chocaholic
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| Happy Holidays and Your Favorite Tips? I installed one of those devices that lift the tonearm just before the needle reaches the record label. Has saved me from leaping out of my chair for fear of stylus damage. | |
| Polishing a Micro Seiki RT 3000G Gunmetal platter I agree with @testpilot Unless it's been left out in the weather for three decades, I’d be hesitant to take anything resembling sand paper to it. Pick up any metal polish (check the auto parts store) and combine with elbow grease and a bunch of... | |
| How good is good enough? I’ve spent enough money on upgrades that provided a barely detectable difference (note: not necessarily improvement) despite reviews and recommendations that promised otherwise. So, any future upgrades will be out of shear curiosity or gadget-inte... | |
| Do I upgrade my cartridge or my turntable Just be careful that you’re not trying to hear detail that is not in the recording. | |
| Does it bother you when you see inflated MSRP’s for used gear on AG? In defense of those asking if you’re interested in buying the item…I find equally annoying public inquiries (very common on a motorcycle forum I’m on) with detailed and often accusatory questions along with requests for pictures, etc., once all ho... | |
| Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore! Those of us in smaller cities are without even a single brick and mortar showroom anymore. Just not enough market in areas with a million people to make it viable. | |
| I am looking to upgrade - looking for advice I’m always amazed how many are devoted to the concept that spending (significantly) more money equals improved SQ. We all tend to agree that SQ is a perceptive concept, not an empirical one. Yet many espouse that the bigger hit to your credit card... | |
| There is none out there...... I can vouch for the mesh solution. You can buy 3 mesh pods on Amazon for about 150$. Place one near your streamer and run a short Ethernet cable to it. Works great and SQ better than wifi. I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s how it’s done at shows. | |
| She loves me she loves me not! @motown-l I guess it’s true that perception is everything. I also have Revels and prefer the sound with the magnetic grills installed. I had Focal’s previously and preferred them without their grills. Go figure. | |
| Old records. @rvpiano If it’s any consolation, my experience is much the same as yours. I have many old albums which have been meticulously cared for over 50 years…most of which simply sound flat and thin. Recording quality for most popular consumer vinyl was ... | |
| Sansui? Highly recommend an AU-717 integrated. I have one bought new in 1980 and recently had it restored. A stunning piece that rivals many modern integrateds…and a classic well respected by many. Although not in use currently, having owned it for 40+ ye... | |
| Benchmark or McIntosh.... Between the brain and the heart, heart always wins in the end. Save yourself some grief and go with Mac. | |
| Getting 2 subs And you should try positioning any subs asymmetrically. | |
| How easily can you distinguish between different DACs? @audiodwebe Im with you. I struggle to hear many of the differences that others seem to. For example, I enjoy the SQ of Spotify and although Qobuz occasionally (depending on the recording) sounds different, I wouldn’t say it necessarily sounds bet... | |
| New Speaker advice On the Revel side, consider the F208 also. Lower bass and bi-wireable along with the ability to adjust tweeter output and bass to fit your room. Also on Focal, their 948 may provide similar benefits and both should be well within budget on the use... |