jay73
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| Frustrated with Vinly Wow, I didn't think this thread would grow so large (It's Alive!), lol.One thing is for sure, we are all quite passionate about listening to music and especially listening to LP's. Definitely something special about LP's in comparison to other for... | |
| Frustrated with Vinly @chakster You have nice gear. I am assuming you the Technics GR also, if so, what cartridge are you using or would recommend for it?In the Pic, the GAE does look nice with it's finish. The GR looks a little less shiny but it is half the cost, so I... | |
| Frustrated with Vinly @chakster Hi,I know you have recommend the Technics 1200GR. I have no doubt it is a good and exceptional TT. But my only gripe with it is the looks. I mean it does look nice but too DJ for me.As I said earlier somewhere, for me, looks are importan... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Carpenters "The Singles" | |
| Frustrated with Vinly @allenf1963,Thanks for your suggestions, the Rega Planar 6 is on my radar too.I have not found much info on the 148 besides the website and a few quick Youtube videos. The only thing that concerns me on that TT, is the cartridge. Might have to upg... | |
| Frustrated with Vinly Thanks for all suggestions on the cleaning machines.Some of them are unfortunately quite pricey for myself.As I stated before, hopefully I can get out to the audio store that I mentioned and try our their machines to clean and see how they do.@dav... | |
| Frustrated with Vinly There's a audio store in Pasadena, CA, Audio Element, which has record cleaners available to customers. You just need to buy some record cleaning solution to utilize their cleaners as much as you want.I think I will take a couple of my records tha... | |
| Frustrated with Vinly @noromance,Thanks for suggestions, I am going to research those but am curious why not Thorens.Are they not good? | |
| Frustrated with Vinly audioguy,I am in the process of researching some better turntables.One that has piqued my interest right now is the Thorens TD 148a but not sure what the quality of the catridge is.Seems like a good solid table and I like the automatic features (t... | |
| phono preamp for the ortofon 2m bronze Hi,I have the Sim Audio 110lp v2 and it seems to be working good.I am running it with a 2m Blue Ortofon cart.I have not used any other phono stages, so I can't compare and contrast but it seems to be a solid unit with good reviews.It does not have... | |
| Any opinions on the Thorens TD 148a @syntax Hi, could you please expand on that?You mean the catridge/headshell should be properly aligned correct? | |
| Frustrated with Vinly @almarg Looking at the settings on my phono stage dip switches, this is what I see:- 100pf- 47k- RIAA curve- 40db | |
| Frustrated with Vinly Wow, a lot of information to digest here.Thanks to all for the suggestions.I am going to continue on this journey and see which method works for me.I really do appreciate all the feedback from each of you.I will try to post back when I get better ... | |
| Frustrated with Vinly Thanks for everyone's advice and suggestions. Much to digest.By the way, any opinions on Thorens TT's, especially the TD 148a?Thnx | |
| Frustrated with Vinly I forgot about one album that I had bought and just played one of the tracks, Dire Straits On Every Street: You and Your FriendI ran my anti-static brush on it before playing and cleaned the stylus. It played flawlessly, not even one pop or crackl... |