stevencason

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It happened again tonight
OP glad you are having a great audio experience.  I used to do that and about 15 years ago I started wondering what was wrong with my system.  The treble I remembered just wasn't there any longer.I finally got tired of trying to fix my system and ... 
My Demo results: I feel like I'm at a frustrating block in my speaker journey
First off no speaker is going to do everything perfect can't be done.  If you expect something to be perfect it simply won't happen.A question when you are doing the demonstration are you doing it with loaners?  If so are they new in the box?  If ... 
What to upgrade to?
OP.  I built an isolation stand for my vintage audio linear turntable.step 1 go to grantie shop and purchase appropriate size remanent cost $10step 2 go to local building supply store and    get a 2x2 chunk of mdf cost $10.Step 3 find a yoga mat t... 
Usless but interesting ....how many of you old timers started with original Large Advents?
I started out with AR-11's great bass, good midrange, weak tweeters that blew at the drop of a hat. 
Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS.
If you have 25 albums if it were me I wouldn't spend thousands on hardware not even knowing if I wanted to pursue it.  Just common sense I think.Just get a decent phono stage if you don't  have one, an entry level turntable made by a reputable man... 
Guest suddenly takes it upon herself to move my speakers
Anytime a guest moves something around I call that a bold move because it doesn't matter what it is (table, chair, speaker) it's where I want it.  I normally chew that person's ass so it won't happen again. 
What Possessed Me to Do This?
When I remodeled my house I did it a room at a time.  So the living room ended up in the family room for a period of time.  It was a pain but made more sense to me than hauling it to storage for two weeks and then back.  Seems like a similar situa... 
Which is the most important part of a stereo system?
For me it's my ears.  Can't do jack without them.But so far as the hardware chain goes source components first as numerous have said 
Best songs to test speakers
I don't know if my favorite music is appropriate for another person to test speaker performance with since what we like is all personal taste.My approach is to bring my favorite music (both poorly recorded and well recorded).But I have 3 albums I ... 
There's a lot more bass in a 6.5" driver than most of you think
The bass response is impacted by a bunch of factors, driver design, cabinet design, listening environment volume, and a whole slew of other things.My preference is a smaller driver since there typically isn't as much mass.  I typically get good re... 
Best Way for my TT to reach my Pre-Amp!?
I use Blue Jeans Cable from the Seattle area.  Their interconnects have very low capacitance, and very reasonable price wise.  Quality connectors and so on.Not sure if your Rega has RCA jacks or fixed leads coming out of the tonearm.If the Rega us... 
$27,500 for whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???
For me the challenge in Audio is to get the most bang for my dollar spent.I use Zu Audio speakers in my system and have had them for 4 years no desire to upgrade.  Dirty Omen with Soul Superfly driver upgrades.  Super high efficiency 100db high im... 
Dealer Discount
An example of discounts for less service is Cary Audio.  Go to their web site and check out how much the price of a 5K piece goes down if you accept lower warranty and replacement options.I know they are not retailers but just an example of how bu... 
Should I keep the Turntable or sell it?
OP to do a true comparison of your rig to another one it is necessary to get the same cartridge on both tables and then compare the same music between the two.To be honest I agree with the folks who have recommended you wait a bit before spending ... 
No right channel in new cartridge
I do this before I install any cartridge new or used.