hleeid
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| Vinyl collection, now what? Looked up prices on the Technics 1200 GR and might go that route.Any reason to step up to the 1200 G aside from upgradeability?@masi61 - Seems like you are happy with the BP2-MM. I have a few MC cartridges so would probably need the BP2-MM/MC.Also... | |
| Vinyl collection, now what? @sokogear - The Rega P8 (used) was one of the first decks I looked into along with the VPI Prime Scout (also used) and the Clearaudio Concept.Does anyone have any experience with the Rega P8?Or any other considerations in that price range (used)? | |
| Deck selection 2 ~ 3k Ok. Leaning towards the 1200 GR. But the pro-ject Xtension 10 looks to be a strong contender. | |
| Deck selection 2 ~ 3k How important is an "easier" to replace tone arm? I understand from my turntable research that many people swap/upgrade cartridges and at times tone arms.Should I be looking for possible "upgrade as I listen and learn" areas in addition to tone a... | |
| Deck selection 2 ~ 3k @luxmancl38 Wow! Those Tri-Arts are stunning!Can't stop looking at the pictures to just read the reviews!@noromance Yeah, I just started looking into the 1200 GR after checking out some reviews on the 1200 G. The GR is on my list now. Thanks! ... | |
| What solid state power amp are you using with your Harbeth Super HL5+ speakers? @routeman21 Looks like I missed something important in your initial post: Your impressions. I’ve been using a Conrad Johnson CA-150 (SS) integrated with my Harbeth SL5+ and the sound is nice but is underpowered at 135W@8ohms. Also, I would like a... | |
| Vinyl collection, now what? @russashe - I have decided to take the plunge into vinyl and am considering a few tables.Your post has helped me to solidify this decision. It just makes sense to look for a decent turntable whether I end up digitizing or not.So I am now looking ... | |
| Vinyl collection, now what? @mijostyn - I appreciate your offer to help with digitizing!Starting to understand the complexities involved so I will start with looking into a decent turntable.Found a deal on a Clearaudio Concepts which I am considering.Also thinking about the ... | |
| Vinyl collection, now what? Thanks aewarren!@yeti42 - My uncle has not kept up with current gear for a few years. He did say he will help me with setup. | |
| Vinyl collection, now what? So I decided to not attempt any record digitizing. At least not for now.Also decided to take the plunge into vinyl.Started looking up the many candidate turntables suggested here. Wow! A whole new world of technical/design here! A lot of new t... | |
| Vinyl collection, now what? @aewarren - My uncle has been downsizing in anticipation to a move to a retirement home. He gave me a pair of B&W 801 Matrix S2s, some component racks, MIT2 biwire cables, boxes of turntable stuff.He hasn't touched the records he gave me for ... | |
| Vinyl collection, now what? @snackeyp - I have a Bryston BP26 preamp. Would this be ok? | |
| Vinyl collection, now what? Appreciate the responses! I am perhaps an intermediate newbie to audio.But a rank beginner with vinyl.@mid40sguy - I have been wanting to get into vinyl for a while. But haven’t gotten around to looking into turntables.The record collection I’ve b... | |
| KEF LS50 - Question @mapman +1 Wasn't until I used my Hegel H190 or 300wpc Ampzilla monoblocks that my LS50s (original non wireless) really shined. | |
| KEF ls50 meta’s are on the way @mapman Congratulations on your new LS50 metas!Those look like the original LS50s in the photos.Also, it looks like a near equilateral triangle set up with no toe in. Do you have your new LS50 metas set up the same way?I have the original LS50s an... |