"" so I don’t get why you started a thread based on a swipe at Technics and Japanese products in general without at least also mentioning your extensive prior experience and knowledge...""
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R.
Am I a hopeless audio snob?
I think that I may have a problem, I am becoming an audio snob.
I am going to upgrade my turntable and spend some good money. I read good things about Technics turntables but for some reason I can't take them seriously. From a few feet away, a $4000 Technics plus rig looks like a $400 Technics rig. They look cheesy to me. Low tech 1980's stuff.
I am plunking down some serious money on my next table, but I can't even consider Technics because of the looks.
I think that I need help!
Showing 2 responses by rauliruegas
Dear @pilrem : No you are not snob but with low knowledge levels in the overall TT specific subject.
" I am plunking down some serious money on my next table..."
Money always helps but the main issue is to know exactly which audio item(s) we need that could fulfill our MUSIC/sound priorities through our room/system.
Buy a new TT is not easy even for the experienced audiophiles because there are several and different issues to take in count about not only the TT. First we need a " serious " cartridge, a TT/plattform, good tonearm, good tonearm internal wire, good IC cable, good phono stage and many other " good....." things that inside the more important is our first hand experiences with live MUSIC events seated at near field position and to analog rig overall set up. Now, if you already own those good " items " to sorrund the TT you are ready to buy it.
Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS, R. |