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Decca cartridge experiences
My memory of the fabulous Decca London Gold just keeps on fluttering in my mind!! I remember listening to it in a word class system. The speakers were Infinity Servo Static 1-A's and the electronics were ARC SP 3A-1 and D 76A & 51.I was never ... 
Decca cartridge experiences
So tell me......is it best to look for a London Decca (gold) that is used, say on e-bay or go with new? I see Needle Dr. sells Decca's. I assume they are new versus used. 
Decca cartridge experiences
Now the problem is to find a good used London Gold resonably priced! 
Decca cartridge experiences
Oh boy, I had to jump in!!! Yes, I remember this cartridge! I had two..(the London Gold). They were fabulous!!!! I connected the wires (3) and left the forth one just suspended. I had no problems with hum?? I was using a Formular 4 arm. This quest... 
Review: Antique Sound Labs Hurricane Tube amp
Here is his e-mail at K-Works gorkuz@yahoo.com 
Antique Sound Hurricaines
Please allow me to add my comments also.....I did a review on these amps in "goN" so please take a look.I have the original version (HP?) but it came with the Triode switch. The amps sound fantastic (see the review).As to problems? Well, that's we... 
Hurricane Owners - Biasing Question
Hi Lmarkr.....I have an original pair (HP version??) but I believe the biasing is the same. Anyway, I've been told that you try to get the tubes biased at around 485 (as close as possible). Once this is done you will, if the amps are new 3-6 month... 
Question about power tubes... KT88
Thank you all...it was the tube. Got 2 for spares.... 
Best monoblock tube amp with Vandersteen 5A
You should also give a listen to the ASL Hurricans, The VTL 450's and VAC 70/70....all great! 
Vandys 5A Avalon Eidolon Wilson WP7 Aerial 20
Although I have heard them only once...add the Revel Salons and the Von Schweikert V-7's. 
Best monoblock tubes amp with Vandersteen 5As
For sure you must try the ASL Hurricanes or VTL's 450's.And for a little different sound..VAC 70/70. 
Vanderteen 5A's versus Wilson WattPuppy 7's
Hello...I hope I do not start a controversy. However, I recently heard both speakers....the 5A's and the WP-7's.My experience...The Vandersteens were quite good...with a smooth midrange and very good top and bass. I am used to the sub-woofer bass ... 
Gilmore Audio planars revealed
Sean, expand more on this. Is this your own speaker design?? 
Aesthetix IO vs. Manley Steelhead vs. The Groove
Good luck Patrick and we awaite your comments! 
Which Kharma?
Hi Rich...nice going with the Tenors!