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I'm in doubt about the connection of 2 speakers of 8ohm in the outputs of the Dyaco ST 70, I don't want to make any mistake. Drawings or photos are welcome. thank you for your attention

YAMAHA NS 1000, and !000 M

I've known this selector from Sony since the late 70's, when audio stores used it to demonstrate different speakers or tape decks. The choice was easier, because with the same amplifier we could choose the speakers that we liked the most. This was in the good old days of audio. If you have a lot...

Yamaha ns 1000, Yamaha ns 1000M, B&WDM 640i

I read a long time ago that Armstrong had an Ampex reel tape

In short, lp's need a flat and resistant surface. They must be in a horizontal position without the need to be squeezed, but always maintaining verticality. excuse my carelessness, but I think it's clear now

In short, lp's need a flat, sturdy surface. They must be in a vertical position without the need to be squeezed, but always maintaining verticality.

Yes, the quality of new vinyls on average seems to me to be lower than in past decades. One thing that can contribute to a constant noise like frying potatoes in addition to being a very executed vinyl is the poor quality of the turntable, low quality of the capsules and needles, and worn...

I greatly appreciate your response. When I recaped mine a few years ago, I also changed the volume potentiometer for Alps, "the Blue" and I had the same impression, the volume is more linear, the sound is more balanced between the channels, and at the corresponding volume the 11 hours the volume...

I had for a short time a Sony TCK 615S, manufactured in 1994, with 3 heads and dolby S. Compared to my dear Sony TC 177, the first 3-head Sony deck manufactured in 1974, which I keep in good condition until today, the difference in sound quality is, to say the least, astonishing. This...

Hello Akabek, I have a pre just like yours and I assure you that all your work will pay off. I would like to know what change you noticed with the new Alps volume pot. Good luck and keep us informed of developments.

Just a reminder, I already had a little difficulty removing the 7/1/2 speed capstan, due to the lack of cleaning in the 3/3/4 capstan. The tape impregnated in the capstan makes it difficult to remove the pulley.

Maybe some transistor, After more than 50 years

Jeff Beck, David Crosby and now Tom Verlaine. I'm feeling orphaned.

If you are using Ampex 456 tape for example, this is most likely the cause as this tape is sticky. Or Sony ULH tapes among others