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| Still Freaking Out Over Tube Noise How do you guys get in touch with Andy? I have called his number about 30 times at different times and on different days over a 2 week period, and he never answered the phone. I finally got my tubes somewhere else. | |
| turntable recommendation Jahaira, if I were looking for a $600 turntable, I would buy an older Rega Planar 2 with the glass platter. Then I would upgrade the RB250 arm with the Origin Live structural mod. Then I would later replace the AC motor with the Origin Live DC mot... | |
| Return to Audio: What Products to Consider? Dear Jeff, Ivor may be insufferable and egotistical, but "moron" is not a term applicable to him. Also, in many cases that I have personally seen, the "Ivor Koolaid" was the antidote for the poison and belly-ache that audiophiles got when they bou... | |
| thorens 160 The Thorens is a pretty good turntable. The weakest point is the tonearm. Viridian gives good advice above. I would add that you should use a med-high compliance cartridge with it, since the tonearm bearings are not the greatest. Medium to high co... | |
| turntable recommendation I agree with Lugnut, the Linn is a fine table, especially with Valhalla and Ittok. I had one for 10 years and enjoyed it very much the entire time I owned it. The Linn is bashed by many who did not appreciate the arrogant behaviour of many Linn sa... | |
| Still Freaking Out Over Tube Noise Sorry, if I am in a little late on this thread, but what kind of "noise" are you hearing? Is it microphonics? Or is it just bad tubes? Have you ruled out any other possible causes? There are many different "noises", and it would help with diagnosi... | |
| 1,500 tube preamp which one? MFA Magus, Audible Illusions Modulus Series, Counterpoint SA-5000 | |
| What is the best Beatle Song Yer Blues. | |
| Who knows what "groove guard" is? For a point of info, the Teres turntable also has a platter which is bevelled at the edge to allow records with Groove Guard to lie flat. | |
| Sony DVP 9000 Stehno, I believe you that the SCD-1 is a fantastic player. I was mostly referring to some of the other comments about high end CD-only players. I can understand that if you want digital as your main source,you will want a good player. The SCD-1 h... | |
| What would you use Onhwy61, that would be a challenge. I seriously doubt I could even come close. But, in small scale music, I can do it alot of the time. I guess it comes from playing in a band, and always paying attention to the sound of everybody's instrument. Si... | |
| Diana Krall - What is your favorite CD of hers? I have one of hers: When I Look In Your Eyes. I frankly thought it rather lackluster. I tried it because I heard all the hoopla about Diana Krall. I think the band drags behind the beat alot in their timing, sounding like a dirge. I also think her... | |
| Bottom Rung Koetsu.. Motdathird, I think that the DL103 is not a good match for a unipivot tonearm. Its compliance is so stiff(the stiffest cartridge made), that I think it will "wag" your tonearm all over the lot. It sounds to me like the Koetsu Black you listened to... | |
| Sony DVP 9000 Why would anyone spend more for a CD player? CD never cut the mustard. The only reason that I even have a CD player is to be able to play the new music that is only on CD. It is no match for analog or even SACD. IMO, CD is the worst thing that eve... | |
| SACD finally taking-off? non-classical listeners I have to agree with Albertporter. In a correct anolog system, even less-than-pristine albums will play quietly. Proper tracking and a quality, well designed phono stage will remove nearly all of the "snap, crackle, and pop" that was not removed b... |