stanwal
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| Would a Linn Majik-I work in Europe You might consider a step down transformer if it does not. Does the manual have anything on whether it is switchable? I would think there is a good chance it is as it was designed for 220 -240 originally. | |
| Do not buy any Sonus Faber used I use to be a Sumiko dealer in the 1980s and early 90s and they were great to deal with; that was then, this is now. When I called them to get the thread size for spikes for a REL sub the told me to call a dealer; not only are they the importers B... | |
| Budget Chinese Tube amps - any good? This might also indicate a large degree of variation between different units; this is not unheard of , especially among new companies. | |
| Using a DD table as motor to drive another table Rube Goldberg rides again! As Harv says it will still be belt drive and the SME has a very good belt drive already. I have seen this done but usually using a much more massive belt driven platter as a flywheel to drive a second platter by a second... | |
| Budget Chinese Tube amps - any good? I started with Dynaco tubes in 1962; they are still good especially if upgraded with modern parts. Why Quicksilver isn't more popular is a mystery to me; it is very good quality at a reasonable price. They often appear on here at good prices; buy ... | |
| Need advice: Biamping vs. dual bridged monos Bridging reduces the ability to drive low impedance loads; there should be material on this in the archives. If this is not a problem try it both ways and see for yourself. I used Y connectors when I bi amped with no problem or you could have anot... | |
| High Output MC vs Low Output MC Denon 304, AT 33 EV, AT OC9, Denon 103. I have used all these as well as a 160 and they are all considerably better. The 103 needs a fairly high mass arm ; the others work with most arms. | |
| How do we remember 1970s amplifiers? My memories of the Dyna 120: BANG! Blew up all the time; warranty repairs drove Dynaco out of business. I remember them more from the middle 60s. I had an SAE but my Quad 303 was a better amp. | |
| CD-format to be abandoned by major labels by the e I have some CDs that already sound like Do Do. LOL | |
| DAC as preamp w/subwoofer Since you need separate outputs I assume you are not running your signal through the sub; even if your sub does not have a high level input, that is one driven from the amp speaker terminals, you can have a network built that lowers high level sig... | |
| Different Results between Record Cleaning Machines againstWhile I am not nearly as obsessive about cleaning as some appear to be I have used [and been a dealer for] both VPI and Nitty Gritty for so long I have lost track. I have found them both to be effective in cleaning records and something tha... | |
| Anyone else noticing inflation in used gear $? I think things are picking up on Audiogon to some degree but I still see great bargains about every time I look. I am a dealer but have bought all my personal gear on here as it is way below dealer cost. | |
| VPI Classic Vs Basis 1400 or 2001 I have a Basis 2001 with a Graham 2.2 I got used and had a VPI Classic at the same time. It was my impression and that of everyone else who heard them that the Basis was the better table. As it should be; look at the difference in cost. The curren... | |
| spendor bc-1 Don't worry, they can take more than 50 watts if it is clean power and not applied continuously. A speaker rated at 50 watts continuous can take 500 on peaks; most speakers are damaged by too little power; not too much. | |
| Decent cartridge for Linn LP12 with Ittok LVII I have an LP 12 of that vintage which I upgraded with Mose Hercules PS , Sole sub chassie and arm board and new springs. Amazing improvement for not that much money but requires a good technition unless you are really handy yourself. I have had It... |