sokogear
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| Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles? Mostly great comments. A couple big disagreements - I have a basic submariner Rolex for 20 years (a working man's watch) - and a 9 year old 911 - I certainly am very happy with both, but can I mention another plus to these 2 investments - lack of... | |
| Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles? I should have asked "could" instead of "should" but I don't think it would change anyone's answer.Yes' have a big lead out of the gate....I'll give my vote at 100. | |
| How important is a Linear Power Supply Versus a Switcyed one? I wonder what that represents in actual dollars. Double sounds high, but if its $20 versus $10, does that justify $350? | |
| How important is a Linear Power Supply Versus a Switcyed one? I took the plunge and am dealing directly with Ron Sutherland who assured me I will have no problem swapping the boards (which will save the back and forth shipping costs of $50 or so). No soldering, and he is even willing to get on the phone in c... | |
| How important is a Linear Power Supply Versus a Switcyed one? Mapman - what are you saying as to why the LPS is an optional extra cost item? | |
| is the sound of vinyl due to the physical process of the turntable? It is very simple for laymen playing records From cereal boxes. Records provide a continuous signal. Any digital source, even if “oversampled” still is not continuous- it has individual bits of information. Remastered records are usually better be... | |
| How important is a Linear Power Supply Versus a Switcyed one? Kijank-if SMPS is more expensive, then why is it standard and LPS an extra cost option? | |
| How important is a Linear Power Supply Versus a Switcyed one? They say that SMPs introduce noise into the circuit that could impact the sound quality. Sutherland says it's better to have an LPS, but he wasn't acting like it was a really big deal, claims he doesn't like to make minor changes to his personal s... | |
| How important is a Linear Power Supply Versus a Switcyed one? Thanks for all the input.I spoke with Ron Sutherland and he is the nicest guy. Can't believe he acts as his own distributor and handles inquiries directly.He said others in the past who did the Insight upgrade were pleased, but he didn't say they ... | |
| How important is a Linear Power Supply Versus a Switcyed one? That's what I am afraid of.... a teeny bit. I don't consider myself a tweaker and generally don't do things like aftermarket tonearm counterweights, cable stands so they don't touch the floor or that type of stuff. I do care very much about quali... | |
| How important is a Linear Power Supply Versus a Switcyed one? I think this is a mod, not an external box, so return would be messy if not impossible. The question is whether it would be noticeably better. Forgot to mention that I have a Furman Elite 15 conditioner which got rid of a very slight buzz I had wi... | |
| What to buy? The R700 might go 1 or 2 Hz deeper-that’s. it. Not worth a 33% increase. Everything else exactly the same. | |
| What to buy? KEF R500 on closeout or used are very detailed speakers that sound like you are in the audience with very excelent bass - no subwoofer needed, are built incredibly well (the built in mini-stands are included and are perfect for any surface). Unlik... | |
| Help with upgrade bug... How about spending $5k on a turntable set up? Or a little less and save a few bucks for records. Better bang for the buck and more detailed. Digital can’t deliver all the sound of analogue. Scientific fact. | |
| Are integrated amps technically better than separates? Hopefully you've spent a larger portion of your overall investment in tonearm/cartridge and table and your phono section you mentioned is a good one.I think you've got the power section down as long as it can push your speakers effortlessly. |