big_greg
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| BlueSound Node 2 - connect to pre-amp direct or to Oppo UDP-205 and then to pre-amp Try both, but you may decide there's not a lot of difference. I tried my node 2 through my OPPO 105D and it does sound a little better, but not much and I like not having to turn on the OPPO and the TV to listen. | |
| Want to upgrade my cartridge from 2m blue to black @tzh21y Yes, I immediately fell in love with the sound of it.The turntable body is a bit resonant, I'm going to try some internal damping to see if that helps. From what I've read, it's impossible to find a replacement stylus for that cartridge, o... | |
| DAC recommendation with tube preamp A used Auralic Vega might be worth considering. I have my node 2 running into my Vega and am very happy with the combination. | |
| Want to upgrade my cartridge from 2m blue to black I recently acquired a JVC QL-Y66F direct drive table with a Stanton 981 HZ cartridge for $545. Much better table than the music hall 2.2. Music hall 5.X tables are often available with a decent cart for around $500. I just sold one for a little l... | |
| Want to upgrade my cartridge from 2m blue to black When the OP asked for a cartridge upgrade is not a good idea to tell him he must buy another turntable first.In your opinion, which you have yet to demonstrate is based on any actual experience with the turntable the OP has. I would have welcomed ... | |
| Want to upgrade my cartridge from 2m blue to black I think @chakster is a little ignorant when it comes to this issue.He knows more than anyone. Just ask him, he'll tell you. Or don't ask him, he'll still tell you. Buying 60 cartridges demonstrates... something. But spending less than the cost of ... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Strangers in the night is one of the best live albums ever. I saw them live in their heyday. One of the best shows I've been to. | |
| Want to upgrade my cartridge from 2m blue to black You should see a benefit by putting a better cartridge on that table. How do you quantify what percentage of improvement?Your money could be spent better, but it's your money and your choice. The bass will never be as solid on that turntable, the ... | |
| Who are some of elite sub woofers? There are a lot of great sub manufacturers out there and almost any of them will be a huge step up from the Klipsch at the budget you mentioned. I'm partial to Rythmik. You could get a couple of SVS SB 2000 subs and still have some money in your ... | |
| Want to upgrade my cartridge from 2m blue to black This is BS and i already explained how big is the improvement of the Stanton 881s mkII instead of the Ortofon 2M Red on the same cheap turntable called Pro-Ject Carbon. I’ve heard it myself, did you ever tried just to swap a cartridge ? Or you... | |
| Want to upgrade my cartridge from 2m blue to black Common sense is that a good table with an entry level cartridge will sound better than an entry level table with a good cartridge. You could get a pretty nice second hand turntable for the $755 the 2m black would cost and put the blue on it or mor... | |
| Want to upgrade my cartridge from 2m blue to black You should be able to find a used Music Hall 5.1 for less than the cost of the cartridge you're considering and that will be a more significant upgrade than adding a better cartridge to that table. That table is decent, but it has inexpensive fee... | |
| Want to upgrade my cartridge from 2m blue to black The 2.2 can certainly benefit from a better cartridge. I'm not familiar with the Ortofon cartridges, so can't say how much of an improvement the specific upgrade you're thinking about will make. I have a Nagaoka mp500 on my 2.2 and it sounds reall... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Still nothing. After being out for over a day, my power is back on, but only at 100 volts. I'm afraid to turn on my system. | |
| Marantz SA-10 vs SA-KI Ruby I have the Ruby KI Pearl. I bought it second-hand and did not have to buy it as part of a set. I don't know how it sounds compared to the SA-10 or the Ruby. The only things I have to compare it to are a Rega Apollo-r (which the Pearl replaced), a ... |