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| 8-16 ohm budget speakers Well I sold the RP-160s and purchased a pair of DALI Zensor 1s. Not any more sensitive than my B&Ws however an easier load as impedance doesn't go below 5 ohms. Haven't received the Zensors yet to pair with the Dynaco. I expect that the Zenso... | |
| How to increase volume of my turntable - pre-amp - amp setup Which AT cartridge do you have? MM cartridge gain is measured in milli volts (mV), usually running from 2.5 to 5 mV. Phonostage gain is measured in decibels (dB), Most budget MM ones usually run from 34 to 50 dB. Do you know the gain of yours? Kn... | |
| Is my Onkyo Receiver toast? An integrated amp is both amp and preamp integrated within one unit. A receiver adds a tuner. You should be able to find a used AVR at reasonable expense, much below original retail. Finding one having the desired inputs is key.Good luck in your s... | |
| Yamaha CX 2 preamp verse say a Rotel RC 995? OK, so we are looking for a preamp with remote, phonostage and headphone output for $300 which will be at least sonically equal to the PT-3. Well, I need to think on this.I owned the B&K ST-140 amp and Pro10 preamp at one time (for ~25 years)... | |
| How to increase volume of my turntable - pre-amp - amp setup Yes, you need a phono preamp otherwise known as a phonostage. Given that your other components are so inexpensive you might search E-bay for an older Radio Shack phonostage. They can be had for ~$20. Audio Technica made one that was selling for ~... | |
| Is my Onkyo Receiver toast? I am also sorry to here that, and recommend the integrated amp approach. If you wish to have a tuner, many are now available used, on line, pawn shops, elsewhere as people get away from FM radio. | |
| Yamaha CX 2 preamp verse say a Rotel RC 995? What is your budget for a pre and what amp are you using ? | |
| Newbie question-- where to throw my frogskins next? Please let us know what you think once the phonostage and cartridge have been in play for a while. I think I might check into the AT 120 myself. Looking for an inexpensive cartridge. | |
| Has anyone NOT listened to their system for a long time? I an not one who has to have music playing all the time. Background music is not necessary. For me listening to music is a unique experience, as is taking a hike, reading a book, seeing a movie. It is that experience which has drawn me into this h... | |
| Random thoughts from a sort of, kind of audiophile Mikapen, I totally agree regarding frequency loss with aging not being a significant problem with enjoyment of high end sound. Factors that give rise to great soundstaging and image as well as dynamics are more important to me. | |
| Best sounding turntable and cartridge for $1100 Sunny, my SG-3 was purchased in 1983 and the original version as manufactured by the Portland Oregon company prior to Conrad Johnson buying out Sonograph. I purchased it from a dealer friend of mine after the Portland Co. failed. I believe the cos... | |
| Newbie question-- where to throw my frogskins next? Congrats on your purchases. I believe you have optimized what you can get out of your TT and did not exhaust your budget. Just curious, were the cartridge and cork mat purchases based on recommendations made in reviews of your turntable? I am not ... | |
| DAC for CD transport Most later model CD players have optical or coax digital output, some both. Most DACs have both optical and coax inputs. Generally coax is preferred. Given that you won't require a USB input you are open for the opportunity to purchase an older us... | |
| Class "A" sound, as related to Stereophile. Thanks for the kind words Dave and orpheus. When one has the latitude, playing with one's room is the best and least expensive way to tune a system to one's liking. Realizing that we are tuning to an average of what we are presented from the recor... | |
| Newbie question-- where to throw my frogskins next? Given that you seem to be happy with your 5.1 system and are simply attempting to add vinyl as a source I would devote your expenditures toward that end. Stick with the electronics (amplification) you currently have.Though it is easy to recommend ... |