Beginners & Purchasing Advice

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1. Pinned topics

2. A soundbite of wisdom 1 2 3 4 6

   By ThirdDrawerDown, April 10, 2014   

   • audio pearls of wisdom
   • welcome to the sna community
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   • 075Congo
   • March 1

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4. purchasing advice New to Vinyl and HI-FI - Beginner Set Up

   By APINDEX007, Wednesday at 11:52 AM   

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   • Snoopy8
   • Thursday at 03:35 AM

5. Mistaken Payment Received

   By Spinnergeoff, Wednesday at 09:05 PM
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   • Spinnergeoff
   • Wednesday at 09:05 PM

6. Best stereo speakers under $500, any era 1 2

   By Szeitszam, March 16
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   • Wimbo
   • Wednesday at 07:58 AM

7. bypass bi-wire speaker terminals optimal sound? 1 2

   By keng, January 23
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   • almikel
   • Sunday at 08:13 AM
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9. Old vs New Stereo Power Amplifiers

   By don, March 9
   • 15 replies
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   • Satanica
   • March 16

10. My system's weakest link and what to do about it 1 2

    By m3lvy, February 27
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    • DrSK
    • March 15

11. Need some help buying a new amp

    By Crispy94, November 28, 2022
    • 12 replies
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    • LucasB
    • March 10

12. AMC Integrated Amps - any good?

    By The Cat Wrangler, September 19, 2020
    • 15 replies
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    • TheBlackDisc
    • March 9

13. SPEAKER REPLACEAMENT FOR A YAMAHA YST-SW50

    By SPEAKER FAN, March 8
    • 2 replies
    • 188 views
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    • SPEAKER FAN
    • March 9

14. vinyl newbie: what do I need?

    By gollux, March 5
    • 9 replies
    • 392 views
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    • gollux
    • March 8

15. overseas import Need some advice - get a Customs Broker? 1 2

    By Dingbat, March 1
    • 31 replies
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    • Snoopy8
    • March 8

16. Looking for a budget amp for Technics SB-6

    By LucasB, February 19   

    • sb-6
    • 6 replies
    • 392 views
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    • LucasB
    • March 5

17. Best place to find used Pro Audio gear?

    By wikeeboy, February 27
    • 6 replies
    • 328 views
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    • wikeeboy
    • March 5

18. Rega P3 issues

    By Consi, March 1
    • 7 replies
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    • Consi
    • March 4
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20. Amp for Bose 251 Speakers

    By Chinzilla, April 9, 2019
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    • Hydrology
    • March 4

21. Ortofon Jubilee and other Ortofon refurbished cartridges 1 2

    By Eagleeyes, June 8, 2017
    • 29 replies
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    • metal beat
    • March 4

22. Can I get your advice on "turntables" ? 1 2

    By 075Congo, December 22, 2022
    • 26 replies
    • 755 views
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    • Richard Tremain
    • March 1

23. Which Luxman should I buy?

    By Hokkie, February 26
    • 1 reply
    • 292 views
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    • Frank Prowse Hi-Fi
    • March 1

24. looking to pick up some bookshelfs

    By usuallysane, January 25
    • 9 replies
    • 554 views
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    • usuallysane
    • February 26

25. Wtb - turntable but which one?

    By Brad272, February 21
    • 24 replies
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    • cafe67
    • February 24

26. Amp to pair with B&W 606 S2

    By euan_mcg, February 22
    • 2 replies
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    • 5L15
    • February 22

27. Any suggestions for power amp

    By Firas, February 21
    • 0 replies
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    • Firas
    • February 21

28. Speakers to pair with Cambridge axa35?

    By pigueparker, February 20
    • 1 reply
    • 251 views
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    • GIEGAR
    • February 20

29. REL HT/1003 Subwoofer Mk1 or Mk2?

    By gilliehead, February 3
    • 4 replies
    • 261 views
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    • almikel
    • February 17
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31. Best bang-for-buck 4 ohm power amp 1 2

    By RaymondWong, February 13
    • 37 replies
    • 959 views
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    • POV
    • February 16

32. Help please. Channel not working. Speaker connection

    By fivefox, December 29, 2022
    • 5 replies
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    • rundllexe
    • February 15

33. Advice for subtle upgrades?

    By MyWifeSpendsTooMuchOnVinyl, January 27
    • 9 replies
    • 623 views
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    • cafe67
    • February 13

34. Wharfdale Diamond 12.0 white stain on rubber speakersurround

    By Mart Speaker Newbie, February 11
    • 1 reply
    • 231 views
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    • Grimmie
    • February 11

35. New house build - Budget $7-$7.5KAUD

    By ozlaz, February 3
    • 8 replies
    • 442 views
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    • Cloth Ears
    • February 6

36. Question re 5.1.2 ATMOS setup and speakers

    By Soliderius, January 15   

    • atmos
    • ceiling speakers
    • 3 replies
    • 269 views
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    • usethe4c
    • February 5

37. Warm system suggestions for newcomer

    By MomoJoe, January 14
    • 18 replies
    • 791 views
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    • MomoJoe
    • February 4

38. Power amp recommendations for electrostatic headphones

    By avionix, February 2
    • 10 replies
    • 287 views
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    • avionix
    • February 3

39. MC cartridge.

    By Almaz, February 2
    • 12 replies
    • 362 views
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    • cafe67
    • February 3

40. A Method of Achieving TV Dialog Intelligability is Needed. 1 2

    By Fognozzle, December 17, 2022
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    • Tweaky
    • January 31
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42. New member post, old CD player question?

    By Dali Rick, January 22
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    • 494 views
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    • TheBlackDisc
    • January 30

43. Beginner Headphones/DAC

    By lostwaffle, December 24, 2022   

    • headphones
    • Beginner
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      • headphones
      • Beginner
      • DAC
    • 3 replies
    • 306 views
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    • Fletcher Gregory
    • January 27

44. What to consider when planning an upgrade 1 2 3

    By nowallet, August 23, 2022   

    • Upgrade
    • advice
    • 54 replies
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    • christo
    • January 26

45. Compact subwoofer.

    By JodyB, January 22
    • 6 replies
    • 337 views
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    • rantan
    • January 23

46. Technics SL1200G Phono cable interconnect recommendations

    By mattd2308, January 19
    • 20 replies
    • 535 views
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    • PKay
    • January 21

47. Stereo Integrated - which one?!

    By paparey, January 11
    • 2 replies
    • 364 views
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    • Al.M
    • January 20

48. Should I upgrade to new Arcam AVR31 and bundle a Solo?

    By onetaste, January 16
    • 5 replies
    • 252 views
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    • onetaste
    • January 16

49. Beginner Requesting Advice - Muzishare R100 (805 version)

    By Birddog337, January 15
    • 4 replies
    • 239 views
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    • 075Congo
    • January 16

50. Amp recommendations for B&W 603 S3

    By Stefan1892, January 9   

    • Rotel
    • marantz
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      • marantz
      • RA-1572
    • 1 reply
    • 368 views
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    • syl1101
    • January 15

51. New joiner looking for Class A amplifier

    By Gtahan, January 12
    • 9 replies
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    • shailesh
    • January 15
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53. Kindly suggest an IEM for portable Head Fi audio set up

    By SangeethSamrat, October 11, 2022
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    • BenJPS
    • January 13

54. recommendation for 7.2.2 or 7.1.2 setup Room4.25 x 4.25

    By rjs, December 31, 2022
    • 12 replies
    • 386 views
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    • rjs
    • January 12

55. Active speakers for nearfield/desktop use

    By Monkey4054, January 11   

    • active speaker
    • desktop speakers
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      • desktop speakers
      • nearfield
    • 8 replies
    • 382 views
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    • Monkey4054
    • January 12

56. Amp

    By geoffrey sims, December 31, 2022
    • 12 replies
    • 428 views
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    • cafe67
    • January 11

57. D&D 8C powered. Will external DAC use be helpful? 1 2

    By stre0netter, December 26, 2022
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    • 600 views
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    • stre0netter
    • January 11