oldrooney
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| What are your top 3 favorite turntable companies (manufacturer) and why? @mylogic Speaking as an American, I recall what Thomas Jefferson is reported to have said, “I consider a man who knows only one way of spelling a word uneducated,” or something to that effect. As for turntables, I’m an old boomer who thought that ... | |
| Does anyone experience sound improvement from restarting power off and on of DAC? @mitchb My latest Auralic product (Altair 2.2) refreshes firmware on every reboot. Which is a great feature for those of us who aren’t always paying attention to the latest updates. I think you are implementing best practices by rebooting, especia... | |
| I find myself "tuning out" anymore.....is the magic fading? @coralkong Yes. To answer your question, has anyone got to the point where they’re just not interested. I think I’ve (almost) burnt out on buying new gear, because I’m running out of money. Also, better gear will not overcome the problems I’ve ide... | |
| Would like to get more bass out of my B&W 801 series 2 speakers @chessie I would like to second much of what @livinon2wheels and others have stated above. As you may be aware, the Series 2 was originally brought to market with an optional equalizer. The designer, as I understand it, considered the EQ essent... | |
| Would like to get more bass out of my B&W 801 series 2 speakers @chessie I own a pair of 801 series 2 which look just like yours. But in your room, they look small; in my room they hulk up like your JBLs (see more below). While they may be a bit insensitive, I was told on this forum that due to their relativel... | |
| Modular LP record storage suggestions @ghdprentice The link you gave said in the product details that it did NOT fit vinyl records (likely the reason for frequent returns), but did offer an Amazon search code to find one that did. @howardlee See above. I hope you find something I can... | |
| Looking for advise regarding Rogue M180’s @mulveling I suspect most of the performance of the Dark upgrade was in the tubes. My high frequencies sounded clearer, and the bass extension seemed just a bit deeper. Again, I was pleased. It could have all been confirmation bias. I ought to swa... | |
| Looking for advise regarding Rogue M180’s @buellrider97 I can recommend the Dark upgrade, if it’s anything like the Dark upgrade to my Rogue ST100. Before the upgrade, I thought the amp was ‘almost there;’ after I got it back, I found it WAS there. The difference was subtle, the cost was ... | |
| Room setting: new amp or new speakers? @albymana I’m three years or so in to my adventure of exploring HiFi as a hobby/passion. I got intrigued listening to a friend’s system who I think had seven sets of speakers set up in one room; he was only playing two of them, but I couldn’t tell... | |
| How Many Times Do You Have To Listen To Understand A Piece Of Music? @fatdaddy2 Your comment on Springsteen made me laugh out loud. @onhwy61 Depends. Some music grabs me immediately and all I want is more of the album, and the artist. Others take a few more listens, or just being in the right mood. Sometimes learni... | |
| Burmester 218..... @ckr1969 Thanks for sharing. I’m sure if I had Burmeister gear, I would be proud of it too. Hate that your thread got shat upon so. Enjoy the music. | |
| Do I Really Need a Dedicated Streamer? @dunkin You ask do I need a dedicated streamer? I answer, ‘No you do not.’ But I interpret those who have tried to counsel you on this matter, that, considering that you have a good DAC, amp, and speakers, if were to TRY a dedicated streamer (an... | |
| Ugliest Component of the Year 2024! @macg19 I don’t know, I kind of like the red powder coat, features, construction, and warranty of the Rogers products; although I will admit that the layout of some of the units is a bit of a head-scratcher. Tubes are open, but the transformers ar... | |
| Streaming/DAC Upgrade @litespeedaudio @wrm57 OP: Like wrm57, I jumped on the Altair 2.1 deal (although I wish I had the budget for the Aries 2.2). I’m pleased that I can use a wireless connection, and the analog input has come in very handy. The DAC is very good (no... | |
| How To Control The Eager Beaver @elliottbnewcombjr Thank you for the tutorial on using the flat side of my protractor; dang thing didn’t come with instructions, now I know how to check one of the most mysterious adjustments to my turntables. The mystery being I never know if I’v... |