zd542

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perfect placement for your speakers
Go to one of your speakers and reverse the cables at the binding post. + to -, and - to +. See if that helps. But just make sure that you only switch the cables on one speaker only, and not both. 
Which cable to connect from TT to ADC to Macbook?
"I prefer to avoid TS and TRS connections when possible, as I've encountered contact integrity issues with them on some (inexpensive) equipment."I had the same problem as well.Another way to do this, that has always worked very well for me, is to ... 
Help finding a Mid-Sub
"Not posting this because I'm too lazy to research, But I can't seem to find much in the line of a fair quality "Mid-Subwoofer." What I'm speaking of would not be a Subwoofer for home theater, but rather a separate Mid unit that will produce a ver... 
Law of Accelerating Returns
"10-04-14: DgarretsonI've always thought of this phenomenon in abstract terms as an example of Xeno's Dichotomy paradox. As one approaches the (unattainable) goal of the Absolute sound, progress is experienced not as the distance travelled from th... 
Grateful Dead Hour Shows: Transferred to CD's??
To me it seems like shipping your cassette player would be the cheapest option. But if that's not doable, I don't see why you can't connect your cassette deck directly to a stand alone CD burner. That's always been a pretty good way to record LP's... 
Need recommendations to replace ARC VT100 MkII
As long as there is nothing wrong with your VT100, I would keep it and get a better preamp. That will make a huge difference. Also, what type of maintenance are you talking about? Aside from replacing the tubes every so often, you shouldn't have t... 
BAT VK75SE or ARC VT100 mk3
"All I know VK75SE is TRIODE power tube while VT100 is FET,6H30,TERTODE TUBE"You need to know more than that before you buy either amp. If you want to make a successful purchase, you'll need to make the decision based on your own experience with e... 
need to find out maker of these speakers? any help
How does something come with missing logo's? 
Looking For A Billy Bags Audio Rack
Try The Cable Co. They're a dealer. 
Most overrated audio manufacturers?
"10-01-14: DayglowVandersteen Audio-1/2/3 models lack speed and resolution but keep selling?"Vandersteen is a fairly unique company. Most of the time, people aren't setting them up right. The speakers are capable of very high resolution. I put my ... 
Cartridge Upgrade From Dynavector XX2 mkii
I use DV myself and like their products very much. Unfortunately with phono carts, its difficult to get something to demo. You may want to give The Cable Company to see if they have something to lend you. A few years back, they said they would do ... 
is buying used Mcintosh equipment online bad idea?
If you are buying the gear because you like it, than its worth fixing. McIntosh isn't for everyone, but it is a unique brand that some people really like. If its working and in good condition, the products tend to hold their value. A good resource... 
Need Preamp Pass XA60.5 and Dynaudio C1 mkII
Ayre sounds good with Pass amps. It will definitely fix your imaging problem. 
Why Do Musicians Still Need Record Companies?
"10-02-14: MartyklZd,If I understand you correctly,you're suggesting that the music industry hasn't made sufficient effort to market sound quality"Yes."and, if they had (successfully) educated consumers on the subject, they wouldn't be "bleeding t... 
Distortion with ARC Ref 150 and Maggie 3.7
"10-01-14: DaveyfSo Zd542, you want to expand on why you believe what i posted is incorrect.I am all ears."No. It was my post that was incorrect. My post was meant as a humorous comment for someone else in an entirely different thread. How I manag...