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| Anything more resolving than 65 year-old speakers? @angaria2 - a couple of observations from here. I have a pair of '57s that I bought in 1974, manufactured in 1973, that were a long time reference for me. I used them in a variety of configurations, including in a "mini" HQD system with Decca Ribb... | |
| Anyone try the mpingo LP stabilizer from seller Clubwood on ebay? Is this being marketed as a cheap version of the Shunk Mook? That thing was always nutty money and every time I got close to even thinking about it, the price went up. My turntable manufacturer-kuzma- markets one that I haven't tried. The wood is ... | |
| un-becoming an audiophile I don't understand the need to label people in this hobby- it is a pursuit that is not directly related to money or how "rich" someone is. There are so many different facets to reproduced music that these comments are almost entirely irrelevant an... | |
| un-becoming an audiophile ✊🏾 | |
| un-becoming an audiophile It all depends on what scratches your itch. I got into hi-fi in a pretty serious way in the early ’70s, have had very good systems since that time and the opportunity to hear many, many more over the years. One aspect of the "hobby" is improving s... | |
| Advice for an aspiring musician @digsmithd said: "Reality...are you gifted...i mean a sell able musician.Kid i know is crazy great player at 14-16/schooled...great drummer too.Told him be able to get a great singing voice.Not so easy.Whart said great song writer...something diff... | |
| Advice for an aspiring musician I’m not sure how relevant some of this is today, but here goes: one of my close friends worked out a deal with the high school we attended to do work study in Nashville. He got to be the low man on the totem pole working with some of the top playe... | |
| Some thoughts on ultrasonic record cleaning and CleanerVinyl Hey Jim. Ultrasonic cleaning can be a revelation, but it is one tool among many. And the commercial products only reflect part of the learning. The DIY community has been kicking this around for years. Some of it is an effort to bring down the cos... | |
| What's A Good Upgrade From A Manley Steelhead? This is why I frequent this forum less. Lack of knowledge, strong on opinion and nasty. GFY. You won't learn anything from me. | |
| What's A Good Upgrade From A Manley Steelhead? You ever hear a Steelhead? Have one in your system? I did, for several years. Your statement that it can't be surpassed is incorrect. I'm trying to be polite. And there is a way to vet a vintage Bugatti, but it requires some depth. I don't pre... | |
| What's A Good Upgrade From A Manley Steelhead? And the Bugatti you mention isn't a real Bugatti. But, I digress.... | |
| Substitute pump for VPI cleaning machine HW-17 If you are talking about the vacuum motor for the HW 17, there is an old thread on the Hoffman forum about replacing the pump with a substitute. It might help. If you know the model and specs of the motor, some supply houses may be able to recomme... | |
| Heading to London - Hifi Store/Record Shop Recommendations? I shopped London 30 years ago for classical. I have no idea what the street is like there. EIL, which is not in central London, has the records you want- mostly- but you’ll pay. If you set up an appointment, Roy Ford is one of the guys who handles... | |
| What's up with lousy bass on classic rock recordings? I think you need to get very granular about particular pressings. I would assume any copy coming off the presses today is pulled from a digital file (not that this is per se bad) but may not represent the best or even close to the best sound that ... | |
| Low level listening One of the other factors-- didn't see it mentioned- is the level of ambient noise in the listening room. My room, without adding additional window treatment which I have- registers in the very low 30 dbs, "C" weighted-- I'm on a quiet residential ... |