slipknot1

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How many "tube" watts do Maggie 3.5's or 6's need?
My 3.6R's are in a 17 x 23 x 10 room, driven by Wolcott P220 tube amps (220 wpc) with outstanding results. 
Does anyone get turntable set-up?
Lloyd Walker provides some very thorough guidance in TT setup:http://www.walkeraudio.com/fine_tuning_your_turntable.htm 
2nd sub for center channel ?
Hmmm, I'll qualify my comments up front by saying that I am not that well versed in HT. That said, it is true that there is a lot of information contained on the center channel. In HT and film reproduction for the home that information is in the f... 
FIM XRCD - Unbelievable
First Impression Music is headed by Winston Ma, a man who takes great pride in producing products that are wonderful from both a musical and sonic perspective. Some of their best releases are of chinese instrumentals. Two that I can recommend with... 
Review: Walker Audio Proscenium Gold Signature Turntable
Mrmb, Very well put. While many people may shake their heads in wonder, anger, jelousy, or bemusement in what some of us have invested in this hobby, most of us (myself included) have gotten where we are in our lives and our hobby by the very path... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
As a result of reading Nick Mason's recently released history of Pink Floyd: "Inside Out","Piper At The Gates Of Dawn""Ummagumma""Meddle""Dark side Of The Moon" (30th anniversary reissue)"Animals""Momentary Lapse Of Reason""Delicate Sound Of Thund... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Congratulations Sandro! Just fasten your seatbelt, keep your hands and feet inside the car at all times and enjoy the ride! You are in for a real treat! 
Will Maggie 3.6 or 20.1's work in a 121/2 X 21 Rm
I have my 3.6's set up in a dedicated, treated room, 17 X 23 x 10. Speakers are oriented on the long wall, 4 feet out from the rear, about 8 feet from the listening position, 7 feet apart inside edge to inside edge, with the tweeters on the outsid... 
What do you think of the new 45 rpm releases
I have to agree with Rushton. I would also add that the Cisco 45 reissue of 88 Basie Street is another one of those that only get better at 45 rpm. While most of the Pablo lable recordings were very good in their own right, the Cisco 45's are supe... 
Phono Pre-amp for Analog Newbie
I left out the very good Whest 20 from my recommendation above on a phono pre. That should be on your "short list" as well... 
Phono Pre-amp for Analog Newbie
You will not be disappointed with the choice of the Scoutmaster.Cartridge : Dynavector 20X or 17D MKIIRCM : VPI 16.5 The Record Doctor is a great value at 200.00 (I used one for several years), but the 16.5 is much better.Record cleaning fluids : ... 
Supratek ??
Mine was delivered to the door on the East coast for 130.00 shipping, 150.00 duty/customs fees. 
mother passed away - pro recording help needed
Dennis,I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this terrible time.To answer your question: If you are willing to work in the analog domain, I have a very high quality (Sony D5M) portable stereo cassette recorder th... 
VPI Scoutmaster questions.........
I have had the Scout and now have the Scoutmaster in my system. I auditioned both the SDS and the Walker Motor Controller. While the SDS made a vast improvement in pace and rhythm, the Walker is in another league altogether. While it is almost twi... 
Your "DREAM" piece
For me, the Walker Proscineum Gold turntable and it's companion Prologue rack with the Magic Diamond cart.