Let’s play a game where I have $1,000 to build a compact stereo system of components that I’ve read a lot of information about but have yet to hear in person. In this scenario I want a simple, compact set up that provides an amplifier, turntable, speakers and the ability to stream music from my … Continue reading Building a Stereo for Less Than $1000
I found my first turntable while cleaning house today. In 1996 I purchased this turntable from Best Buy, a Sony PS-LX150H for $100. Best Buy was the only place I could think to shop for a turntable as my hometown did not have a hi-fi store. The Sony turntable was the only one they offered … Continue reading My First Turntable: Sony PS-LX150H
As an avid record collector, I had to listen to a podcast entitled In Praise of the CD. Praising the CD? Aren’t CDs obsolete? This had to be good. The podcast was courtesy of The Next Track whose hosts, Doug Adams and Kirk McElhearn interviewed James Jackson Toth about his article on The Quietus entitled, Perfect … Continue reading Reconsidering My First CD Purchase
