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| DAC: Before I jump in... Using an external DAC can improve the sound quality from the Node 2i, but the DAC that's included is really good for the price. I am running my Node 2 through an Auralic Vega in my main system and a Mytek Liberty in my 2nd system. In addition to... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Bruce Hornsby - Absolute Zero | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Atlanta Rhythm Section - Champagne Jam, MFSL | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Linda Ronstadt - Prisoner in Disguise, MFSL | |
| Whats playing on your system today? I'm listening to the new Tool now on Tidal through my headphone system. Musically it's great, but it seems to lack some of the "bite" of their earlier work. I guess we all grow up and mellow out a little. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? The Allman Brothers Band - Wipe the Windows, Check the Oil, Dollar Gas | |
| Turntable and pre-amp advice sought All of those turntables will play records and are affordable. If you're not picky about sound quality, throw a dart. I have a Music Hall 2.2 and it is a decent entry turntable. I'm listening to mine right now. Pair it up with something like th... | |
| Phono cartridge suggestions sought I purchased a Kiseki Blue for less than your budget from the seller below recently and am very happy with it. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9gb42-kiseki-blue-n-s-brand-new-cartridges Other cartridges I have to compare it to - Hana SL, Van... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? The topic of used prices is interesting. My local record store's prices have been creeping up. It used to be that most decent quality records were in the $4 - $6 range, unless they were rare, then maybe they would top out at $15. Now it's more ... | |
| Is integrated the future for 2 channel audiophiles? It’s nice to have options. I have two systems built around separates and two built around integrateds. The integrateds are in smaller rooms and are very enjoyable to listen to, probably even "overkill", especially in my home office where I listen ... | |
| SACD Player--Do you use it and feel you'd replace it if it broke? I have a Marantz KI Pearl SACD player and maybe 30 SACDs. I listen to vinyl most of the time, but if I'm honest with myself, the Pearl is the best source I have and most of the SACD's sound gorgeous through it. I'm sure I'd fix it or replace it ... | |
| Is integrated the future for 2 channel audiophiles? Is my 16 year old Audio Research VSI55 the future? Cool. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Picked up a beautiful MFSL Steve Miller Band Fly Like An Eagle. | |
| How to stream with a pre-amp Bluesound Node 2i (or a used Node 2). | |
| Audio Research VT100 MK1 and LS15 HELP!!! It sounds like you're at a point where it needs to go in to a repair shop for a diagnosis. If there's that much difference in sound quality and you've tried all the obvious things, it's time to get it looked at. |