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| Exceptional value in speakers today? I hadn't even considered benchmarks like Magnepan, Vandersteen , or Martin Logan - thinking everything they made was too big (and too expensive) for this project.Some surprising finds:Magnepan Mini Maggie - a bookshelf ribbon speaker! About $1500 ... | |
| Exceptional value in speakers today? Thanks - keep the responses coming.BTW - lots of studios have at least one pair of typical consumer speakers (car speakers in a box were popular for years). This is to check the mix on an average system. While I plan to set up some inexpensive spe... | |
| Budget tables The older Japanese tables can be quite good - don't forget Techniques (Panasonic), Yamaha, etc.From what I've seen, the entry models from Rega, MH and Pro-Ject cut lots of corners to keep costs down (motors taped or glued in place, MDF platters, e... | |
| Present analogue play back designs....Advanced? Advances in materials, CNC manufacturing, and electronics should allow production of a more rigid, precise, and exact record playback system. The question is do you use these advances to make a better system? One you can produce for less but looks... | |
| Advice needed on sub $1000 setup The modified Rega P3 arrived yesterday. Custom hardwood plinth (massive), Deepgrove subplatter, RB300 arm...I plugged in the motor and discovered there was a pulsing sound from the motor (disconnected the belt to make sure it wasn't the platter). ... | |
| Advice needed on sub $1000 setup Well, after reading tons of reviews I kept seeing people mention the DL-160 and how they liked it. I finally decided that at some point I was going to have to try a DL-160 even if I wound up settling on a much higher end cart (not that I have the ... | |
| Advice needed on sub $1000 setup No joy on evil bay - only a seller in the UK At $470 ish. Did find a general electronics store in Washington selling the 304 for $382 - but this guy sells everything from vacuums to security cams - doesn't make me comfortable that I'll really get ... | |
| Advice needed on sub $1000 setup Thanks Vandermeulen. I assume you mean the Denon DL304? If so, at $700 it is even more out of my range (unless I find a good used deal). Unless I can find a good used deal, it is looking more like a new DL-160 will be the starting point. A good re... | |
| Review: Denon DL-160 Cartridge Very nice review. I just picked up a used P3 (RB300 arm) and I'm strongly considering the DL160 as my first cartridge. I'm also looking at a Rega Elys2 (2nd hand, apparently unopened) for about the same price and having a tough time deciding. The ... | |
| Advice needed on sub $1000 setup Bmckenney - looks like you advice on the DL103 was spot on - I found the cartridge data base - http://www.cartridgedb.com/ which has a cartridge resonance calculator. The 103 would require significant weight added to the arm to fall in the ideal r... | |
| Advice needed on sub $1000 setup Thanks Knownothing. The P3 I'm getting is the older P3, not the P3-24, so I think that means the shell is a 2-point mount, not a 3 point like the new RB301 arm (mine is a RB300 arm). The new Rega carts appear to be designed for 3 point mount. Can ... | |
| Advice needed on sub $1000 setup Well, looks like a modified Rega P3 is coming my way. Haven't heard back on the pre yet and still need a cartridge...The 304 looks like a sweet cart, but probably out of my budget at the moment (I was out of work for 49 weeks! Just started back...... | |
| Advice needed on sub $1000 setup I've been eying the VP130 preamp...though I found a Lehmann black cube at a great price - haven't heard back from the seller yet, but if it isn't sold I'm going to give it a try (for less $$$ than the Bellari). I'm also waiting to hear back on a u... | |
| Projector I was using an older InFocus projector with a 480p DVD player for a while. The image was very good - and HUGE. When the bulb died (and we determined it was not cost effective to replace the bulb on this unit), the projector vs flat screen debate a... | |
| Advice on Family Room Music/Movie System Have you considered a used AV receiver? There are lots of high end AV receivers here on audiogon that can be had for well under $1000, heck for $500 you can get a THX/DTS/etc 5.1 or even 7.1 receiver that was over $3k just a few years back. The on... |