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Mr. Moody
James Moody was an institution in jazz from the late '40s into the 21st century, whether on tenor, flute, occasional alto, or yodeling his way through his "Moody's Mood for Love." After serving in the Air Force (1943-1946), he joined Dizzy Gillesp... 
Need Help with Acoustat Model 4 speakers
Very few receivers have the current to drive Acoustat or any other planar for that matter. These require a least 100 WRMS perside in power with at least 20 amp in current delivery. Ideally you should be into a separate power amp and preamp to get ... 
Has anyone used Benz cartridge demagnetizer
That is the old school way of demagging MC, before we had the flux busters of today. Works just as well plus you don't need to spend hundreds on another device. Happy to hear it worked out for you. Pass it along to other MC users. 
Has anyone used Benz cartridge demagnetizer
A flux buster is a must when using MC cartridges, however there is another way that works just as well. Put a used Lp on the turntable with it turning and lower the tone arm. Then set the selector switch to a line stage your not using or if using ... 
Alon/Nola sound
I agree, for years I have had the original Alon Model 1, I can't find anything I like better. And should I move on it will be into the current Nola series. These speakers let you quit listening to speakers and involve one with the music. Do need b... 
Threshold Stasis 2...Worth a rebuild???
Saved yourself a ton of money as well. A new 200W Class A amp today is several thousands of dollars. Jon has done many amps for me and the work is all I could ask for. It is now ready for another 30 years of enjoyment. Don't judge it to early, I h... 
The Hub: Numbers unclear, but strongest RMAF yet!
This is good news indeed, at least a positive light at the end of the tunnel. It appears during this down turn in the economy, many companies are shifting their focus to products for the future, for when the economy rebounds.Of course the brain tr... 
The Hub: news, gossip - The more things change ...
I wish I could say that surprises me - but it doesn't. Long ago B&K set things in motion that I felt at the time would lead to their demise and thats a shame. The early gear they produced was very good entry level high end, if such a term can ... 
The Hub: Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2010
It amazes me how this show continues to grow in scope. I attended the first four shows. And each time was better than the last. I think what makes this show so much better than the mega CES shows is that the aim is at the targeted high end. Plus e... 
The Hub: news, gossip - The more things change ...
As my dear friend and fellow Texan, Linda Ellerbee closed her broadcast with " And So It Goes" 
Review: NAD 3120 Amplifier
A few years ago I took a 3120 and rebuilt it with all state of the art parts. Probably spent over $500.00 in parts alone. The result was spectacular. However with that being said the outright magic of the 3120 had been lost. Sure the highly modded... 
Threshold Stasis 2...Worth a rebuild???
Nelson Pass recommends Jon for Threshold work in regards to service, maintenance and modifications. To mee that says it all in a nutshell. No larger recommendation that this one - Period. 
Threshold Stasis 2...Worth a rebuild???
Once Jon gets thru with it, it won't be that old. And to have something the equivalant of a Pass Labs 250 for around $1,300.00 seems like a plan to be. Jon over the years have done several Threshold amps for me and they have always been rock solid... 
solid state vs tubes
When I got started in this hobby in 1957it was all tubes, plus mono to boot. As far as I am concerned I will never return to tubes, 20 years with putting up with the constant need for biasing, have a sock drawer full of replacement tubes, plus the... 
The Hub: Here's some GOOD NEWS from the audio biz
For the most part I am in agreement with Audiogon Bill. Screw it lets have some fun. Yes the previous threads were enlightening to where we have been and the ills of the audio industry. Not the first time that the economy and other factors have de...