syr1990
Responses from syr1990
| Vinyl Lovers I second analog productions and reading about pressings on the Hoffman forums. Rhino also has some good releases. Look for mastering engineers such as Kevin Gray, Chris Bellman, Bernie Grundman, and Ryan K Smith. I think some of the quality AAA re... | |
| Upgrading from a Pro-ject X2 to Technics Sl-1200G @noromance i was actually considering the MP-200 or MP-500. Thanks. | |
| Where to insert tubes while running a Luxman SS integrated Thanks @richdirector ; very helpful. I presume you find your Ardens warmer than any of the KEFs you’ve heard? | |
| Where to insert tubes while running a Luxman SS integrated Thanks @mapman and @yogiboy . I’ll try to audition some Tannoys and Spendors (maybe somewhat of a challenge as I'm based in the US). I guess the question of whether to add tubes somewhere in the chain will follow after I acquire new speakers. | |
| Where to insert tubes while running a Luxman SS integrated @mapman perhaps not, but I’m very satisfied with the combo when I play my good vinyl pressings and even some well-recorded digital. It’s really bad pressings and some digital that become too harsh (which the R3s do not mask at all—I had the same ... | |
| Where to insert tubes while running a Luxman SS integrated @lalitk sounds like words of wisdom. Do you have any speaker recommendations in the 4-6k range to run with the Luxman? | |
| Where to insert tubes while running a Luxman SS integrated Thanks all for the insight. Given that I’d like to run with the Luxman, get a somewhat warmer sound through new speakers (the Tannoy Legacy from what I can tell should be a bit warmer than the R3s while maintaining a lot of the imaging/soundstagi... | |
| Where to insert tubes while running a Luxman SS integrated @jjss49 I would probably prioritize digital at this stage as I think my vinyl rig sounds way better and less harsh in the treble than the node’s internal dac. @yogiboy budget for a tube phono would probably be around 2.5k new or used. Same budget ... | |
| Where to insert tubes while running a Luxman SS integrated @yogiboy thanks. Any tube phono suggestions you have in mind? | |
| Where to insert tubes while running a Luxman SS integrated Thanks for your dac suggestions @jjss49. Yes, the Luxman R3 combo is very revealing, including of recordings with harsh treble. I was surprised that the highs are a bit smoother than with the previous amp (the CXA81), though. | |
| Where to insert tubes while running a Luxman SS integrated Thanks for your input. I’m currently running KEF R3s with a Pro-Ject X2 (Sumiko Moonstone cart) and a Bluesound Node 2i. However, I’d like to keep the Luxman and upgrade the speakers and sources. I’m thinking of moving over to the Tannoy legacy se... | |
| Question for those that bolt their speakers to stands @indyvw have you found any stands that actually allow you to bolt the R3s down? I've struggled to find any. | |
| Thoughts on the various platter materials used in Pro-Ject's midrange turntables? @melm Unfortunately, the only weight info I could find is on the acrylic platter on the X2: its 2kg and 30mm thick. The description given on the Classic Evo aluminum platter is: "The heavy aluminium main platter construction utilises advanced th... | |
| Thoughts on the various platter materials used in Pro-Ject's midrange turntables? @lewm I do not believe any of them come with a mat, but that could be purchased separately. I’m open to recommendations for turntables in that price range (approx $1500-$2800) if you have any. |