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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 

 

skads_187
overthemoon
467 posts
 

This is not my experience. Prior to improving the isolation of my turntable there I felt there was an advantage to the quality of sound between analog and digital above 65-70 dbs. 
 

I has an HRS isolation system and that is no longer the case. I think bass can vary from recording to recording and generally find it better in the analog format for my system. 
 

My system consists of Rega, Moon and Sonus faber as well. 

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sputz
14 posts
 

I have Simaudio 740p balanced into Simaudio 760a into Daedalus speakers. My analog is VPI prime, AT 760 SLC into Ayre P-5xe balanced. My digital is Marantz SACD 30n se into pre se. I have a Line Magnetic LM-515 CD player that I run balanced into my pre. My analog has considerably more bass. My Marantz seems rolled on both extremes. My Line Magnetic CD player has good bass and extension on both ends. I think Simaudio sounds better with balanced inputs. But Simaudio is definitely details oriented and kinda thin sounding. I have started a different thread asking about help with this. Almost lacking dynamic punch. 

medium_grade
96 posts
 

Yeah, I noticed this a while ago so I just keep a Schiit Loki Mini in the final stage of my vinyl setup to give a little bass boost as well as to help correct any less than perfect recordings. It's a really transparent EQ. 

medium_grade
96 posts
 

Yeah, I noticed this a while ago so I just keep a Schiit Loki Mini in the final stage of my vinyl setup to give a little bass boost as well as to help correct any less than perfect recordings. It's a really transparent EQ. 

medium_grade
96 posts
 

Yeah, I noticed this a while ago so I just keep a Schiit Loki Mini in the final stage of my vinyl setup to give a little bass boost as well as to help correct any less than perfect recordings. It's a really transparent EQ. 

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