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  1. lattiboy

    Looking for cheap tube preamp with tone controls

    Hi all, I currently have a SMSL SA-98 amp. It's got more power than I could ever want, but no tone controls. Is there a cheap (probably Chinese) tube preamp with tone controls that anyone can recommend? The only one I can find is this model, but it only has limited reviews. I currently use...
  2. SpicySammich

    Contemplating new IA - Yamaha and NAD - Need Options

    All, I am contemplating a new amplifier for my apartment. My current set up is: Pro-ject Debut Carbon -> 2M Blue ->Sansui 2000a -> Focal 807v's My Sansui was bought for $80 and sounds good to me, but it needs a little work as the pots or noisy and the preamps get fuzzy after 5 hours of...
  3. Bert86

    When is it time to replace your cartridge?

    Long time lurker, first time poster. I recently finished assembling my first component audio system, thanks in large part to info on the AK forums, but I've got a question about cartridge replacement. My TT came setup with a decent vintage Grado cartridge, but I've noticed heard some sibilance...
    • Bert86
    • Thread
    • budget cartridge grado midfi replacement turntable
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. W

    Matching Speakers with my Rotel RX-603

    Wondering what speakers I should match with my rotel rx-604. I am on a relatively low budget <$1500 for the whole system(turntable, speakers, amp,) I love my vintage audio and I do my research to make sure I'm getting the best value for the dollar. I always aim for warmth so I get that fuzzy...
  5. T

    Best Budget Speakers?

    Hi All, I have a pair of Q Acoustic 3020 speakers which I am thinking of upgrading in the near future, they are great but I feel they are the weakest element of my hifi setup (Rega RP1 PP, Marantz CD6005 and PM6005). So my question is which speakers are the best quality for under £500 ish? I've...
  6. TedNeu

    Today's Super Budget System: Used Rotel amp and Yamaha speakers

    I bought a Rotel RA-960BX integrated amplifier on E-Bay for $180. Was not working despite assurances and the guy gave me a full-refund. I forget how much I paid for it to be repaired and cleaned but let's call it $100. I bought a pair of Yamaha NX-E300 speakers on Ebay and picked them up...
  7. Epicblazer

    Budget Pioneer SX Receivers?

    I am looking to create my first stereo system that has a vintage theme. I would like to start off with a Pioneer SX receiver. I do not have that much money at the moment so I am looking for something good and inexpensive on ebay. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Ben.
    • Epicblazer
    • Thread
    • 70s budget pioneeer reciever stereo sx series vintage yamaha
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: Solid State
  8. chguat

    My practically free classroom turntable system

    I'm a high school English teacher, and it seems these days it seems I spend more time in my classroom than I do at home. This being the case, I wanted to piece together a system which would allow me to listen to all my records when I'm putting in extra hours grading and planning. Anyway, all the...
  9. Longaevus

    When the smarter choice is actually a step down

    I am a budget oriented guy towards audio gear, I love it, but I can't break the bank on it because life has a lot more to it. The point I am about to make is actually more relevant to vintage gear than modern due to the obviously higher risk of malfunctions that will eventually happen due to...
  10. The Gryphon

    Ortofon Omega........What Are People's Opinions?

    In the last few months I have been reading reviews of the latest Ortofon cartridge .....it is aimed at the budget end of the market and casts around 30 USD ....it seems to be a OM design and it attracting some excellent reviews.......it comes with an eliptical stylus which is a tipped one not a...
  11. The Gryphon

    Do Members Think That There Will Ever Be Budget Record Labels Again

    Having just read a thread about a being able to get a new copy of "Coda" by Led Zep for 7.99 ....it made me start to remember the budget reissue labels of the past and I wondered if people thought that new budget labels would start to spring up again? ......or are there some and I've not seen...
    • The Gryphon
    • Thread
    • budget cheap labels lp music record label records thoughts?
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Music Forums
  12. Benjib

    First 'real' system - where can I improve?

    After years of the thrift store and the used equipment game (which I do love), I've finally invested/indulged in a new NAD D 3020, new Monitor Audio Bronze 2 Speakers, pairing with my old Realistic Lab-400/AT CN5725AL cartridge via a new Phono Solutions PS1. Stream Tidal from a Pc to a new...
  13. Pioneer!

    Budget (but quality) power conditioner, surge suppressors?

    I haven't really experienced any issues in the past with surges or anything, but I was considering making an upgrade to my protection for my system, plus possibly throwing in line conditioning as well. I currently do own a power conditioner, but I am using it for my home theater system. It's a...
  14. Radagast1963

    Active Speakers for Audio Technica LP60

    Hi all! I will shortly be buying an AT LP60, for my first turntable, and need to complete the setup with a pair of active speakers. Bear in mind, that I have a limited budget, and do not really want to be spending in excess of £60, (About $90 USD) so, and correct me if I'm wrong, I thought the...
    • Radagast1963
    • Thread
    • active speaker advice behringer budget help lp60 ms16 system turntable
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. D

    First TT decision -- Yamaha v. Technics

    Hello all, I've spent the past week+ feverishly researching the fundamentals of TT's, brands/models to look for etc while scouring my local CL, in hopes of landing a decent entry-level table. I've narrowed my selection down to two listings: a Yamaha P751 which appears to be in excellent shape...
  16. serch777

    Pro-Ject RPM 1 Carbon opinions?

    Hi everyone, this is a great community! I'm very interested in getting the RPM 1 Carbon, as it seems to have solved the motor hum problems that the Debut Carbon had. Does anyone own this? I've been searching for clips in YouTube, and the few that are available are not really helpful at all. If...
    • serch777
    • Thread
    • budget carbon debut pro-ject rpm1 turntable
    • Replies: 112
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. D

    Dual 510.. a good first turntable?

    Hello, I am new to this world of Hi-Fi and I am currently looking in to buying my first turntable. So I've found a Dual 510 online (has to be shipped) for 50 bucks (depending on other bids), the guy says it's old and hasn't been used for many years though that it worked just fine last time he...
    • Demew
    • Thread
    • budget dual dual 510 first turntable newbie turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. mfsibbald

    Best and Most Cost Effective TT Upgrades

    Ok, so right now I have 12 turntables, as well I currently offer repair and service work as a hobby business. Kenwood KD500 Grace 707 Hitachi PS-58 Rega RP2 Grace 707 Dual 1009 Kenwood KD 2055 Pioneer PL600 (not the plastic one) Elac Miracord 750ii Dual 1225 Denon DP45f Sansui SR525 Micro Seiki...
  19. goldswimmerb

    Looking for a new Pre-Amp under $100

    I can go a small amount over if necessary. I'm looking for a new phono preamp. My current setup is: SMSL SA60 JBL loft 40 Pyle p400 preamp U-Turn orbit with Ortofon 2m red I'm pretty sure one of my limiting factors in my setub, besides possibly the speakers is the preamp. I recently upgraded...
  20. E

    Wharfedale Speakers - Best model for the money?

    Hi, Building out a new budget system. Figuring out which entry TT to buy but have roughly settled on a U-Turn with a Grado Black. Knowing this, I was wondering if someone could shed some light if its worth the extra $150 to go for the Wharfedale Anniversary Bookshelf vs. the Wharfedale Diamond...
  21. E

    Wharfedale Speakers - Best model for the money?

    Hi, Building out a new budget system. Figuring out which entry TT to buy but have roughly settled on a U-Turn with a Grado Black. Knowing this, I was wondering if someone could shed some light if its worth the extra $150 to go for the Wharfedale Anniversary Bookshelf vs. the Wharfedale Diamond...
    • Elliott A.
    • Thread
    • bookshelf bookshelf speakers budget grado tt turntable wharfedale
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  22. JMiP

    Speakers Up Against a Wall

    Can you recommend bookshelf speakers that have to be placed in a bookshelf? Meaning, wall on two sides and some books on another side. Degree of difficulty: I can't spend more than $300 for them. Also, my receiver is a Harman-Kardon 330c. I also have a Marantz 2216, but I prefer the HK...
    • JMiP
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speakers budget celestion 3 speakers walls
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
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