kennyc
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| Vinyl Lovers-- Cartridges!!!! Do you have a daily driver? I run a variety. Cartridge stylus is a consumable item. For those who want to minimize cartridge stylus replacement cost, perhaps a Soundsmith cart? Soundsmith also can retip other manufacturer’s cartridges. | |
| When to change a cartridge? I keep track of hours, otherwise I’ll be guessing wear. Cartridge stylus is consumable. For those who want to minimize stylus replacement cost, maybe then use a Soundsmith cartridge - make sure your phono stage is adequate | |
| Is there any such thing as a bad sounding DAC these days? …but do any that really matter these days not sound “good”?… Depends, DACs nowadays is MUCH better sonically than before and can be very satisfying. However, to get a DAC up to the sonic level of my analog rig, I had to spend more. | |
| Anybody having trouble getting near-your-asking-price for used gear ? (Plz. no hype) Maybe the economy? We just went through Covid supply chain crazies and recently a significant inflation bout, maybe less available "hobby" funds? | |
| Is there an 'Audiophile' Reel-to-Reel Machine for Under $1,000? +1 @noromance A decent “working” R2R will cost significantly more | |
| Turntables currently considered top of the range. Do you know what they are ? M Fremer reports that these later turntables beat the Caliburn: SAT XD1 Techdas Airforce Zero OMA K3 A budget choice for top sonics is Esoteric Grandioso T1, wish it was within my budget. Some ~50k choices: CS Port LFT1 Dohman Helix 2 ... | |
| Fine tuning the system. Where do you start and how do you proceed ? One thing nice about Agoners is the support of properly treating rooms as a significant sonic issue. | |
| Devore O/96 with high powered amplifiers What can I expect to hear?....... BOOM!! ;) | |
| I’m considering upgrading my speakers internal wiring Curiosity killed the cat...luckily they have 9 lives. I'd say scratch that curiosity itch - audiophile fun and likely better than a lifetime of wondering. Seems like you can go back to the original wiring if desired. | |
| Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ? $30k table, $15k arm, $25k phono stage @inna I believe you can reach a high quality analog rig for less. Targeting a rig good enough to play top carts but at least cost while minimally sacrificing Sonic quality, I got a used VPI Avenger Rim... | |
| Are Headphones Fit for Serious Music Listening? HeadFi is a valid thriving hobby that many enjoy, but it seems most 2-channel audiophiles don’t have both. This hobby is costly enough without adding another rabbit hole and 2 channel usually sounds better. However, I enjoy both as I like variet... | |
| Has anyone tried these SnugPlugs? Looks okay for an inexpensive fix, but I rather replace the outlet | |
| Who's winning? Winning or losing is NOT = satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Satisfaction is better than dissatisfaction regardless of cost. One can enjoy more than one pair of speakers of non-identical costs. Audiophile vs non-audiophile have different priorit... | |
| Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ? The answer is yes but usually with a highly transparent audio chain. | |
| Best Exercise To Improve Capability Of Handling Heavy Amps I also need to be careful when lifting. Still nursing a torn wrist tendon from lifting a microwave last August. Going to weekly traction treatment for spinal degeneration. I just read about a member using a hydraulic lift. I guessing it’s a hydra... |