feldmen4
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| Equal $$ for Phono OR Streaming? @hilde45 - Great summary of the conversation. Very interesting take on how those of us of a certain age learned to listen differently because of the circumstances. Never heard it described in those terms but couldn’t agree more based on my experie... | |
| Equal $$ for Phono OR Streaming? Really good topic. Both my vinyl and digital set ups are right at the upper end of that $ ballpark. I know you’ve asked us to separate initial component costs from enduring software / accessory costs but when you include a cost ceiling it’s sort o... | |
| Is my anti-skating too strong. @bpoletti - Thank you very much for the link. I found Ledermann’s explanation very informative. It’s funny how simple good science usually is. I used it last night to easily reset the anti-skate on my P6. @clearthinker - I’m pretty sure scating is... | |
| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC I responded before realizing I was the first one to actually directly address your initial post. The Mytek is fully MQA compatible - as is the Node 2 (note: I have the 2 not the 2i). I stream both Tidal as well as Quboz. I’ve not heard a particul... | |
| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC I can weigh directly in on your situation. I have a Node 2 and bought a Mytek Manhattan II DAC with network card (streamer). Initially I set it up as you have with the Node 2 going into the Manhattan via high quality Coax. Then I directly compared... | |
| Do I expect too much? @russ69 - not clear to me how “Torque angle is a very accurate way to apply torque settings.” in this case when it can vary by 50% based on where the finger tight starting point is? Since I have no intention of actually removing the screws differ... | |
| Do I expect too much? Lots of good advice. I really appreciate all of the thoughtful responses. There does seem to be some misunderstanding about how these drivers are mounted. Each driver has a single bolt/screw that secures it from behind. There are no bolts/screws a... | |
| Do I expect too much? @arch2 - I swear it skips a generation. Both my boys are like my mom. @russ69 - Appreciate the input. I’m sorry but the engineer in me is curious what defines a nut? Does a nut have to be able to move independently? Does a helicoil count as a ... | |
| Do I expect too much? @fuzztone - appreciate the advice. I’ll need to think about that with this unique mounting arrangement. Would hate to end up with red 271 drips on my cones. | |
| Super new to record players Wondering if OP might have a MC (moving coil) cartridge that he is plugging into an MM (moving magnet) input on his pre-amp/integrated/receiver? Wouldn’t that explain the low volume? | |
| How old are you? 58. First concert was Jethro Tull - I recall being significantly disappointed with my 2nd concert. | |
| Upgrades that met/exceeded your expectations and those that felt short Exceeded: Switching from a Node2 DAC to Mytek Manhattan II DAC. Shockingly big difference in all aspects but then again price is ~10x. Exceeded: Switching from stock power chords to Silnote Poseidon GL Reference Power Cables throughout my system. ... | |
| Lu’s Jukebox Glad there’s a few out there. My brother-in-law was actually her first manager way back in their Austin days. They’re still on good terms and I got to meet her several years ago because of that. The progression she has gone through and her willing... | |
| Who are your three favorite female singers? Margo TimmonsLucinda WilliamsKasey ChambersBonus selection - Best Newcomer / New to MeBonnie Bishop | |
| Upgrade DAC recommendation In April I went from a node 2 to a Mytek Manhattan II DAC w/ network card. This produced an orders of magnitude increase is SQ. I was right where you are now feeling that the SQ from the node 2 was very satisfying but it seemed to me that I wasn’t... |