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  1. paddycrow

    DIY Plinth for Thorens TD160

    Not sure if this qualifies as DIY audio, it's more of a woodworking project. I picked up a Thorens TD160 MkII turntable in excellent shape, but the plinth was showing its age. So I made this replacement made from Tigerwood (Goncalo Alves). I used 1/2" MDF for the bottom, which meant the overall...
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    My DIY Subwoofers

    I finished these last weekend, but I didn't want to post them until I had a chance to listen. Amps were delivered today! I went with a pair of CSS SDX12 drivers. They are beasts! The other decisions I made were sealed box and passive with standalone mono amps (stereo signal from my preamp's...
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    SMD Amp Dyno?

    In my search for an amp for my passive subwoofers, I stumbled on this Williston Audio Labs guy on YouTube. He uses an SMD Amp Dyno to evaluate the max power claims of various OEMs. Unfortunately, he mostly concentrates on automotive and a few pro audio products. My question for you EEs out...
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    SOLD: RME ADI-2 DAC (OCT 2019 purchase)

    I purchased this DAC new from B&H Photo last Oct 27, thus it isn't the latest. It has been an excellent DAC. I thought I would offer it for sale here before I put it on US Audiomart. It will ship double boxed in its original packing. I believe any remaining warranty can be transferred but I...
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    SOLD: Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 phono stage - Silver

    https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649617872-pro-ject-tube-box-ds2-silver/ The item is sold.
  6. paddycrow

    New Member from Michigan

    Joined up this week. I'm an old timer, been an audio consumer since the early 1970's. I'm an engineer by trade, so the measurement based evaluations are right up my alley. Used the data on this site to upgrade my DAC, bought an RME ADI-2.
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