and recently upgraded with new drivers. (www.ohmspeakers.com) They are 4 way bi-wireable speakers capable of handling alot of power. I was using the Parasound 2200II amplifiers, set ... 
I have a confession to make
Pssst! Hey buddy, over here.I've got just what you need. This is the greatest thingamabob to come down the pike. Only $$$$$$$$. Guaranteed, this will do it. The LAST purchase you will ever need to take your system into Audio Nirvana! Everyone love... 
Best SS Integrated Amps in every price range
Odyssey Extreme Mono Blocks$2650 new $2100 used250+W @ 8 ohms 500+W @ 4 ohms Speakers: Ohm Model ISource: Jolida JD-100 CDPAll cable is Groneberg Quattro (PC,IC and Speaker Cable)www.odysseyaudio.com 
My Jolida JD100 mod VS Music Hall CD25 mod
I was in a similar situation. I had purchased a CD-25 level-1 modified from underwood last april. Sounded good, but was looking for something else. I purchased a JD-100 level-1 player (used) in December. I could tell there was potential in it, but... 
Dummy Load
I have built the dummy load using the 20 watt 8 ohm Radio Shack resistors, 2 per channel. I mounted them on some screw down terminals and ran about 3' feet of speaker wire off of them. I managed to mount the terminals on wood blocks so there would... 
Dummy Load
Sean,OK, 2 it is. I really don't know where the bias is set. I'll be talking with Klaus tomorrow so I'll ask him. Thanks again.Rick 
Dummy Load
Jayctoy,Thanks for your encouragement. I know it is going to take some time to break these in. ....Patience....Problem for me is I only get a few hours a week to play my system. At that rate, it will take months to pile up any time on the amps. I ... 
Dummy Load
Thanks Herman and Sean. I will stop by Rat Shack and pick up 4 as suggested. I have some banana speaker plugs like these: http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&PartNumber=091-1260&DID=7. Do I just pair up the resistors and clamp th... 
Audiophile Terms?? I need a dictonary
Thanks Gmood1. Have seen it alot, wondered what it meant.Rick 
Audiophile Terms?? I need a dictonary
Yes, thank you. I mean PRAT... What does it mean?