bondmanp
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| Background Noise-In the vinyl or system related? Since I restarted my vinyl listening, I, too, have noticed great variance in the surface noise of LPs. Especially when dubbing to CD-R, and monitoring with cans, some Lps can sound extremely quiet, while some have a groove noise, others have somet... | |
| From tiny Silverline's to slightly bigger PSB's I have heard the Minuets and other PSB speakers, but not the Syncrony line. FWIW, I always find PSB speakers too forward in the upper-mids/lower treble. Also, I would not describe them as "smooth." Of course, the Syncrony might be better, and Joli... | |
| Vandersteen with? I haven't heard 3As in a long time, but I own the 1Cs and 2Wq subs. If had to pick a speaker most unlike the Vandys, I might well pick Def Techs. YMMV, but I find the Def Techs harsh, too bright and brittle sounding. Vandys, by comparison, are pre... | |
| Joseph Audio Vs. Von Schweikert Vs.? FWIW, the Joseph audio RM25si, which I heard at one of the HE shows in NYC, is one of the best speakers in its class that I have heard. Very clean, open, non-boxy sounding. Nice, smooth treble with plenty of detail. Surely worth a listen. | |
| cd recorder vs. computer burner My personal experience was that even basic stand-alone CD recorders outperform my crappy computer's sound card. Note that ripped and burned CDs made on my computer are fine, but digitizing analog sources (cassette tapes, for example) resulted in v... | |
| My system is getting worse - now what? I am going to run against the current here and lend a voice in favor of the EQ. I have several in my system. The key (provided the EQ does not add too much noise or distortion) is to limit your adjustments to very subtle attenuations. FWIW, a very... | |
| A decent set of beginner advice to care of vinyl If you want to take it up a notch but still keep your investment in cleaning to a reasonable level, try the KAB-EV1 record cleaner: http://www.kabusa.com/frameset.htm?/For $159 + shipping, you get a RCM that uses your own household canister vacuum... | |
| Best cartridge for my setup? I cannot comment on the two pickups you mentioned, but FWIW, I am running an Ortofon OM-30 Super in my Thorens TD-166 MkII, and I am very pleased with the sound. Check the reviews section for my review of the OM-30 Super. | |
| New member w a Cleaning Question I second the KAB EV-1. Been using it for over a year, and I think it represents an excellent cost/value ratio. I buy most of my vinyl used at shows and thrift shops, so cleaning is extremely important. Also, do not underestimate the importance of ... | |
| Advice on speakers? Whatever you buy, you should audition first. Speakers are perhaps the most personal part of the audio chain. Here are some speakers in your price range to hear: Vandersteen 2C Signature IIVienna Acoustics Mozart GrandOhm Walsh (consult Ohm for mod... | |
| best value - record cleaning machine Another vote for the KAB EV-1 manual system. Hooked up to my Oreck canester vacuum, it does a fantastic job cleaning filthy records from shows and garage sales. I apply the fluid manually, and spread/scrub with the supplied brush. Hard to beat for... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Questions for Mapman, Rebbe, and other Ohm owners: In your opinion, how do the MWT and 100s do on image depth both behind and in front of the speakers?Is it difficult to get the speakers to sonically disappear? If any Ohm owners have personal expe... | |
| Dac for rock and not so good recordings Tube? FWIW, you may be going about this in an expensive and inefficient way. I, too, prefer to listen to music I enjoy, not just well-recorded music. While it might be possible to find a very warm, forgiving DAC, one size will never fit all. Some CDs mi... | |
| Good Cartridge Match for a Thorens TD166 Mk II I still run my TD 166 MkII, all stock, which I purchased new in 1984. I've been through several pickups, older Grado, entry-level Sure, cheap Stantons. A few years ago I upgraded to an Ortofon Super OM-10. While OK sounding, I always found it a bi... | |
| Anyone do a cassette to digital conversion for me? If you want the best possible conversion, I strongly recommend Richard Hess: http://www.richardhess.com/tape/He restored some cassettes I had of personal material that I thought were finished. Not only did he restore the tapes, he made pristine CD... |