Just bought a Linn LP12 and it's everything they say it is.

originally posted by Kay Bixler:
originally posted by BJ:
Where are you located? What building density? What receiver/tuner?
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We are in the mountains, some of which are in the way, and the barn I want music in is concrete block with a metal roof. No tuner yet, plan to pick one up via yard sales this summer.

I get passable reception for some stations via our current boom box, just wondering what the best option is for an antenna that doesn't need to be readjusted for each station.
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You want an omnidirectional antenna.

I think I would look at these:

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www.gcaudio.com

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www.amazon.com

Mount on outside of barn. You'll need a coaxial cable to connect.

If you want to go crazy on tuners, this site is great: http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/

Listening to high quality FM signals can be a great pleasure. Live broadcasts from stations that broadcast uncompressed signals heard via top tuners can actually exceed the best recorded music because there are so few translations between the music and the ear. Here in Seattle, KEXP broadcasts with no compression and they do live music all the time and the sound can be outrageously good.
 
originally posted by Kay Bixler:
originally posted by BJ:
Where are you located? What building density? What receiver/tuner?
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We are in the mountains, some of which are in the way, and the barn I want music in is concrete block with a metal roof. No tuner yet, plan to pick one up via yard sales this summer.

I get passable reception for some stations via our current boom box, just wondering what the best option is for an antenna that doesn't need to be readjusted for each station.
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If all the stations you plan to listen to are in the same geographic area, you still don't need an omnidirectional antenna. OTOH, if you're planning on listening to stations in NYC, Philly and Newark, you'll need to go for an omnidirectional one.

Mark Lipton
 
Thanks, BJ and Mark.

The stations I want range from NYC to Albany, Elmira, etc. It's mostly the inconsistency of the signal that drives me nuts. A station will be coming in well and then I'll open the door and it will come in great. But of course only while I'm standing at the door acting as a human antenna. It's crazy.
 
Well, dipoles suck. Plus they look bad. No matter what you're listening to, an outside antenna away from people and outside of your concrete block will be way better.
 
Can anyone recommend a small (to take back with me in a suitcase) compact sound system that doesn't suck? Sort of like this size (or a little larger):

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originally posted by Robert Dentice:
Finally getting around to figuring this out.

Anyone have an opinion on the Dr. Feickert Analogue Turntable?
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Whoa, you don't mess around. I've only heard good things. We don't get such things in Seattle. I have never even seen one.
 
originally posted by BJ:
originally posted by Robert Dentice:
Finally getting around to figuring this out.

Anyone have an opinion on the Dr. Feickert Analogue Turntable?
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Whoa, you don't mess around. I've only heard good things. We don't get such things in Seattle. I have never even seen one.
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Some good information on this this site:

Classic Album Sundays

Dr. Feickert's U.S. distributor is in Washington.
 
Also Oswaldo,

If you want to spend less and go the used route, a terrific little system would be a restored Advent 300 and pair of Mission MS50's. I do think you should convert to some form of DAC as the audio quality and durability of CD players make DACs way more compelling. If you didn't want to hassle with that though I would suggest a used Rega or Naim CD player - something like a CD3 or CD5.
 
Not looking for anything top notch, just good enough for background music while the guests get drunk. Ideally $500 or less. And not thinking portability in terms of carrying it around, just to fit in a suitcase and take down to Brazil.
 
originally posted by Robert Dentice:
originally posted by BJ:
originally posted by Robert Dentice:
Finally getting around to figuring this out.

Anyone have an opinion on the Dr. Feickert Analogue Turntable?
Click to expand...

Whoa, you don't mess around. I've only heard good things. We don't get such things in Seattle. I have never even seen one.
Click to expand...

Some good information on this this site:

Classic Album Sundays

Dr. Feickert's U.S. distributor is in Washington.
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Whoa, I've heard about that guy...maybe time for a visit.
 
originally posted by BJ:
Also Oswaldo,

If you want to spend less and go the used route, a terrific little system would be a restored Advent 300 and pair of Mission MS50's. I do think you should convert to some form of DAC as the audio quality and durability of CD players make DACs way more compelling. If you didn't want to hassle with that though I would suggest a used Rega or Naim CD player - something like a CD3 or CD5.
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Great, now we're talkin'.
 
Checked out some Regas and Naims on eBay but these are standalone CD decks, would require a separate amp, speakers, etc. I'm looking for something all-in-one. Maybe all mini compacts suck, but I was hoping maybe someone knew of one that didn't. Like the Yamaha above, except better.
 
Yeah, I just don't know of anything like that. Meridian did make a system but I don't see it on their site, and it was expensive.
 
Actually, Oswaldo, I think you would do well with this if you didn't want to tweak out. The build quality is nice. I forgot they made a system with a CD player.

This is a descendant of the Advent 300...Henry Kloss, a famous audio designer who has now passed away influenced all the Tivoli products. The radio reception is really good as well.

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www.tivoliaudio.com
 
originally posted by BJ:
Actually, Oswaldo, I think you would do well with this if you didn't want to tweak out. The build quality is nice. I forgot they made a system with a CD player.

This is a descendant of the Advent 300...Henry Kloss, a famous audio designer who has now passed away influenced all the Tivoli products. The radio reception is really good as well.

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www.tivoliaudio.com
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Just the ticket! Thank you.
 
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