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10717
Hi there, I've recently decided to buy a turntable after ten years away from the medium. I think I'll get better access to new music this way (vinyl stuff). ...
reggiemaximum
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Jul 1, 2004
4:05 pm
10718
Anybody have any experience with AVID turntables? I'm considering purchasing one. Coleman ... Coleman R. Brice Director of Communications Mobile Fidelity Sound...
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10719
Hi Reggie, You might want to add Applause, Audio Oasis and Ovation Audio to your list. The stores you mention don't exactly come to mind when I think of...
Paul Candy
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Jul 1, 2004
4:35 pm
10720
Wow, much appreciated Paul! I didn't know about the Rega overpricing issue and appreciate being made aware of that. Also was not familiar with the Pro-ject...
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Jul 1, 2004
4:53 pm
10721
In the April issue of TAS, Paul Seydor suggested that extension cords could make very good speaker cables. Since Toronto is now over-run by Home Depot stores,...
PeAK
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Jul 1, 2004
5:17 pm
10722
Do Numark and Technics make hi-fi turntables that I'm not aware of? I know they both offer lines that are popular with DJs, but I'm pretty sure that the...
Anthony Wong
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Jul 1, 2004
10:25 pm
10723
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/music/view/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Roland Loo
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Jul 2, 2004
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10724
American Sound of Canada is close to Audio Excellence (I think it is close to Yonge and Rutherford) and they carry a range of turntables. ... just ... a...
Richard
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Jul 2, 2004
5:47 am
10725
... selection of used turntables. Their prices are quite fair. Many different types of Turntables are found at Ring Audio: Lenco, Thorens, many others. Marc...
marc bernstein
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Jul 2, 2004
6:06 am
10726
Rob knows his turntable and has a cool place www.applauseaudio.com http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20040619/VINYL19 [Non-text...
Roland Loo
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Jul 2, 2004
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10727
Ditto the recommendation for Applause. As you can see in another post, the owner was quoted in a Globe article on the current vinyl revival (which it appears...
Faizal Ali
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Jul 2, 2004
1:17 pm
10728
Hi Anthony, Why aren't you "the one to advise on how to allocate" my analog budget? =) Seriously, I'm open to any and all advice. What is your thinking on...
reggiemaximum
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Jul 2, 2004
4:53 pm
10729
Thanks Richard, I'll add them to my list and check em out. RM ... is ... turntables. ... from ... way ... Any ... of...
reggiemaximum
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Jul 2, 2004
4:54 pm
10730
Thanks Faisal, I appreciate the used link as I am definitely budget conscious. How advisable is it to buy used? I'm guessing that I would have to get a new...
reggiemaximum
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Jul 2, 2004
4:58 pm
10731
Well Reggie, although I talk like I think I know everything, I really just don't know that much about analog compared to many people on this list. Here's what...
Anthony Wong
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Jul 2, 2004
6:28 pm
10732
As a recent entry into vinyl (2 Years) I also was not prepared to drop $1000's on a table, by the time you are finished Cartridge, preamp, acc's.. it does add...
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Jul 2, 2004
7:31 pm
10733
Thanks so much Noel! I will factor these comments into my search. Much appreciated. What are your thoughts that Rega might be overpriced outside the UK? RM ......
reggiemaximum
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Jul 2, 2004
8:40 pm
10734
Anthony! Thanks very kindly for the detailed and informative explanation. I'll have more reading to do to learn some of the more technical aspects of your...
reggiemaximum
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Jul 2, 2004
8:43 pm
10735
I don't think that the tables are over priced. You get excellent components, quality, and enginieering. The Rega's are probably the most widely sold table in...
Noel Brigido
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Jul 2, 2004
8:50 pm
10736
Fair enough, Noel. Thanks kindly and I will look closely at the Rega options that are out there. RM ... components, ... sold ... $2000++ ... UK? ... Again, ......
reggiemaximum
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Jul 2, 2004
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10737
They are indeed overpriced in this country. Look at what a P2 or P3 sells for in the UK and compare it to what they sell for here. You pay at least an ...
Paul Candy
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Jul 2, 2004
9:18 pm
10738
I have heard excellent Pro-ject set-up's, but you are limited to future upgrades. Re: Rega, let's not forget that turntables are precision equipment for the ...
Noel Brigido
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Jul 2, 2004
9:43 pm
10739
Does anyone have an arm which would be a suitable replacement/uprade for the arm on my Thorens TD160? and possibly a mid priced cartridge or even a...
Wally S
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Jul 4, 2004
2:29 am
10740
I was wondering what people's opinions are about the best interconnect for $150-200. I'm looking to connect my digital source to my integrated amp, 1m with...
Saro Masbanajian
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Jul 4, 2004
4:32 am
10741
Kimber Kable makes some good reasonably priced interconnects (ICs), Timbre, PBJ, and Hero. All are within your budget. You can use the following link to find...
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Jul 4, 2004
7:38 pm
10742
Hi Saro, I didn't like the Kimber PBJs that I bought a loooong time ago, but I've read good things about the Heros. Wasn't impressed at all with some of the...
Anthony Wong
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Jul 4, 2004
8:24 pm
10743
Yeah, I don't like the kimbers too much either. The lack of shielding on the pbjs and kcags and heroes makes me a little skeptical. I know Aleksander doesn't...
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Jul 5, 2004
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10744
Shielding can add colouration to analog ICs. Unshielded ICs like Kimber use a braiding pattern which helps reduce EMI/RFI pickup. Unshielded ICs shouldn't be a...
shuang1ca
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Jul 5, 2004
3:18 am
10745
Never heard of them, I'll look into it, thanks! ... From: shuang1ca [mailto:steven.huang@...] Sent: July 4, 2004 11:18 PM To:...
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Jul 5, 2004
7:34 am
10746
Three good sources of opinion on cables are: The Cable Asylum http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/cables/bbs.html Audiogon Discussion Forums ...
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Jul 5, 2004
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