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| What is with B&W these days? soundbars, ipod doc.. James63 is only looking at the situation from a US market perspective.When I travel to the UK (where B&W headquarters are) I see B&W in the most unusual places, compared to the US. For example, I noticed that there are B&W ipod docks (... | |
| Wow I just got the KAB strobe Do as Lwerner suggests, specially if you have a VPI with outer ring clamp and spindle clamp - they both add a lot of weight.I would like to add to this discussion by pointing out that the speed may drift after the TT is switched on and has allowed... | |
| Dunlavy SC IVA X-over resistor values Keep in mind that Dunlavy chose resistor values on a per-speaker basis, choosing slightly different values until the speaker measured just right. Therefore, you may not find a schematic with specific values and one person's set most likely has sli... | |
| Man Cave or No? I guess I am a happy cave man - I have a dedicated listening room. When we had our house built, a dedicated room for audio was a must for me. The only thing in the room is my system, a single chair and room treatment. It sure is nice to have a per... | |
| TAS Recommended CD Tweak…. I find it interesting that many long-time posters here on the 'Gon are still skeptical of CD enhancing treatments. Until you try them and truly form a solid opinion, you are losing credibility.I don't know why the stuff works, it just does. I have... | |
| Is anyone using LAST? I have been using LAST since the early 80's and have had no problems whatsoever. My record surfaces are extremely quiet with no signs of wear - I am a firm believer in LAST.The person who claims that LAST is "messing up their albums" is either not... | |
| Mono Block tube amp or Stereo Tube amplifier? Mono-blocks are able to deliver double the amount of current to your loudspeakers. If you have hungry speakers, like to listen at loud levels and require punchy bass, these may be the biggest reasons why you would want monos. Yes, monos offer a bi... | |
| Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2008 Yes, I will be attending - all arrangements have been secured. I am especially interested in listening to new music and to see what the manufacturers are using as their demo discs this time around. | |
| Where to put my Shakti stone? On pre and power amps, if you know the location of the power transformer, then use that as the starting point for placement of SHAKTI. On other components such as CD players, begin with the approximate center of the chassis. Continue to A/B for th... | |
| Treatments or therapy - what on earth.. funny Just when you think you have seen it all comes along a HiFi mosaic gone really bad. You gotta admit, this person is, umm, crafty.Don't show this to Jim Thiel - he may have a heart attack. | |
| Your vinyl guilty pleasure??? Disco singles! I have about 15 ultra rare extended-play "promotional copy" 12" 70's disco singles that I acquired from a discotheque in 1978. I like to play them to bring back memories and to enjoy the great dynamic range these discs have (many ar... | |
| More evidence that LPS are still alive Seems as though more and more folks "get it"...finally! This is indeed wonderful news for those that appreciate superior sound as opposed to convenience...long live vinyl. Now wouldn't it be strange if film cameras came back into fashion 25 years ... | |
| How Many Turntables Have You Owned 1) Pioneer2) Denon3) Sota Star Sapphire4) VPI Superscoutmaster | |
| Whoa There are too many cd-players ..need advice Greetings to you in Italy. Since you are over there look into North Star Design or Audio Analogue. Real gems! | |
| My Setup - Room Treatment Suggestions? Judging from the pics, your room acoustics are most likely on the lively side because of the large bare surfaces that abound.Highest priority should be to add absorption along the right side wall (as seen from chair). Unfortunately, the right spea... |