2psyop
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| How Much to Spend on Turntable, Cart., Phono Pre For what it’s worth I had a Thorens belt drive TT back in the late 1980s. Got rid of it when CDs came on the scene. The TT was difficult to set up and never sound great. Fast forward to 2024 and the purchase of the VPI. WOW what a difference. Much... | |
| How Much to Spend on Turntable, Cart., Phono Pre Sometimes one can go to a dealer or audio show and the turntable, cartridge and phono preamp are already selected (often by an experienced dealer). When the listener is auditioning, they essentially are evaluating all three together. I actually th... | |
| Mick Ralphs has passed away Very sad indeed. Seems like all my rock and roll heros are leaving for the big gig in the sky. He wrote and co-wrote some killer tunes. Mott the Hoople and Bad Company were very cool bands. RIP Mick. He needs to be in the R&R HOF next. | |
| What is your audio axiom? All valid responses and all are appreciated. No criticisms at all. I do agree with many here about music as the paramount issue or significant part of the listening experience. If someone likes “not ideal recordings” or enjoys music that is not ne... | |
| What is your audio axiom? Lots of great top advice. Nice stuff. | |
| New Product - Schiit Byggy DAC Details Interesting note about Schiit. I have many of their products. They are great audiophile bargains to be sure. I would add this though, my original Bifrost got an Uber upgrade. They offered upgrade on this product for years to save the customer mone... | |
| Another fun read. Enjoy Fake news. | |
| Any love for Cullen Cables? Cullen Cables are a great product. I think they were sold or merged (Wired for Sound?) and the wait times are longer but I don’t know for certain. | |
| Another Major Audio Company Sold Interesting. The shuffling and re-shuffling of audio companies. Even a well respected brand like Audio Research has not avoided this trend. | |
| Tube preamplifier lifespan It looks like you are looking for a particular answer or opinion that matches your already made- conclusion | |
| Thoughts on using the DAC in my oppo 205 with a CD Transport. Good luck. I have a Benchmark DAC and it’s very nice indeed. Share with us all your experiences and if your like it. | |
| What is a good all around high quality speaker to purchase? +5 kennyc first recommendation. This should be your 2nd step after you first make a short list. | |
| Looking for an all in one streamer/amp for a den system Sonos is a good route. Powered speakers you can control on your phone. Place as many speakers in different rooms as you want and play different music in each space. Very simple. I helped my neighbor set this up in his house. His wife has stereo in... | |
| Finally up and playing Enjoy my friend. You have picked some stellar components. | |
| Cayin, Line Magnetic, and Willsenton with 805 Feedback My gut feeling and limited experience tells me that whatever amp brand one settles on, it’s imperative you have at best a reliable warranty or at least find a repair facility in advance of purchase who can gets parts, schematics and can fix it. |