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| LittelFuses Series 285 AUDIO/MEDICAL Quality I'll give this thread 5 posts, before it goes south.Any bets? | |
| Looking for a phono preamp that has volume control This brand looks interesting. https://www.musicdirect.com/phono-preamps/icon-audio-ps1-mk2-mmmc-phono-preamp Tubed, with volume control. | |
| AnyFM tuner mechanics out there? atmasphere-Thanks for the insight! The tuning seems fine after giving the dial a few turns across the spectrum. I wasn't looking forward to taking it back to the shop and being without the great sound the Mac delivers. | |
| Chris Isaak - Baja Sessions CD. Sounds better than it should. Chris Issak's "Forever Blue" is another surprisingly good sounding album. The music alone IMO is solid , but it does sound convincing. | |
| AnyFM tuner mechanics out there? There is a spring located on the actual wheel that is on the tuning capacitor shaft. Is it loose or does it have tension on it? It should be stretched out to be about 3/4 of the distance between totally loose and the limits imposed by the wheel.... | |
| Conrad Johnson or PrimaLuna "my harbeths and proacs are a notch less sensitive than your teks -- wonder about db headroom"If they work fine with the PL, likely fine with Raven."i have been a die hard audio research and vac fan for many years, recently tried and like a prima... | |
| AnyFM tuner mechanics out there? Thanks for the responses.cleeds-The string is indeed slipping. Turning the dial to the right and helping the cable along, the dial is now moving freely. Couldn't determine where the slipping was occurring.Moving the dial past 91 reminded me that t... | |
| Conrad Johnson or PrimaLuna Features,build, flexibility and reliability the PL HP is a solid buy. Haven't heard the CJ, but i'm sure it's a fine amp for what it is. Sonically, it's just another subjective call. With the PL, you can fuss with power tubes to your ears. If you ... | |
| Best sounding concert dvds 2 Jeff Beck DVD'sLive at Ronnie ScottsJeff Beck's Rock and Roll Party(Tribute to Les Paul)Jeff does excellent covers of his favorite 50's R&R along with guest performers.I revisit these 2 whenever friends are over. Fun watch and listen. | |
| ls FM radio even listenable any more? 1995?FM Rock radio was already in full rubbish mode for a decade already. Rock radio died here in SoCal, by the end of the 70's.The Classical and Jazz public stations are still listenable. The once unique alternative stations are gone, and what... | |
| The wall behind me. chrismini- you're 13 years too late | |
| Hardwood floors vs carpets Area rug in front of speakers /listening area. Hardwood floor typically makes for a live/hot room.Easy to get a balance of hot/damping. Looks much nicer than carpet. At least another sub-get 3. Significant upgrade.Ceiling damping is a huge. Color ... | |
| Sam here.l realize now why so many people think my ideas are crazy? "Welcome to California! Now, GO HOME!" (period bumper sticker...no one paid attention @ the time...) asvjerry-I had that bumper sticker on my 1967 Chevy Malibu in 1982. I would love to have that on my car now, but I would get run off the road,... | |
| This looks like a terrible investment The lot just isn't an attractive deal. Not even for half.This guys score looks much better. He has some serious Classical pieces mixed in with RI's. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6Mj5GGrzwg&feature=youtu.be | |
| Sam here.l realize now why so many people think my ideas are crazy? "Long Beach, huh? Known to me too well...native of Iowa By the Sea.."asvjerry-great to hear from what's now a 4 leaf clover.That generation, along with the WWII generation(parents-dad was blowing stuff up on a sub) are a rare if not extinct, spec... |