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| "Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better! @vitussl101 I've used Mofi's Super Record Wash (nothing else with or added to it) in an US machine at room temp with excellent results. While doing so, I've never allowed the fluid temperature to exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. However, Mofi doesn... | |
| "Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better! Like most things in audiophile land, it all comes down to how much you want to spend. Want easy, no fuss and effective? Get the Degritter Mark II. Want a more inexpensive alternative that will be just as effective but more laborious? Fashion a... | |
| Integrated Amplifier Recommendations Needed @samdance I tend not to recommend anything I haven't owned & enjoyed and/or been very impressed with in serious seat-time in auditions. That being said, there is definitely a synergy or compatibility that needs to be considered when it comes ... | |
| AR XA turntable needs new cartridge... Crustycoot makes an excellent point to take notice of! You might want to consult with a reputable high-end shop that knows a thing or two about TTs, have them do a tune-up of that TT, make sure it is well-lubricated and have them install the new ... | |
| Physical degradation of CD's @no_regrets many "experts" (e.g. professional audiophile reviewers; electronic engineers; neuroscientists; etc.) would argue that break-in or burn-in time for various audiophile sound system components is a myth. Of course, there are some who ar... | |
| Integrated Amp - Narrowing Down to 2 @kinglek the last time I upgraded my amplification source, a couple of knowledgeable audiophile friends told me that I'd have to spend, at least, 8 to 10K to obtain significantly superior sound quality over today's more reasonably priced integrate... | |
| Non-Audiophile Audiophile question! @czarivey Interesting question! I don't think it matters if you're facing speakers in a two-channel system or have them placed directly at your back. Your ears function as the receiver(s) of sound. As such, I would think the normal consideratio... | |
| ??? How Much Would You Spend ??? @freediver "smallish room" (whatever the hell that means), "no eye towards any future upgrade", etc., my recommendation would be to start with matching the power source and speakers. You'll have to juggle the ratio on that one. However, that bei... | |
| Kirmuss 'In the Groove' Ultrasonic Record Restorer - Upscale Audio Edition @knollbrent first off, I have never used a Kirmuss machine but have seen several full demonstrations of Kirmuss and others using this/these machine(s). Based on this, I do agree that it requires a hell of a lot more time than I am willing to inve... | |
| Speakers or Turntable upgrade There are many ways to go with your upgrade(s). That being said, keep in mind that speakers are always the business end of any sound system. Spend some serious seat-time, if you can, with a pair of Revel F206. I have no idea how these might mat... | |
| Best low budget speakers for a Levinson 383 Integrated amp @yogiboy I'm by no means an expert on this kind of stuff. So, I can't explain, from an electrical engineering vantage point, why this is. I've had experts explain the science to me and read some stuff about this, but I still don't get it. Howev... | |
| Best low budget speakers for a Levinson 383 Integrated amp @knollbrent I've never spent any serious seat-time with a Levinson 383. However, based upon its specs, I would recommend 8 Ohm nominal load speakers. Given your budget range, there are many to choose from. Only your ears can and will tell you w... | |
| What's my best upgrade options Just another two cents: If vinyl is your jam and Rega P6 is about where your budget price point is, take a serious look at the Mofi TT's (i.e. more bang for your buck). Also, if you don't already have a record cleaning system I would seriously ... | |
| Integrated Amps Another two cents: Of all the amps the OP mentioned, the only one I've ever spent any serious seat-time with (i.e. approximately 2 hours) when I was auditioning for a two-channel system speaker upgrade several years ago was the MF m6si. That is... | |
| Is "detailed" audiophile code for too much treble? Perhaps this may help? Detail: The subtlest, most delicate parts of the original sound, which are usually the first things lost by imperfect components. See "low-level detail." Compare "haze," "smearing," "veiling." Sounds Like? An Audio Glossa... |