rshak
Responses from rshak
| What's your favorite boutique speaker maker Omega - I've had my Hemptones for about 15 years, and they still sing so wonderfully. | |
| Update on Audiogon Member Almarg Al. has always been the perfect gentleman (not to mention a valued source for his deep technical knowledge). I don't recall him ever uttering a cross word or snarky comment. Every good wish to Al and his family. | |
| What other hobby... Cooking andFountain pens (you know, the things some folks call "ink pens" ) | |
| Tube amp crackle noise with pre-amp volume at zero. billtro -I also own a PrimaLuna (DiaLogue Premium Integrated). This amp has the "Bad Tube Indicator* feature that puts the unit into protective mode when a power tube goes bad and tells you which tube is the culprit.This feature has proven its wor... | |
| What are the differences ? mcmvmx - Please let us know how you like your Soundsmith rebuild. I've got an aging Ortofon Jubilee I'm considering sending out for a rebuild. | |
| Where do you buy your CDs these days? I buy very few but when I do - - Amazon. A very good source for used cd's at good prices. | |
| New Unreleased Art Blakey There is a review of this reissue on AnalogPlanet:https://www.analogplanet.com/content/unreleased-blue-note-title-just-coolin-can-60-years-finally-sur... | |
| Stylus shape? musicfan - a couple of days ago I found this on Soundsmith's website:https://www.sound-smith.com/articles/stylus-shape-informationHope you find this information helpful. | |
| signs that tubes need to be replaced My PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium told me when I had a bad KT88 via the "Bad Tube Indicator" feature. When a power tube goes bad, the amp goes into protection mode, sound cuts off, and a red LED indicates which tube is the culprit .I knew about this ... | |
| Your favorite carbon fiber cleaning brush ...? The plain ol' black Audioquest - - before and after playing each side. I've been using this brush for over 15 years and have been very happy with the results. | |
| Damn, what a joy to have good College FM stations. david_ten - Internet tuners can sound quite fine, depending in part on kbps - but not as good as a strong analog FM signal played on a good FM tuner. The best quality FM sound I've experienced was on KPFT in the late 90's/early 2000's - -like the... | |
| Damn, what a joy to have good College FM stations. If you don't own an FM tuner and/or live out of FM range from a good college radio, there's always an internet tuner and free standing internet radios. I listen to several college stations in this manner.My favorite is WDCB, which broadcasts from... | |
| Your favorite excellent quality/sounding LPs For great sounding jazz LP's give the CTI label a try. Creed Taylor's CTI recordings from the late 60's through the 70's offer great sound, indeed. | |
| What do you think causes the crackle and clicks we hear? I'll take crackles and clicks over what I term "buzzy farts" - you know, the annoying *BRZZZT" noise you occasionally hear on some LPs. Never could figure out the cause. | |
| What was the best vintage LP you have ever found and why was it so? RCA LSC-2436 - Respighi: Pines of Rome/Fountains of Rome - Chicago Symphony cond. by Solti. I have a 1s/1s copy, which is exceedingly rare - Canfield's 2000 edition cites NM value at $750.00.I paid $10.00 for my copy which I found several years ... |