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  1. B

    DIY partially 3D printed Linear Tracking Tonearm!

    First post on here, back story: Recently got a Sony PS-LX1 for cheap, which is a decent DD turntable, but the issue (and the reason why it's so cheap) is that the tone arm is broken. (somehow the metal tube is snap in half.) I've always wanted a linear tracker, but those are not cheap. And...
    • Bill_0531
    • Thread
    • 3d printed tonearm budget build diy tone arm
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. C

    Starter Stereo

    New to the forum - first post! I'm interested in setting up a <$300 2-speaker stereo for my medium-sized bedroom. My main criteria is clear, full-range sound that I can crank up when I want (26yo male :D). Low maintenance is also a priority. I stream most my music from Spotify premium, but I'd...
    • cpenn
    • Thread
    • budget build canton full range nad nad amp newbie stereo stereo amplifier used used stereo
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  3. Sailnir

    Looking to buy vintage

    I am looking to buy some speakers and amp for my college dorm (don't worry about drunken parties or anything, where I am there is no alcohol). I have a fairly nice vintage Sony turntable with a new cartridge so I would like the amplifier or receiver to have a phono input and avoid the extra cost...
    • Sailnir
    • Thread
    • budget build budget home theater guide starter vintage
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. Sailnir

    Building on a Budget

    I have left home to study in college. Unfortunately that means that a lot of the equipment that I used to enjoy stays home while I am here. I am now looking to buy a sound system. So, I want to know what would be your dream system using new or vintage sound equipment on a budget of $500, $1000...
  5. J

    Low Power Vintage Rotel System Seeks Speakers and Advice

    Hi all. Thanks for the wisdom in advance. I was wondering if someone could make a suggestion on my office $1000 vintage system build. I have purchased a Rotel RA-112 Integrated amp (minimum spec is 5.5 Watts into 8 Ohms in stereo) and a Rotel RP-1100Q turntable for my build. I have spent...
    • Jefferson790
    • Thread
    • budget build budget speakers omega super 3i rotel rotel ra-112 rotel rp-1100q schitt schitt modi 2 tekton tekton lore reference
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
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