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1: Vinyl Asylum, Re: I've been wondering the same thing (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-03-21, 02:24:48 (203.55.50.34)
Thanks for the info. Nice to hear from a fellow Aussie. Best regards. .......
2: Vinyl Asylum, Mr Clean Magic Eraser (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-03-19, 12:39:34 (203.55.50.34)
Hi, everyone. Does anyone know if Mr Clean Magic Eraser (or equivalent) is available in Sydney Australia? Thanks a lot. .......
3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, preamp for dj turntable (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-03-10, 13:42:06 (203.55.50.34)
Hi, everyone. I recently replaced my old Technics SL B2 with a used American DJ TTB 2010. Since the latter did not come with a cartridge, I installed on it the Technics 270C cartridge that came with t .......
4: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: amplifier vs speaker (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-03-02, 17:49:37 (203.55.50.34)
Hi, everyone. Thank you all for your valuable response. Based on your comments/advice, it looks like my speaker/amp combination is okay. Thanks a lot again. .......
5: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: heat and power (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-03-02, 15:47:34 (203.55.50.34)
Hi. Thanks for your input, very much appreciated. Nope, no burning smell from the amp, just heat. Thanks again. .......
6: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: amplifier vs speaker vs ears (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-03-02, 15:42:15 (203.55.50.34)
Thanks for your advice, Mark. Actually, my preferred sound level is not uncomfortably loud because of the size of my music room. I think that's the reason why I turn the volume up. Regards. ::: TOPIC: .......
7: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: amplifier vs speaker (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-03-02, 15:37:16 (203.55.50.34)
Thanks for your input, Sam. Looks like my speaker/amp combination is okay, right? .......
8: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: amplifier vs speaker (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-03-02, 15:35:38 (203.55.50.34)
Hi, Chris. Thanks a lot for your comments. Looks like my speaker/amp combination is okay, right? .......
9: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: amplifier vs speaker (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-03-02, 15:31:23 (203.55.50.34)
Hi, Duke. My main speakers' sensitivity is 90 db. Is that good enough or not? Thanks for your input. .......
10: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: amplifier vs speaker (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-03-02, 15:28:28 (203.55.50.34)
Yes, Paul, I've got an active 12-in Cerwin Vega subwoofer, which I use only when watching DVDs (surround sound), not when listening to music (2 channel stereo). Thanks for your input. .......
11: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: amplifier vs speaker (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-03-01, 20:53:52 (203.55.50.34)
Thanks a lot for your response. Much appreciated. .......
12: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: amplifier vs speaker (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-03-01, 20:51:55 (203.55.50.34)
Thanks a lot for your response. I have not noticed any distortion in my music so far. However, I am worried because my amplifier gets hot, despite adequate ventilation. My and amplifier and speakers a .......
13: Amp/Preamp Asylum, amplifier vs speaker (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-03-01, 19:38:38 (203.55.50.34)
Please advise if there's anything wrong with my set up. My a/v amplifier is rated at 150 watts rms per channel (on stereo mode) and my speakers' recommended amplifier power is 10 - 70 watts per channe .......
14: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Cheap preamp cause of the problem? (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-02-09, 16:32:36 (144.138.43.215)
Thank you all for your response, much appreciated. The preamp that I bought new on the Internet cost $22 (Australian). Maybe, it's the culprit and maybe not. I'll check. Thanks again. .......
15: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Cheap preamp cause of the problem? (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-02-09, 04:12:50 (144.138.41.93)
Hi,everyone. I just hooked up my second-hand turntable to my new amp via a really cheap phono preamp. While the instrumentals sound very good, the vocals are less than satisfactory, at times varying i .......
16: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Rightchannel dead in BOTH amp and preamp? HMMM? (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-02-05, 05:13:14 (203.55.50.34)
I had a similar problem the other day and was ready to send my amp to the manufacturer for repair. Luckily, I found out what was wrong - one RCA cable from the amp to the mixer had gone bad (maybe due .......
17: Vinyl Asylum, Technics SL-B2 "mystery" (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2004-11-10, 06:37:06 (203.55.50.34)
Hi, folks This is probably a dumb question but I am posting it anyway. Recently, the cueing lever on my Technics SL-B2 suddenly detached from the unit and, at the same time, the auto return stopped wo .......
18: Vinyl Asylum, American DJ turntable (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2004-10-23, 03:03:00 (203.55.50.34)
Hi,folks Would anyone know if the American DJ turntable is suitable for home listening? Thanks a lot. .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, Ariston Q Deck (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2004-09-27, 11:47:26 (203.55.50.34)
Would someone please give me some information or comments on the Ariston Q Deck? I understand that it was produced in Scotland in the late '80's. Is it a true audiophile turntable? How good is it? Tha .......
20: Vinyl Asylum, transcription turntable (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2004-09-27, 11:00:59 (203.55.50.34)
Would someone please tell me what a TRANSCRIPTION turntable is and what its merits are? Thanks a lot. .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, Re: manual vs automatic turntable (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2004-09-27, 03:15:02 (203.55.50.34)
Thank you all for your response. I am a now looking at a manual tt on ebay. Hope I win. Best regards. BTW, can someone please tell me what a TRANSCRIPTION turntable is? Thanks. .......
22: Vinyl Asylum, manual vs automatic turntable (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2004-09-25, 22:07:03 (203.55.50.34)
Could someone please enlighten me as to why most people seem to prefer manual to automatic or semi-automatic turntable? I am thinking of replacing my old semi-automatic turntable (auto-return has stop .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, Sherwood PM 9805 (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2004-09-01, 10:52:58 (203.55.51.4)
Hi, Has anyone had experience with this professional model turntable? I saw one selling cheap. How good is it for home use? Thanks a lot for your help. .......
24: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Assuming you are from the States... (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2004-04-23, 02:20:01 (203.55.51.4)
Thanks for your advice. I live in Sydney and there are several Radio Shack (Tandy) stores down here. I'll check them out. By the way, how do you hook it up? Thanks again. .......
25: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Phono stage alert (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2004-04-22, 00:26:57 (203.55.51.4)
Yes, I still have a lot to learn about vinyl. My turntable is a second-hand Technics SL-B2 (ca early 1980's)and my new receiver is a Sony STR-DE695. My old amplifier is also a Sony (bought new in 1994 .......
26: Vinyl Asylum, turntable hook up (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2004-04-21, 21:13:56 (203.55.51.4)
Hi,folks I just bought a new a/v receiver but it does not have a phono input jack. Is there a way I can connect my turntable to this new receiver? I guess I could use my old amplifier but it will be q .......
27: Vinyl Asylum, Turntable causing hum/noise (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2004-02-13, 01:06:14 (203.55.51.4)
Hi,friends Lately, my sound system emits an annoying noise or hum (I do not know how to differentiate the two)whenever I play my turntable (Technics SL-B2). The noise becomes noticeable when the volum .......
28: Vinyl Asylum, Re: SonyPSLX350H? (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2004-02-10, 21:42:50 (203.55.51.4)
The Sony costs Australian $400.00 (A $1.00 = US $0.77). Will wait for your suggestion. Thanks. .......
29: Vinyl Asylum, Technics SL-B2 replacement (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2004-02-10, 20:24:15 (203.55.51.4)
Hi,everyone I am thinking of replacing my old (second-hand) Technics SL-B2 but can't decide on the replacement. Most are on the expensive side, but I've come across a Sony PSLX350H which is within my .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, Re: DJ turntables (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2003-09-20, 18:35:38 (203.164.85.86)
Hi, Thanks a lot for your help. El .......
31: Vinyl Asylum, Re: DJ turntables (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2003-09-20, 18:33:50 (203.164.85.86)
Hi, Brent Thanks a lot. El .......
32: Vinyl Asylum, Re: DJ turntables (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2003-09-20, 18:32:05 (203.164.85.86)
Hi, Jeffrey Thanks a lot for your help. El .......
33: Vinyl Asylum, Re: DJ turntables (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2003-09-18, 22:07:25 (203.164.89.79)
Hi, guys Thank you all very, very much for your comments and suggestions. I really appreciate your help. Now I feel better informed and equipped to make my decision re the above. By the way, I've had .......
34: Vinyl Asylum, Re: DJ turntables (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2003-09-18, 11:52:20 (203.55.51.4)
My first worry is that DJ turntables, being heavy-duty units, could damage my records. The second is that they're probably not suitable for serious home listening, unless modified. I could be wrong on .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, DJ turntables (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2003-09-18, 09:50:15 (203.55.51.4)
Hi, Lately I've been seeing some cheap used DJ turntables (Technics, American DJ) at second-hand shops. Would you recommend them for home use? What are their pros and cons? I am tempted to buy a used .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, Technics SL-B2 (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2003-09-14, 19:55:34 (203.55.51.4)
Hi, Would anyone care to rate the Technics SL-B2? I heard some time ago that this is a classic turntable, producted in the late 70's or early '80s. My second-hand unit is still okay but I'd like to kn .......
37: Vinyl Asylum, Re: New cartridge for Technics SL-B2? (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2003-09-09, 11:26:11 (203.55.51.4)
Hi, Barry Since you're the only other person I know who has the SL-B2, would you care to to share with me your opinion on this turntable? Is it good, very good, average, etc.? Thanks. El .......
38: Vinyl Asylum, Re: New cartridge for Technics SL-B2? (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2003-09-08, 10:28:19 (203.55.51.4)
Hi, Barry Thanks a lot for the info. Will start looking for one very soon. El .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, Re: New cartridge for Technics SL-B2? (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2003-09-08, 04:17:27 (203.55.51.4)
Hi,Barry Thanks a lot for your suggestion. Forgive my ignorance, but what brand of cartridge is the AT440ML? I really want to give it a try. Thanks again. El Baroda .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, Re: New cartridge for Technics SL-B2? (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2003-09-08, 04:14:26 (203.55.51.4)
I am using the same cartridge that came with the unit when I bought it second-hand a few years back. Looks like the original cartridge for the SL-B2. .......
41: Vinyl Asylum, New cartridge for Technics SL-B2? (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2003-09-07, 00:54:47 (203.55.51.4)
Hi, Would anyone please advise if it makes sense to replace the cartridge on my Technics SL-B2? Will I get a significantly better sound? If so, what cartridge should I get? Thanks a lot for your comme .......
42: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Question about Technics SL-B1 (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2003-08-31, 10:57:22 (203.55.51.4)
Hi, I had the same problem with my second-hand SL-B2 about a year ago. The first repairman that I took it to told me the motor was busted and needed replacement. I then took it to another repairman wh .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Recent Vinyl Finds??- - - - - (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-10-11, 04:02:00 (203.55.51.4)
From the Salvation Army, $1.00 each: Percussion in the Sky,Phase 4,Werner Muller Persuasive Provocative Percussion, Vols 1 & 2, Terry Snyder Bongos from the South,Phase 4, Edmundo Ross Roses are Red,B .......
44: Video Asylum, Re: Making compilation VCD discs (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-10-11, 03:38:01 (203.55.51.4)
Thanks a lot for the info. Will try my luck over the weekend. Cheers, El Baroda .......
45: Video Asylum, Making compilation VCD discs (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-10-09, 21:07:19 (203.55.51.4)
Hi, Would anyone please tell me how to make compilation of VCD Karaoke tracts? I have several discs, but most of them contain only a few songs that I like. I have a Kodak CD burner that came with a C .......
46: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Pitch Adjustment Problems (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-10-09, 00:30:13 (203.55.51.4)
Had the same problem with my second-hand Technics SL-B2 (see previous posting). After several attempts to fix the problem - including taking the unit to a "reputable" electronics repairman who said th .......
47: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Man, that sounds awfully complicated.... (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-29, 21:09:22 (203.55.51.4)
30 September 2002 Hi, John Thanks a lot for the protractor. Regards, El Baroda Sydney, Australia .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, Re: stylus alignment (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-29, 21:02:52 (203.55.51.4)
30 September 2002 Hi, Helge Thanks a lot for your advice. Regards, El Baroda Sydney, Australia .......
49: Vinyl Asylum, Re: stylus alignment (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-29, 21:01:39 (203.55.51.4)
30 September 2002 Hi, Thanks a lot for your advice. Regards, El Baroda Sydney, Australia .......
50: Vinyl Asylum, Re: stylus alignment (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-24, 12:13:10 (203.55.51.4)
Hi, Helge Thanks a lot for your reply. After reading your comment, I must say that it's the cantilever that's misaligned, not the stylus. Except for a very few instances, I have always set the anti-sk .......
51: Vinyl Asylum, Re: stylus alignment (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-24, 11:01:56 (203.55.51.4)
Hi, Helge Thanks a lot for your reply. After reading your comment, I must say that it's the cantilever that's misaligned, not the stylus. Except for a few times, I have always set the anti-skating kno .......
52: Tweakers' Asylum, stereo background lighting (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-24, 08:03:50 (203.55.51.4)
Back in the 60's, I had a stereo system that featured three flickering colored lights that were hidden behind an opaque glass pane mounted in front of the cabinet. Each of the light bulbs (red, yellow .......
53: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Yes, align it (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-24, 07:32:40 (203.55.51.4)
I have a second-hand Technics SL-B2 turntable. I believe the tonearm (s-shaped)is an integral part of the unit and the cartridge is possibly the original that came with it. Does this info help? Thanks .......
54: Vinyl Asylum, Re: stylus alignment (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-24, 07:25:03 (203.55.51.4)
Can you tell me how to download the stuff protractor. I have just registered as a member of vinylengine but am having trouble opening the file. Thanks. .......
55: General Asylum, Re: there are many two-channel amps on the market (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-24, 06:52:41 (203.55.51.4)
Thanks a lot for your advice. .......
56: General Asylum, Re: stereo vs surround sound amplifier (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-24, 06:51:44 (203.55.51.4)
Thanks a lot for your advice. Will keep it in mind. .......
57: General Asylum, Re: stereo vs surround sound amplifier (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-24, 06:31:35 (203.55.51.4)
Thanks a lot for your advice. Will keep this in mind. .......
58: General Asylum, stereo vs surround sound amplifier (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-23, 11:06:53 (203.55.51.4)
I am thinking of upgrading my sound system, but I am having trouble finding a new 2-channel stereo amplifier. Will a home-theater receiver (there's a lot of them around)do a good job? Thanks. ::: TOPI .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, stylus alignment (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-23, 08:20:42 (203.55.51.4)
I recently replaced my stylus. After playing a few records, I noticed that the stylus is no longer perpendicular to the record. Like the old stylus, it is now visibly angled away from the spindle even .......
60: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Technics SL-B2 (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-23, 03:21:20 (203.55.51.4)
Thanks a lot for the info, Don. .......
61: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Technics SL-B2 (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-21, 17:06:40 (203.55.51.4)
To Radiola, Thanks a lot for the info. .......
62: Vinyl Asylum, Technics SL-B2 (0.00)
Posted by el baroda on 2002-09-21, 15:11:40 (203.55.51.4)
I recently bought a Technics SL-B2 turntable from a pawnshop. After changing the belt three times (a "reputable" repairman had told me that the problem was due to a busted motor which had to be replac .......
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