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| Ric Ocasek dead at 75 My apologies, @tvad ! | |
| Thoughts on moving from a 1200G to Sota Saphire or above Tough question comparing the arms! The SME has been considered close to world class for many years. The Technics arm is new and sold only with that table, I think. We know from the EPA series that Technics can build a great arm when they decide to... | |
| System building; a meditation Fantastic thread with so many angles to consider!For me, some of the keys include:- Aspirational reference points- Room/gear and gear/gear matching- Step-by-step improvementsAs more specifically articulated above, more goosebump moments is what I'... | |
| How to add DSP to Audible Illusions Pre Yes, that's how to connect. Following your other thread, if you go to a Roon solution, DSP is built in and this device may not be needed any longer. Just a thought...Cheers,Spencer | |
| What angle should I set the VTA on my VPI turntable? what @lewm & @whart said!IME, some carts demand frequent VTA adjustment to sound their best while others seem pretty damn happy and less sensitive to small adjustment. Cheers,Spencer | |
| How to get into high end digital? (Feeding a DAC) @holmz,If playing from your spinning disc is the requirement, you'll need a transport or DVD player with a digital output(USB, BNC, dig coax, etc). All DACs don't have the same complement of inputs, so be sure of compatibility. SQ of DACs can var... | |
| Ric Ocasek dead at 75 This breaking news just in:Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still deadChevy Chase, 1975 | |
| Thoughts on moving from a 1200G to Sota Saphire or above @bfoura, Similar to Timestep, KAB is a USA-based company who've generated quite a following with their SL1200 upgrades. Their are many threads here and on other forums with 1200 owners trading tips & experiences regarding which upgrades were m... | |
| SOTA NOVA, HR-X VPI, Technics 1200G recommendations? Dumb question, but does the power supply have a voltage selector and you've got it set for your correct electrical supply? Cheers,Spencer | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Yo La Tengo - There's A Riot Going OnWynton Kelly Trio & Wes Montgomery - Smokin' at the Half Note 45Peter Gabriel - Us Temptations - Psychedelic Shack | |
| Thoughts on moving from a 1200G to Sota Saphire or above Perhaps, @lewm , but while we don't want to go down the headshell stability rabbithole here, I'd argue IF integrated headshells are generally equal or better than removable, it comes down to whether or not someone's personal best investment is in ... | |
| Audio: what took so long ? I would like to order the distortion-erasing chip for my brain please.The OP's premise strikes me as pretty far off. This statement made me cringe,"while panel speakers invaded high-end, wreaking-havoc on amplifiers and ultimately going backwards ... | |
| What headphone and amplifier for classical enthusiast @rvpiano,Here's a wonderful article about our friend, Rushton's similar journey to a headphone system. He's one of the most knowledgeable classical enthusiasts I have encountered. It might help with your process rather than just a specific product... | |
| Thoughts on moving from a 1200G to Sota Saphire or above @bfoura, Use a resonance calculator to be sure, but I think you're safe there.IMHO, you've hit the sweet spot in the Ortofon line for high performance relative to cost vs their super carts. A little bit of conjecture but I would argue a cart chang... | |
| Still happily using vintage gear? This thread is certainly more fun than reading about streaming issues and arguments over the merits of MQA! Vintage joy. Cheers, Spencer |