stanwal
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| SME 3009 II w/ Linn Sondek It is better then the Basic. In the same mag mentioned later the 707 and Ittok were rated very good and the Basic LVX good +. It is a lower mass than some , to quote Hi Fi Choice no.30 [1983] " Effective mass was low at 6 g. and suitable for mediu... | |
| Rotel Michi RHB 10 How is it different?? Yes. It was made to a higher standard with better parts. Easily worth the difference, I would think. It would be to me. It was their prestige line and had an excellent reputation. Parts quality is one of the fundamental factors underlying the soun... | |
| SME 3009 II w/ Linn Sondek No. The Linn likes arms that are a little bright in character. The classic arm for them was the Grace 707, which I have on mine. It was supplanted years ago by the Ittok and its descendants. The old SME, which tended to sound soft, would aggravate... | |
| $5000 integrated budget: Please help me choose.... Any of the large Musical Fidelity integrated: NuVista, TriVista, KW500, KW550. They have tubes [nuvistors] which have a very long life in the front end and will handle low impedance's with no problem. I have the oldest and least powerful of them w... | |
| How do you know when an older amp needs service? You are suffering from" tube amp envy syndrome". This is a common malady among solid state users who see tube amp aficionados constantly tuning and retubeing their amps. The little darlings require constant attention to function at all, while the ... | |
| Power Conditioners Recommendations It shouldn't be more than a few hundred unless you live in NYC or other such area. I have an original Tice Power Block, which weighs 56lb and is quite large. When I had noisy power lines it was a help, on dedicated lines it sounded worse. I was go... | |
| Speaker Cables Good, all you guys that like the Anti Cables can buy mine, just send Email. Will give good deal. For me, they were an Anti Climax. | |
| Power Conditioners Recommendations I wouldn't use them, as Tvad said. If it is possible have dedicated circuit run to your equipment. If worried about storms, voltage spikes, etc get something like a BrickWall for $250. | |
| How much were vinyl records selling for? It depended on the label. I think $5.99 or thereabouts was list for most things. Hard to remember as I was either buying them as a dealer or my usual method of buying on closeout or sales. What I do remember was how we were assured that the price ... | |
| Are there taxes from items purchased in the UK? Considering the economic times I would try to negotiate a lower price here, at that price level there should be a considerable profit margin. If they are being shipped to another state you shouldn't pay sales tax. I have had all kinds of experienc... | |
| Are there taxes from items purchased in the UK? The declared value is usually low so you don't pay much if anything. I was doing this 44 years ago and have lost track how many things I have brought in. That said, unless it is a very exotic item you might be better off looking for one on Audiogon. | |
| phono stage upgrade from Denon pre-amp Look at the PRO-JECT phono stages. They have 2 tube and two transistor ones. The Tube Box 11 SE has outperformed ones costing many times more at $699. It would be a very big step up. The cheaper ones are all good in their price range. The Denon 11... | |
| NACA5 Speaker Cable It is quite good in its price range but it is VERY stiff. | |
| looking for interconnect under 200 dollars Used is best deal but hard to give recommendations as it is so fluid. Recently saw a pair of Van den Hul the First Ultimate for $200. It is one of the best available at any price. Kimbers are always good but many brands vary and most expensive are... | |
| Is this a good deal for a used system?? The age should not be an issue with good equipment. If the speakers use modern drivers they should last far longer than you are likely to keep them. Electronics also last a long time if they are good quality, I am currently using in my video syste... |