tonykay
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| Best bargain find ever ? I just bought another Sony DVP 9000ES at a thrift shop for $50. It sold new for $1500. Not bad, for a discount of 97%! | |
| How would you rate Luxman Turntable PD121 or PD272 So, my PD444 isn't "magnetic direct drive," it's actually "magnetic-repulsion, direct drive" with load-free spindle. Guess I should have read my manual more closely.Thanks, Phil, I'll sleep better tonight!Tony | |
| How would you rate Luxman Turntable PD121 or PD272 The Luxman PD272 was one of Luxman's entry level offerings; the PD121 was actually a higher, mid-level model. With the right arm and cartridge you'll have a decent, entry-level rig by today's standards using either one. The PD444 was a unique magn... | |
| Actual photo locations from Classic Album Covers While driving through an unfamiliar area of Oakland, CA with my daughter many years ago, I looked down a street and thought I saw something I recognized. We went back to find that it was the Duck Kee Market shooting location for the cover of Crede... | |
| Disc Memo "Fault" on Sony CDS-707ESD If it turns out to be the KSS-190A laser, you'll be out of luck as they are simply unavailable. I know because I tried to find one for my Sony RAS-1. The closest I came was an NOS unit in Germany for $1,000 without any guarantee-no thanks! | |
| What to look for in used CDP transport Howard, you are definitely on the right track. Try to determine the replacement cost of the CD drive and laser pickup in any unit you are considering. I had a high end, high priced Sony unit. When the laser failed, I learned that a replacement wou... | |
| Nakamichi 582 issues Most Nakamichi decks are worth fixing if you want sound that is, if not more accurate, at least more pleasant than CDs. My best advice is not to try and fix it yourself but have a Nak expert go through it and make any necessary repairs. It can act... | |
| Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking? STAX headphones, paricularly the tube driven units. | |
| Best bargain find ever ? I found two Goldmund turntables at Western Audio twenty years ago. The Studietto was pristine and the Studio had some mods. The owner offered me either one for $1,000 butwould only sell one. I chose the Studietto, but I should have chosen the Stud... | |
| What is the best Beatle Song "Follow the Sun" or "Dr Robert" or...all of them! | |
| Mcintosh - Love Em' or Hate Em' ......Why? I bought a demo (recently superceded model) Mac CD/DVD player from Magnolia Audio. I was told it came with full manufacturer warranty. I sent in the warranty card immediately and received a letter back from McIntosh telling me they would not honor... | |
| Info on jbl paragon JBL Paragon was JBLs absolute top of the line way back when. In any kind of decent shape they sell for $10K+. As Elizabeth said, if the original components are there,$3,000 would be a steal regardless of the cabinet shape. If it were me, I'd remov... | |
| Are Nakamichi amps any good? Nakamichi amplifiers don't need defending. They were highly praised when they were introduced and still well-respected today. Ask someone who really owns one. If you can find one that hasn't been abused, and is selling in your price range, grab it... | |
| Are Nakamichi amps any good? When you spend a lot of time reading this forum, and others on the internet, you hear about individual issues with every manufacturer. Does that mean that every component is flawed and should be avoided? Of course not. It's one thing to say that a... | |
| Are Nakamichi amps any good? Nakamichi amps NEVER had a "reputation" for being unstable. They were a Nelson Pass design and well-respected when introduced, and still popular today. |