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| VPI forum I meant you can at least get an idea of your situation, by the many VPI owners here. Some, not all suggestions, are actually helpful. | |
| Sammy Davis Jr. -PBS American Masters Great post, geoffkait.That kind of talent just doesn't exist anymore. Singer, multi instrumentalist, impressionist, actor- Sammy was on another level. | |
| VPI forum The knowledge here, is VPI experienced. | |
| How much do you need to spend on analog to rival digital? Well cmon, some of the thread subjects are just waiting for a goofball like myself to oblige.I'm digging midfi warts and all, because I have killer music. I love perfecto audio gear I hear at someone's home or show. | |
| The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance If you're brave enough to try one of these, they DO offer improvement for a bargain .https://www.mapleshaderecords.com/audioproducts/powercord_prev.phpI used one one for years without worry. It looks like a disaster ready to happen, but if you ha... | |
| Seeking help finding the weak link(s) in my system and offering suggestions please. No one is mentioning the room and speaker setup in the room?The basic gear without fancy outlets, cables in a proper room setup probably would have more impact. | |
| The Beatles Anniversary issues question ..... If you're a "purist" then, don't bother. An original British press is the only way to fly.Im a purist in my mind, but lack the funds to facilitate my dream of clean, mono Parlophone copies.The Giles reissue of SP is nice sounding. Nothing groundbr... | |
| VPI classic to ClearAudio maximum solution If you want to stick with VPI, then consider thishttps://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9fjb0-vpi-industries-classic-direct-turntablesI would offer 8- 9k, put your XV1 on it, and be done. Your Dynavector should perform better than it ever did on the... | |
| VPI classic to ClearAudio maximum solution My take on the Classic 1Been enjoying 9 years with now minimal issues. My aging ears have heard the FINEST setups over the years.Prior was a tweaky Rega P5, with good results. The Classic is comparable but closer to "high end." With a few it can ... | |
| Favorite punk song. O.G. punk-The Who's 1965 "My Generation" The lyrics and spirit of the song is THE MOST "Punk" before there was "Punk" Who was first.Does anyone remember the scene in Quadraphenia?https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=AwrgBmXwKdBdqL8AmK_BG... | |
| after market power cords for power conditioner or amps etc Get a USED cable that retailed for $3-500 for at least half, and use it for the wall to conditioner.Do it again for a another, then experiment to see if you hear a difference in different spots.Brand suggestion is contentious, I stay out of those ... | |
| Cheap cart confession I've been able to squeeze in some album sides, since installing the mighty Otello.The weak areas I initially found noticeable, have improved a bit with adjustments and play time.As mentioned, I hear the mid band being MUCH closer to my previous r... | |
| Help me decide between these two turntable/cartridge combinations $4500 of table/cartridge is enough to get the idea of what the fuss is all about.Personallly, I would lean toward Rega, just because of past experience with one.Possibly, as close to plug and play there is?Don't mean a thing without a proper phon... | |
| What is your top priority items on Black Friday Sale. Not a damn thing. The thread title however, reminded me I have an excellent period press "Katy Lied"- Steely Dan. The infamous album that SD HATED, regarding sound quality. I think it sounds pretty good if,you have the proper copy/setup. I will b... | |
| Cheap cart confession boxer12-I don't hear any exaggerated sibalance.A go to test track I like is off a1958 mono press of Julie Londons "Julie is her name." "Laura"is performed with only Julie, the great Barney Kessel on guitar, and the bass player. The Otello puts Ju... |