stevencason
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| Luxman Knockoffs or Counterfeits? I purchased a $3.50 turntable mat from eBay once. It was coming from Japan. Not a high-ticket item so I figured I would spend a small amount of money to see what it was about. I never received the item seller said he shipped it but it never arr... | |
| More expensive = better? As others have mentioned there is a law of diminishing returns when purchasing more expensive gear. When I am evaluating new components I compare what I am shopping for to my reference (my current system) | |
| Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition Tag McLaren PA20R | |
| Great song to test bass Beflla Fleck and the Flecktones album Flight of the Cosmic Hippo track Flight of the Cosmic Hippo Special EFX Global Village track 7 Global Village | |
| Speaker Recommendation up to 70k I suggest you take your 70K and use it for a downpayment on a house | |
| thought on eBay? The eBay money back guarantee only applies to 30 days after the sale is transacted. So if you purchase something from overseas and it doesn't show up or if it is not promised to be delivered in less than a month then avoid it. I took a risk on a... | |
| What process do you use to purchase cables? I picked a manufacturer in the northwest near my home. Blue Jeans Cables is their name. Their product is well constructed, low capacitance, and very affordable. My theory is so long as the cable is well constructed you don't need to spend a ton... | |
| Is $2,844 too much to pay for a fuse? Yes | |
| Worst Concerts You Have Attended ?? Robin Trower love his music but the guy just can't put a show on. He just sat on the stage and played guitar no movement whatsoever. I was better off at home listening to albums.Next worst was J Geils Band they had hardware issues that show and ... | |
| Vinyl headache from hell!!! I would try checking Azimuth and for proper alignment. Depending on your set up this can drift a bit over time. | |
| Best type of metal for turntable platform? I would try a sandwich of Acrylic, Aluminum, and MDF to vary the density of the materials. A liberal application of silicone caulking between them. | |
| Audio Lessons Learned - post your best advice for the newer members! I have been an audiophile since the mid 80's.Trust your ears. I took a piece home for audition once and I just didn't like the sound (cd transport and DAC). When I returned the components and told the salesman I didn't like them he told me I did... | |
| Living room system: class A or AB amps? go with what sounds best to you. | |
| Is this how a Subwoofer Crossover is supposed to work? If you are using line level input try using speaker level input if it is available on your subs. | |
| Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog? I agree with the other folks who point out cd is a dying breed.To answer your question digital is more convenient but vinyl analog is far superior sonically |