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    New 100 WPC Power Amp

    I am posting this for a friend, he wants a new amp (as in brand new) to replace a B$K amp that bit the dust. Any suggestions for him?....Thanks
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    Speakers for jazz

    KEF 103.2 is a fantastic jazz speaker...
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    What We Hear

    I get a little disturbed when someone one on this forum names a component and says it sounds fantastic. By what criteria do you say this? To an untrained ear there is a lot of crap that may sound fantastic to them. But is it fantastic. I have been in this hobby for 53 years and I am glad that I...
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    Been Done To Death?...Belt Drive Vs Direct Drive Thread!

    Type does matter....he...he. If you had been through as many turntables as I have both DD and belt you would hear and understand grasshopper...
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    Help choosing my first turntable

    You cant go wrong with this turntable. Your NAD amp and Goodmans speakers will be a nice match with this turntable. I would say don't hesitate...
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    Buying vintage or new for my very modest setup

    Michael Fremer from Analogue Planet did a review of the AT LP-120 and said it was a bargain...
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    Marantz 6300 or Thorens TD145

    Personally, I am partial to belt drive turntables. I have owned Thorens TD-150, 125, Ar XE and others. For direct drives I have owned Technics 1200, 110, Sp-15, Sp-25. I have been able to compare one to another using the same cart, electronics and speakers. To me, the DD sounded flat. The belt...
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    Phono preamp recommendations

    No offense to those that like the ART DJ phono budget phono preamp but it was built to a budget bt a company that makes recording equipment. There are plenty of used phono preamps out there for under $100 like the Shiit Mani, Little Bear Cambridge Audio and others
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    What should my new cartridge be?

    A lot depends on how much money you want to spend. I favor new cartridges because, well they are new and have fresh suspensions...how much, how much?
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    Technics SC 1700 Japanese Console with Interesting Speakers, turntable troubleshooting question

    Very cool find. Does it have any acoustic feedback when you crank it up? I have been thinking of making something like this with my Pioneer SX-737 receiver and Dual 1219 turntable. I have a couple of 8" high efficiency drivers that I need to built cabs for. Your looks like a great platform to...
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    School me on vintage Denon direct drive turntables

    I wish it was that simple....
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    Direct comparison between Art DJPre II & Schiit Mani...

    I wouldn't be surprised if the Mani trounces the Art. The Art Audio Company is know for making budget everything. They are real not home audio guys. They make budget stuff for recording audio. Shiit is more of an audiophile company although they make some budget stuff to. They strive to give the...
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    Best Turntable Match for Denon DL110

    I have owned two Empire 208's and sold them both. To much motor sound getting through and the motor was well isolated with new rubber grommets. I sure like the looks of it though. That's what attracted me to it in the first place. Oh, I mounted a Jelco SA-750 on both of mine...
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    How Good is the Thorens TD-320

    I don't believe the TD-320 is as good as a value as you can get from other brands. I think you are paying for the name and import fees . There are some rally good ones out there like the Pro-Ject The Classic
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    Why was the Grace F9e discontinued and has any other company achieved the sound of that cartridge?

    I have owned a few Grace F9E's over the years and compared to every cartridge I ever owned, it was the best sounding one if it was mounted in the right arm. Which was surprise, a Grace 707. These were a match made in heaven. The bass from this combo was the best I had heard from any of my...
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