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Responses from oregon
| Most sophisticated and intelligent musician Well, you needn't (ask)!MONK. | |
| So what is the best speaker you have ever owned? Verity Parsifals. | |
| How Many Turntables Have You Owned First was a Clarion and The Doors LP. Jr. High School.Pioneer, Rega, Music Hall, then got hooked on the fabulous Lenco idler-drive. Listened to many more from audio clubs to CES, and still feel the Lenco stirring my soul more than others. I am co... | |
| Considering analog...but nervous I say GO FOR IT!Everyone seems to think you are deciding whether to impregnate yourself. "should I have a boy or a girl?"It's audio! Remember?Audio is a FUN hobby...The dude is talking about $1000- $1500. I believe you will get your pleasure's wor... | |
| New to TT's some advice questions Johhnyb53,Thanks for the correction.But, the one I REALLY meant is: lencoheaven.net | |
| New to TT's some advice questions First, let me say I have sold and sell Lenco turntables.The Lenco is a killer at your price point. For about $2k you can have a refurbished, replinthed piece of art that will certainly meet your needs. Easy to use, hassle free and a very easy syne... | |
| Buying an old Wadia or Meridiean CD player I've had the Meridian 508.24 for several years, purchased used. Never a problem and it sounds fantastic. I am a vinyl fanatic, but the Meridian amazes me. | |
| Song covers that are better than the originals The Chipmunks- All I want for Christmas...Or were they the original? | |
| Live vs. recorded I prefer live recordings. Even the clapping, screaming (although I don't like it) can be what the performer responds to, making it a more emotional, dynamic presentation in my room. If the performance is good, and there's a connection with the aud... | |
| The British Sound You guys have good ears! I live in Oregon and I can't hear anything from Britain.I wonder if audiophiles and politicians in Alaska can hear Russia? | |
| Try a different turntable? Get a Lenco! (I have one for sale, please don't consider this a pitch). But, having an idler -wheel and your belt drive will bring hours of fun and revelation as to which you think is better. I am biased. I've seen Nottinghams, Linns, Avid, VPI, ... | |
| Speakers that excel at depth/layering/space I've tried many of the ones mentioned and heard others mentioned. My vote for depth (including separation of instruments, soundstage, balance) is Verity Parsifals. I have tube traps in the corner behind the speakers, almost everyone (non-audiophi... | |
| The best of Goodwill... Calbrs- nice score on the Wilson Pickett!I scored a nice Rotel pre and have seen some very good turntables there. Lots of LPs. several six-eye labels. Hendrix, Stones, etc. Something I really appreciate (to a fault sometimes) is the classical musi... | |
| A 'First' System for my Son Go to Goodwill and get a receiver (Sony, Denon, I've seen Rotel there), a pair of bookshelf speakers, a Y cable to connect his iPod and you are good to go. He can use his DVD or game player for CDs. I posted a want ad to my audio group for a chea... | |
| proper use of arc protractor ? Thanks for clarification. |