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| Replacing magnepan binding post https://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/etv.mpl?forum=mug | |
| Luxman 171A turntable According to the owners manual, the 2600 does indeed have a phono section. The inputs are right there on the back of the chasis. Regarding volume, it’s a phono section and will usually be much lower than a line source. Just turn up the volume cont... | |
| Audiophile Fuses: Helpful or "Snake Oil"? Forget the popcorn, I just ordered an extra large pizza for this one...let the fun commence! | |
| Super new to record players These days, we call them turntables. Can't help you on a Stylist, although that new haircut may provide less air drag in your listening room. | |
| Speakers behind wall of TVs?? What the ...? Plus 1 on suspension from ceiling. For a time in the 80's, nearly every local sports-related bar had those upside down Bose 901's hanging from the ceiling. Might be a decent choice if he can find a good pair. Yeah, I know it's Bose but at least th... | |
| Your Top Audiophile Demo Tracks All VinylJohnny Cash - Delia's GoneCowboy Junkies - Shining MoonRobert Wyatt - AlifibGentle Giant - KnotsKing Crimson - Larks Tongues In Aspic Part 1 | |
| Audio Lessons Learned - post your best advice for the newer members! "I have been an audiophile since the mid 80's.Trust your ears."+1 | |
| Enquiring minds want to know Can't stop laughing at this one...great job, arafiq! | |
| If you had a dozen pairs of classic vintage ubes in your closet Great question. But before giving you an answer, I'll need somebody to send me a dozen pairs of classic vintage tubes. I'll get back to you after that. | |
| Sonny Rollins Tenor Madness - 2011 OJC pressing vs 2009 Hi Horse Records Don't know anything about Hi Horse. I have the 2011 Analogue Productions 2 X45 version and the 1984 OJC reissue ( OJC-124). The 84 version sounds much more natural to my ears and it isn't even close. | |
| Mickey Mouse Ears Just use a gatefold album cover. Works great. | |
| Ok to adjust balance to achieve center vocal image? First thing I would do is check the tubes. Swap right channel for left channel, etc. | |
| This website has become S-L-O-W It's the ads. I use Adblocker Plus and this page, right this second, has 309 ads that are being blocked. 309. Remove the blocker and the page takes forever to load. | |
| HOW MUCH DO NON-AUDIO FACTORS INFLUENCE YOUR AUDIO PURCHASES? "I always buy the audio gear that has the hottest looking chicks in their ads." +1 | |
| Can the top end of a PrimaLuna Evo integrated be tamed w/tube rolling? One person's clarity is another person's harshness. Although I've personally never found ANY tube amplifier to sound harsh, my ears are not your ears. Just stick to what you like and be done with it. |