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| custom speaker socks? anyone? Hi, Kublakahn: I had some older Acoustats 12 years ago, and tried a DIY fix using fabric from an upholstery shop. Did NOT sound good, so I got a bolt of material that was suitable for speaker grills and had a friend with an commercial sewing machi... | |
| Best 10 speaker cable for 250 ?? I have to second Lak's advice. For $250, the Kimber 8TC is the best choice you have. I've been using 8' lengths of bi-wire 8TC in my system for several years and have been very pleased with the performance. | |
| New formats, same old story? Hi, Trelja: As usual, you've hit the nail on the head and fairly described the dilemma that many of us are facing. I've been delaying a buying decision for the past 6 months, thinking one format or the other will emerge triumphant. From the techni... | |
| How do people dust their systems? I don't do anything sexy -- just a piece of terry cloth that has been VERY slightly dampened with water. | |
| what to upgrade Hi, Ampzilla (I remember when GAS actually made the Ampzilla....). With due respect to Ton and Leafs, I'm inclined to suggest you upgrade your speakers. I have a lot of experience with Vandersteen speakers -- I have owned 2Ci's, 3A's, and currentl... | |
| Best Vibes in Jazz If you are interested in learning more about Lionel Hampton (one of the grand old men of jazz), check out the following sites:http://www.downbeat.com/sections/artists/text/bio.asp?from=go&id1=3793http://people.a2000.nl/ahbone/Hampton.htmlhttp:... | |
| advice for an old newbie Well, you have two other choices of very good tables and arms: 1) Rega Planar 3 with Rega RB300 arm; and 2) VPI HW-19 "Junior" table with AudioQuest or Rega arms. If you are willing to buy used gear, I'd look for a VPI HW-19 Mark 3 table with any ... | |
| Darn it, I scratched my Roland Now what The response by Abstract7 was good -- you could also use some jeweler's rouge as a buffing compound (the kind used on buffing wheels). Rub some rouge on a soft, damp cloth and apply. When the scratch is reduced to an acceptable point, some liquid ... | |
| Best Vibes in Jazz Well, the three great artists on jazz vibraphone should be a good starting point:1. Lionel Hampton's recordings from the 1940's through the 1990's;2. Milt Jackson's entire body of work with the Modern Jazz Quartet, plus albums done with others; 3.... | |
| Installation of Rega RB300 You might try contacting Lauerman Audio Imports, the company which imports Rega products into the US. They may be able to provide you with a template that you can use to drill the holes. Here's the contact info:Lauerman Audio Imports 519 Noelton D... | |
| adcom 750gfp for aragon 8008bb ?? Gosh, Rad, I feel badly that no one has responded to your question, so let me make a quick post. I have listened extensively to the Adcom GFP-750, and consider it to be one of the best bargains in high-end audio. A really excellent preamp for very... | |
| Suggestions for In wall speakers? Albert: Due to the rather small size of my living/listening room, the Vandy VSM's were never actively considered -- my wife would not have stood still for that. I have, however, listened to the VSM's at a local dealer. Unfortunately, there is no l... | |
| New home theater advice? Hi, Marsh: I just finished reading Kublakahn's happy post in which he reflects of the goodness of another Audiogon participant. In that spirit, I have a simple solution: please send the $35K directly to me, and I will be glad to build your system ... | |
| Suggestions for In wall speakers? Hi, Albert: It isn't exactly clear to me how you intend to use the in-wall speakers, so I will assume they are for your HT system. If so, then you should take a serious look at Thiel's new "Powerpoint" speakers which are designed to be mounted in ... | |
| Looking for smooth SS pre amp Martice: After I made my first post, I had a couple of further thoughts about preamps. Given your max price of about $2000 (used), you might also be able to find either a Rowland preamp or an Ayre preamp. Both are outstanding units and will certai... |