stltrains

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Setting anti-skate
nsgarch i know there has been a lot of discussion on VIP anti skate adjustment but i think that after having the VIP Aries for several months Harry's method is as good as any other, i think that some people are against it because its so simple, th... 
Personal speaker evolution
back in the day, eltravoice 3 way, infinity holosonic 1 till mid 90s thats almost twenty five years, had them reconed several times, they had transmission line for the bass and man they rumbled, got into ht and had a bose 25 system, and in early 2... 
Setting anti-skate
thanks nsgarch for your method, i found it works well on my VIP arm, i had one twist to much, with a good light you can see what way the cantilever moves when it reaches the lp, mike 
Tyler Linbrook Sig System, Short review
audiofeil you are so right, but as in my case i had no choice, other than get in my auto and drive to Atlanta or Houston, not possible after Katrina, yes i bought my tylers unheard and maybe i got lucky, we all dont live in a highend audio store a... 
Tyler Linbrook Sig System, Short review
paul here is the link from tys site on the specs of the lls, Linbrook Signature System 25-25kh 4 ohm 92db 50-300 watts 10 x 24 x 50 155lbs,he does not mention one or two piece, i would think the two piece weighs more because it has a larger bass u... 
Tyler Linbrook Sig System, Short review
Paul Tina and myself just wanted to say how much we enjoyed your visit, your knowledge and great personality were super, it was interesting to hear your system with mine, i checked the Tyler website, and he has the linbrooks at 155lbs. we were lis... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
Tyler linbrook signature system these speakers rock, 
Personal amp evolution
well this goes way back, first was a eltravoice receiver back in the 60s, next came a marantz model 30 integrated, then a model 250 using the 30 as a pre, then in the 80s a kenwood basic power amp, i got into surround sound and got a rotel 1075 wh... 
What's your profession? Age?
i am a mechanic in vertical transportation, been at it for over thirty five years, of all things in buildings it has to be the most misunderstood equipment, i get the question all of the time what will happen if a elevator falls, i tell them it fa... 
Tyler Acoustics Linbrook/Super Mini Monitors
bartokfan i was taken by katrina also, we were with out a home for 4 months, in that time i did a lot of online research and found out about tys great speaker line, called him and what a great person to talk to and deal with, he made me a pair of ... 
Can I clean my records manually?
i will be a record cleaning person tonight, got the cardinals and reds, go birds to watch while i go to it, i wait till i have 20 or more lps to clean, i have been hitting the used shops and have come up with a few jems for me, i will break out th... 
Can I clean my records manually?
tbg i have to say you might be wrong on your "but not well",statement, i have been cleaning manually for well, a long time and after a lot of records bought by well respected folks who use a auto type cleaner, i have not yet had one lp sound bette... 
Can I clean my records manually?
yes you can, i use disc doctor fluid and brushes, with my old tt platter on a lazy susan, with all cotton cloths for wiping the excess and then a small shop vac with a cotton cloth over the four inch attachment, works like a charm, 
VPI JMW 12.6i Plus Tonearm - Antiskate
i have the 10.5i on my aires three, the instructions for the wire twist adjustment for antiskate get you close but whos to tell, VPI is coming out with a devise that will be more machinable like most other arms use, i think the jmw 9 arm antiskate... 
Nuforce
my ref 9.2s are going in next week for se, if anyone has upgraded how long before you got them back, one other thing does any of you use the p-8 preamp with you amps, i find the combo a very fine marrage.