I have a ADC SS-412X 10 band equalizer that's been sitting in storage and I'm wondering if there is any advantage to hooking it up? I have a Sony GA9ESG Receiver and was thinking of running my CD player through it to optimize the sound for stereo listening. Is their any benefit to this and if so what's the best way to hook it up? The inputs on the back of the equalizer are:

Line - In & Out
Tape 1 - In/Play & Out/Rec
Tape 2 - In/Play & Out/Rec

Thanks for any suggestions and help.

Pete

Given the apparent popularity of MF's TT setup DVD, why doesn't someone do an LP-12 setup DVD? I bet they'd sell a bunch.

I am doing a school project on hi-end industry and want to find a most comprehensive list of the famous HI-End Companies that are alive today, almost dead or already dead and to find a reason for the survival on this type of market.

I recently have included some video in my system and have noticed that the same concert versions of some recordings sound different. Is is normal for the DVD version to sound a little more "thin" or "fleshed out" compared to the identical CD issue. I have noticed this on both the Alison Krauss "Live" recordings and Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris "Live Roadrunning". The DVD version just does not seem to be as complete or go as deep. I have ruled out interconnect and equipment issues. Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks
Rob

Dear StereoPhile

Dear StereoPhile

I just unboxed my new music hall mmf-5. As this is my first record player, I have no real reference point to judge the quality of the setup. I followed the instructions exactly but had a little of difficulty setting up the tone arm. I finally got it working and I think the records sound pretty damn good but I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions to insure the best setup. As for my components, I have a denon DRA-345R receiver and and a pair of tannoy pbm-8's left over from my dad's recording studio. thanks for your help.