Posts by ashbeowulf

Due to some unforeseen car troubles, I will have to bow out of the meet :(

Hi there, I'm looking to buy a turntable locally and there's a guy selling a Dual 1216, and he's also selling a AR XA turntable. I've done a little bit of research on both, but really unsure of which would be the better...

Quote:Originally Posted by Twinster Quote:Originally Posted by ashbeowulf Ooooh wow that's pretty. I don't think I wanna know how much that probably cost either :P Enjoy it man! Vinyl is great Quote:Originally Posted by...

Quote: Originally Posted by Twinster  Here's my entry to the vinyl world. My first ever turntable.  I'm pretty excited. The last time I listen to a vinyl record (excluding the session in the audio store) I...

Any of you have any experience with the Acoustic Research XA turntable? I asked about it last page but wasn't sure if anyone had seen it. Just had the base rebuilt and has a Shure cartridge on it. Guy is asking 200 but dunno if that's...

Thanks for the info :) Just ordered a refoam kit. Both sets of speakers sound pretty good, can't wait to hear the Genesis ones once I get the foam surrounds in place. These things are mucky as hell though and the cabinets need a...

Just came in to say I picked up some cheapy speakers a guy on my road was selling. Picked up a pair of Clarke Systems II series 310 (really obscure apparently) which seem to be in decent working order, and a pair of Genesis G10...

Quote: Originally Posted by wualta  Or the simplest-possible old VHF-only rabbit ears. They're aimable and adjustable for wavelength. $10 or less on certain online auction sites. Hint: the FM band lies between the old...

Just bought a Yamaha CR-820 receiver today, and looking for a new phono now to go with it.. Guy was selling a Dual 1216 and an AR XA with a shure cartridge. He wanted 200 for the AR, but I'm not sure if that's a good price or not? He...

Well I'd like to chime in that I've joined the vintage amp crew :) Just picked up a Yamaha CR-820 receiver today! Just got to get the aluminum knobs and stuff cleaned up, but wow this thing totally blows the cheap Technics amp my dad...