mglik
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| Is LP distortion the record or the cartridge? I really only noticed this distortion after inserting my new Atma-Sphere MP-1. Could its sensitivity be part of the cause?But my records are old and were played on a not so good TT before...I did get Tri to help me on the phone with set up. Assume... | |
| Is LP distortion the record or the cartridge? Some more than others. Old vocals and piano are frequently bad.I am waiting on an order for a Lyra Atlas SL.Sure hope this will help. Any ideas on what changes to expect? | |
| What is the actual percentage of people exclusively listening to vinyl vs digital? It’s always a crap shoot buying new LPs. I have a couple of Better Records $$. Nice but a lot of money for 40 minutes. And for that money I can buy a lot of stuff.It would be nice to get into new music that I might find by checking out the Pandora... | |
| ATC SCM150 (or JBL Synthesis) (or JBL vintage) (or new Klipsch Jubilee) OK Juan,A speaker is only as good as the designer’s voicing and the listener’s ear. You you also need to consider the amplifier. One might say that speaker and amp are the “two hands clapping” in a system.The amplifier match is critical. If I were... | |
| What is the actual percentage of people exclusively listening to vinyl vs digital? I should have stated this thread as “percentage that prefer vinyl vs digital” but most got my drift. Truth be told, I really totally listen to vinyl. When I spin my 1 CD a day in my office headphone system I am half listening while working.So, I a... | |
| What is the actual percentage of people exclusively listening to vinyl vs digital? Still listen to about 1 CD a day in my nice office system.My reaction is, "Wow, it sounds really interesting." compared to my analog rig, "Wow, I am speechless." | |
| What is the actual percentage of people exclusively listening to vinyl vs digital? Not to generalize, the younger generation seems to listen to their phones with ear buds all day and slap on the vinyl when they get home. Level of analog system does not seem to matter-vinyl just sounds more "human". | |
| Turntables.....A point of diminishing returns? You might also consider sending the 401 to Chris at Woodsong Audio to be rebuilt. At least partially. | |
| Turntables.....A point of diminishing returns? HiNeat system.Two major improvements: Triplanar arm and LDA Quartz Power Supply.I bought a Woodsong Garrard 301 with an Ortophon RS 309D which is a Jelco.The Triplanar makes the Jelco sound like a toy. Worth every penny.And the Long Dog Audio powe... | |
| ATC SCM150 (or JBL Synthesis) (or JBL vintage) (or new Klipsch Jubilee) Hi Juan,As a beginner, your best choice is ATC.And if you want the best ATC, buy the Anniversary model. Their internal amps are all upgraded to Class A which is best SS.And all ATC powered are Tri-amped with dedicated amps for the tweeter, midrang... | |
| Delrin platter with Mat I considered a vinyl mat for my TT. On the advise of Ralph at Atma-Sphere, I bought an acrylic mat from Oracle Audio for $185.It improved my system dramatically. Highly recommended. | |
| ATC SCM150 (or JBL Synthesis) (or JBL vintage) (or new Klipsch Jubilee) Hi Juan,Regarding a great preamp for the ATCs, the best I know is the Atma-Sphere MP-1. It is valve output with a solid state power supply.It also has one of the very best phono stages built in if you ever want to go vinyl-which is my strongest su... | |
| ATC SCM150 (or JBL Synthesis) (or JBL vintage) (or new Klipsch Jubilee) https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa986a-atc-scm-100asl-speakersHi Juan,Before Lone Mountain Audio took over distribution and sales for ATC in the States, I was the ATC dealer in California. And I lived with Anniversary 50s in my 2 channel home ... | |
| Speaker Cables Best cable I know of, regardless of cost, are the Silversmith Fidelium. And Fidelium bi wire. ($1200 8’ $275 bi wire “jumper”) Check out the reviews. They are not the usual “highly recommended”. They all come out and say exactly what I say.Jeff at... | |
| My NAD 3020 D proves your Class D tropes are wrong Class D amps have traveled quite a long journey over 25+ years.Surely, there has been a lot of focus on improving the technology.I have been a dedicated tube guy for most on the past 50 years into this hobby. About to turn 68, got my first system ... |