dill

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JOLIDA owners
Thanks for the update Tom. I'll have to check to see when mine was made. 
Scam dealer on Ebay?
Nobody is defending this guy. You are not understanding the fact that there is no price gouging or scam if the original high price is not paid, it is only words, numbers and photos on a screen. All of his items for sale have a "Best Offer" tab so ... 
JOLIDA owners
I do own a JD9 II and I also recommend using old stock Telefunken 12AX7's. I know they are spendy, however my unit has not sounded better with any others."how do you set the gain on 2?"I don't understand your question. Here is a chart that I used ... 
Scam dealer on Ebay?
"  Ebay is the home of the big scam or Craig's list if you like getting scammed this is were you go."I have done over 4000 transactions on eBay since 1999, both buying/selling and hundreds on Craigslist since it started. Also have used, Audio Mar... 
Scam dealer on Ebay?
      " Not sure why you are defending their obvious bad practice."I am not defending them, however since all the products have a "Make an Offer" option the asking price is not the last price. By using the offer button one can essentially create ... 
Scam dealer on Ebay?
"They are selling at such hyper inflated prices that it's comical."That is what they are asking or Best Offer, not selling. If the price is too high, it won't sell. Take a look at their sold items on eBay. Nothing with a big price has sold."Yes, t... 
Scam dealer on Ebay?
The Jelco 250 they have for sale is $999.00 or best offer with free shipping. The 750D is listed for $1980.00 or best offer & free shipping. None have sold for these prices and most of their offerings are BIN or best offers. While these are hi... 
JOLIDA owners
I have no experience with your cartridge, however you can change the settings on the fly, just don't have the volume of the preamp or integrated amp turned up too much. I have done it many times. 
How to hook up a subwoofer with an integrated amp?
You can set the desired volume and crossover settings on the subwoofer itself and control the overall volume with the volume control of the preamp. You need to experiment with the volume control on the sub to find a position that sounds good to yo... 
Vibration Issues / Turntable Decisions
The cartridge is not the problem, it is your suspended floors and the spring design of your turntable. Your remedy is a turntable wall shelf like the one below. I use one and it eliminates all foot fall problems. There are several brands and price... 
Gryphon and Ypsilon price lists
When I had my stereo store in the 90's I paid 40 - 60% off of retail. It depended on the manufacturer, how flexible they where and how much the total order was. I always paid the shipping cost. 
Gryphon and Ypsilon price lists
Price police? 
Disappointed w/ Klipsch Heresy III. Now what?
Here is an idea that has worked for me in the past. You said that moving the speakers out is not an option due to the WAF. Now, when nobody is looking move them about an inch, see if she notices it. About a week later, move them another inch, see ... 
Looking for help retubing Cary V12R mono blocks
Contact Jim McShane, he will have some ideas.http://www.mcshanedesign.net./ 
Where do I find the value of vintage audio equipment and best way to sell
First of all ignore "ebm’s" worthless advise.1. Akai 1800D  $75 - $100 maybe more if you find the right buyer2. Dual 1229  $114 - $455 depending on cartridge -- eBay sold listings3. Sansui QR-6500  $275 - $300 -- eBay sold listings4. Pioneer CS-99...