artemus_5
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| Phono Stage, Tonearm, Cartridge Question - Which is the most important? Imo, your question is akin to asking which link in a chain is the most important. The hifi system, like the chain, is no better than the weakest link. Therefore the priority should be to replace or repair the weakest link. | |
| Teres turntable motor problems Tcellis, I too may be having trouble with Teres drive system on my 340. I'm not sure because it may just be the belt. I have a tendency to run the belts longer than I should. I just replaced it so haven't had opportunity to determine if this is t... | |
| Can anyone tell me where the progress in audio went? Marketing. But you have to have NEW to market. Old tech is sooooo yesterday | |
| Need advice for a replacement phono cartridge +1 on Benz Ebony L. However, the Zyz 4D is what I upgraded too, and is better IME. It is 4 ohm Sorasound used to have them for $3495. not sure about now | |
| The greatest tweak ever? WTH??? Geez, I posted the whole ad about 10 yrs ago as a joke. That was back when mature people posted here. I’m not sure I want to even be in the company of those who have absolutely NO sense of humor. There are some sick puppies here who get off... | |
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| Why do so many people have problems with bass? Why do so many people have problems with bass? Geez guys. Imagine having bought your 1st high end system and then coming back to the dealer and asking him/her, "Why am I having trouble getting bass from my system?" And the salesman giving you ... | |
| Connecting dual subs with speakon connectors Yes R*L = + f L channel B = --- Hook one to L, The other to R. Good to go. You may have to float your black IF you get a hum. | |
| Why do so many people have problems with bass? IMO, the early 80's started the trend which pointed out that most of the music is in the midrange.. The response, was an effort to clean up and boost the clarity, They would cut the bass response. And they cut it too much IMO. Yes, the music was c... | |
| Connecting dual subs with speakon connectors +1 @noromance That is Rel's way of hookup But he better make sure that the red & yellow are both positive for his B&K's. I'd think so but but i never underestimate the marketing depts ability to make a different color as - such as yello... | |
| how much should I spend to get a better turntable than my current turntable? I had a 1200 series Dual and replaced it with the MMF-7 which was much better. If you have a $500 budget This is one of the best Dual TT’s ever made according to many. What you have now is the very bottom of the ladder TT's. Dual 5000 | |
| Has this happened to you? How can it be stopped? Have you felt the urger to buy a vintage piece of audio gear when you really didn’t need it? Not really. I don't buy vintage because its too old for me. . But I DO have a Harmon Kardon 730 twin powered receiver which I bought new in 1978 that I... | |
| MoFi controversy IMO, the $125 price tag is ridiculous. Many complain about the "Hot Stampers" price. But I have seen no complaints about the absurd price on these albums. I realize that a business HAS to make a profit to survive. But this seems like gouging to me... | |
| Review: The Audiogon Discussion Forum itself 😉 @sbank Have you looked at audiocircle? Probably as much interaction w/manufs as anything else. Yes, AC has the various Mfg's circles which are dedicated to the Mfg and the [posters are mostly owners of such equipment or interested in owning.... | |
| Review: The Audiogon Discussion Forum itself 😉 Most dealers & Mfgs don't want to waste their time debating with the DIYers and other faux internet experts on most Bulletin Boards & forums. Thats mostly why you see so few in the forums IMO |