Hey, im new to this forum. My dad passed down a somewhat vintage stereo to me, its a Fisher Studio Standard, model CA-860. It came with the integrated stereo amplifier, am/fm tuner, cassette deck, turntable, the two studio standard speakers that sound amazing and a pioneer disk changer. This unit has worked perfect for over 15 years and when i received it i used it a lot so it has some sentimental value to it.

I'm a newbe to the forum but I am about to buy speakers for my system. I an entry level Sony Receiver STR-DE598 and want to utilize the 5.1 surround. Right now I have a PS3 pushing the optical cable for 5.1 surround. I have a Kenwood CS-V610 center channel and want to get a descent pair of front left/right speakers. I am looking at the Bose 201, I need for them to be around the $225.00 mark for a pair. Can anyone point me in the direction for a descent pair of front L/R speakers for my system? Are the Bose allright or should I look at a different brand?

Is there a sonic difference between a 100 watt intergrated amp and a 100 watt power amp?

Hi, I'm a home recordist. I have some studio reference monitors that are pretty darn good but are a 2.1 system. I haven't really had a viable studio in quite a few years, but am trying to put one together since moving to Thailand.
Someone I can no longer get in touch with, bought some Audiophile quality monoblock preamps made here under the management of a guy from the US, I believe. Does anyone know about these, this guy, or how to get in touch with him?

This band is getting better with age. Eagles's "Long road out of eden".A must have !!!

Hi, I have a Technics 1200 with a Grado blue cartridge. Im running into a Pioneer Elite receiver which has a phono input. Even though it has a phono input, the turntable is rather quiet. Any suggestions on how I can get this working better?

Thanks

Hi All,
I just want my audio from the TV to play thru my Stereo system? I have a Phillips flat screen with a million conections and a Music Hall 25.2 amp with very little connections. Can I do this with this system, and if yes, how? I can connect the audio of my dvd player thru the Music Hall amp when I play DVDs but lost as to how to make regular old TV to play thru the stereo.
Thanks for any help.

I am saddened to have read that a man of Art Dudley's stature and writing talents is forced to supplement his income by playing at wedding receptions. Jobs in the wedding industry are some of the thankless and grueling jobs out there. You get a glimpse of it from Art's description of the audience's reaction to the band. It's a shame that Art has to be a part of that industry given his obvious talents as a writer and having run a magazine of his own.

My heart goes out to you, dude.

I don't like when you frame the photo cover. It looks provincial snob while Stereophile caters for rive gauche intellectuals. The reason it stays in business. The difference between audio and video.