hey ;] i just received an ADS Atelier P2 from my parents. this is my first turnable i've owned, and since my parents never really used it much, they didn't have much to recommend as advice. the equipment is in mint condition, my only issue is is that i need a new needle for it. i'm not sure where to start, finding out the brand because i think the brand has changed since then. can anyone lend me some advice? it'd be intensely appreciated ;]

Here's something that appeared in another audio magazine that I believe would also be the editorial position of Stereophile.

"As in all things audio, listeners should let their ears, not the laws of physics, be their guide."

Given the laws of physics can sometimes produce both right and wrong solutions in equal proportions (vented vs. sealed speaker enclosures for example or large vs. small driver diaphrams), how much do you agree with the statement?

On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being "not at all" and 10 being totally agree, please give your answer.

I have a little Bellari tube phono pre (the VP-530 - which is pretty much the WP-129 with an added usb out), and I decided to give a different tube a shot. I wanted to start cheap, so I went with the Sovtek 12AX7LPS, becuase some people had reported improvements over the OEM tube, and other sources suggested this one should be pretty quiet and is good for use in phono preamps.

Information on the Oyaide caper can be found here:
http://www.stereophile.com/news/121308oyaide/

Furor Arises Over Counterfeit Oyaide AC Plugs
By Jason Victor Serinus

Please note that this is a news article. I have no further information to share, and am thus unable to answer inquiries.

OK, I guarantee this has elements to piss off both liberals and conservatives so it must be good...............right ?

The US govt. shoud offer 6-10 year interest free loans to all QUALIFIED buyers who buy a US made car that is NOT a gas guzzler, no SUVs allowed.

Don't you think that would rescue the big 3 , foster energy independance through promoting fuel efficiency and lower the driving death toll because new cars are safer ?

This will please liberals.

Hola,

Question:

You play a recording and it sounds TERRIBLE!

After you pull it off the turntable, out of the CD tray, away from the 8-track player, or yank it out of your cassette deck, how do you re-set?

Back story:

Yesterday, went to melody Records and found a clencleanclean copy of Aja, and since my records are 600 miles away, I shot 2 bucks into Donald Fagen's pocket and took her home and cleaned her up and had my way with her.

But, I digress.

Where the hell are they? They better kick their asses back here right now.

Hello all! I

Hey All,
This site gave the JBL L880 speakers a pretty favorable review, but I was just interested to know if anyone here has heard them, or owns them.

Any takers?

Thanks!
Alex