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| Benz Ace S H or Dyna DV-20x2H Low output being better sounding in general than high output MCs is just something that seems to be a consensus that I've picked up from reading various forums (I've only had a couple high output MCs, the other being a Dyna 10x5). Not sure how ser... | |
| $2000 To Upgrade System My first impulse would be to change the cartridge. $500-600 will buy a very nice cartridge. Then spend the rest on speakers. | |
| Benz Ace S H or Dyna DV-20x2H The carts are pretty comparable in terms of weight, compliance, and tracking ability (neither is a great tracker). There should be no compatibility problem with your arm. Overall, I find the voicing of the Benz, with it's vibrant midrange, to be m... | |
| Squeezebox Touch with no external DAC--Ideas Check out these SBT tweaks:http://soundcheck-audio.blogspot.com/2011/01/soundchecks-squeezebox-touch-toolbox-20.htmlI'm currently using a Neko DAC with my Touch. | |
| What can I do to upgrade my system? Thanks Unless your computer is very quiet or your music very loud, I would remove the computer to another room and get a transport like a Squeezebox Touch or used Squeezebox Duet. | |
| Most Challenging CD Bantock: Fifine at the Fair - Handley/RPO on Hyperion. Huge dynamic range. | |
| How loud is loud, What DB is actually loud? I suspect you've already damaged your hearing. 135 dB is above the threshold of pain. | |
| Opinion re/Parasound A23 with Vandys? That will probably be more than plenty, except perhaps for very large rooms. I usually use a 150W amp (a BAT VK-250 or a Bryston 3B-SST) with my Quatros and have never come anywhere near the limit of that much power. While waiting on some new tube... | |
| Music to soothe the mid-winter soul Sibelius! | |
| What to upgrade or just leave it alone ? I agree with Bob: get some speaker stands for your L & R speakers (what model B&Ws are they, anyway?) This may even improve the aesthetics of the system by reducing "visual mass".A tube amp, like a Rogue Atlas, might add some fun to two ch... | |
| Broken stylus - inexpensive solution? Congrats on your TechnoDec purchase. Here's the replacement stylus at LP Gear:http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LG&Product_Code=GLDD012GX | |
| Recording vinyl into itunes- Best Method? Did you want to upgrade the turntable anyway? I gather you're not happy with the one you have.There are many outboard phono pre-amps on the market, some with USB. You don't *need* the USB as you already have the equipment to connect to the analog ... | |
| Recording vinyl into itunes- Best Method? Could you give some details about how you are hooking things up? It sounds like you are trying to hook the tonearm wire directly to the input of the Xitel or iMic, which wouldn't work as you need a preamp with a phono section for gain and RIAA equ... | |
| Best Classical Stations on Internet Radio KUSC is one of my favorites, but it's only 128kbps. Fine for casual listening. | |
| Closest DAC to Vinyl Sound? Gfcf424892, have you heard either of the Wyred for Sound DACs? |