oberoniaomnia
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| Rega Naia Aphellion 2 phono preamp @drambuiequillhill Thanks for posting this. I recently got the Naia package and also wonder about suitable phono stage. I currently have an EAT eglow petite with a Zesto SUT, which makes a more full bodied sound. @jcoehler Re the REGA Aura, it is... | |
| 2025 Audio System Wish List Time! Listen to more records. Possibly phono stage to fit the quality of the Rega Naia with Aphelion2. Looking for suggestions. | |
| Second hand record turntable - Which one? What features do you want? Things to look are include: - How is 33/45 speed change implemented: button, move belt on external pulley, remove platter. Do you frequently listen to 33/45 or >98% 33 only? - Is antiskate adjustable? Important if y... | |
| What were your favorite gear additions in 2024? 1) Rega Naia TT, 2) Aphelion2 cartridge, 3) Zesto SUT TT with cart has noticeable tighter bass. SUT gives sound more volume (in the spacial sense). | |
| Any experience with VPI Super Prime scout with 10.5 inch tone arm I had a VPI SPS 10.5" with ADS as an upgrade from Thorens TD203 (total POS). I recently traded it in (was pulling teeth to get Upscale to accept the trade in of a TT I purchased from them. Not cool, IMHO) to get a Rega Naia. Two complaints: there... | |
| Will an Amp change improve my system ? Don't have a lot of amp experience, just know that my Primaluna EVO300 pre with a PassLabs XA25 and 87dB speakers (PearlAcoustics Sibelius, REL T9) in similar size room works great for me. No problem with power, volume dial is at maybe 10 o'clock,... | |
| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? I buy physical media because streaming screws over the artists and only lines the wallets of the streaming companies. I buy physical formats because I like to own something, and also appreciate the physical design. If available, I get the speci... | |
| Starting my showroom again In Santa Barbara (small town 100K, with high roller buyers in Montecito) we have two high-end stores, for one I am friends with the owner and his wife. I bought my 1.0 component system from the other, learned all the things I did not like about it... | |
| Anyone notice this with PrimaLuna EVO 400 remote?? I have a EVO 300 pre (to Pass XA25). I wonder whether the conflicting experiences have to do with sensitivity of speakers. Lower sensitivity speakers work fine, but high sensitivity speakers sound too jumpy? I use Pearlacoustics Sibelius with 87dB... | |
| How do you decide what to listen to? Same old stuff? If you want surefire like, stick with what you know you like. If you feel adventurous, try new material, with the understanding that you will NOT like most of it, but you may make a cool new find. True for wine as for music. I don't stream, but... | |
| The HARD ROCK & HEAVY METAL Thread Continued @johnnotkathi Have those as well plus "Fyulaba" and "If you swear, you'll catch no fish" all on vinyl. My HC stuff is European biased, as I grew up on Switzerland. US band "Artless" was a fun show I caught in a club in Basel. Exploited turned out ... | |
| What % Of Your System Are Your Cables? @jrareform I have a voltage adjuster (occasionally line voltage drops down to 90V) and a power conditioner (both Furman). I have compared speaker cables (Cardas 101 AWG 14 vs. Pearlacoustics AWG 4-5: so MASSIVE DIFFERENCE), and I can't tell them a... | |
| What % Of Your System Are Your Cables? <1% Tried some variants, particularly bare bones with something a bit better where the differences should be most noticeable, but nothing, absolutely nothing. As long as it has a decent connector, I don't bother with cables. For speaker cables,... | |
| after market power cord Just be sure the cable is UL/CE certified. Many aftermarket cables are not, so if something goes wrong (house fire), you are out of luck with insurance. | |
| Amplification of classical soloists in concert performances ? I've seen it with theorbo/lute with Baroque music. That style music was meant to be played in small rooms, chambers/camera. Playing those pieces in large concert halls with period instruments creates challenges. Either you replace one to a part wi... |