The ask Tin about audio thread

**347convert** · 05-04-2012, 03:03 PM

I just picked up an audio technica at-pl120 for $75.00 did I do ok? lol. It was pretty much impulse, I didnt know and still dont know much about it.

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**Tin** · 05-05-2012, 12:28 AM

Im not sure how good AT turntables are, but I know they make some highly regarded cartridges.

**Tin** · 05-05-2012, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by RSWANNABE

Hey Tin,

I have a co worker that has a Marantz receiver and says that when the volume is adjusted it makes a lot of static.
Any advice on what he needs to do or look for? I was listening to the guys at work give him advice and told him to wait until I asked you.

Thanks in advance

The potentiometers are dirty. It needs this stuff: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=341-246 Should be good as new after. The stuff from Radio Shack can be used, but the solvent in it is known to dry up any lubrication that will be on the potentiometer. Get the full kit for it, itll pay for itself.

EDIT: Heres a good guide on how to apply it properly

. http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/sho...86&postcount=1

**RSWANNABE** · 05-05-2012, 09:47 AM

Thanks much, I'll forward this over to him.
I figured he should get a real answer before messing something up.

**DoubleC** · 05-12-2012, 08:29 PM

I've just begun searching for some new speakers. Budget is <$1k. Desire 5.1 system but the front and rear channels must be wall mountable. Use is 60% TV & movies, 40% music.
Getting a sub in that budget isn't necessary. I have a Polk PSW202 to use until it's necessary to replace.

**Tin** · 05-17-2012, 07:27 AM

Nearly any bookshelf-type speaker can be wall mounted, but this can complicate things. Speakers react within their environment, and will sound different (good or bad) depending on where they are in the room. The speakers need to be experimented with, placed around the room until you find the sound you like. Once theyre placed, then you can go ahead and mount them up. PSB makes great speakers for the money, their Alpha series highly renowned in the last couple of years...plus they come in under your budget.

2 pairs of PSB Alpha B1s: http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PBALB1
PSB Alpha CLR1 center channel: http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo...umber=PBALCLR1

Youre gonna want 3 pairs of these too to mount them up to the walls. http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SSSUP

Most of all, be patient. Room placement can be a long process, so take notes on how you placed your speakers and how you liked the sound. It can be a little bit tedious, but youll get the type of sound you prefer by taking it slow.

**Tin** · 06-01-2012, 06:17 PM

Heres a bargain for somebody...a pair of Electro Voice Aristocrats for $250. http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/atq/3001890046.html The cabinets themselves are worth that easily, especially in that condition. The Aristocrat is a Klipsch-designed Michigan-made hifi speaker. Klipsch designed the cabinet and Electro Voice supplied the drivers. Its hard finding them in matched pairs, as mono was the norm when they were released. Most of them you see are mismatched. I recently built a brand new pair of EV X36 crossovers using top shelf components for a project that never materialized. If somebody on here grabs them I'll hook you up with the crossovers cheap. I have a hair over $100 into them.