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| What are the must-see shops in SoCal? Moving to SoCal? Being you're an audio enthusiast and here, already says somethings not right,but MOVING to SoCal? Are you retired with a fat wallet? Weather is great, way too many people, horrible traffic anywhere and what you read about the cos... | |
| Audio Furniture has its own sound! I've been using these for 20 + years. https://www.parts-express.com/sanus-afab-33-tall-tv-av-stand--240-8600?gclid=Cj0KCQiAqNPyBRCjARIsAKA...I don't know if these inexpensive racks deter from my gear sounding their best, but they do the job, and l... | |
| Badly recorded albums needing upgrading skyscraper-Revisiting Derek and the Dominoes-LaylaIf you're serious about record play, cut to the chasehttps://www.better-records.com/product.aspx?pf_id=dereklayla_2002_1 If my table alone, were a $50K+, I wouldn't think twice buying my favorites ... | |
| Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS. "pandora on a cell phone"What doe's that even mean? This is an odd thread. The OP's responses throughout the thread are not consistent with someone who looking to seriously purchase a substantial turntable. Some responses seem like a kid in juni... | |
| Thinking to replace my phono I took a peek at your system.Nice gear in a living space, which also does "home theater" duties.If that were my space. I would leave it as is, and enjoy it.The entire cabinet/TV thing is an audio buzzkill.I’ve had the Zesto in my system for a demo... | |
| Badly recorded albums needing upgrading I like reading threads like this- particular albums are mentioned, which I haven't played in awhile.I pulled out the Sex Pistols-NMTB(1978 period press) while eating breakfast, before hopping on my bicycle for a spin.That album sounds great. Plent... | |
| Badly recorded albums needing upgrading I’m an original, period press buyer.Some of those titles listed, I hear the opposite. This of course is my subjective opinion.Eric Clapton:Layla-yes, that recording even on record isn’t the greatest, but as long as you have a quiet press, the musi... | |
| Manley Chinook Owners Tube Rolling You just purchased it. Spend time listening to it, and enjoy it.I've tried both the stock version and the SE. Either way, its a nice unit. Subjectively, tube rolling can change the sound. Depending your own hearing, it can be subtle or you may not... | |
| Manley Chinook Owners Tube Rolling You just bought it.Listen to your records and enjoy them for at least a month. Asking about changing an already good setup, is a not a good sign.I tried both versions of the Chinook. It's a great unit either way. Tube rolling is subjective, it can... | |
| If I have good local shops available, should I restrict my purchasing? "ethics of your audio purchasing"So, everyone here is being ethical, by claiming EVERY out of state purchase they didn't pay sales tax on...RIGHT?I doubt it. | |
| Questions about Wall Audio Opus 120 phono tooblue wins the internet this week!A deal like that is the only way I acquire nice gear.Also a reminder, of what kind of markup necessary to operate a business.Bravo! Reminder to peruse listings, and be ready to whip the card out.Report back wit... | |
| Questions about Wall Audio Opus 120 phono Tooblue-Great score for $999! I would have jumped on it, if I stumbled across the listing, at that price. What was the MSRP? 4-5k?Your ART7 will sing. I use the ART9. Would like to try the 7, if I had the additional gain."Another thought here is ... | |
| Questions about Wall Audio Opus 120 phono https://www.wallaudio.de/en/opus-120-ph/MM seems high@55db?MC@70...great if you're going to use a very low MC. But the popular .5mv or so carts...won't that introduce extra noise, particularly since your preamp will add it's own gain?Guess you jus... | |
| There's always time for a little Jimi... If there are some videos of Jimi with the Isley Brothers or Little Richard, or Ike Turner, please post! I've only come across stills with music.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CRsvy5tnA4 I can only imagine how he was itchin to crank the Fender, d... | |
| Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS. Rega P8 is getting great reviews from users and the write ups.Unless you can go to a dealer and listen to setups, you will go round and round reading everyone’s opinion, bias, comments on others post etc.Research the brands, open your wallet as mu... |