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Re: Hello from the Polk Social Team
Something fun coming your way on Monday, Sep. 22! Stay tuned.
PolkSocial
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Re: Low Cost Phono Pre-Amp
I always liked the Parasound Z-phono. Not the usb version, nothing wrong with the usb version but you shouldn’t need the usb option and it adds to the price, so I would recommend the regular z-phono. I would get a used one. A used one may be a tad over a hundy but you should be able to get one for a buck and a quarter and they are really good bang for the buck. I’ve tried a bunch of under-hundred phono pre’s and was underwhelmed to say the least. The z-phono punches way above its price point
Funny you mention the zPhono. I just sold the zPhono USB I had this week. Only got $125 for it and although it was second hand it was never taken out of the box except for pictures.
tratliff
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Re: Low Cost Phono Pre-Amp
I always liked the Parasound Z-phono. Not the usb version, nothing wrong with the usb version but you shouldn’t need the usb option and it adds to the price, so I would recommend the regular z-phono. I would get a used one. A used one may be a tad over a hundy but you should be able to get one for a buck and a quarter and they are really good bang for the buck. I’ve tried a bunch of under-hundred phono pre’s and was underwhelmed to say the least. The z-phono punches way above its price point
dromunds
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Re: My 2024 Polk SDA 2b Modification Progress Thread (Drop1)
I finished up the hurricane nut installation last night. I followed the advice of past forum posters. I drilled the cabinet screw holes out starting with a small bit and stepping up once and finishing with a 13/64" bit. I used a toothpick to distribute a small amount of Locktite Power Grab around the base of the nut. The nuts were installed by mating the bolt screw (w/ a small washer) through the cavity and to the nut and engaging the threads. I drilled slowly as the nut entered the cabinet. I stopped drilling when I could see it was tight and was careful not to overtighten.
I started on the back. The first few came out a bit sideways. I fixed this by positioning the nut about 25% counterclockwise from where I wanted it to end up. As the nut enters the cabinet it will turn clockwise in the direction of the blades that lock it into the cabinet. The rest came out perfect.
I started on the back. The first few came out a bit sideways. I fixed this by positioning the nut about 25% counterclockwise from where I wanted it to end up. As the nut enters the cabinet it will turn clockwise in the direction of the blades that lock it into the cabinet. The rest came out perfect.
drop1
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Re: Teac A-6300 R2R For Repair
When the front edges of the veneered wood sides are beat up worse than the rear, and you don't have Jesse (F1nut) woodworking skills, you repair best you can, drill new dowel holes and flip them 180.
SCompRacer
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