swampwalker
Responses from swampwalker
| New phono preamp or tonearm? I would go for a new arm myself, first. | |
| Strange occurrance with Adcom 750 preamp Check monitor/source switch? | |
| Freezing an LCD TV Wow- I would not risk it, but you can try asking the TV gurus at avsforum.com. | |
| McIntosh MC205 hum If the sound is from the amp itself and not through the speakers, its likely a transformer vibration which I call buzz. Try telling your dealer its a transformer buzz and ask them to tighten the hold down bolts. These are sometimes difficult to pr... | |
| Speakers and Tube Amps Mike- Ask the designer? | |
| turntable newbie: need advice for better sound As far as I know, there are no 33 1/2 or 33 rpm LPs. They are 33 1/3, often called 33 rpm. I'm assumming that the Tone Lever is some sort of speed adjustment. You should leave it at factory standard, or set it w a strobe. | |
| converting stereo power amps to mono Not all amps can be "bridged" and it does not always have desirable results even if it can be done. | |
| Rega RB250 bias adjust? Many people find that the "recommended" anti-skate settings are too much. General rule of thumb is to use the lowest setting that does not result in mistracking. | |
| Help me convert into one box? If the Meadowlarks can get by with 10-15 tube watts, Cary 300 SEI is a great buy used. | |
| Drivin' me Crazy I'm guessing it is a mechanical transformer buzz. Try tightening the hold down and maybe applying some mortite or other damping compound. These can be difficult to stop. | |
| Best 2 Channel Integrated Used for under 750? The Complete is a good piece for the $ but I found it a little laid back. did nothing wrong but did not have the boogie factor with my ancillaries. You can do a lot worse, but I would recommend a speaker that is a little forward and/or has good PRAT. | |
| Required Tools for TT Setup & Maintenance Michael Fremer TT set up DVD.Good protractor (Mint highly recommended but need a new one for each arm/TT combo.Accurate digital VTF guage (0.01 gm precision)10x loupe.Good strong light.Excellent close-up vision (no joke)!!!KAB Strobe.Magic eraser ... | |
| BAT Preamp / Levinson Amp Matching Problems? Jazdoc- not to be argumentative, but the non "dr" 6h30s can be had for about $30 each. | |
| Preamp w/HT Bypass for Mccormack BAT VK3i worked well w my McCormacks and has the HT bypass. Even w optional remote should come in well under your $. | |
| VPI table connected to Meridian Pre amp- no sound A phono stage, which depending on the cartridge and the phono, may need an MC input. |