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Rest In Peace indeed.
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I should have said this earlier. I am not interested in low ball offers or negotiations. I dont have the time. I offered here for very good prices. If you don’t want to pay the asking price please move on. I have plenty of places that will pay me what I am asking without the bother of shipping.
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7 minutes ago, michaeldj09 said:
Id love to take that Stereotech 1200 receiver off your hands. I'm working on getting my brother-in-law a setup. I already restored an old pair of black lacquer heresys for him. I am located in San Jose so I could maybe meet you somewhere for a pick up. I'll send you a PM Thanks!
sounds good. ill pm you my contact info and we can arrange for drop off etc.
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Scott is sold
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In regards to shipping ..please just look up the weights and figure it out based on coming from 94563. Thx! Don't mean to be a jerk but looking up shipping info is a PTA and I posted here with more than aggressive pricing so that I wouldn't be spending time quoting shipping costs.
THX
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Merlin is SOLD
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Selling a bunch of stuff that I am no longer using. Will be downsizing soon so I am offering it here to forum members before I take it to a local used stereo shop.
Scott 299 rebuilt by Craig. I bought this from Greg Roberts and it has seen little use works great. Case is pretty rickety. price 400.00 plus shipping
Merlin Pre amp. Also updated by Craig. RCA jacks are now mounted to the case rather than hanging off the circuit board. Also received Craigs power supply upgrade etc. I did not convert to supertube because I have an expensive 6dj8 in it that is dead silent. price 400.00 plus shiping
Pioneer SX-780 receiver. Excellent condition. Recently gone through by R&B Electronics - the local McIntosh certified service provider. Price 350. plus shipping
Stereotech 1200 receiver Everything works. But it can be finicky and probably needs to gone through. Price FREE just pay shipping.
Also George Wright wpp 100 phone stage. Wonderful phono stage. Upgraded power cord. Will include additional tubes. Price 400.00 plus shipping
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Prime rib roast , Creamed Spinach. Yorkshire pudding Salad. Opus 1 2012 ( to start)
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Photo is me and Jerry jeff from many years ago. Great guy and a fabulous songwriter .
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On 10/5/2020 at 11:19 PM, parlophone1 said:
No to hijack the thread, how were you satisfied with Benchmark DAC?
I suppose it was Mark 1?
I was thinking of buying myself one, but these are now pretty old now. Some were doing mods in them, so there is obviously space for improvements.
And for what I was reading, if one is to use it as a preamp, the volume knob is not so good at low levels - the main difference between Mark 1 and 2.
I have owned the Benchmark DAC1, DAC2 and DAC3. I am currently using the DAC3 in my main system and the DAC1 in my workshop. I have never had a problem with the volume knob at low levels. For the price that I see DAC1’s going for I cant imagine finding a better option for the price. The difference in sound between the three of them is actually not much. A little difference between the 1 and 3 given the different chip. But overall all three are spectacular DACs
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With the resurgence of vinyl and with friends knowing that I “still listened to records”, I have been asked many times “what turntable should I get”. Usually with the qualifier of not wanting to spend a lot of money and not wanting something complicated. Not surprising that a lot of the requests are from friends of my adult kids. From experience, I can say that the uturn option is a good one for an entry tt - particularly considering the cost and the option of having a built in phono stage. With more money to spend, I would say that the best option under a grand would be the pioneer PLX-1000. Bullet proof build, and performance well beyond its price point.
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I am sure you are happy with the Yamaha. I have never owned a Yamaha so I cannot comment on how it would compare. The ss amps I have owned include McIntosh, First Watt, Parasound Halo, Marantz, Crown, Portal Panache ( pass design) and NAD. Those are just the modern amps and do not include the plethora of vintage Sansui, Harman, Pioneer, and Kenwood receivers/integrated stuff.
None are in the same league with the AHB2. The Benchmark represent a whole different level. It is not a surprise that Stereophile rates them as an A. Yes they are 3K. I believe the closest class A in terms of price is10K. No I am not saying that Stereophile reviews are the end all. But it is interesting.
I auditioned the AHB2 because I have owned a benchmark DAC and believe it to be tops for the money. The AHB2 has not left the rack having replaced a pair of MC 75 current edition mono blocks. I could go on and on but its all just my opinion. I dont use tone controls and don’t have use for VU meters. And until Benchmark makes a phono stage, Ill keep my Manley.
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2 hours ago, rplace said:
Look into eero WiFi mesh network hardware. I'm super far away from my house in backyard controlling Room, listening to Radiohead as I type this message. 3 should cover any situation. I only have 2 for entire house pool/fire pit and detached garage.... right side of picture.
I have an EERO mesh network and it s the bomb.
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I was pretty much a die hard tube lover having tried a large number of ss options. I was converted when I tried the Benchmark AHB2. Best sounding (to me) ss amp I have heard. It is an awesome piece of equipment.
J
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On 6/14/2020 at 7:55 AM, Panelhead said:
You did not mention if an integrated amp is what you want. But if I was looking for a power amplifier only there are three that are on my radar.
1. Benchmark AHB2 - the best, but 3,000.00
2. Denafrips Hyperion - Great specs, under budget
3. VTV iPurifi stereo. Half your limit. But Class D. To me a Class D amp is like owning a Peugeot. Great ride, just hope your friends do not see it.
All three will be dead silent. You will not know if on or off with ear against the speakers. You will need either a dac with volume control or preamp. I prefer a dac with volume.
Used is hard for me, most want 60 - 70% of MSRP for current products and 50% for 20 year old products online. The GW and CL options are there. Where I live is an audio wasteland.
If a new integrated under 2,000.00 is what you want. There an option way under cap. Love mine hooked up to LS II.
The Micromega MyAmp is low power, but is plenty for H IV. Dead quit, cannot tell if on. Great preamp, dac, Bluetooth, and remote in one package. Has trickle down technology from the Micromega M-One series of 5 - 7K integrated amplifiers. Plus sub out. (This MAY be of interest in the future)
Is available CHEAP.
The benchmark is the best amplifier I have owned. By a long shot. Unfortunately you will be hard pressed to find them used. But if you’re Willing to go up to 3k you will not be disappointed. They have a trial period where you can return it if it doesn’t meet your expectations.
its been a Stereophile A rated amp since it’s intro. By far the least expensive A rated amp in their reviews. And before anyone screams about Stereophile, benchmark does not advertise with them!josh
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7 hours ago, DizRotus said:
Most accomplished stick drivers can heel and toe to hold the right foot on the brake while rocking it to the gas as the left foot releases the clutch. An experienced driver can stop on a steep incline and then move forward without rolling into the Peterbuilt on the rear bumper, all while leaving the hands off the emergency brake.
I get a kick out of watching local doctors ride the clutches of their Porsches at stoplights because the don’t know the heel-toe technique.
Years ago I had a BMW 2002, that I needed to have the hand brake cable replaced. I certainly had better things to do so I drove it for a bout. year without a hand brake. I became very adept at the process you describe. I worked in downtown San Francisco so the hills were pretty challenging.. I woman I worked with at the time needed to borrow my car one day. Needles to say she was a bit freaked out when she returned it!
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not cartoon and not political but it made me laugh
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The thorens is one of the best turntables ever. No belt drive can compete with an idler drive - if set up and updated appropriately. I am a big fan of idler drive. So if ou can get that beast set up properly with new rubber ( if it needs it) etc - Then you are in heaven with the MC30s and the preamp. You are set!
J
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Godfather of Harlem on Epix
The Restaurant on Sundance ( in Swedish with subtitles)
Bosch ( Amazon)
Schitts Creek (Netflix)
Broadchurch ( Netflix)
LaReina del Sur (Netflix) in Spanish w/subs
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Bill Brysons' "The Body"
Great read!
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10 hours ago, tromprof said:
I would agree that if you were to increase your budget this direct drive tt will out perform many tts at many times the price. As was said here that a repurposed lenco would be a good option and it would be if you were open to a project! But you said that you were not so I would go with the pioneer.
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21 hours ago, CECAA850 said:
Masks are supposed to be worn by the infected. They serve no purpose to anyone else.
From my understanding you are correct in theory. They do however serve the purpose of keeping people from touching their nose and mouth - which I believe is the primary entry point of the virus.
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1 minute ago, richieb said:
BMW in the 70’s and 80’s - when men were men and BMW’s were BMW’s —No Kidding. Talk about loosing their way! I have owned 8 of them. 2 -2002's a 1602. a 528i, 630i, 535i , a 330i and the afore mentioned 320i. The 330i was a 2003 and that is the latest model year I have owned. All of them were awesome cars and would be happy to own any one of them now!
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I made sure that all of my kids learned to drive a stick shift. I figured they would need to concentrate more on driving rather than texting etc. I bought an 78 BMW 320i for 800 bucks. All three of them learned to drive in it. I just saw one just like it sell on bring a trailer for 30K. Should have kept it! The best thing about having them learn on a manual that when they all went off to college they had manual tranny cars and no one could borrow their car! They now greatly appreciate that they know how to actually drive!
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Power Amp Recommendations
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Benchmark AHB2 Amplifier and Benchmark LA4 Preamp. You will not be disappointed.