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| Wisdom of buying high priced digital gear (given new advancements underway) What is "high priced"? In the context of a $500 Node 2i, then perhaps my $2K TEAC NT-505 is "high priced". In the context of my vinyl playback system and most of the other components in my system, it's a bargain.The NT-505 was a noticeable impro... | |
| What are you streaming tonight? Hedvig Mollestad - Ekhidna, Qobuz Hi-Res | |
| What are you streaming tonight? Thiago Nassif - Mente, Qobuz Hi-Res | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Santana's Greatest Hits | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Alan Parsons Project - Ammonia Avenue | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? David Bowie - Scary Monsters | |
| Little advice on upgrading current speakers Are Forums meant to be constant sales transaction pitches by a dealer for his lines? Seems like ads would be the proper venueIt seems audiotroy has gone away. Someone had to fill the vacuum. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Big Star - #1 Record | |
| Streamer Value Question Innous vs Bluesound I would add the TEAC NT-505 to your list. You won't have to (and can't) use an external DAC. It comes with a very good DAC, does MQA, Roon, all that good stuff. | |
| Buying a new TT today It may be subtle, but if starts sounding different, have it looked at. I was typing on my phone, so my answers were kind of short. The long version of the story about the diamond falling off was that I bought the MC-Two Special second hand. Whe... | |
| Buying a new TT today Yes, there should be signs - distortion, sibilance... you can have it inspected under a microscope for signs of wear. | |
| Buying a new TT today The diamond fell off mine. That’s how I knew it was time. | |
| Who says cables don't make a difference? @andy2 That is weird! Especially with all those moving parts in cables. Just like a car engine. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Alice in Chains - Dirt | |
| Buying a new TT today I don't think you can ship your cartridge directly to Van Den Hul. I think you have to go through their distributor. It's now VPI for the US. I had my MC two special done a year or two ago. It was done by A.J. Van Den Hul himself. It was completel... |