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Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers
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Feastrex Field Coil speaker repair
SwampW:Here’s another lead...https://www.tedweber.com/?SID=8873c193e664df7b76916bd7de2a520aIf it were me I’d probably ship both speakers to Feastrex.I’d also have the PSU checked out as well as whatever amp you are using, though I’ve fried a few v... 
Wine, audio, and music. How many of us Aphiles enjoy wine when listening to music?
A glass of J.M. Gobillard & Fils champagne -w- Mozart.A glass of Diamond Red -w- The Ramones.DeKay  
Crazy to buy a 17 year old CD Player?
Someone recently posted about this Cary model on sale/closeout.The last Cary deck I listened to was the 306, so don't know how this one sounds.https://carydirect.com/shop-now/digital-sources/dmc-600.htmlDeKay 
A new Question: Moving Magnet Cartridge To Compliment My Rock Collection
I’ve been reading about Hana cartridges, but they are MC.I'm specifically interested in their less expensive high output model (2.0 mV) that retails for $475.It's said to have a slightly forward presentation, which a good thing on my old Thorens/S... 
Phono preamp question
If you have not already done so try the line out (to power amp) on the 565 that eliminates the tone controls (forget what it’s called, but you know what I mean).Also purchase or download a cartridge alignment tool to check setup (proper cartridge ... 
Phono preamp question
Never mind.Now it’s the GFP-565, which has a more than decent phono section.DeKay 
Phono preamp question
Kalali:My rec was based upon the preamplifer you first listed (GTP-750) which is a medicre sounding HT preamp from the turn of the century.Now you list your preamp as a GFP-750, which to my recollection was never offered with a phono section, but ... 
Phono preamp question
Do those responding to this thread realize that the OP is using a TT that sells/used in the $50-$100 range with a cartridge that you can purchase new for $40?He paid $200/locally, which if the deck/cartridge are in good shape is actually a decent ... 
Phono preamp question
For the TT/cartridge you recently purchased Google "ART Pro Audio DJPRE II Phono".This is not a cut low, and assuming that you want to ease your way into analog/LP's this is what I would choose (gave one to my Godson when they first came out and t... 
Soundtracks and Film scores, your favourites
I've only seen it available as a download, but the final season of "The Leftovers" had a killer soundtrack.Not certain about the previous seasons.DeKay 
Soundtracks and Film scores, your favourites
Off the top of my head:"The Umbrellas of Cherbourg""Such a Long Journey""Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon""Angela's Ashes""Monsoon Wedding""The Big Chill""Nashville""The Point""The Last Days of Disco""Anything Goes"DeKay 
Time for new CDP, replacing Cary 306/200
Keep the 306/200 for use as a stand alone DAC in the event you get into computer music files and/or have another deck to use as a transport.DeKay 
Thorens TD 125 MK /125 mkII
Owned two TD125II’s and the shaft was different on each.One had an encased ball bearing @ the bottom of the shaft and the other had a simple cone shaped shaft (sans a ball bearing).Not certain which one I’m using now (not up up to pulling it apart... 
Search by zip code issue
Try another Zip Code (use mine “90046”, which works fine).Problem solved.DeKay