I haven't read every single comment but if I just go on intuition alone I really feel like vinyl simply doesn't have the bandwidth for it. It seems like it's why we didn't have subs (to a large degree) back then. But I'm not 100% sure and could google it but sometimes I like to pretend we don't have google and such. lol
Vinyl playback - lack of bass?
Alright, hopefully this isn't a dumb question.
I split my audio listening between analog and digital. Both setups use the same preamp/amp/speakers etc. I noticed that when listening to records, there isn't as much pronounced bass vs lets say when listening to tidal/qobuz. I'm wondering if its my phono that might have a lack of bass? or is it because my cartridge hasn't fully broken in yet? For fun , I connected my sub when I switched to side 2 yesterday, it helped pronounce the bass a bit more as I elevated the volume on the sub. But nothing crazy. but was decent enough.
Besides that, everything sounds fantastic and great on LP vs digital. Also, to mention, lately have been playing some older original rock records. I should try popping in a newer record for fun to see if it makes a difference (most likely not analog sourced of course). or I can try the new Black Sabbath Rhino release.
Setup - analog - rega p6 w/ ania cartridge (only 30 hours on the cartridge so far). Phono - Moon 310lp.
Digital - moon 280d mind2 w/ dac
Rest - Preamp Moon 740p, amp pass labs x250.8 , speakers Sonus Faber Olympica III
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@tomrk Right on! I think I had all the bass that could be had in a beetle with four Jensen 6x9's. lol Yeah the groove thing is my basis and of course the RIAA EQ...this is what the sections in integrated are for, right? Or standalones. I guess the EQ is a constant? Doesn't seem too cool really. he he...thanks for the great info! Ever noticed how some outlets boosts the bass more than original? Like some radio channels and such? Not true to origin but I like it. Sorry purists! |
@tomrk I love Styx and I think that might be the only LP I don't have of theirs. lol I'm going to check it out though. Not to get too far off topic but have you listened to Crash of the Crown. It took me a minute but some of the tunes are really good imo. Def a dif kind of Styx but pretty interesting. |