lngbruno

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Pioneer PDR-W739 CD recorder repairs/parts?
Hi Mejames,I hate to be the bearer of mad news but as good as the PDR-W739 was as a recorder I think it will be near impossible to get the cd changer transport repairded. Contact Pioneer to see what they say.It might be easier/less expensive to ge... 
Best Amp for 2000$ or lower. New or Used
There is a Threshold s450e for sale right now. I have had one for almost 10 years and it is a gem of an amp. If I could afford to have it as a back up, I would have snatched it the first time I saw it come up on Audiogon. A solid amp.Disclaimer: N... 
REGA Planet 2000 vs. Planet '3'
Just to Clarify the Planet 2000 MK3 issue, there is no Planet 2000 MK3.Rega made some modifications in the early part of the 2003 to the 2000 to help with disk stability. These changes were never made to change the sound of the product, however ac... 
Are CD's made the same way?
Compact Discs are normally 12 cm in diameter and 1.2 mm thick. Pits are formed in the polycarbonate disk layer by an injection molding process. This is then referred to as the data layer. A thin layer (50-100 nm) of metal (aluminum - most cases, g... 
Jazz Again
For fusion visit:http://www.tomorrowjazz.com/For contemporary and smooth jazz visit:http://www.smoothjazz.com/http://www.smooth-jazz.de/http://www.contemporaryjazz.com/http://www.magicisland.com/http://www.visible-image.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimate... 
klipsch horns
Hi Momofdom2,You will probably get a lot of suggestions if you visit Klipsch's website/forum. An acquaintance of mine has a pair of the LaScala's and Cornwalls'. He is using Dodd tube equipment and it works in his setting. However, he is constantl... 
Get rid of the Dunlavys?
Darn you guys are fast. I was going to tell him to get the B&W's and sell the Dunlavy's. Also, I was going to inform him that I had a lead on a serioius buyer for the Dunlavy's...me of course. Oh well, at least you saved him from making a big ... 
GR Alpha Speakers
GR is one of the good company's out there. Danny Richie is a stand up guy and very helpful to anyone who calls him, even if you are all thumbs like me. He provides quality parts and superior support. If you think you can tackle the kit, then by al... 
Jazz Big Band Recommendations?
Check out - Bob Mintzer music andG. Goodwin and his Big Phat Band 
FM/AM Tuner under around $500
Hi Bianchi27,I take it that your name is the bicycle you tool around on?For tuner information please take a few moments to visit the two web sites I have listed below. They are a weath of information on both sites. On the fmtunerinfo site it provi... 
Best overall Speakers for $2,500.00 or less, New?
You might also want to check out GR-Reasearch @ http://www.gr-research.com especially if you are a DIYer. If you don't want to put them together then Danny Richie will assemble them for you for a modest price. He is an excellent designer and a nic... 
Threshold input impedance ????
The Input Impedance is 50K Ohms unbalanced and 600 Ohms balanced.Lou 
Bryston 4B SST vs Belles Ref. 150A/150A Hot Rod
Hi Rcnc500, Based on your statement - "This is a system to last me for a while and enjoy", I would recommend the Bryston. And, based on the statement - "My Desire is the best quality sound for the money", I again would recommend the Bryston. Do a ... 
Threshold input sensitivity
Hi Sean,I purchased mine in 1990. I looked in the owner's manual and service manual and I didn't see "input sensitivity" but did see input impedance. I thought that was what he was refering to but obviously I was wrong. After your post I looked to... 
Threshold input sensitivity
Hi Musicman,I am the original owner of one of these fine amps and love it.The Input impedance is 50,000 ohms unbalanced, 600 ohms balanced.If you need any other info let me know.Happy listening,Lou