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Curious what you guys think about whether or not my set up would benefit from some short speaker stands. I have Kef Q350’s sitting on a very sturdy credenza. I also have a small space so very little/no room for tall stands on the side of the credenza. Curious if short desktop stands would...

Recently bought this turntable. It actually worked too with finding the spaces between each track. That was until I put the stylus on. I took the turntable apart, cleaned all boards, buttons, and contacts, and replaced the capacitors on the motherboard. However now it doesn’t sense tracks...

I said stumble, not "fallen and I can't get up". Also, OG for the subject: Old Goat/Old Gear. Here's the deal, it's two-fold really. 1. I have loads of time. 2. Even though #1 sounds good, I'm on a fixed income so budget takes priority. First, it seems search is not working on the site...

I was wondering how you guys go about mixing modern with vintage gear. I have substantial vinyl and CD collections and at the same time I listen to Spotify a lot, and on occasion to good old radio. My system is in a large, tall open space and I don’t listen from a dedicated “sweet spot” - I...

I stayed in an airbnb a while back with a pretty basic marantz amp and table(not sure which) and some advent speakers. The sound I heard out of that system was magical to me, like a warm hug for my ear holes. After that I had to build my own system. I posted a few questions on Audio Karma, did a...

I have two receivers, two sets of speakers (for different rooms) and one subwoofer hooked up to two receivers. The goal was to be able to adjust loudness and switch the sound on/off independently for each room/speaker set. Gear list below. I’m constantly wondering if I wired everything the...

This is the start of my latest Thorens TD-160 Project. Hope we can generate some good learning points and discussions for keeping these engineering marvels in top performing shape. Most of my updates will be via video links posted to my YT Channel and linked herein from time to time. Tips and...

I have a TEAC A-7030 ad I’m trying to setup the Playback and Record electronics. I have a service manual but it is for the A-7030 GSL. Apparently the boards don’t match between the two machines. I cannot find VR 105-205 or VR 109-209 VR 108-208, therefore I can’t do the alignment. I have an MRL...

I am looking to build a custom coaxial setup with a low powered SET, perhaps el84, amp. Can someone help with: 1. Recommending some superb coaxial speakers, new or vintage. I am currently considering the Altec 604 drivers. I've also seen some newer, less expensive options on parts express that...

Turntable: Kenwood KD-500 Grace G-707 Quadmaster tonearm Vasari GoldNote cartridge Receiver: pioneer SX-880 Speakers: Q-Acoustics 3030I bookshelf What do you guys think of my first setup? I’m taking this unit to college with me when I move out in September!

I got a simple player, Jensen Jta230. I did not buy it, was an accidental gift - a trophy. But, I have been using it for few years and got into a vinyl listening habit and am loving it So, looking for advice on upgrade. - Would i really experience an upgrade if i buy a $300-$400 player...

Due to an unforeseen redundancy I have had to make a tough call and have decided to sacrifice some of my HiFi Kit to help ends meet. I do have an excess and that doesn't count the stuff I was planning on repairing. Because I'm still no expert I'd like some advice on what to keep for A: my main...

So it's changed since my intro post...Thanks to @Grenadeslio for the suggestion---It's a marked improvement but still not perfect. The Eltax were too boomy so I've sold them in favour of this random setup. I really only use this setup on my Dual 704 TT , and occasionally cd's or AUX but...

I think it's a HH Scott PS59C, someone is giving it away for free with the receivers shown and a couple of pinnacle speakers. Does anyone know much about these? I haven't found a lot of information online other than the typical "It's good for beginners". What should I expect from it? An extra...

I know this may sound rudimentary but I wanted to be sure I do have the user manual. But wanted to get expert advice from the community on . Plugging 5220 directly into my 2270 ( which port) Lines in and out going to the 2270. Sorry if I missed anything but just any input would be amazingly...

Hello! Over the course of the last couple of years I have been split between two systems that were both primarily made up of Yamaha components. My first system at home contained a Yamaha R-100 receiver, K-2000 cassette deck, Genesis 1+ speakers, ADC Sound Shaper One Ten MK.II, and a Dual...

There he is, the humble and about as old as me, Rotel RA-970BX driving 2 pairs of speakers. I haven't put much thought if any at all in what my setup does and or how/balanced things are, and i know there are some much more knowledgeable people around here so i'm wondering if yous could tell me...

It's a desert here. Closest audio dealers are Springfield Ma and Albany of unknown quality. Am a klutz. Help needed in cartridge installation/setup. Have Modded denon 103 (vital stylus, boron cantilever) to install in Fidelity Resaerch 64 arm, want to do it right (VTA, Azimuth etc). ? any...

I recently purchased a Yamaha RX-V870 receiver for a VERY cheap price ($12 CAD). After hooking up my Reference Audio R50S - 100 watt bookshelves and Yamaha YST-SW45 subwoofer, I think it's time to look around and upgrade my speakers. I'm primarily going to be using the receiver for music...

Because I recently acquired a whole bunch of gear, in what appears to be the best Craigslist purchase/deal of my life, I want to play around with setups and some questions have been coming up. 1. Is there any reason I can’t hook up two amps to the same speaker terminals. I want to see which amp...

Hello AK, After a fruitful day of yard sale searching, I have found the following components: Yamaha P-220 Record Player Yamaha Stereo Casette Deck K-520 Kenwood Graphic Equalizer with Reverberation Amplifier (GE-75) And what I believe are 2 Dynaco A-25 speakers. I have tested these items on...

Hey everyone, I'm new here and hope to get some advice and direction regarding my journey with vinyl. I’ve been a musician for about 13 years but have only been interested in vinyl for the past 3-4 years. So let me break my collection and setup down: -I use a 1975 Pioneer PL-A45D turntable...

Newbie here. I would appreciate your help. I'm having trouble with low volume on my turntable. Today I purchased the AT-LP120-USB turntable and I'm new to vinyl. For years now I have used my iPad plugged into my old Onkyo receiver and it plays at very loud and crisp. I carefully assembled my...

Hi guys, first of all I'm new to the forum and not exactly sure where to post a thread like this. If this is the wrong place, please tell me where I should post instead. Now to my question: Yesterday, I bought a used Dual 1229. I don't have any HiFi equipment in my own room which means I need...

I believe this cartridge is a stanton 500 gold (Let me know if im wrong). The turntable is a refurbished dual 1209. It plays great and I love it. But.. I want to get the best sound so I I balanced the tone arm, aligned the cart but I wanted to adjust the stylus force (Tracking force). So does...