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| Can I turn my 2-way Bookshelf speakers 90°…? You want the tweeters to disperse at seated ear level. Horizontal can be great for that Typically you want the tweeters on the inside. However, in my case, they sound better with the tweeters to the outside, because the left speaker is near ... | |
| A phono preamp with equalization selector I'll Take You Down Memory Lane. My Uncle's 1958 Fisher President II, EQ had not yet been Standardized Very Unique 'Stereo Radio' (Live Binaural Broadcasts) https://www.audiogon.com/systems/11420 | |
| Add a digital coax in /out tube pre-amp who, what, where, when, WHY? What are you trying to do? How would you select that input? Tape Loop. Perhaps a small external box, run thru the Tape Loop? | |
| Finally, Amazon Learns to Package Records. Always impressed by Amazon Packaging of LP's. I save the boxes in case I get back to selling individual LPs, and someone pays a lot of money for one. I have bought 180 gm, half-speed masters, 45 rpms. I have received 'not so special' frequently ... | |
| Floorstanding speaker experiences/recommendations in the $12-25k range Looking at high priced suggestions, and the budget, perhaps my recommendation of JSE Model 2's seems out of place. I always post for both OP and any others following along. I stand by my recommendation, today I would have my Woodworker clad them ... | |
| Victor UA-7082 Arm, Rubber Washer at Rear Counterweight Tube: Sag/Repair/Fitting Damage. Anti-skate, the arm's old spring, I handle anti-skate differently these days. using this Hudson 'single sided' Alignment Disc https://www.amazon.com/Hudson-Hi-Fi-Turntable-Cartridge-Protractor/dp/B01MU6AD2E A. Use alignment side for 1.... | |
| Victor UA-7082 Arm, Rubber Washer at Rear Counterweight Tube: Sag/Repair/Fitting Damage. OMG, 4 years ago, I had long forgotten this, thanks for the revival and best of luck with your tonearm. I was so glad I was curious and took that arm apart, the critical finding was the damaged brass piece, and measuring the size of the needed ru... | |
| Seeking opinions about phono specific interconnects Equalizer Inputs/Outputs: check, Some, like the Rockville have XLR and/or MIC jacks, no RCA. for those, XLR/RCA adapters can be used Others, Like the BSR have RCA in/out | |
| Seeking opinions about phono specific interconnects OP's Hearing Problem will not be relieved by refining VTA, ..... "I'll add that I am exceptionally sensitive to higher frequencies due to having Hyperacusis" https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24320-hyperacusis | |
| Do Your Speakers have LEVEL CONTROLS or EQUALIZERS? (Vintage or Modern) ??? Hopping about looking at Equalizers for a different thread, found this info about Vintage McIntosh MQ101 Environmental Equalizer Also Part 2: Room Resonances and Room Construction and an Experimental Update for the MQ101 http://www.roger-russe... | |
| Upgrade My Turntable - How Much Do I Need to Spend? Listen to Jazz? I'm reading a great Jazz Encyclopedia I was given. SOOO many Jazz greats made their reputations in the 40’s, early 50’s. i.e. MONO LPs. The recording techniques of that era (not the 30’s) were darn good. Early Classical, so much ... | |
| Seeking opinions about phono specific interconnects This one is most tempting, flat bypass; 4 memories; spectrum analyzer, tape loops. I would still buy/keep/return the NEW Rockwell. originally came with both a MIC, and Remote Control, you would need to confirm with seller, they might not even be... | |
| Seeking opinions about phono specific interconnects here’s a dbx 31 band, free shipping, 30 day return IF you like it, remember it is used. I would buy it and the Rockwell. IF the DBX is totally quiet, then keep one, return the other. after using a couple in the past, I realized: t's a mistake to... | |
| "Happy To Be Stuck With You!!!" B&W 800 Diamond speakers. I can imagine being happily 'stuck' with them. a case to learn from. at some point, replacement tweeter (other parts) will become unavailable https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/b-w-800-diamond | |
| B&W 800 Diamond this work? https://www.ebay.com/itm/144305743760 there are many 'improved' variations, you need to get all the specifics You can write any parts supplier even if they do not list your specific modeel, and ask if they have parts/repair se... |