HayesWeighsIn
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Even better, I just pulled the trigger on a returned pair for $336.
Equipment Recommendations - The Home For New System and Upgrade Advice
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This is where JBL/Harman is actually putting all of their audio budgets these days, and one of the few things I think they really have just right for the price.
The Charge line has always been my favorite size. Small enough for a normal bag, big enough sound for the patio or pool side with a couple people. I think it's the sweet spot for general use.
Off topic and off budget, the JBL party box speakers were super fun when the original smaller model was $350. More niche because it's huge, but that was a very very fun product for the price.
Congrats! If you’d like to make them even better at some point, check the link.
Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
The price is per pair! This kit includes everything you need to correct a number of issues and take this speaker to another level across the board. Please see the videos and measurements in the accordion below. The kit includes all new parts, a set of tube connectors, a sheet of No Rez and new...
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HayesWeighsIn
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What’s everyone digging as far as speaker stands these days?
hearditontheX
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This looks like a great option for me now that it appears the Sol may not continue.I’d buy a PLX-1000 over the Mk7. The one worth waiting for would be the SL-100C. Just upgrade the stylus (not the whole cartridge) and you are golden.
Technics has a new entry-level turntable, the SL-100C
A follow-up to the Award-winning SL-1500Cwww.google.com
Technics: SL-100C Turntable - Black
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DJSJ
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Thanks, signed up for the stock email.Technics: SL-100C Turntable - Black
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Leaning towards this one over the plx-1000
Diaper Baby Escape Plan
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I saw the Flip mentioned and I'll push the Clip. Plays well. I've used it at the gym, for a deployment, to play music and to better amplify a laptop's mediocre speakers. Has a - as the name would imply - carabiner clip built in and that makes it useful for, well, clipping onto shit when you're trying to be portable.
Sound is nice for what it is and what it costs as long as you set your expectations for its weight class.
No “official” announcement, but the all but said it wasn’t coming back in a recent video.
JohnnyCashFan
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Yah, thats real shame they finally got there schiit together and now supply issues have nixed it.
The video they recently posted didn’t say anything about supply issues. They mentioned number of parts/complexity and that their employees hate building them.
Russ I
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I went with Skylan stands for my Harbeths, but it was my understanding the Skylan stands were made for the Harbeths, so that was the reason for my choice. I've been happy with them, but don't have experience with other stands so can't offer a comparison. I do think they are reasonably priced, but again, I don't have much to compare them to.
These are the ones I have:
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JohnnyCashFan
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It was mentioned on another message board Sol Thread as a factor.
Joe Mac
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So! My hum is history!
I had a feeling all along that it was a ground loop but had no way of defeating it because everything was plugged into the same strip.
Whilst I was waiting for PL and the dealer to come back I saw something in the local hifi store and thought “fuck it, let’s give it a go, if it doesn’t work I can always return it”
I bought 2 of these ifi silent power gnd defenders. They plug into your IEC port on the gear and then the power cable plugs into them. They supposedly drop the ground if they notice a loop, whilst keeping a safety ground, but do nothing if there is no ground loop.
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Whilst not cheap at €100 each they have worked perfectly for me and are relatively speaking not that much when you consider they have killed the hum between a €1800 pre amp and €4000 power amp!
They also launched D.C. blocker in the same line which filters out any D.C. on the AC which is great for any gear where you have a beast of a transformer that’s physically humming/vibrating.
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I had a feeling all along that it was a ground loop but had no way of defeating it because everything was plugged into the same strip.
Whilst I was waiting for PL and the dealer to come back I saw something in the local hifi store and thought “fuck it, let’s give it a go, if it doesn’t work I can always return it”
I bought 2 of these ifi silent power gnd defenders. They plug into your IEC port on the gear and then the power cable plugs into them. They supposedly drop the ground if they notice a loop, whilst keeping a safety ground, but do nothing if there is no ground loop.
GND Defender by iFi audio - Eliminates ground loops that often cause audible speaker hum.
GND Control The GND Defender (Ground) eliminates ground loops in your audio set-up that often cause audible speaker hum.
ifi-audio.com
Whilst not cheap at €100 each they have worked perfectly for me and are relatively speaking not that much when you consider they have killed the hum between a €1800 pre amp and €4000 power amp!
They also launched D.C. blocker in the same line which filters out any D.C. on the AC which is great for any gear where you have a beast of a transformer that’s physically humming/vibrating.
DC Blocker by iFi audio - Reduces noisy transformer hum caused by DC on your mains.
Your humming transformer is your quarterback. The DC Blocker (Direct Current Blocker) aims to reduce noisy physical transformer hum caused by DC on the mains. It’s designed for amplifiers that uses a mains power transformer in its power supply.
ifi-audio.com
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That’s awesome! So now you can really enjoy your system. So one is on the PL? Where’s the other one?So! My hum is history!
I had a feeling all along that it was a ground loop but had no way of defeating it because everything was plugged into the same strip.
Whilst I was waiting for PL and the dealer to come back I saw something in the local hifi store and thought “fuck it, let’s give it a go, if it doesn’t work I can always return it”
I bought 2 of these ifi silent power gnd defenders. They plug into your IEC port on the gear and then the power cable plugs into them. They supposedly drop the ground if they notice a loop, whilst keeping a safety ground, but do nothing if there is no ground loop.
GND Defender by iFi audio - Eliminates ground loops that often cause audible speaker hum.
GND Control The GND Defender (Ground) eliminates ground loops in your audio set-up that often cause audible speaker hum.
Whilst not cheap at €100 each they have worked perfectly for me and are relatively speaking not that much when you consider they have killed the hum between a €1800 pre amp and €4000 power amp!
They also launched D.C. blocker in the same line which filters out any D.C. on the AC which is great for any gear where you have a beast of a transformer that’s physically humming/vibrating.
DC Blocker by iFi audio - Reduces noisy transformer hum caused by DC on your mains.
Your humming transformer is your quarterback. The DC Blocker (Direct Current Blocker) aims to reduce noisy physical transformer hum caused by DC on the mains. It’s designed for amplifiers that uses a mains power transformer in its power supply.
Joe Mac
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Yeah it’s great to get it up and running properly. I had been using it anyway because the hum wasn’t audible over music but it’s fantastic to have full peace of mind that there isn’t a fault in the gear and I can just let it rip!
I put one each on the PL and the PS Audio because I wasn’t entirely sure which one was causing the issue.
Pergo
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I bought these for my LS50 Metas back in February and they've been working out well.
dansomeone
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I used these stands for Denton 80s, which are about the same size as your Klipschs. They are solid steel, heavy and sturdy, top plate is 6" x 8.5" and priced fairly. Just put some blu-tack on each corner and you're good.
Monolith by Monoprice 24in Speaker Stand (Each) - Monoprice.com
The Monolith™ Speaker Stand is an ideal pedestal for the home theater speakers in your entertainment system. Sturdy steel columns provide incredible strength and rigidity to support up to 75 lbs
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