cpdkee

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Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
Original Jam Sessions 1969 Quincy Jones and Bill Cosby 
Upgrading phono stage
So much great info and I appreciate all the responses. It is a little hard for me to say what I am looking for other then "better".When I upgraded from my Onkyo receiver to the Rogue I was blown away by the sound quality and warmth of the class D ... 
Upgrading phono stage
@mijostyn I appreciate the feedback. I have been wavering between going to a 2M Bronze or a Nagaoka MP 200. The soundsmith Othello ES is of interest too. I wasn't sure if I will get more bang for my buck with a cartridge or phono stage. Right now ... 
Speaker and amp compatibility
Thanks guys. I dont think I have ever listened to my Rogue above half.  
music from a thumb drive
Mahler123. I had a feeling the audioengine was not optimal. I was looking at the Bluesoud Node 2. Can that be hooked up to a small monitor/TV to have a menu screen?  
music from a thumb drive
I know this is shocking but I don't use a PC. I have a few old laptops at least 6 years old. I have and iPad, iPad touch, and a phone that I use when I stream. I am archaic when it comes to computer music. I just am school. If not for  the bevy of... 
Direction on my next upgrade
I really appreciate all the input. I think I understand that some of my options may have diminishing returns and probobly waiting until I am ready to drop a larger chunk of cash is a better strategy. I am really enjoying the journey and honestly t... 
Direction on my next upgrade
Mickey33_1 Thank you for the response. I should have clarified that I would upgrade and replace cartridge OR wait a few months and switch integrateds. I really love my Rogue and when I switched from my Onkyo to the Sphinx it was such a change. I f... 
Direction on my next upgrade
Thanks Millercarbon and Mijostyn. I had a feeling I might get that response. I am definitely interested in Raven audio as a future upgrade but not right now. I am glad to get some clarity on MC cartridges. Would I get any noticeable benefit from g... 
Newbie to the awesome audiophile world
I recently(a year ago) decided to dedicate more time to listening to music. I was in the same predicament. I had a smallish budget and just wanted great sound. I personally love old school floor standing speakers. I found a pair of original EPI M1... 
Help with turntable purchase
I have recently returned to my vinyl collection. I purchased a Fluance RT-85. It was $481 with a discount code. It comes with a ceramic platter and and ortofon blue cartridge. It also has the great function of turning off at the end of the record.... 
Friend needs advice for $8,000 system
I am certainly still an audiophile neophyte. I have a very modest system compared to most on here. I recently moved to an integrated hybrid tube amp. The Rogue Audio Sphinx 2. All I can say is "wow". I feel like I have not been listening to music ... 
Looking for floorstading Non-tower speakers
I also ordered the rebuild for my EPI's. Then I can compare and....probobly keep both! 
Looking for floorstading Non-tower speakers
Interesting. I didnt know you could return for anything other then damage. I think I am going to check them out. Thanks!