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| Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive Is the Technics SP10 enough for me to experience many of the qualities direct drive has to offer?MikeHow are all your new turntables comparing to your reel to reel? I'm on a similar journey with reel to reel as I am with vinyl. noromancelink to th... | |
| Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive Thank you all for your links, explanations, and experiences. It seems that some of you have already traveled the journey I'm starting on. I've owned belt driven turntables for many years, and over a year ago I added a Garrard 401 idler drive. Last... | |
| Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive atmasphere, thank you!Do each drive system have a certain sonic character of its own, I know it’s often said that idler has more drive, bass, etc. Does DD have a sonic character? What is your ideal platter pad material?There are new people to the ... | |
| Cartridge recomendation for Garard 301 and Ikeda IT-345CRI I was looking for a cartridge for my 301 recently and the Kiseki cartridge interests me, might be something you'd consider. I ended up with something more affordable but got the warmth and detail I was looking for. Let us know what you end up with. | |
| Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401! GunnerI'm also in the DFW area and running both Garrard 401, Garrard 301, and a TW Acustic belt drive turntable. Both of my Garrard plinths are piano gloss Macassar Ebony stacked ply plinths. I can help with your turntable decision if you're looki... | |
| Reasonable moving coil cartridge If you're set on trying a moving coil cartridge, one of our poster above have already mentioned the Audio-Tecnica ATOC9/II, this would be my choice if I were looking for an MC in this price range. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Audio-Technica-AT-OC9ML-... | |
| Best looking reel to reel There's so many cool looking R2R, I especially like the vertical standing models. Revox PR99 MKII, Tascam BR-20, Technics RS-1500, Akai 747, Studer A807 and A810.The reels and NAB adapters makes a big difference, these I call audio jewelry, up to ... | |
| Looking For Someone That Builds Interconnects This sounds like fun! I operated Element Cable and Element Signature for 10 years until just a few years ago. Google the name and you'll find many glowing reviews over the years. | |
| Best Tubed Preamp For A Warm, Rich Sound, Yet Still Detailed and Agile You have a lot of good options here to choose from, but don't forget the benefit of a tube preamp is the ability to try different tubes! The warm, rich, detailed sound you're looking for could depend on the tubes you decide to use as much as the p... | |
| Any News on MQA Lately? MQA’S UNEXPECTED TWIST http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/mqas-unexpected-twist/ I also read from a different article that other services beside Tidal will soon be streaming MQA. | |
| PS Audio BHK 300 mono VS Modwright KWA 150SE mono VS D'agostino Classic stereo thielist...thinking about it again, I highly recommend that you decide on one component at a time. There's no need to decide on a preamp now or anything else for that matter. We all hear differently and enjoy a different sound since recreating the... | |
| PS Audio BHK 300 mono VS Modwright KWA 150SE mono VS D'agostino Classic stereo I've always considered Pass Lab to be one of the best solid state amp designer in the industry, having owned and listened to many of their XA and X models, I'd have to say the D'Agostino is on the same level. Never had extensive experience with an... | |
| PS Audio BHK 300 mono VS Modwright KWA 150SE mono VS D'agostino Classic stereo I've been very happy with the D'Agostino Classic Stereo driving Magico. | |
| Best REEL TO REEL blank tape? If you're already going through the trouble of transferring your vinyl to tape, might as well get the best sound you can. As mentioned above, 15ips 2-track on 1/4 tape is about the best you can get. The sound of tape is second to none and there's ... | |
| storage options for MacBook Air Ghosthouse, I've installed BitPerfect. Thank you for the recommendation! |