swampwalker
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| Transporter not transporting Wifi and network connections all good. Transporter sees the server and squeezebox.com, goes to the selection I choose and graphics show that to is playing but no sound at all. System plays LPs just fine. | |
| Need recommendations on phono amp upgrade Well, I can tell you that I have heard two ZYX low output carts (Universe and Airy 2) into Nick Doshi's Alaap phono stages. Not most current version but when compared to Aesthetix Rhea (not Io), Manley Steelhead v.1, VAC Ren internal phono and ZYX... | |
| Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes You gotta love people who are dedicated to providing quality service. Tube matching to your particular amplifier! Awesome! Gotta love it. Well done, Matthias. Now I have to figure out how to get the operating parameters for my LadyDay+ amps. | |
| Teres Audio I think that it's safe to say that Teres is no longer actively soliciting new business; perhaps the best term would be "winding down". If you are patient there is a reasonable chance that you will get a reply. | |
| 180 gram? Lots of discussion if you do a search. Consensus seems to be that it's highly variable due to differences in QA/QC, provenance of the master, vinyl formula, etc, etc. A member with a lot of knowledge about polymers posted recently that one could e... | |
| Maintenance for arms with detachable headshells Hey, now that I've learned something today, maybe I'll take the rest of the day off to listen to some tunes. Great advice, Halcro, but you might need to be careful w the WD-40. It can get gummy and also capture dust. I don't have such an arm, but ... | |
| What to do with 1 pair of Western Electric KS-1657 Have you listened to them? If you like them and want to use them then do what you makes you happy. If you are not going to keep them, or only use them for a short time, then I would leave them as is. Bottom line, make sure that they are a keeper b... | |
| Buy 24/44 Download or Rip CD Never heard of a 24/44 file. First # is bit depth, 2nd # is sampling rate. CDs are 16/44.1. Hi-rez is usually considered 24/96 or greater. AS to whether a hi-rez file is "better" there are a number of factors that enter in. | |
| High value, high efficiency speakers for SET amps Charles- I was talking about realistic loudness AND the SQ/nuance/timber/microdynamics, etc, etc, we've come to expect from the best SET/OTL amps, | |
| High value, high efficiency speakers for SET amps Ralph- I truly respect your skills, expertise and willingness to share. but I think perhaps your perception is a bit "distorted" (pun intended) because your reality is atypical. You design and build OTLs so you obviously love their sound and the c... | |
| How to reveal the truth? I just don't understand why people lie about stereo equipment of all thingsOne word answer- M O N E Y. | |
| What is the best Amp/pre Amp for B&W 803 diamonds Contrary to the conventional wisdom, I have heard 802s and the 803Ds sound very very good w a good tube amp. Particularly a push pull EL-34/6CA7 amp, making about 50wpc. You would need one w a very very good power supply but I would not rule tubes... | |
| Phono preamp with two inputs: two MMs or MM+MC? Doshi will configure your phono stage however you want; multiple MM, multiple MC, or a mix. All active gain stage, no SUT. | |
| Potential seller's strange policy Well if he is tried to charge you an ebay fee for an item sold on this site, I'd be pretty careful about buying anything from him, unless of course it's that awesome bridge he's got listed with a $0.01 reserve ;-) | |
| Your three favorite audio dealerships? That is so sad and a warning tale for family businesses to have a success plan in place w, for example, key man insurance to make sure that there are enough funds to make a transition. And no I am not an insurance salesman. |