“I have a Mk2, ally front mono version that I haven’t used for a couple of years. A couple of questions: Are the caps likely to be in need of replacement, if so what replacements are recommended? Also what’s the feeling on decoders? Which are worth having? Is there a DIY alternative at all, as […]
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Tom Edison … Hopefully some of you will be able to help me choose the best place to buy a refurbished 301 or 401 from. We’ve got our 35th wedding anniversary coming up in June this year and my wife wants to give me something significant to celebrate it. As you can imagine after 35 […]
AK is an amazing forum for the depth and breadth of knowledge and opinions of members from all over the world. We spend a lot of time talking about the best equipment we own, but what of the worst? The models you were most disappointed in, were the most overhyped, represented the worst value for […]
That thread I started on Leak Stereo 70’s etc got me thinking that there is quite a bit of gear out there which although of decent quality one barely ever hears about any more… and more rarely still is it ever suggested as a classic purchase. I guess a classic example of such a scenario […]
“For the last few years i have made do with a high end headphone system, but am moving in the next 2 months and will have my own music room so have decided im going to give speakers a go. I’ve never owned Hifi speakers before but after selling my headphone system i will have […]
Michael Vronsky … I asked a manufacturing acquaintance (hardly a friend because it’s necessary to maintain a distance in order to allow for objectivity) about why he spends so much on innovation. Somewhat facetiously but not without a grain of truth or impertinence if you will ”Why not just milk what you already have and […]
Please could anyone advise me how to tune the subchassis balance on the Michell Mycro?? I have tried for hours to get the thing to bounce without appearing drunk, but it just eludes me every time. I have owned a beautiful Mycro for a few years now that I won on e-bay, it is fitted […]
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And continuing our thought from a recent post, only this time in reverse, isn’t it obvious that just because something has all the right stuff it doesn’t necessarily qualify as great itself? And doesn’t this observation help explain one of the age old mysteries in audio about how something can measure great and sound poor? […]
Mark R Frank, replies ….. The aqualung was invented by Jacques Cousteau. It’s known by the acronym, SCUBA—Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Anyone who has watched “Sea Hunt” or any number of underwater nature shows has heard the noisy intake and release of air. In the song, “Aqualung” is the tramp’s nickname, given to him because […]
There’s a perfect volume level for every single track ever recorded. But, there’s a lot of factors that go into the choice of how loud is perfect. Room size, the number of people listening, the actual music itself. Find out from Paul what it takes to figure out the perfect loudness level. Watch Now
I’m currently selling my EAR Integrated as I wish to go back to Croft. Whilst it’s boxed up I’m running a Leak 20 from the variable output of my Quad CD-P to drive my Harbs. Should 10w a side do the job ? Surprisingly yes. I have used this combo before with a pre amp […]
I have just been offered a Transcriptor Skeleton. But to me it seems as a somewhat strange construction? Why the glassbox ? Won’t it resonate like a bell?
How good are these turntables? There is one for sale locally that is badged as a Grace Custom, but both arm and deck look identical to the Michell. I think it is an early one. Anyone tried the TT and arm combo – how are they? I love the looks, but am unsure of the […]
I have on a mission to find a clean natural sounding amp to power the ALIII. The ribbon drivers present a very difficult load. I found a 700 b rebuilt by an electrical engineering professor who does it as a hobby. WOW. So this a a mint 700b and maybe upgraded slightly from original. Without […]
I have just been offered a Transcriptor Skeleton. But to me it seems as a somewhat strange construction? Why the glassbox ? Won’t it resonate like a bell?
Frank Serpico … Hi there. What makes best sense when selling off an Olive Naim amp: to have it serviced or not to have it serviced before the sale? Thanks
FYI: A thread – from a while back – that some might find contains interesting observations, advice and so on. Certainly worth dipping in and out of if you have only a few minutes to spare. Neil / editor in chief =========== This is a thread about my interest in modifying a Pink Triangle – […]
I have NEVER heard a pair of Celef speakers which i did not – right away, fall in love with. I’m not sure of spares availability. All working Celef products offer excellent value for money. This thread, although old, does contain interesting, relevant and useful observations. Thank you. Neil / Editor. ================ Does anyone have […]
There’s a difference between home theater and two-channel audio speaker placement. How do you set up the systems to serve both or do you? Watch Now
FYI: A thread – from a while back – that some might find contains interesting observations, advice and so on. Certainly worth dipping in and out of if you have only a few minutes to spare. Neil / editor in chief I have, for near on 20 years, been the very proud owner of a […]
I’m considering simplifying my system (and banking some cash) by selling off my separates (Aesthetix Calypso pre & McIntosh MC 275 MK V) and replacing them with a solid state or hybrid integrated amp. I don’t want to spend over $2,500 and would love to find something for less if it performs well… maybe […]