Optonica amplifier recap
Few months ago my son and I, we picked up an Optonica amplifier for his stereo system. Previously, he was using a not so vintage monster receiver from the early …
New and improved DBT – dim bulb tester
After seeing a post on Audiokarma.org forum, I have decided to upgrade my super basic DBT (dim bulb tester) to a fancier version. What’s a fancier version you may ask? …
Konica Autoreflex T film camera – blast from the past
Not that long ago, somebody from my town posted a free old camera for pickup. It was only a few blocks away, so I got in my car and picked …
Replacing stepper motors in Chevy’s gauge cluster
I bought my son an used truck. The truck’s dashboard wasn’t lit in some places and the gauges were all over (some of them not registering at all). Here is …
Car stereo – convenience switches
This is sort of audio related. I have an after market touchscreen headunit in my car. It is a basic Sony radio with just enough features that I need. I …
An update on the blog
In the recent months, I have moved the blog two or three times between different hosting companies. Unfortunately, it looks like I may have lost photos associated with the posts. …
Phono cartridge upgrade – going from AT3600 to Nagaoka MP-110
My Denon turntable came with the rebranded Audio-Technica AT3600 cartridge. While it was a decent performer, the cart is just plain low budget one so after a while I have …
Last year equipment list (2020)
Again, I haven’t posted in a year or so. I am always hoping to write more but somehow life always gets in the way. WordPress should start sending me reminders …
DIY acoustic wall panels
My basement is sparsely furnished with ceramic tiles, small area rug, no windows and no curtains. Basically a very bright box in terms of acoustics. The highs are painfully piercing …
Fender Guitar Wall Hanger – safety concerns
I have purchased Fender Guitar Wall Hanger to… hang my guitar on the wall. It looked like a simple device that you can get in four different colors. I have …