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| Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS. @jeffvegas, Congratulations. I'm sure it is a good table. I don't know about the BelCanto phono preamp cause I've not heard it. But I've never heard anyone speak of it either. Whatever the case, a good phono stage is a necessity in order to get t... | |
| Move to the next level Are you looking for "chip" DACS or R2R DACS? Or does it matter? I have little experience in streaming and find myself in the same position as you, so I will follow along for education. I can say that ExaSound has become an interest. Good reviews ... | |
| Where is dougdeacon? I spoke with Doug via email 1-1/2-2 yrs ago about my Teres table. He had just moved into a new house and didn't have his system set up. It didn't seem like he was in a hurry to get it set up either. I recently looked over at Whats Best and didn't ... | |
| Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS. @jeffvegasThe problem with asking questions here anymore is that you will get 50 different answers from people who’s knowledge is questionable but their bias is not. Direct drive, belt drive, idler drive, gumball arm, uni pivot and now DJ tables w... | |
| Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS. I’m sorry that you were turned off the VPI. You can take solace in knowing that the Rega is a S’Phile Class A. Then too, 3 VPI tables are in the Class A., all w/ unipivot arms. Both tables/arm have their adherents and their detractors. Another ite... | |
| Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS. @jeffvegas I returned to vinyl in the ’90’s. I pulled out a Dual TT which I still had from the 80’s. That was my start again. later a MMF-7, then a VPI ScoutMaster, the ScoutMaster with the better arm & silver cabling before I finally got my T... | |
| Is there a such too much power for speakers? So far, my favorite 2 amps have been 45wpc & 35wpc. One SS(45wpc) & one tube @35wpc. The Tube amp replaced a 250wpc SS CJ 2500A. However, the speakers (Silverline) are 93.5db sensitivity. I don't know if that answers the question. But I de... | |
| Suggestions for an Amp and/or Preamp. Check out Raven Audio. 45 day return policy. The Blackhawk is interesting and in your budget. I have not heard them but would definitely consider them. Its an integrated amp. Pay no attention to the low wattage. Wattage is misleading. For separate... | |
| Anyone have experience with the Tung Sol 7581a vs. EL34, KT66, KT88, 6L6 Thanks Guys. Think I’ll give the 7581a in my Latino ST-70. I’m thinking about also trying a inexpensive EL-34 (EH) so I can experience the supposed magic. I’ve kinda shied away from them because I am a classic rock, blues and some jazz fan and ten... | |
| How Science Got Sound Wrong Hey . Did you hear about how science got music all wrong. https://www.fairobserver.com/more/science/neil-young-vinyl-lp-records-digital-audio-science-news-wil...When did science get involved in subjective matters? 😀😀😀😀😀 | |
| Can your system be optimized to sound better for classical or non-classical? @terry9 , Will you explain what "serious music" is? | |
| Music Server or Laptop? @matthewrudy et al. Just looked at daphile.com site. Is it an OS? The installation method makes it look that way. Or maybe an overlay, like windows was on DOS? Just curious. Seems like a good idea but I like to know the basics. Thanks | |
| Turntable isolation platforms Miller has it right. Different shelf (atop the sand) will make a difference. | |
| Upgrading my beginner setup and not sure how to allocate funds. New cart, table or amp? New TT for sure. That's the absolute weak spot IMO. Don't know how old your integrated is but I'm guessing it may be 20 yrs old or more. If so, the have it recapped (new capacitors). I did this to a 22 yr old Conrad Johnson PFR preamp and it was t... | |
| VPI's new "Vanquish" Ultra High-End turntable is a STUNNER! I am amazed at how many different people had their corn flakes pissed in in such a short time. I had VPI tables prior to my Teres and found them to be good bang for the $$$. And VPI's customer service was very good. That was 9-10 yrs ago. I don't ... |