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Suggestions from all you wise ones

This may be long but I will try to be brief. 63 years old, spent $1200.00 back in 1974 for my system. I'm known around my circle as a music nut. I only have a couple of friends that are into music as I. But, they have no systems, they would be happy listening to some old Zeppelin through a sea shell. I've been following this site for months and feel really upset that I'm missing out on my number one passion, music. I'm running a new NAD C165BEE That replaced my old Adcom GTP-500 II that started having balance problems, a Adcom GFA-555 II amp which I need to feed my Infinity Kappa 8's that are in great shape. Just got back into vinyl so I had my 1974 Thorens TD 160 tuned up. I think it sounds great. Is there any of you that live in the Milwaukee area and be willing to give me a listen to your system? Or any comments from you all.
Thanks Very Much !!!
Some more info, I have a new Grado Red cartridge and had to get a phono amp to run through a different input on the new NAD due to the lack of volume.
golden210
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twoleftears
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How far is it from Milwaukee to Axpona?
nkonor
605 posts
 
golden210,

You have made contact with this forum. You have already received some good advice.

Axpona is next weekend !!!! I would try to attend it at least for one (1) day.

 I am going to meet Ralph Karsten of “Atmasphere “ since he will be modding the Technics SL1200G that I ordered Friday from HiFi  Heaven in Green Bay and according to tracking; Ralph will receive Monday.  Tri Mai will also be there and he will be building the Triplanar tonearm that will be mounted on the Technics TT. 

So, myself and I think the other posters are not sure where you would like to go. Axpona will let you see and hear so much gear. 

At 63 yrs , you sound like many at our age. We are listening alone. Friends have passed or are acting their age. Their passions have changed for whatever reason.  

PM me, if you think about coming to Axpona. We can have lunch. My music tastes are 70s / 80s R&R, but stretch far beyond just that.

 I am a vinyl guy, 3000 LPs / 83 CDs ; four of which are test or burn in CDs

Anyway, Welcome !!  Milwaukee is not that far away. Axpona is a good place to meet and should be a good time. It was great in 2016. And I have more skin in the game this time. Hopefully having my last TT built and meeting the people that are doing it. Come and join the fun.

Norb
golden210 OP
15 posts
 
Axpona is only a hour and half away. Sounds like a great reason for a road trip. I will try to make it.
Thanks for the tip.
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gdnrbob
2,421 posts
 
@golden,
You have some great manufacturers near you. 
Atma-Sphere- who is another Audiogon contributor here
and Magnepan.
If it were me, I would pick Ralph (atmasphere)'s brain via PM. 
He knows a lot, and builds some of the finest tube equipment in the US.
And, he's a nice guy.
B
dorkwad
317 posts
 
golden210,

I will be at Axpona with a couple buddies on Friday and maybe Sunday.  I would be open to meeting you there and seeing if there is a day that worked for both of us that you could listen to a pretty well thought out system that has taken me several years to get where I wanted it.  I have both analog and digital front ends that are very good.  My system is in a dedicated room in the basement and sounds very dynamic, transparent, and detailed.  The last things I've changed have caused a much more organic sound.  I have about 1100 albums and 750 CDs.  I live about 35 miles SW of Chicago so it would be 2 1/4 hours drive at worst each way from Milwaukee.  The total cost of my system bought mostly used would be quite a bit more than what you currently have.  It would give you an idea of what an upgraded system could sound like and if it is even worth it to you.

Let me know if you're interested.
Bob


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