surferandy
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| Linn LP12 I channel louder? For sure the lesson is check the simple things are right on your setup. I didn't question the setup before as it was completed by a professional in my home which I paid for. | |
| Linn LP12 I channel louder? Astonished how out of level it was when I put a spirit level on it. Noromance you were correct! Thank you and everyone else that made suggestions. Definitely better but still don't trust my ears yet, but lets call it done. | |
| Linn LP12 I channel louder? Anti skate has no effect, still left bias. As I said its slight, so when adjusting skate I almost felt it fixed but two or three minutes in and its still there. Thanks for the idea. | |
| How many amps do you own? Two, tube mono blocks and a Yamaha as-100 integrated I use as a pre amp. This way all my equipment is used all the time, plus I can isolate any issues by using the integrated amp to test outputs. I have been caught in the past with no way of verif... | |
| Do you guys like Adele's music? I have been a fan, but was upset by a workplace recording on a 120 minute loop that had Adele tracks on it. Hell for one that enjoys music to hear the same track over and over, the owners of the business would not change it or turn it down - so I ... | |
| Ears hurt when listening after changing speakers Same deal for different reasons. Decades of salt water immersion whilst surfing has rendered me afflicted with Surfers Ear and Tinnitus, which presents as a high whistle but not that loud just always present. With my hi-fi I have successfully expe... | |
| What are some of the most underrated and overrated loudspeakers you’ve auditioned? Overrated; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL, on a demo they hooted and buzzed at me, and got real confused. Partner with me said exactly the same. Following this demo immediately with Focal Electra 1038 Be which were several leagues above the ML, a... | |
| PS Audio Revises Marketing to a Direct Sales Only Model Also the supply chain for online has a serious flaw for high end heavy gear, which is your paid for possession is in the hands of a minimum wage courier with little or no interest in delivering your package intact. Having experienced 22kg tube mon... | |
| PS Audio Revises Marketing to a Direct Sales Only Model Agree with michaellent, shipping long distance high end, heavy, hi-fi is fraught with problems. In the local dealer model, the dealer ensures the delivery is made without damage, and is there for any issues. I have done both long distance shipping... | |
| GREAT MUSIC - SO POORLY RECORDED... Hawkwind ’Silver Machine’ so dynamic live, but have yet to find a recording (vinyl) that does not sound like I’m listening from outside a Scout hut. | |
| What Sonically is the Difference between a $1,500 CD Player and a $10K-$25K One? Choosing my Marantz CD6005 was a two part decision 1. Price /performance and 2. CD’s don’t last. I am careful with my gear, and despite that I have many CD’s out of 400 or so that just wont play - not just on fussy hi-fi but in the standard car CD... | |
| Real world life expectancy of a high end cartridge? Pleased to find out that when my Dynavector DV 20X2L cantilever finally died after 3000 hours and alcohol induced fumbling that Dynavector dealer gave me a good discount on a replacement trade in. Not sure if this is WW? | |
| Demo'd a few sets of speakers over the past 2 weeks... Have a listen to Focal Electra 1038 BE, just bought a pair which are well priced and rejected the Martin Logan Electrostatic Hybrid. The Focal sounds awesome but does need quality amplification and pre amp. | |
| What’s your vote for the most ridiculous, overpriced, and useless tweak? Cork turntable mats - replacing the original Linn LP12 mat - what was I thinking! It sounded so bad. | |
| Are Audiophiles "Simply Guessing?" Alan Parsons is a favorite of mine and I own all his albums on vinyl, but the statement ' I don’t listen to much music recreationally - it’s almost always for professional applications' poses a credibility issue for this thread.I do believe its to... |