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| Tonearm Options for Basis 2800 When my Avantgarde Duos were new it took a while to dial them in to achieve their potential. More than any other speakers I've owned the Duos required extreme levels of synergy with other system components. Their 103 db sensitivity magnifies issue... | |
| Mods/repairs in San Frncisco Bay Area Nick Gowan from True Sound does high quality repair work and also does mods. He did a fine job repairing OTL amps I owned. Don't know where you are located. Can say he's worth the trip to Campbell if he's familiar with the components you want work... | |
| VPI Classic 3 vs Basis 2200 Hi Moryoga: Congrats on your turntable acquisition. Enjoy!Hi Jmcgrogan2: Some clarification about my mention above regarding advice received from A.J. This referred to the Vector tonearm, Basis interconnects/speaker cables/power cords, & a tur... | |
| VPI Classic 3 vs Basis 2200 Hello Moryoga. I have not used the Synchro-Wave so I cannot comment on its merits. But can comment on what A.J. says. From a number of conversations with A.J. over the years I've observed hes as honest as they come and responds to questions conse... | |
| VPI Classic 3 vs Basis 2200 Moryoga. FYI regarding the Basis 2200 Signature with Vector 4 arm. I recall that Paul Seydor reviewed that very setup in tas a while ago. Googled and found it was published on the tas website. Although I've not heard the 2200 I've owned other Basi... | |
| $7K to spend on new turntable + arm Bpowers23, per Jmcgrogan2's recommendation of a Basis 2200 with Vector 4 arm and your mention of doing research on those items. Paul Seydor reveiwed that very setup in tas a while ago. Found it on the tas website. There may be other reviews on the... | |
| amp repair in san francisco bay area ML 335 Hi Fromunda. Curious about Chris Barnett who you mentioned above. He's in San Rafael which is near me. Does he work for a shop in San Rafael or work independently out of his home? Know what type of gear he works on? Thanks! | |
| VPI Direct Drive Turntable A reasonable expectation for a 30k buck-ish turntable is that it kicks butt sonically and be a polished design significantly more robust, well built and problem-free etc than lesser priced 'tables. Anything less than Ferrari performance coupled wi... | |
| Keith Monks cleaning machine questions On the Keith Monks when the vacuum pump is on the thread reel-out motor pulls the thread continuously. | |
| Radio Hum Hi Brian. The radio signal you receive has zip to do with your tuner. Something in your system is acting as an antenna. Wondering if there are unused inputs on your preamp? If so I'd try using shorting plugs on those inputs. Just might be a cure. ... | |
| Tube amp repair recommendations - Western NY Audibleguy: Good suggestion! Wondering if Wayne at Stereo Chamber has worked on any of your gear? If so what did you have repaired?Donjr: An order of hot wings from Duffs, I suppose you know, IS REALLY HOT!Faziod: Thanks for the tip on Precision A... | |
| Tube amp repair recommendations - Western NY Hi Springbok. Audio Classics is an excellent idea. And thanks for the suggestion about shipping. But awkward to impliment. It is a large and heavy component. Ships inside a wooden crate and likely needs to be transported on a skid & a freight ... | |
| Tube amp repair recommendations - Western NY Hi PTM. Wondering about John Wiesner. Is he still located in the Albany NY area or located closer to Western NY? Thanks! | |
| Keith Monks RCM Hi Jfrech. Thanks for your reply. I tried Keith Monks directly a while ago and they did not reply. I've sent you an email through A'gon's system. Let me know please if you don't receive it. Thx.Anyone else have suggestions for locating a user manu... | |
| Regional Climate Effect On Speakers My brother lives in India. Weather in winter is warm and dry. Monsoon season, which occurs during the summer, humidity and heat go through the roof (so to speak). This has a harsh affect not only on his stereo but takes a toll on buildings; they b... |