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Mytek Brooklyn - A dangerous pre!
Removing shoes is a simple solution. 
Mytek Brooklyn - A dangerous pre!
I’ve found simply taking off my shoes cured the static electricity problem.For some reason, being in stocking feet grounds you. 
Grado Sonata Cartridge vs. Rega Ania
yogiboy,On another forum, posters have corroborated your view.Conrad-Johnson’s rep is obviously wrong. 
Grado Sonata Cartridge vs. Rega Ania
I wrote to Conrad-Johnson regarding the feasibility of matching my PV 11 preamp with the Ania cartridge.  The response was as follows:”Yes, 3.5 uV output would be sufficient to run PV-11.”I don’t know how accurate that answer is though. 
Grado Sonata Cartridge vs. Rega Ania
Stevecham,Thanks for the recommendations! 
Spotify vs other streaming services
Thank you, hgeifman. 
Grado Sonata Cartridge vs. Rega Ania
Thanks yogiboy for the info!  
Grado Sonata Cartridge vs. Rega Ania
Can anyone suggest an alternate cartridge to the Sonata that is more detailed, yet good for classical? It can be a MC with transformer or any other type of cartridge in the $600-$800 range. 
Grado Sonata Cartridge vs. Rega Ania
yogiboy,Good question.  It’s just that I’ve heard CDs on his system that we’re not that impressive.And since our turntables are similar, I thought that the cartridge was the variable that is responsible for the improvement.I could be very wrong, t... 
Grado Sonata Cartridge vs. Rega Ania
I understand the gain on my Conrad-Johnson’s phono section is 47dB.Is that strong enough to efficiently run an MC cart such as the Ania (3.5uV?) 
Grado Sonata Cartridge vs. Rega Ania
Orpheus10,My listening is mainly classical, and I know Grado usually works well, but unfortunately it does lack the definition I heard.How do you audition cartridges in your system?Who’s going to lend you one? 
Spotify vs other streaming services
Dick,I downloaded the Radio Paradise app.  It’s very confusing as to how to access the site to stream music.Is the Radio Paradise stream of higher quality than Tidal’s? 
A way to listen to a large collection
As I just remarked on another thread, the SQ, at least on my set, is slightly better with the CD than with Tidal. Perhaps more musical ( I know that’s an amorphous term.)   I agree, also, that there is something “very special about pulling out an ... 
Spotify vs other streaming services
Upon AB ing Tidal with identical CDs played on my transport (both plugged into the same DAC) I find the quality slightly, but importantly, better for classical, in the CD.Still and all, the Tidal is very impressive. For casual listening I’ll  stre... 
A way to listen to a large collection
troutchoker,Funny you should post this now. I just,within the last hour, downloaded Tidal.