emilm

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Best Bang for your Buck DAC ?
I will not be very original as I will also recommend Denafrips Ares 2 Dac.As close as you can get to analogue sounding dac without tubes.I am rediscovering my cd collection.It never sounded so good!Speaking of value, you have to double the price,7... 
Help with Classical Music Record Labels.
Thanks all for your input. As expected I haven't heard half of the labels mentioned but that's why we have these great forums with very useful information.I lot of people seem to be disappointed from DG. That is not my experience but I realized th... 
Inexpensive MM Cartridge
Hi Peter,Congratulations  on your purchase. This is a great choice! I also have a late 70s vintage tt, Technics 1900. Currently using it with Nagaoka MP 110. It costs 130 which is a 100 less than my previous Orthofon Blue but sounds much better! F... 
Problem with phono stage
Wow, problem solved!Relax guys, the war is over! Great news ! I can't believe this ! I took Geof's info to heart about The Cube (he has the next model up the line- Cube SE) being very sensitive to RF and placement and last night I was moving it ar... 
Problem with phono stage
Raul, I don't know if atmasphere is an educated terrorist but you are relentless! Are you that bored during these times than to do anything but talk nonsense and offend other people.Do you ever shut up? Yes, atmasphere is bombarding me with techni... 
Problem with phono stage
ejb14 gain is set up at 41db and there is only one setting for MM.geof3, thanks for the information 
Problem with phono stage
Ncdogdoc, thanks for clarifying that.Ejb14, lewm and jjss, I will check the dip switch setting and let you know.Thank you all for the input.  
Problem with phono stage
Hi Ralph,Thanks for the advice. Just to make sure we are talking about the same thing. All the time we have been talking is about the cables that connect phono to preamp, correct?Emil 
Problem with phono stage
Hi Chackster,the question is about the cables that connects phono to pre-amp.the other cables are with the turntable, vintage Technics 1900 . 
Problem with phono stage
Hi Millercarbon,No, the noise is more then the improvement to a point that I don't use the  phono anymore. 
Problem with phono stage
Hi Mike and Ralph,My cartridge is Nagaoka MP-110.My cables are AudioQuest regular interconnects. I can't see which model exactly.Do I need a special cable for the phono stage?Emil 
Who are your three favorite female singers?
Hello,I can’t believe that nobody had mentioned Edith Piaf and Lizz Wright before.My favorites are:Old ones:1. Edith Piaf2. Sarah Vaughan3. Ella Fitzgerald 4. Billie Holliday 5.Aretha FranklinNot so old ones:1. Lizz Wright 2. Melody Gardot3. Sade4... 
the sound of massed violins in classical orchestral recordings
I've never experienced this issue. As long as the recording is of good quality even with mid-fi system it will be fine. Records from sites like Acoustic Sounds for example.Good Luck!Emil 
What country builds the best audio equipment?
Great Question!9 countries dominate the market.USA, Canada,Japan, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Italy,France and UK.However I think that if you live in the States the best equipment should be from the States. If you live in Germany, then German e... 
Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously.
Then it’s obviously his style of playing.It’s totally fine to respect a great musician and not like him.