buconero117
Responses from buconero117
| Budget Tube Integrated? + Tube related questions Stick with quality and value, get a used Cayin. | |
| Anyone else noticing inflation in used gear $? I agree, prices of used gear seem to be moving up. In addition to general inflation, new gear pricing of the top USA brands is moving up which increases the demand for the used stuff. This is particularly true of stuff from Europe. ProAc recently ... | |
| Different Results between Record Cleaning Machines Why has not someone built a RCM with steam. I use hand held unit and it works wonders, a record doctor machine does the clean up. | |
| Is it worth repairing or re-tipping? Generally no, especially re-tip. Difficult to do a re-tip that does not damage the cantilever and mount. Also, it is not very cost effective given a shorten life of the cartridge. | |
| Best Multi CD Deck Sony 595, often available for $60 as a refurb on SonyStyle. I have hi end other players, all single. The 595 gives them a run for their money. Try one, what have got to lose. | |
| Collecting Within One Brand Early on I had two collector roads to possible go on, one Marantz, the other McInt. Took the Marantz road, but once it became a Phillips company I stopped buying the brand. | |
| Should cable elevators be used? Of course, otherwise you will live in a world of doubt, a place no audiophile wants to ever be. | |
| Mac Mini vs. CDP? From most reports, the Mini lacks the horsepower to do the ripping successfully, especially if you use some of the better software like 'exact copy'. I returned a Mini after experiencing what you did. | |
| Room Treatments Start my treating the 'first reflection' points, then the rear wall and then the front wall. Be patient, getting the best sound takes time, as you have already found out with speaker placement. | |
| Budget Speakers for a small living room Try ProAc 1SC's, and a good pair of stands. This classic speaker will thrill you, and make a good resale price when you move up. | |
| Integrated Amp recommendation Take a look at used Cayin. Great sound, great value. | |
| No such thing as a future proof DAC... The 'future proof' DAC stands right behind the 'future proof' media streamer. | |
| Top 10 Snafus to avoid when building a good rig Never, and I mean never, buy a used turntable unless you can go pick it up and have it demo'd to be fully functional and operational, including the cartridge checked out with the 'track record', before you hand over the cash. | |
| how long is the break in for Furutech GTX-R? Rush it back to the dealer, you were rip off, big time. | |
| Does your system take you there or...? Just like Elizabeth to throw doubt into the mix. We all know 'doubt' is the virus that infects all in this hobby. Let us all face it, 'knowing' is just never going to happen. |