audphile1
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| Best "Budget" / "bang for my buck" 2-channel amp and speakers can I get new? Rogue integrated. Although it has a built in phono stage that is decent by the way but probably won’t be a match with your external phono. Made in PA. Great value. Find an efficient speaker within your budget. Klipsch, Zu Audio are few examples. | |
| how much should I spend to get a better turntable than my current turntable? Rega P2 is an easy recommendation. I had the P2 and it’s a solid table. A bit above your budget if you can stretch it. If you choose to buy new I suggest getting it from Upscale Audio and have them either mount whatever cartridge you decide to get... | |
| Zavfino @juanmanuelfangioii please share your thoughts once you get it. @thyname 1.5m is a bit too long - have a cable mess already just like most of us. But yes something to consider for sure | |
| MoFi controversy Sounds like a lot of assumptions were made by the consumers and those assumptions weren’t correct. Not defending MoFi by any means, they could’ve been a bit more transparent. But the bottom line is the sound quality is superb. The prices are highe... | |
| Phono Stage Gain - how does it impact sound? Update…the new Hana ML is settling in nicely. The bass is not so much a concern anymore. I’ve played a lot of records so far and am massively impressed with the sound quality. Looks like the break in is a thing with this cartridge and more so than... | |
| McCormack DNA 125 @soix Synergy was the first aspect I talked about it just didn’t make to the snippet you used here. But regardless… Think about this…the stock 0.5, 125 and 225 sounded amazing, the X250.5 fit right in. However the modded 225 didn’t gel with the re... | |
| Wilson Audio Sabrina X vs Yvette vs Sabrina (Regular) @jfandr147 I have the Sabrinas. My room is 15x13. With Wilson Audio speakers the placement and room acoustics are critical. It took a while to dial in but once done they sound amazing. You can check my system page for associated gear and some phot... | |
| McCormack DNA 125 @slaw honestly not on a lookout for one so can’t say. To share my experience… At the time I owned B&W N803 driven by a DNA0.5. Upgraded to DNA-125, loved it so much and needed slightly more juice for the N803s, I sold the 125 and picked up a ... | |
| McCormack DNA 125 @highend64 stock DNA-125 is an excellent amplifier. If you want to mod it I would the just wait for a modified version to come up on used market. Don’t buy this amp to get it modified…that’s going to be money never recouped. | |
| Cables recommendation You didn’t mention your budget but you did say keep it reasonable so here’s my take on this…you should go balanced between pre and amp… Interconnects (go less crazy here) Mogami Studio Gold XLR (this is a ridiculously good cable to get you sta... | |
| What is a good turntable preamp under $500? What cartridge? I assume MM… Choices under $500….just to call out a few MoFi StudioPhono Parasound Z Phono Schiit Mani | |
| Phono Stage Gain - how does it impact sound? @ticat 50 hours minimun to break in... patience grass Hopper... doing my best… @rauliruegas yup that’s the only plan for now. And yes I’m running it @2gr VTF which is the recommended stylus force. Initial setting was 1.97-1.98gr but I cha... | |
| Phono Stage Gain - how does it impact sound? @lewm yup. You may be right too. It’s settling in nicely. | |
| Rogue RP-1 or Schiit Freya @mike4597 I owned RP-1 and liked it a lot. It’s a very capable preamp. IMO, if you’re happy with the sound I wouldn’t bother upgrading the preamp. I would focus on the source in this system. You can squeeze more out of streaming by getting a dedic... | |
| Phono Stage Gain - how does it impact sound? Ran it all day while working today and added another 7-8hrs. Sounds amazing, there’s just no other word for it. Relaxed, zero fatigue listening to it all day on and off. I believe the bass is somewhat coming around and improving with more play tim... |