jdjohn

  • Re: What did you do to your stereo rig today?

    Received this guy today, but not installed yet. Notice it is the 'L' (long) version. I already have the regular MA-505 arm, and love it. This L version is 45mm/~1.75" longer, so will h…
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  • Re: Looking for a ~$2k tube preamp

    Well, my Don Sachs didn't have HT by-pass, and Don doesn't offer that as an option anymore on new builds. You *might* find an older, used build that has it. You might also check-out Mapletr…
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  • Pioneer CT-M6R Cassette Deck (holds 6 cassettes)

    A very unique design that holds 6 cassettes at once. More info here: https://www.vintagecassette.com/pioneer/ct-m6r I tested this deck for playback with a full 6 cassettes loaded, and it worked just …
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  • Re: Making Tapes

    Another installment here since I recently found some Orradio/Irish Tape reels in my dad's stuff. The story about John Herbert Orr is quite fascinating https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Herbert_…
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  • Re: Making Tapes

    I got lucky with this particular batch/box of tapes from my dad's stuff: Sadly, a few back-coated Ampex tapes were not worth the effort - too messy to deal with. Other batches/boxes of tapes are…
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