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). ...
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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Jul 1, 2004 4:07 pm
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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
... selection of used turntables. Their prices are quite fair. Many different types of Turntables are found at Ring Audio: Lenco, Thorens, many others. Marc...
Rob knows his turntable and has a cool place www.applauseaudio.com http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20040619/VINYL19 [Non-text...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ......
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...
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...
Fair enough, Noel. Thanks kindly and I will look closely at the Rega options that are out there. RM ... components, ... sold ... $2000++ ... UK? ... Again, ......
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 ...
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 ...
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
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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...
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...
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...
Saro Masbanajian
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Jul 5, 2004 1:48 am
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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...