rocketman4274
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| Speakers to hang on to for LIFE Polk SDA-SRS 2"s bought in 1988.Klipsch Khorns bought a 1987 vintage pair in 1992.I modded these with Beyma cp-25 tweeters and Alk Trachorns in 2006.I own seven pair of speakers but don't think I will ever sell either.I listen to the Khorns the most. | |
| Help? Why Classe CAM-350s going into protection mo Preamp.Sounds like a tube issue.Pull top cover on the preamp(if you feel that you are capable)then turn everything on and watch the tubes for any sign of a tube glowing blue or shorting.That is where I would start but be carefull.Chris | |
| will the day come when? I agree with Jameswei.We audiophiles are a minority.All the young people are beeing raised on computers and mp3.My twenty six year old nephew paid me a visit the other day.He has a small system and has always been interested in my sytems over the ... | |
| Vinyl Outselling CD Great article.It's about time the truth was spoken about analog.But I agree if you love didgital go for it.With LPs it to me is much more a personal thing with the cleaning of the records,the bigger graphics,the liner notes,a cd you just plop in a... | |
| What tube amp for starting out? Again get it right the first time,MC275IV,I have one and it is one great amp.It is auto bias so you never have to worry about biasing after new tubes if you get into tube rolling.If you stick to stock tubes they are rated for 3,000 plus hours.You ... | |
| Strange how many used valves measure NOS? I have out the hard way,there are only a few honest tube sellers out their.Twio that come to mind are Jim Mcshane and Kevin Deal.There are a few others,Mcshane offers money back,deal test the hell out of the tubes and burns them in.There is only a... | |
| I could not believe it I had the same type experiance when I got back into analog this year.I bought a new VPI scout/JMW9/Grado Sonata cartridge.I used a cd that was out of the last cd's remastered by Jimmy Page,the box set that has one of every lp Zepplin did.It was ea... | |
| What to do with dedicated power lines..help please I have heard the same thing about ground loop issues,that all should be on one line.Maybe one of the more experianced members can comment. | |
| From Krell to McIntosh - Anyone? I think it is very hard to pick one or the other unless you have owned both.I now have McIntosh amps both ss&Tube and love both.The Krell that I deoed was with Martin Logan Speakers,The sound was detailed but what I would call bright or harsh.... | |
| Has anybody imported used equipment into the US? David awesome system!I can't help you on the import issue but how much for the Temptations? Chris | |
| Who is OLIVE? Opus musica........ The web site is olive.us | |
| Where to buy Pioneer stable platter mechanism Hey I know this is not what you are looking for but you might be interested.On ebay there is a guy that has a b unch of 1980's-1990's NIB unopened Stock from a stereo store.Very detailed picts.Pioneer,Denon,jvc,accuphase,plus others.A lot of TT an... | |
| Tube preamp $1500-2000 for a thin sounding amp? You want a full very three dimenscial tube preamp?Try a Juicy Music Bluberry extream for $1795.00.I heard one at a friends house with khorns and was very impressed.Well worth the money and they are hand built,one at a time.Plus the owner is a squa... | |
| Pet Peeves - my Rants and Raves I definatly agree about the one's that demand to get it at a certain price.I just say I can't do it.I to like a phone conversation with the person.I think you can tell alot about if they are on the up and up by talking to them.Several times I have... | |
| Longer Power Cords Sound better? Gee I always thought longer was so I could posistion my equipment farther from the outlit if need be. |