saki70

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What is a Headshell and what does it do ?
Johnny53 ;Is a "detachable" headshell different than what has been discussed so far ? Would it still be required to check the angles as mentioned above when swapping two of them around ?Thank you 
Diana Krall, Wallflower
I have a couple of her CD's and like them .I have always wanted to hear her really open up and let go with that voice though . 
Your favorite LP nobody has ever heard of
Bright White by Shawn Philips . 
What is a Headshell and what does it do ?
Ok , if you trade out headshells with cartridges mounted in them , is there a new set up procedure required ? Or do you just remove one , install another and play records ?Thank you 
need tube tester in tampabay area
My mistake on the caption here . I don't want a machine . Looking for someone to do the actual testing for me . 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
Rebbi ;You certainly have a thing for extended length threads !Is Audiogon paying you by the contribution ? ;-)LOL , keep it up and good luck ! 
need tube tester in tampabay area
Thank you , I will check out these suggestions . 
Where should I spend my $2000?
First , I would get some throw rugs and cover up that concrete ! At least between you and the speakers .Second , you didn't mention it but have you rolled any tubes ? My Prologue II sounded quite solid state-ish with the stock small tubes . Made q... 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
Rebbi ;Refering back to my earlier post... Grannyring tried 3 different 300B amps with his Coincident speakers without success . Charles , with a Coincident 300B amp , loves his Coincident speakers .Others have found a good match using Audio Note ... 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
Something has hit me here in this thread . Somebody mentioned how Audio Notes speakers don't have the typical numbers for SET friendly speakers but they work because the Audio Note amps are built to compliment their speakers . Charles is espousing... 
Shipping Heavy Speakers: Freight of FedEx
And add something small on top so that nothing else can be set or stacked on top of the load . 
Which integrated tube amp to go with which speaker
I would have to second the Primaluna/Reference 3a combo .Roll 'all' of the tubes . I am personally fond of EL34 tubes .The Reference 3a's are a neutral uncolored speaker that will let you hear what the rest of your equipment sounds like .Good luck 
Frustrated with Bonamassa Live CDs
Just checking back with my take on his LP " Live From Nowhere " .This was recommended as the best LP recording . It is very clear and clean but ... it appears , to me , to be cut from a digital source . This recording left me wanting more , turnin... 
Is it just me or do others really miss A/D/S?
I just acquired a pair of 420's for a system for the grand kids . Pleasantly surprised ! 
Starting out Audiophile separates?
If you want to do this then you should know that certain manufacturers amplification components work best with certain manufactures speakers . Learn that this is a 'system' , these components need to work 'together' .Many speaker manufacturers use...