I have a Rotel 972 preamp, and Diamond Wharfdale speakers (first version) Also a Cambridge Soundworks subwoofer (which one day I hope to replace with a REl T3)

I'm looking for good used amp on ebay. (I'm trying to spend under $150 including shipping)

Lots of Adcom 5300 & 535 available
Also a Rotel RB 970bx, & 951 (980 cost too much)
Sometimes a rotel 850 or 870 pops up

I have also considered spending more for a newer rotel like the 1050, about $300 is that worth it?

I have a Rotel preamp 972, and diamond wharfdale (orginal version) speakers. And a old cambridge soundworks powered sub.

I have been running everything of the sub, until one of the speaker clips broke. Thinking I would make everything way better I just bought a used Adcom gfa 5300 for $100 on ebay.

But now things sound a little muddy, and covered. What gives? Do I need better speaker wires or interconnects? Or a different amp?

FYI- I use now have to use both outputs on the pre amp (one for sub & one for adcom, could that effect the sound?)

Most tone arms have either two RCA outputs or a DIN output. Most of the TT cables that I see have either RCA plugs on both ends or DIN on the TT end and RCA on the pre-amp end. (Plus a ground, of course).

Why don't you see "Balanced" or "XLR" connections on the pre-amp end? I suppose it has something to do with cartridges being unbalanced, but I'm not certain. Does anyone know for certain why this is the case?

Dave

Hi everyone. I have been reading these forums for quite a while now and they were very helpful in putting together a basic analog system. I just got my new turntable (Pro-ject Debut III) four days ago. I plugged it in, adjusted the tracking force and anti-skate and started playing records. Everything sounded great. On day three, however, I put on a record and noticed a static-like "whoosh" sound corresponding to each revolution of the record. In other words the record is mostly quiet, but every time it comes around to a certain point, the noise is produced.

Ever listen to music while watching porn? I think it's incredible! Sometimes, when the stars align and the video actually catches the beat of the music, it's just great! There are those rare instances when the video catches the rhythm and the lyrics suit the action on the screen. Then, it becomes pure art.

I had Madeleine Peyroux singing Blue Alert in the background with porn on the screen and it was pure magic. Check this out:

Visions of her drawing near
Arise, abide, and disappear
You try to slow it down
It doesn't work

New to the whole turntable thing in fact it hasn't been delivered yet. Hopefully this week. So here I am looking for cables. I am getting a Pro-Ject Experience and will be using it with a Pro-Ject Tube Box II connected to a Synthesis Nimis integrated. My question is:

Are silver interconnects a good match with a turntable?

I recently returned to using a 1978 pair of Rogers LS3/5a speakers. They still have a great sound - an openness and warmth that is very enticing. They really can just disappear like few other speakers I have heard. Are there any more modern speakers that capture the "style" of the Rogers? I know that Stirling and Harbeth make direct replacements, I am wondering more about speakers that might extend the bass or offer other refinements, while still capturing the style of the LS3/5a's.

Hi, I'm looking to replace an old turntable (30 years old). I am looking at a price of about $1000 or less. I'm considering the Rega P3-24,the Music Hall MMF 5.1, and the Pro-ject RPM 5. Any thoughts on these or any others that you think I should consider. Much appreciated!

In the final article of the current(?) Stereophile, the columnist mentions that he's unwilling to follow the current common wisdom and sell his CDs after ripping them, because he likes the feeling of having them.

Disturbingly there is no mention of the legality and ethics of the situation.

I was similarly disturbed when the response to an earlier letter to the editor did not mention the ethics and legality of the practice (someone ripped and sold their CDs, and then their drive crashed - causing the letter writer substantial angst).