rshak
Responses from rshak
| For auld lang syne, ..high-end companies you really liked that are gone.... Grace (cartridge company). | |
| Casters on equipment rack? I've got two systems, and the components for each are in Salamander racks on casters. Some would say the racks are, at best mid-Fi, but every time I have to access the back of a component I thank myself for making the decision to go with the caste... | |
| Ever Hear a Tube CD player? I've owned a PrimaLuna ProLogue Classic for over 3 years and like it. Tubes consist of 2 each of: 12au7, 12ax7 and 5AR4. Sounds quite nice - very warm - although I did have a problem with the player not reading discs when it was new. Fixed under... | |
| Pick and post 1 record you never tire of and play over and over... Two very different LPs:Miles Davis KOB (Mofi 45)The Glenn Miller Orchestra (direct-to-disc) on the Great American Gramophone Co. - GADD 1020 from 1977) | |
| How many AudiogoNers are amateur chefs? Since my last post to this thread (in 2003!) I've learned some new-to-me techniques - like sous vide. Had a nice steak this evening, heated via sous vide to about 130 degrees F and then reversed seared in a very hot cast iron skillet for 2 min. p... | |
| How to physically move large heavy 100lb amplifiers easily (up and downstairs) Or - - find someone with a strong back and a weak mind - ; ) | |
| What's your favorite boutique speaker maker Omega - I've had my Hemptones for about 15 years, and they still sing so wonderfully. | |
| Update on Audiogon Member Almarg Al. has always been the perfect gentleman (not to mention a valued source for his deep technical knowledge). I don't recall him ever uttering a cross word or snarky comment. Every good wish to Al and his family. | |
| What other hobby... Cooking andFountain pens (you know, the things some folks call "ink pens" ) | |
| Tube amp crackle noise with pre-amp volume at zero. billtro -I also own a PrimaLuna (DiaLogue Premium Integrated). This amp has the "Bad Tube Indicator* feature that puts the unit into protective mode when a power tube goes bad and tells you which tube is the culprit.This feature has proven its wor... | |
| What are the differences ? mcmvmx - Please let us know how you like your Soundsmith rebuild. I've got an aging Ortofon Jubilee I'm considering sending out for a rebuild. | |
| Where do you buy your CDs these days? I buy very few but when I do - - Amazon. A very good source for used cd's at good prices. | |
| New Unreleased Art Blakey There is a review of this reissue on AnalogPlanet:https://www.analogplanet.com/content/unreleased-blue-note-title-just-coolin-can-60-years-finally-sur... | |
| Stylus shape? musicfan - a couple of days ago I found this on Soundsmith's website:https://www.sound-smith.com/articles/stylus-shape-informationHope you find this information helpful. | |
| signs that tubes need to be replaced My PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium told me when I had a bad KT88 via the "Bad Tube Indicator" feature. When a power tube goes bad, the amp goes into protection mode, sound cuts off, and a red LED indicates which tube is the culprit .I knew about this ... |