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  1. L

    Hello Audiophiles!! New member from Ohio.

    Just want to say hi to all. Great forum for people like us. Peace
  2. bluenote79

    Vintage gear VS new gear

    I'm relatively new to the game and am trying to make a decision between purchasing some vintage gear or going with new gear. I would greatly appreciate some basic advice from the masters here. My prerequisites: First and foremost, I am tired of my current vintage gear breaking down on me. I...
    • bluenote79
    • Thread
    • dynaco mcintosh mcintosh c24 new paradigm monitor project debut carbon rega brio rega planar 2 vintage vintage pioneer receiver
    • Replies: 77
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  3. M

    Hi audiophiles and hifi enthusiasts!

    I just joined today because I purchased a set of Bose 901 MK IV and a Bose 551 Spatial Control Receiver. I'm a long-time electronics tech having worked on analog electronics and more modern digital audio, video and camera systems until 2001 when I switched over to media production. I now work in...
    • MCM Marvin
    • Thread
    • bose 901 bose 901 diy pedestal base stand tulip new vintage
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Introductions
  4. chudo

    What contemporary TT within 2.500 euro budget?

    Hi guys, I already own a Thorens 125 mkII, which I am very happy about. Now I would like to discover more and not vintage. I fancy and dream about a new contemporary TT that would sound decently, would look cool and have a pricetag below 2.500 euros (with tonearm)... I am absolutely lost in...
  5. Steve Dual

    New Dual Turntables - any opinions?

    I noticed there are some new Dual TT's available - has anyone heard one, or read a review? I can't seem to find much beyond the Dual website itself... What I most want to know is the new Dual CS 600 worth the money, or would I be better off looking for a Dual CS500... or even older Dual 701...
    • Steve Dual
    • Thread
    • 2110 5000 600 701 cs dual model new technics turntable
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. destroyerzx1

    Best SS Preamp w/Phono Vintage or new $1k-4k?

    Alright so my current setup is Speakers: Yamaha FX-1 Amp: Yamaha B-2 Currently being serviced Turntable: Thorens TD126 MKII Phono pre: ART DJpreii - Temporary for the time being Preamp: XiangSheng 728A Spent way to much money tube rolling this thing I had taken my turntable over to my fathers...
  7. JayPare

    New Member vs Active member

    Hi guys, I joined AK I think 2 weeks ago, so I'm still pretty new. However, I did not find the information about how to become an Active Member instead of a New Member. Can someone give me details concerning that? EDIT: I found it: New Member - Less than 5 trophy points. Member - 5+ trophy...
  8. TaoofPu

    *silent screams of help*

    Hello all and happy weekend, I am a teacher and woodworker with an audiophile friend who lightheartedly suggested I build my own speakers from some spalted shagbark hickory I recently acquired. Two weeks later and I have spent more time up in the middle of the night and in class (when...
    • TaoofPu
    • Thread
    • diy drivers help new wood
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: DIY
  9. D

    New member - getting back into vinyl

    Hi All, I just signed up as I found these forums many times recently looking for answers (and finding them) to questions I have. I just got an old Thorens TT off ebay that is in rough shape but otherwise working, and has all its parts (except a dust cover). I am looking forward to restoring...
  10. cdmccul

    Hi! New from North Dakota!

    Hey, thanks for the welcome! :) I just posted in the "Realistic Mach 2 mods" thread, and began to put this introduction there... then thought that'd be in bad form, and so here it is! I was once an active poster at "DodgeIntrepid.net", but it has been too many years since I was on it - and...
  11. IonianZeus

    New member from Glasgow, Scotland

    Hi to anyone reading this. I am glad that I eventually decided to do this as I wad put off a few times. I'm a 63 year old teacher and an avid user of "old" style music media. I will post my system on the appropriate page soon. again greetings, looking forward to talking some.
  12. Homer4beer

    New Years Eve 2017 - Whatcha doing?

    I'm on holidays in Bali so my wife and I are going to have a cheap meal, a couple of drinks then buy some fireworks and go let them off down at the beach with all the Balinese :banana: Alcohol and fireworks.......a perfect combination to see in 2018 LOL :biggrin: HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE...
  13. hotrodman21

    Fluance vs. AT Turntable (New Kid on The Block, vs. The Corner Kid)

    Hey everyone, boy has it been awhile since I've poked my head in here! Feels good to be back... When we last spoke, I was restoring my vintage Pioneer PL-50. To keep the story short, after oodles of help from all of you guys here, fixing, and improving on a few things on my dinky highschool...
    • hotrodman21
    • Thread
    • advice advice needed audio technica fluance new new turntable pioneer pl-50 repair thanks upgrade
    • Replies: 74
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. Outta Ammo

    Any "Belt-Go-To-Guys" Here? I need belts, hoping to avoid eBay.

    The speaker guys have their go-to for foam. The receiver guys have their go-to for bulbs. Do you tape guys have a go-to for belts? Deck: Sony TC-WR645S: I'm trying to avoid eBay, due to price mostly - $25 for all four belts or $16 for the ones that I need seems a little steep (or is it? I...
    • Outta Ammo
    • Thread
    • cassette new repair replacement tape
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  15. C

    Thoughts for a newb

    Hey everyone! First time poster here. So I have a question, I'm searching for a turntable and I think I may have stumbled upon something great. I would love some more seasoned vets to give me their input. Below is the link in question. Thanks to everyone...
  16. broKeNbot

    hullo Audiokarma!

    I've been lurking and taking here for years. Never posted. I can't remember when I joined but I remembered my pass, lol. Anyway, I'm forty something and have always loved music all my life. All kinds. I recently started collecting records. Or I should say I restarted again. I used to have a...
  17. Tin Bird

    Yamaha A-U671 Stereo Amplifier

    Anyone know anything about this new Yamaha amp. Certainly looks sleek and cool. Have seen several sites that have noted the 10% THD which has folks guessing whether it's a typo or the watts have been exaggerated. Thoughts?
  18. StinkyGarlic

    New Member... Need Help

    I have a choice between a Sansui SR-525 and a Uni torque direct drive| Automatic Turntable Ht-460. Both in immaculate condition. I know nothing, complete newb to the vinyl scene. But would like to learn, and everytime I search for info, you guys keep coming up, and I have trying to learn. So I...
    • StinkyGarlic
    • Thread
    • ht460 need help new quality sansui sr525 tt turntable uni
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. HenkBok

    Just got a Sansui AU-555a, what should i do first, and is it suitable for headphones?

    Hi guys, I was just gifted a Sansui AU-555a (and some other audio equipment) by my father, who inherited it from my grandpa some time ago. It's in awesome condition without any scratches or broken buttons, and after fiddling around with it a bit, i got it set up and working pretty well. I...
  20. D

    New to Home Audio Need Some Advice

    I never really considered a home audio system even though I am a huge car audio buff. This weekend I was given a set of really well built beautiful Bag Ends and now all I want to do is hear them purrrrrr.... Problem is I have no experiences in setting up a decent system and from what I am told...
  21. chris_f

    "New" Music

    Ok someone else suggested this so I cant take credit but I will start it off. Who are some bands that you love that are local, regional, or just havent hit it "big" yet. For all the crap played on the radio there are some amazing bands out there making amazing music. And in todays internet age...
  22. G

    Newish Rock Music

    Just came upon this video and was playing it on the full 2-channel setup. Bass sounds amazing. I don't know why folks say there's no good rock music anymore.
  23. Boussole

    Technics 50th Anniversary Grand Class SL-1200GAE

    boussole.ca who just announced a 1,200-unit run of the Technics 50th Anniversary Grand Class SL-1200GAE followed by a non-limited reissue of the Grand Class 1200G. That’s two entirely new, heavily upgraded versions of the classic SL-1200, the machine that was essentially ground zero for...
    • Boussole
    • Thread
    • 1200 anniversary new sl techincs sl-5 turn table
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. M

    Working on making it better

    First post!:D I am seeking advice on where I should be spending my time and money. I have been slowly working on improving my system, and would greatly appreciate any advice and thoughts. Up until recently, I have been piecing things together from hand me downs. I am not trying to achieve a...
  25. P

    Technics Linear Phase SB-5000 Speakers

    NEW ~ unopened original boxes ~ Pair of Technics Linear Phase SB-5000 speakers. Any suggestions on how much they are worth and where could I list them for sale? Also, any idea about how to ship them and how much that might cost? Thanks!
    • peace2u
    • Thread
    • linear phase new original boxes technics sb 5000 vintage vintage speakers vintage technics
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
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