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| VPI classic to ClearAudio maximum solution If you want to stick with VPI, then consider thishttps://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9fjb0-vpi-industries-classic-direct-turntablesI would offer 8- 9k, put your XV1 on it, and be done. Your Dynavector should perform better than it ever did on the... | |
| VPI classic to ClearAudio maximum solution My take on the Classic 1Been enjoying 9 years with now minimal issues. My aging ears have heard the FINEST setups over the years.Prior was a tweaky Rega P5, with good results. The Classic is comparable but closer to "high end." With a few it can ... | |
| Favorite punk song. O.G. punk-The Who's 1965 "My Generation" The lyrics and spirit of the song is THE MOST "Punk" before there was "Punk" Who was first.Does anyone remember the scene in Quadraphenia?https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=AwrgBmXwKdBdqL8AmK_BG... | |
| after market power cords for power conditioner or amps etc Get a USED cable that retailed for $3-500 for at least half, and use it for the wall to conditioner.Do it again for a another, then experiment to see if you hear a difference in different spots.Brand suggestion is contentious, I stay out of those ... | |
| Cheap cart confession I've been able to squeeze in some album sides, since installing the mighty Otello.The weak areas I initially found noticeable, have improved a bit with adjustments and play time.As mentioned, I hear the mid band being MUCH closer to my previous r... | |
| Help me decide between these two turntable/cartridge combinations $4500 of table/cartridge is enough to get the idea of what the fuss is all about.Personallly, I would lean toward Rega, just because of past experience with one.Possibly, as close to plug and play there is?Don't mean a thing without a proper phon... | |
| What is your top priority items on Black Friday Sale. Not a damn thing. The thread title however, reminded me I have an excellent period press "Katy Lied"- Steely Dan. The infamous album that SD HATED, regarding sound quality. I think it sounds pretty good if,you have the proper copy/setup. I will b... | |
| Cheap cart confession boxer12-I don't hear any exaggerated sibalance.A go to test track I like is off a1958 mono press of Julie Londons "Julie is her name." "Laura"is performed with only Julie, the great Barney Kessel on guitar, and the bass player. The Otello puts Ju... | |
| Cheap cart confession I’m happy to report the Soundsmith Otello is performing as expected.I have the current, new body design. Definitely nicer looking than the previous model. Looks like a pricier cart.Just a few album sides in, and minimal fuss, easily heard improvem... | |
| channel imbalance freak out millercarbon- good points.This operator is guilty of MANY errors! The cable management thing indeed can induce noise which flares up the audio nervosa. I had turntable hum that I thought was one of those "it's just the way it is" noises.A simple r... | |
| Dazed & Confused "Played YES, Close to the Edge first track and when the vocals come in at the 4 minute mark, ouch. Then when the organs starts up at 13.03 I gotta turn it off (or at lease way down).""I get up, I get down..." Epic, at max volume. Almost a religiou... | |
| Cheap cart confession stereo5-Thanks for the suggestion. I had a Sumiko Blackbird repaired by SS year ago.I forgot SS isn't the only game in town. I'm really hoping my ART 9 is salvageable. I'm done with $1K+ carts for awhile.They sound wonderful, but as mentioned ear... | |
| Cheap cart confession DENON 103-I'm limited to something @ .3/4 mv at best. I don't want to bother with a step up. Considered the Hana.I went Soundsmith, just to try MI in my system. I've heard them demoed by Peter. Very nice. Entry level Otello on the cheap. I'm expec... | |
| Phono Preamp Tube Rush Those are 2 popular units.,one of which i've tried.-Herron. No noticeable tube rush at "reasonable" volume, from the listening position. If you're expecting SS, absolute quiet during blast sessions,in between cuts-good luck on that. Even the fines... | |
| Cheap cart confession Meaning it's beyond warranty=gottta have a replacement. Just surprised I like hearing even the least expensive cart enough over the CD's. |