noromance
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| Melody Gardot - Which albums to buy? @hifiman5 The thing is though that it does sound good. And you are correct about the in the room quality, and yes, the orchestra is sublime. However, it is only when I played older recordings that I am acutely aware that there is something else go... | |
| What is being said at the 1:59 mark of this song? Kuda (kuja) bajob | |
| Melody Gardot - Which albums to buy? Nice songs. I own ’One and Only Thrill.’ Shame about the quality of the vinyl. However I can ignore some crackles if the recording is good. After playing Melody’s album, I played a 70s recording by Roger Whittaker. It was etched and crystalline wi... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? ^ The Doors/Absolutely Live is a great well-recorded gem. | |
| Jelco Easy VTA on the Fly Hi António,Do you have the upgraded version in black?Do you know if it works with the Jelco TK-850? (cross-posted) | |
| Aragon 4004 upgrade to MK II Meh. There's a newer 8008 for $1050 on agon. | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Charles Lloyd Quartet - A Night in Copenhagan. Bluenote. Staggeringly good. Live recording of incredible quality. | |
| Jelco TK-850L review Well...some closure on an issue I was having with the arm. I described a very slight but discernable bloom in the upper bass with a slight lower mid dip. It's razor sharp now and on song.Can you guess what was wrong? | |
| Confessions of a drug taker/tonearm tweek You've damped the microphony. Not a fan of Sorbothane. Make sure you haven't lost something in terms of resolution, speed, and transparency. | |
| advice for warming up phono sound Drop stylus into Magic Eraser. Do not drag it over tip. | |
| Jelco Easy VTA on the Fly António, Well done... but can't see link. | |
| Fun Analog Upgrade Challenge Total is $19k. Buy more used records from the 50s, 60s and 70s and a SpinClean. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Phoebe Snow. 1974. Shelter records. $4. Fabulous. Clean, crisp, transparent recording (before they destroyed music with digital.) | |
| Great Value in Used Phono Preamp’s? Here's a Croft phono preamp for stupid money - less than half price. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis90i94-croft-micro-25-preamp-tube | |
| Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable @slaw Yup. 10". Seems to work fine with the overhang. I wanted to get the Resomat but he's retired from making them.@bpoletti yes but it is the wood that makes it sluggish. Try the stillpoints on granite blocks..I beg you!! And spill the beans on ... |