socoaste

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Reel to Reel
I grew up on Reel to Reel, My old man had a concertone Deck. A friend of mine just gave Me a nice Teak R to Rdeck, but it has a problem. It is almost like there isa clutch inside that is not engaging when "Play" is hit.opened it up & tried to ... 
All time favorite speaker cables
Bobabooyee extreme Reference MkIII SE, Stunning! 
Todays new vinyl LP's better than LP's 40 yrs ago?
I just got the recentrelease by Govt Mule on vinyl, &the quality is utter crap. Highly compressed, &low resolution! Just terrible. 
Low level Hum in Phono Signal Path
Frepec,How far away is Your Preamp from the Turntable?My Rig has a Hum issue... In Mycase the phono stage is aseperate tubed unit, & the power supply is remote (3+ feet away from the cartridge). However the Tubes are right below the T.T.cartri... 
Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt
Hey I just got through acid etching the metallic coating, or (prism)on some new mylar that I just received from McCormicks,(1/2" Halographic) now I am wondering If I even got the correct Mylar.After the acid etching, I rinsed it off & the Myla... 
Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt
I dont do 1099's! Just send cash in a non windowedenvelope as I would not want that plasticized windowmaterial to make It's way to the GPGP!Better yet....Why don't We just call It even as a way of Mysaying Thanks for Your dedication & determin... 
Well-Tempered Golf Ball?
I wonder if the damping fluid viscosity is critical,I bet It is. Great idea IMO. I wonder if a thread(Schroder style) would yield even better results.Hey what about a Ginko style Base with 4 Golf Ballsto complete the look. 
Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt
Doug Your killing Me,First of all the 1" tape I seen at usrecordingmedia,comwas 25.97 not 5.00.My main peeve is I did not want to waste all that tape,1 foot would probably last Me a lifetime. How many guyshere purchased 100 foot rolls of tape, 10?... 
Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt
I need some splicing tape............I hate to order a 100 foot roll of splicing tape whenall I need is maybe 1 foot. (rediculous to Me)I'm sure a bunch of You guys have a multi lifetimesupply. So here's my request...If I send You a Stamped Self a... 
How far I can go with tonearms on my Thorens 124?
I have a Thorens 124 that I plan to restore in the near future, I have a JMW 12.5 Arm that I may try & implementif I can make a custom arm board that will work.I always love a challenge. The Schroder two would probably be a great choice. Ihave... 
Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt
DOUG D............What is the reasoning in using 1 inch splicing tapeif the mylar is only half inch wide? are the splices precut to a predetermined length & that length is notlong enough for the splice? I'm a little confused.I just ordered som... 
Hooking Up My Turnatable
The weight at the rear of the tonearm is for adjustingthe Tracking Force. Move the weight to the rear & that lessons the weight on the cartridge, Move the weight forward & that increases the weight. Find out what yourcartridge reqirement i... 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
If You get off of the merry go round & try another ride,you will eventually be called back to the merry go round,so, Best to just stay On it, & remember...Listen to the Music, Not the Gear. 
Clueless Analog Newbie, Looking to Buy
Viridian may be old but at least He is old & wise. stick to CD's sonny. & remember, No stag films! 
Mono Tuner output into Stereo Input
Thanks guys. I figured that was the way to do it.I will probably search for some Y-cables rather than use the adapters, cleaner, & less connections in the way.the Tuner is an old HH scott LT10 (tubed) & is in prestinecondition. I changed o...