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
@merland100 oh yeah, the 810lp is 2 jumps higher than mine and of course the TT as well. I might look into the P8 or P10 or go another route entirely. Im not sure yet. 891 must also sound really nice!
@grk I have to check, I believe I still need to upgrade my phono stage power cord, let me know if you have any suggestions, I was thinking of going with a BIS audio cable. For my preamp, I have a Shunyata Venom if I recall correctly. |
@grk Thanks, I will check them out. Looking at their site, I have some similar local companies that might compare to that one. |
I recently went from a VPI with 20 lb platter to a Rega Naia package. The first thing I noticed was much tighter bass with the Naia. So TT mass and bass are independent. Additionally, consider the difference between quality and quantity of bass. I prefer less clean bass over lots of muddy bass, but that is just my preference. Adding a SUT added more volume (in sense of space, not loudness) to the sound. Bottom line, you can shape TT sound at lots of places. |
