elliottbnewcombjr

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The real truth about recordings
Without a Doubt, the recording/engineering involved makes a HUGE difference. Mic Techniques most important, then ..... When it's involving, my friend and I look at each other and say "these guys knew what they were doing"!!!!  
LP to CD
go to hifishark search 'turntable usb' hook to your computer via usb, use software to record  
cd skipping
have you a lens cleaner? sorry for the shouting text, I cannot paste links, and when I grab titles, it comes in huge Arsvita CD Laser Lens Cleaner Disc Cleaning Set for CD/VCD/DVD Player, Safe and Effective The laser’s do get dirty and/or weak,... 
SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first?
everyone, long term advice is great, however OP's budget is being ignored. "for my budget (+/- a few hundo)."  
Integrated amp: Component weight
btw, not for OP the reason I advocate efficient speakers ONLY, it to save WEIGHT/size/heat/cost while increasing placement options (remote beams), AND easier to try tubes, AND lower power needs keeps you in a very plentiful and competitive plac... 
Integrated amp: Component weight
  cundare2 OP In the words of Steve Martin, "EXCUSSSSE Me" I am not advocating anything for you specifically, I simply presented an alternate way of solving it, i.e. step outside, look back in, especially for other people following along. I do... 
Not enough outlets
just to physically solve the problem, 3 ft long Luxury Office 2 Way Outlet Splitter 3 Prong Split Extension Cord For Home Office 3ft 1 Piece  
SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first?
1st Post, Welcome Aboard! I would keep Pioneer Receiver Pioneer Speakers (level controls, yeah!) sell Yamaha Speakers or use elsewhere or give away New Cartridge with Headshell, Your tonearm has a removable Headshell, plan on moving the new c... 
Integrated amp: Component weight
OP 200-300 wpc, 40lbs, SS, not Class D Mono-blocks will divide the gross weight, but, it’s a near impossible ask. That is why I said: sell those speakers (the source of the extra weight needed), get efficient speakers (which get moved once) and... 
Advice and recommendations needed for a turntable rig...
  krelldreams I live 35 minutes away from VAS, have become friends with Steve Leung and his son Ray, both terrific people. Steve's TT is a big VPI with the uni-pivot removable arm wands, he has several arm wands with pre-mounted cartridges, and ... 
Advice and recommendations needed for a turntable rig...
lewm I am being blocked when trying to post a link, it's on ebay, item # 266622682282  
Advice and recommendations needed for a turntable rig...
US Audio Mart Luxman 441. Acos 801 arm, asking $2,300. ad says ’air bearing’. it is not, it uses the magnetic field of the Direct Drive motor to raise/reduce the bearing force. 1/4" thick iron plate within. ...................................... 
Advice and recommendations needed for a turntable rig...
That’s why I think this Technics SP-10 MKII, with Acos arm is a terrific combo, on eBay, $2,995. + shipping Technics Sp-10 Mkii Turn Table W/sh-10b3 Obsidian Base & Lustre Gst-801  
Advice and recommendations needed for a turntable rig...
krelldreams I meant the Ovaltine Shaped gizmo from Bavaria. I like your VPI a lot, EXCEPT fixed cartridge tonearm. ............................................ This very positive review included this "I am glad I had so many different cartrid... 
Advice on next step for vinyl chain
IMPEDANCE of MC Cartridges are not absolute, but there are guidance formulas and Maker's recommendations. ANY MC Cartridge: do the math, i.e. Hana before you choose between the ML and the SL ML, slightly lower signal strength 0.4mv; much lower...