Jim CatheyNov 13, 20213 min readVinyl Record Cleaning (Blog # 3) – The Time Factor I have earlier shared posts about record cleaning and its impact on performance. What I have not covered so far is finding the time to...
Jim CatheyNov 7, 20212 min readMaking MC275 work with ATC SCM 150 Classic Passive SpeakersI often get asked if the vintage MC275 can drive the 15” driver on the ATC SCM 150 Classic Passive? Generally, two smaller low-frequency...
Jim CatheyJul 17, 20213 min readMaintaining and fixing your vintage stereo system My audio system here in San Diego has a vintage heart & soul and what makes it unique are the MC275 amps, the NOS tube selection and the...
Jim CatheyApr 17, 20213 min readNew Turntable? Wait...Hunting for a new Turntable is a popular sport and there are for sure many videos and articles that can help you choose an entry-level to...
Jim CatheyFeb 28, 20213 min readThe Hickok 539B aka the EqualizerA vintage tube-based stereo depends on strong balanced tubes. Newly manufactured tubes make this straightforward, however vintage even...