noromance
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| Tidal digital hi-fi vs records I'm playing Tidal Hi-Fi on a new i7 Microsoft Surface Pro. I also tried a HP laptop with much the same result. The record in question is this one.Garrard401/Decca, Croft phono, tube mono amps, Spendor speakers.I've experienced these phenomena with... | |
| Tidal digital hi-fi vs records @2psyop I enjoy all playback methods and agree that it's all about the music. However, it is an audiophile forum where we strive for perfection. The acceptance of mediocrity devalues the art. | |
| Cartridge distorting progressively during playback Have to agree with @clearthink. Think about it from a humorous angle.Sounds like the arm bearing is sticking. Are you sure the rear of the tonearm is clear of the cue mechanism? | |
| 12BH7 Nos 12AX7 I've heard a lot of these. These are the best in my opinion.1. Shuguang Black 12AX7LS from Grant Fidelity. (Top grade version. Need 20 hours burn in so comments based on that. The best of both 2+3 below. Black backgrounds, great soundstage,... | |
| Slight increase of tracking force = Big Improvement I have a pal who sets his tracking weight at the highest recommended VTF because he prefers deep bass and warm sound. I find music sounds veiled and muted at high settings, and can't understand why he likes it like that. I track at the lowest end ... | |
| Turntable platter problem Same post?https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/turntable-problem-2 | |
| 12BH7 Nos Thin Black plate CV5042. Not the Brimar branded 12BH7a ones. | |
| How much do we at A'gon influence the industry? We're no more than a drop in an ocean. For every one of us putting marbles in cups, testing armboard materials or rolling NOS tubes, there are 1000 additional 0.1% people entering a market filled with very expensive products aimed at those high ne... | |
| Phono Preamp Question +1 @tablejockey for a SUT into the MM input on the phono. | |
| Jelco 850 total weight I have both arms and while I haven't weighed them, there's not that much in it from what I can tell handling them. The 850 improvement in SQ is worth replacing your springs if there was a weight issue. | |
| Turntable problem You're gonna have to bring it back to a Pioneer service center. | |
| Turntable problem You'll have to include the make and model. Probably something overheating on a circuit board from being old or the motor bearing is worn. | |
| Ugh....dropped the stylus on the platter That's nothing. I once played the platter mat thinking it was a David Byrne album. | |
| Tone Arm board material My slate plinth builder supplied mine with wenge armboards saying it was the best he'd heard. | |
| Ask the local curmudgeon (me) anything related to tech or liquor. :) Japanese single malt tastes digital while the real deal tastes like tubes and analog. |