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  1. N

    Toshiba 3 Speed Portable Turntable

    Hi everyone! I bought this portable turntable today and I just want to ask what this part is for. It's located at the back part of the record player, and I tried connecting speaker wires to it, but nothing comes out of the speakers. So yep, just want to know what this is for. Thanks to all of...
  2. ssouci

    X-202 - hum when using Phono

    I have a Fisher X-202 integrated tube amp that sounds very nice have been playing only CDs so far, using the Aux input... sounds great, nice and quiet just hooked up my old turntable, a vintage Dual 1209 idler wheel unit (with Ortofon VMS 5E Mk II cartridge) seems to play fine, however, I'm...
    • ssouci
    • Thread
    • buzz buzzing hum humming phono
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Fisher
  3. MKG

    Akitika PhonoZ build

    I’m really enjoying building kits. Each one teaches me a bit more about how and why circuits are designed as they are. I wish Heathkit was still around, but they were well before my time. I’ve tried multiple times to read books on theory and whatnot, but my brain doesn’t work that way- I learn...
    • MKG
    • Thread
    • akitika phono phonoz preamp
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: DIY
  4. Mntdude1

    KENWOOD KA-7100 Phono Issue

    I have a refurbed KA-7100 that I want to move my Project RPM turntable to. But when I hook the turntable up to the Phono inputs, the sound is extremely low level dB wise. I was running the Project through a Jolida pre-amp into a Jolida tube amp. Maybe the wrong cartridge system. I tried using...
  5. IEHAGY

    Any impressions on the Parks Audio Puffin ?

    Hi ! I'm looking for any impressions that you may have on the Parks Audio Puffin. I am overhauling my system from an integrated to seperates and have blown my budget already on amp and preamp ( Mccormack dna 0.5 Gold & Don Sachs Sp14 linestage ) and am now in need of a sub $500 phono stage...
  6. D

    New Elac Alchemy PPA-2 Phono Preamp - Any Users?

    The developer of the Alchemy product line is now working with Elac and has announced a new line of products. The PPA-2 phono preamp looks interesting. It's design is a fully discrete balanced JFET architecture. It has a nice feature set to include two sets of inputs, adjustable gain (MM/MC)...
  7. bfotk

    The horror of mono in stereo demonstrated

    Unless you have a dedicated mono cartridge, your vinyl playback system needs a switch somewhere to combine left and right channels into one. Here's why. mono vinyl played as if stereo (YUK): http://bit.ly/monoinstereo mono vinyl played in mono (AHH): http://bit.ly/monoinmono
    • bfotk
    • Thread
    • mono phono preamp stereo switch vinyl
    • Replies: 53
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. JordanTakacs

    Hafler p50 phono stage

    Hey there. I'm looking into the hafler p50 to pair with my Rega Rp40 TT and bronze ortofon. I am currently driving with Creek obh-21 headphone amp and beyerdynamic dt 1990s but would also pair with my totem rainmakers. Hoping to hear any past experience with the phono stage. The good and the...
  9. Bob Clay

    Best MC capable Tube Preamp?

    Morning AK Just moved into the realm of MC carts and needless to say i am blown away on a multiple levels. This is a whole new world to me. I am looking for some guidance on what you buys think are the best Tube Preamps under $500? Right now i just have the Project Phono Box S. For the...
  10. Andrew Heck

    NAD 1300 vs DL-103, Fair Fight?

    Howdy, and thanks in advance for your time and expertise. As I write, I'm eagerly awaiting delivery of my new Kenwood KP-990, which is not only recently serviced (extensively) but also equipped with a brand new Denon DL-103 low output MC cartridge. I did not request the cart, it was part of...
    • Andrew Heck
    • Thread
    • compatability dl-103 nad 1300 phono phono pre amp
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. Mike Sweeney

    Feeling a little buzzed :/

    Well, the receiver not me so much :) 2230 restored. Everything works great with a small itty bitty exception. The phono setting will give what sounds like a 60 cycle hum if the volume is up about 1/2 way. If I touch the chassis, it goes away. This started because in the loft where I had it, I...
  12. R

    Adding tube influence to a solid state Phono

    Hi so I want a tube preamp I have a great sounding Yamaha CR420 I use my turntable more than any other source. I think I have narrowed my selection to an Phono preamp (tube) ...or a preamp buffer (tube) that has knobs for EQ I want to know which is preferred and where to put it in the...
    • Ryan Case
    • Thread
    • phono pre amp pre amp help preamp tube tubes
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  13. Chalkboard

    Yamaha CR-1040 Maintenance

    I have a CR-1040 needing some maintenance. I thought instead of asking questions all over the forum, I would just consolidate most of them in one spot. The receiver has been in storage for more than 20 years and it was working perfectly when stored. I have powered it up and it sounds fine...
    • Chalkboard
    • Thread
    • deoxit faderlube phono receiver selector switch yamaha
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Yamaha
  14. joshvito

    Review: Upgrading a MC Phono Stage

    A review of The Black Cube from Lehmann Audio in comparison to the Parasound zPhono. This article will not go into details on why one needs a phono stage in their HIFI system. It will assume the reader knows the basics of vinyl playback on modern HIFI stereo systems. Notes on the gear involved...
    • joshvito
    • Thread
    • amateur lehmann parasound phono pre-amp record vinyl
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. M

    Which receiver is better for phono?

    Hi all, first time posting. I have two receivers, both sound good, but want to know which I should use for my record player. Toshiba SA-520 - 40w/ch Pioneer VSX-95 - 125w/ch The Toshiba is the old silver face with the nice lighting (I believe from the late 70's), etc. while the Pioneer is a...
  16. Andrew Heck

    Do I Have A Phono Preamp / Power Amp Mismatch?

    The set-up is this: A series of unfortunate events this afternoon left me without a phono stage which is an unacceptable condition. As far as I can tell, there is no recourse in this town when one finds themselves in my position that does not involve waiting on shipping except Guitar Center and...
    • Andrew Heck
    • Thread
    • amp repair compatability help me please phono phono pre amp phono pre-amp phono preamp
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. Millford

    Turntable + Phono Stage + Active Monitors - Guidance Appreciated

    Hi I have a pair of Genelec M040 in my home studio. They are great monitors, but also quite musical for listening to FLAC music from my computer. Now, I'd like to try the monitors for listening to some vinyl. Since the Genelecs have no other gain control than a switch (high 0 dB, low -10 dB...
    • Millford
    • Thread
    • genelec m040 monitors phono pro-ject riaa turntable
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. joshvito

    MC Phono Pre Noise Floor

    I have a Parasound zPhono preamp that I run in MC mode. While I think the audio it produces is very good for its price point ($200). There is also a lot of noticable static/noise from the unit. When music is loud, it is mostly not noticable. However, you can hear it in between sides and during...
  19. Mr_Turtle

    Thorens TT volume low even with phono Receiver

    Greetings folks! Here's the problem: Even though my receiver has Phono ins and outs, my vinyls still sound MUCH lower in volume than the FM radio. If I can play the FM radio at a 2 on the volume dial, I'll have to crank the vinyl to an 8 or higher to get the same volume. Turntable is well...
    • Mr_Turtle
    • Thread
    • help low volume phono pre thorens volume issue
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. K

    Help Wiring Dynaco PAS-3 Phono Stage PCB

    Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone can give some advice on how to wire this Dynaco Pas-3 phono board (this is from ebay / labeled as the PC-6A and seller is not responsive). I have limited experience building simple tube kits, but I can't find a wiring diagram for this particular board, and...
    • KCharlemagne
    • Thread
    • dynaco pas phono preamp tube
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY
  21. peterock

    Airport Express DAC or integrated amplifier DAC

    I was all ready to get a PS Audio Sprout as my solution for a compact integrated amplifier to connect my Technics SL-QL1 (MM, no preamp) record player and Airport Express (MC414LL/A) to my Wharfedale Denton 80th Anniversary speakers, when I noticed the Sprout doesn't have an optical S/PDIF...
    • peterock
    • Thread
    • airport express dac integrated amplifier phono
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: DACs
  22. S

    Phono preamp best and models

    Any recommendations was considering the Austrian Pro-ject Audio Phono Box Box. I appreciate any advise
  23. cmarti

    Early AR XA turntable restore found three wires coming out of tonearm.

    I got this table from a local seller, he was the original owner and it seems to be on of the earliest incarnations of the AX model because it has two motors instead of one. As I was removing the Pickering v-15/am1 that was on it with the intentions of installing a new old stock Shure 500S I...
    • cmarti
    • Thread
    • 1964 ar xa audio research phono stereo
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. Janotoro

    Any VPI 299D Integrated Amplifier Owners?

    Hi, I am very tempted by the opportunity to buy a VPI 299D Integrated Amplifier; I have read the reviews and read some discussions about why VPI made them, etc, but I have not find a detailed review from a current or past owner about the sound quality, if it is really worth the investment or if...
  25. bfotk

    Preamp shopping help

    As much as I hate to do it, it's time to swap out my AVA Transcendence preamp (the one built on a Dynaco chassis.) Here's what I want that I don't have now. Remote control Bluetooth Here's what I want that I DO have now. Phono input High level analog inputs Stereo/Mono switch Very good sound...
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