oldschool1948

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We give up perspective to avoid tone controls
I'm new to this forum and to digital music. I'm not a purist, I just like listening to what sounds like good music (to me).  I've been buying and selling analog 2-channel equipment since 1968.  My first "quality" equalizer, which I still use is a ... 
Ready to move onto next stage of streaming
uberwaltz,Thanks for the response.  While I'm looking forward to making incremental improvements towards my version of a "perfect" sound, at my age, I've learned that somethings just have to be good enough.  I like what I have so far.  The only ot... 
Ready to move onto next stage of streaming
I'm new to digital and am building my first dedicated listening room.  I purchased a NAD M12 w/ BluOS module and M22 v2 combo.  Connected to the M12 is a Mac CD player, Techniques SL-1600 MK turntable, and Squeezebox Duet,  I stream Tidal using Bl... 
Why Isnt Techincs 1200 Considered Audiophile?
I've had the  SL-1600MK2 since the early 80's.  I bought it while stationed in Germany and paid $249. This thing is built like a tank; it is not a "DJ" turntable and cost more than the SL-1200 even thought they look and function about the same.... 
Moving from Analog to Digital
I started my stereo journey in 1969 in Vietnam of all places.  I bought a Pioneer "record player" which turned out to be a turntable but I had no amp to play it with.  I shipped it home.In the 70's, I was all Pioneer.  In the 80's, I purchased mos... 
Integrating a DAC into an Analog System
The ADL Stratos looks good on paper.  I will add it to my short list and try to audition it.  Thanks! 
Integrating a DAC into an Analog System
Simple is always good.  And I will plug a duet into whatever I buy.  I'm retiring in August and have setup a listening room using my main system. I need a good DAC and acoustic treatment to finish phase 1.  My preference is the McIntosh C52.  It h...