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| Laser disc reads "A3 ", will not open. As I recall, the "A3" error code means either:1. the transport mechanism was damaged in shipping and the tray won't open... OR2. the gremlins have stuck it to you, and it's time to buy a newer machine.Actually, I think "A3" probably means that you... | |
| One big subwoofer or two weaker subwoofers? Damn, Sean, that's really cool having a father that owns a sub. All I ever got to drive in high school was my Dad's 1953 Buick Special (yes, the one with the 130-horsepower straight six and Dynaslush transmission). I remember taking dates to SEE t... | |
| Please recommend SACD player under $6K - "warm" I'm going to expand the scope of the commentary by addressing combination players that have exceptional performance with SACD or DVD-A disks. Not everyone has the budget or shelf space for separate audio and video players, and thus must consider c... | |
| Integrateds with bass management? My reaction, for what it's worth, is that there is little reason for a manufacturer to offer a 2-channel integrated with bass management. By definition, a 2-channel system lacks a separate subwoofer output. If one were to utilize a subwoofer in a ... | |
| B&K harsh sound Without knowing more, I'd suspect that the B&K amp you auditioned is not functioning properly, and needs repair, or perhaps there is a propblem with the speaker cables you are using. There are some amp / speaker cable / speaker combinations th... | |
| HELP Best way to ship 160 lbs. speaker? Several years ago, I bought a pair of used Vandersteen 3A's from John Rutan at Audio Connection in Verona, New Jersey. The speakers were shipped by a freight/trucking firm that Rutan normally uses when shipping heavy speakers / audio gear. I'm not... | |
| What's your goal in system setup? I probably fall into the third category, but the goal I have never disclosed to anyone is to make my system better and better until I achieve Nirvana and then die.... | |
| The Best Live album I own a number of these recordings, so the only one I'll add to the list is Simon & Garfunkle's "Concert In Central Park". The album has some great music, and is exceptionally well recorded for a live, open-air concert. | |
| AQ type 4 vs. Kimber 4vs.... If you truly do a have a modest budget for your speaker cables, then the Kimber 4VS offers good, although not stellar, performance. I can't comment on the AQ cables, since it has been a long time since I heard them.The 4VS cable uses essentially t... | |
| How to set up Heavyweight w/RB 600? Your summary is correct, Overhang. If you decide to buy the Shure SF-2 stylus force gauge, you can get it from several different sources, including Audio Advisor, and Jerry Raskin's Needle Doctor. There are several much more expensive digital-read... | |
| would you bother? I'm one of the "geezers" on this site, and have been spinning LP's for more than 50 years, so I may not be the best person to respond. I've been playing LP's, and tweaking my analog front end, for so long that it's one of the most enjoyable aspect... | |
| How to set up Heavyweight w/RB 600? I recommend a different procedure when mounting the Heavyweight on your tonearm. The Rega RB300/600/900 arms use a spring to adjust the stylus tracking force, and several companies that modify the Rega arms recommended that you disengage the sprin... | |
| I could use some jazz mentoring. In my first post, I forgot to include the recordings done by Charles Lloyd since he returned to the jazz scene in the late 1980's. While Lloyd's contemporary work may, on the surface, sound bluesy and laid back, his work is complex and very satisf... | |
| After 5 years, format war? What format war? Speaking honestly, SACD and DVD-A have held very little interest for me. I don't think that either of these formats is a dramatic improvement over LP', so when I want to listen to REALLY good sound quality, I delve into my LP collection. The other... | |
| First pre/pro and hopefully last All good choices, but I urge you to add the Bryston SP1.7 to your short list. |