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Spades vs. Banana plugs ??
Bare wire at the amp end; I test the compression regularly. Bananas at the speaker end, strictly for convenience as I swap speakers, and I don't have much faith in switchers.  
New speakers for a new start?
Speakers are the most subjective component in your system. Make an effort to audition speakers at brick and mortar stores, hi-fi shows, friends, etc. Reviews can lead you, but let your ears decide. Hopefully you can get a trial period for testing.... 
JBL's Marketing Blunder..
I liked the little promo, except the records stored flat, thought she would know better........  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
LIVE AT THE CONTINENTAL CLUB compilation. Profile PRO-1214A THE WORLD IS LOUSY WITH IDEAS VOL.8 compilation. Almost Ready Records SHYLOCK "GIARLOGUES"  Musea-FGBG 2026 EKSEPTION  "EKSEPTIONAL"  Phillips  62 156 SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK  Flying ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
johnmayalljohnmayaljohnmayal  chickychicky   boom  
Rega P10 with Apheta 3
My wife of eight years (and during the time that we lived together) and I discussed every expenditure:  motorcycle, car, bicycle, boat, stereo gear, horse, dog, cat, appliance, furniture, piano, drum set, ski/boot/binding, tent, jewelry (mostly wa... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Kamasi Washington     "The Epic"    Brainfeeder BF 050  Madness      "One Step Beyond" Sire SRK 6085 Brewer And Shipley   "Tarkio Road"  Kama Sutra  KSBS 2024  
Use escrow service to pay for speakers?
How much are you willing to wager?  
Stolen property
 Sometimes I think half the items, at least, on ebay, craig's list. etc are being fenced. If a burglary was reported serial numbers and descriptions were recorded, that info is not going to travel far from the precinct. There is a national databas... 
A.I. music
@hilde45   that's what I said about streaming.  
Advice and recommendations needed for a turntable rig...
I just can't stay away from TT posts, it's an affliction. For a first TT, or the first after a long absence, I will suggest keeping it simple. Avoid Uni-pivot and viscous damped tone arms for your rookie season. Frustration is a real possibility w... 
Advice and recommendations needed for a turntable rig...
Shoot, I forgot to mention fixmydual.com. Depending on the model they might be able to fix, and improve your inheritance. I think that would be so cool.  again, have fun, that's what it's all about  
Advice and recommendations needed for a turntable rig...
Shoot, I forgot to mention fixmydual.com. Depending on the model they might be able to fix, and improve your inheritance. I think that would be so cool.  again, have fun, that's what it's all about  
Advice and recommendations needed for a turntable rig...
Neither Music Hall or Pro Ject have a mass leading design philosophy, they focus on lightness and reduced vibration.. They are different companies but do share some manufacturing space... I no longer own one, but I agree that a Technics is probab... 
What’s wrong with these McIntosh Monoblocks?
I am agreeing with the consensus, the caps are "dried out". Capacitors need exercise (especially vintage, older and idle caps). A variac allows you to start the voltage going to the amp through the power cord very low and slowly bring it up, over ...