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    Good audio, too!

    Lee Ritenour Wesbound
  2. Thread: New Turntable

    by Steve K
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    Technics?

    Hi,

    Always reliable, effective, and affordable: Technics SL-1200 series turntables


    Now you've got some $$$ left for a decent cartridge, too!

    Steve K
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    Ian's Visit

    Hello everyone!
    &
    Hello Ian!

    Firstly, Ian's contacting me prior to his visiting Japan was a pleasant surprise, and afforded me a great opportunity to meet a fellow forum member from another...
  4. Subwoof, thanks for your input! I confirmed the...

    Subwoof, thanks for your input!
    I confirmed the sensitivity change feature on the downloadable manual at Crown's website, so I may try it as a last resort, granted that my 150A II has that option...
  5. Thanks again, BMWCCA. Your analysis makes a lot...

    Thanks again, BMWCCA. Your analysis makes a lot of sense.
    Yeah, I guess I'll try looking for the XLR->RCA cable. If I remember right, there was a store carrying that item.
    Hey, I'm definitely not...
  6. Thanks for the insight, member BMWCCa! I think...

    Thanks for the insight, member BMWCCa!

    I think I understand what you're saying, but excuse me if I'm wrong here. The Mac pre-amp's specs state the following:

    Rated Output Voltage:
    2.5Vrms...
  7. Does the Crown D-150A-II need to be looked at?

    Hi everyone,

    I just purchased an used Crown D-150A Series II amp to drive a pair of 4313.

    Question: Is it normal for the volume knobs on the D-150 to be turned all the way to the right,...
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    I just want to add that a lot of Japanese audio...

    I just want to add that a lot of Japanese audio specialty stores offer consumer credit loans to would be buyers of high-end gear, too. I heard the other day that an elderly wife of a doctor who'd...
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    Thank you!

    Thanks. Glad to hear it! In other words, don't fix what ain't broke, right?
    I suppose the consumers in this country are more finicky than others with regards to the condition of their audio gear,...
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    Levinson Amp servicing question.

    Hello All,

    I've finally, and luckily, managed to trade up(?) my power amp from a Pass X-150 to a Levinson No.23.5. As you may know, the Pass is still in the current catalog, but the No. 23.5 is a...
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    CDs from Japan

    If you people in the States would like to sample some Japanese high quality jazz recordings, you might want to try http://www.eastwindimport.com/

    But beware, they're pricey by US standards....
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    Classical CDs I recommend

    There are so many I can recommend, but for starters here are 3 of my favorites:

    1) Arthur Rubinstein / The Chopin Collection (box set) / BMG Classics
    The definitive Chopin collection.

    2)...
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    Ray Brown

    It can't get any simpler than this! Piano and bass. Wonderful improv by the two masters. Great recording, too.
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    Good for you!

    Wow! Congratulations! The Autographs trade for anywhere from $7000 to $10,000 here in Japan from used audio shops. It'd be interesting to hear your story on how you got it for free. Tell us about its...
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    Thanks!

    Thank you all for your replies!
    I'll get a 100V->120V transformer to run the amp when I get it.

    Steve K
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    Thanks, Tim, for your fast reply. Okay, I'm...

    Thanks, Tim, for your fast reply.
    Okay, I'm thinking of an JBL UREI 6260. Does it have this detector?

    Steve K
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    Question on amp's HERTZ (frequency) reqmt.

    Hello,

    I'm in Tokyo, where the mains power specs are 100volts at 50Hz. If I bought an used power amp from the US (120volts at 60Hz), other than needing a voltage UP transformer (100v to 120v),...
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    Watco

    I use Watco's Natural (clear) oil on my walnut veneers.
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    Harry Nilsson Re-mastered Re-issues & others

    Hi all,

    Just got Nilsson's Nilsson Schmilsson and A Touch of Schmilsson, both re-mastered re-issues. Used to own both LPs back in the 70's, you know with those timeless classics, like Without You...
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    Video on audiophiles.

    Thought this video might be interesting.

    http://www.rockechoes.com/passionate-audiophiles/


    Steve K
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    So it's called "goop".

    Thanks for the heads up, rs237. You learn something new all the time here, don't you?
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    4312A: Woofer leaking glue?

    Hello,

    I just scored a nice pair of 4312ABKs. There are no visible damages cosmetically - the corners and edges are intact, there are no scratches to the black paint, the tweeters' metallic netted...
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    I love headphones, too. I still own, I think 2...

    I love headphones, too. I still own, I think 2 pairs right now. A Grado SR-80 and a AKG set. I say 'think' and can't remember the AKG's model name because they've been in storage for a few years...
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    I think I know what the problem was. My ears. ...

    I think I know what the problem was. My ears.

    I read the technical paper posted by mech986, which I totally missed somehow on my first perusal. This is what it says in the very last paragraph:...
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    Thanks for the quick response, grumpy. But I...

    Thanks for the quick response, grumpy.
    But I just had to find out for myself by listening for any difference in the sound with reverse connection between the crossover and the 077. So I unscrewed...
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