HiFi systemSo after being away from these forums for almost 5 years I have a little update. Ive moved to a slightly better location with a room which allows the speakers to breathe more. Also, I have acquired... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemHello everyone,I apologise about not being able to be on Audiogon lately- I have been on vacation for a long time. In response to comments, I have not yet compleated the record cleaning machine... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Pure Enjoyment!!Im very glad about your choice of the preamp. I much prefer the sound of seperates, as it seems it's the same for you. For the record cleaning machine, i am usuing a "wand stick"- long an... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Pure Enjoyment!!Im glad you asked about the record cleaner- well im still working on it. Its pretty bad looking, in part due to the fact i dont have many power tools. I probably should have cut the wood at my scho... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemHey, Im having fun tweaking everything. I wanted to try vinyl, so might as well start with what i already have, a solid vintage Dual. I will upgrade when i believe it is necessary. Now I just need ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemI would like to first spend some money on cables for my front end. I am thinking around $200, at most $325. Later on i will get on for my preamp, then i'll probably make a DIY cable for the amp (wa... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Pure Enjoyment!!well I started building my record cleaner, still need some parts, but overall its coming along. I really like the homemade rack. Its really cool that you can ajust the size of each rack space by ju... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemI will try some different power cords, PS audio, shuntaya, nordost etc... I would like to hear the difference between them. I was looking at the general build of the Transparent audio cords, they d... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemSystem edited: Added Turntable Information. -enjoy posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemWell, I cant really relocate my room, but our family is moving in 2 years. I have already chosen a room, about 14x20x9. It is downtown on a very quiet street (No traffic- can you imagine that downt... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemWell, my parents first cartridge was a Shure VN35HE- which i believe was a DJ cart. The stylus was non-existant when i minally looked at it. It was also out of alignment. I revamped everything when... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemUm...my phono pre is on the Bryston Preamp- I hear it is very good quality. Hammond transformers from britian, good caps etc... I have yet to listen to my new copy of Donovan, but i have tried some... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemSystem edited: Updated Pictures to include the turntable. Enjoy :) Please post on any suggestions. posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Pure Enjoyment!!I know the preamp was tubed, and the power amp was solid state. I cant recall the models. Guessing at the sheer size of the power amp im pretty sure it was the VK-600 but it could have been the VK-... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemYes, I would also like some pictures. see what im in for. It give me a good weekend project. thanks for the help. posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Pure Enjoyment!!I am happy you liked the BAT preamp- maybe it was just the combination of all Bat equipment and Wilson speakers which made me not like the sound. If you enjoy the BAT pre with the 2B SST, perhaps i... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemI'll try to go to audio consultants this week and get an audioquest record brush and some liquid record cleaner. I talked to a guy who owns a vinyl shop and he said to use 85%+ Isopropyl alcohol (i... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemIs it normal for the highs to be grainy with the Grado gold listening to Peter, Paul and Mary or Jefferson Airplane? I was looking on wikipedia and it says the RIAA says normal wear and tare of the... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemI was downtown yesterday, near Belmont and decided to go stereo shopping. I went to Saturday Audio Exchange, decided to by a Grado Gold cartridge- it was lower end only about 120 dollars. I had the... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemI got some information on the Dual record player and the Sure cartridge. ok Dual 701, and Shure VN35HE. I dont know how old these are but im guessing around late 60's?? I decided to change where my... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemI think i have been brought over to the "vinyl" side. Your anaylsis seems to be steller when it comes to vinyl. I think i just have had bad experiences with vinyl. My parents have an old ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemI really dont have a large vinyl collection- probably 30 albums- mostly classical. Im thinking once i get a large collection (from estate sales, or used shops) then i will buy a record player (pro-... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Small Two ChannelNice system, how do you like the Resolution Audio Cd player? I am looking for a new cd player for my system. how does the Bryston's sound with the cd player? i know its hard to tell in a small room... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemthank you for the insight- I was talking to one of my fellow audio advisors (salesmen) he said the my front end (Arcam CDP) should be upgraded. heck my CD player is only a year old, but its become ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
HiFi systemWhen i was shopping around for "my sound"- I really didnt explore every little nook and cranny of HiFi audio. It turns out that each component were to replace onld ones, I just didnt go o... posted over 18 years ago | View comment |