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Vintage Thoren TD160 vs new turntables
thanks for the inputi see that Audible illusions recommends specific cartridges for my 2d.i get the project idea… i like projects but i seem to have too many right now.I really wanted to know if you can just spend $600 and get a good turntable ins... 
REL T-7 match to Kef 104/2's?
i just picked up some mint condition Vandersteen 2ci's. They've solved a fair measure of the bass issue. I am also awaiting a Odyssey Audio Tempest that i bought… We'll see how that mates up to the Vandies and the Stratos Monoblocs.MattMiller, i s... 
Kef 104/2 or Vandersteen 2ci - vintage shoot-out
ZdYes these are my first Vandies.The cable I am using is internal bi-wire.I have some old school monster cable, quite thick, I will try your suggestion. 
Kef 104/2 or Vandersteen 2ci - vintage shoot-out
thanks ZdIve hooked up my new mint 2ci's and my first impression is that i'll be selling 104/2's. They are more musically involving to my ear. I've noticed the "colored" warm sound that I've read about but i don't find it particularly offensive. I... 
REL T-7 match to Kef 104/2's?
thanks for the feedbackI've taken the sub on a 24 hour try-out.I'm having some difficulty getting it dialed in.i don't have much room in my office where my gear is set up and unfortunately the sub is right below my turntable which seems to be crea... 
REL T-7 match to Kef 104/2's?
Also wondered if a room correction devicesuch asTacT RCS 2.0 digital equalizer/preamp would be an alternative to accomplish my bass interests. 
shure ME91d housing separates from body
Yes its a M91ed and I'm not mess'in with you. It came with the Thorens TD160 last year along with a spare Jisco SAS replacement stylus which i understood to be superior. The SAS is very detailed but very delicate sounding. Actually the stock stylu... 
do i change the preamp or the speakers?
Johnthe Stratos is still better but i want it to provide the same brighter characteristics of the byrston as well.also, is there such a thing as an "in line" loudness switch... i really miss that option which is offered on my lower fi NAD preamp.i... 
do i change the preamp or the speakers?
Lowrider - i totally agree about the ability to change tubes to accomodate. In fact thats why i bought the AI... however, i just want to get it dialed-in and sit and enjoy. Question. The AI has a built-in Stand-by mode. Does that count as burn in ... 
Bryston, Sansui or NAD..which amp to recondition?
Now I've purchased a Yamaha R9 and a set of KEF 104/2's.i like those speakers.I really appreciate how "clean" (?) the Yamaha sounds.The Sansui and the Bryston 3B seem more "colored" (?) - i actually don't mind the sound of either of them. They are... 
I.Q. Speakers from Germany ????
GentlemenI'm back tinkering around with my systemI'm still enjoying the speakers but am considering replacing the capacitors as i have a positive result from re-capping my NAD 2200.The existing capacitors are Technik and a quick email to them has ... 
best way to convert 230 V Luxman LV-103 to 120volt
Thanks for that.How did you calculate that you needed a 2000 watt transformer?what is your opinion of a 500 watt transformer for the job? 
mid fi choices NAD vs Adcom vs Rotel ... $400
No, I haven't bought anything yet.I have decided to buy a NAD 2200 to start and then add either an NAD 1155 or 1300 pre. I think both components are quite desireable and can be re-sold relatively easily if i don't like them. I'm just waiting for t... 
How do we feel about a B&K ST 1400 for $400
Its series II if that is of any consequence. 
mid fi choices NAD vs Adcom vs Rotel ... $400
I.Q. TED 400's from Germany. they aren't well known. there is a test comparison from a German mag in the 90's with graphs and charts on the speakers, but i don't know what they mean. Can the performance graphs be used to assess what amp would be b...