tablejockey
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| New Cartridge or New Preamp "I didn't find it to be all that much better than the onboard phono of the rogue." You're missing another level of performance. Your existing table setup isn't maximized until you're using an outboard phonostage. Max the budget, whatever it is. ... | |
| Why does pulling out main speakers from wall improve sound? The qualitied among us can give the technical/physics lesson. It just does, so DO IT! Most speakers do best when given the breathing room. | |
| If you had $12k / £10k to upgrade your analogue front-end... "Rega Planar 10 with Aphelion 2 cart (£6,840) and give myself just over £3k to spend on a phono stage" You’re on the right track. Naturally, there are dozens of other combinations. Rega for no fuss. Max the budget on phono stage. | |
| which tube amps have strong drive/150+ watts under 15k? The PL's will score high in overall value/performance/flexibility. Also will likely drive most of your speaker choices. I don't hear any concerns with my 89 db speakers. The 2 ohm tap may help those with impedance dips. Longtime Dialogue HP ... | |
| Need tube help! Study the PL website resources. Acclimate your ears to "the sound" Otherwise, you're just going to waste money, not knowing why you're changing tubes. The stock tube set will sound good if the rest of your setup is solid. | |
| End Game Turntable suggestions " I just missed a like-new P10 right here in NJ on the mart, which was listed for 5K." Ouch! I hate seeing those kinds of deals AFTER the fact. I get it- auto lift of the Thorens. Lyra or ART 20=nice setup. | |
| Wilson to Tekton to ???? "Never Sell Anything" As long as you have the extra storage space and you don't get "the look" from the boss. Remedy for audio gear sell regret-go out and buy something COMPLETELY different and exciting. | |
| End Game Turntable suggestions (Thorens 1601) with a 5K cartridge? Many pundits seem to say that if the table isn't super high end, you cant benefit from this level of cart." Other than the Rega in you final four lineup, consider the Audio Technica ART line for LOMC. Plenty of... | |
| Direct to consumer and retail You didn't actually believe buying a product directly from a manufacturer that also sells thru retailers would be less? If so, you've got some learnin to do. | |
| What is the best way to clean Vinyl? Based on the OP's experience/existing setup, a $150 Spin Clean is all that's needed, or MAYBE one of those MIC budget US's now available. Unless the OP is buying used LP's US isn't likely to needed. I have a collection/setup to justify purchasi... | |
| Favourite Guitarists dmader48- That's a proper list of Jazz guitarists, but you forgot the great Barny Kessel. Barney Kessel was probably heard by more people than imagined. He played with everyone who was anyone, along with being of the first call for other artist... | |
| What does "balanced triodes" refer to as related to vacuum tubes? New Year's assignment-learn about tubes taste_of_tubes.pdf (ken-gilbert.com) | |
| 2 X Rel Carbons Incoming. Advice on powering? Nice looking subs. Positioning and adjusting gain to blend will do more than any fancy cables or plugging it into an unnecessary conditioner. Directly into the wall with the cheap, supplied power /neutirk cables gets the job done in my setup.... | |
| Favourite Guitarists "It was embarrassing and hard to watch. Like Soupy Sales trading punches with Marvin Hagler." tony1954- GT has the proper Blues foundation, and just isn't a next level of Blues/Rock AND shredding, which SRV was. No disrespect to JB and all his ... | |
| Favourite Guitarists "Not sure I would call them young."! tony1954- Hah! I’m only 61, and a life long guitar wanker. My instructors back from 50 years ago left an impression on who to pay attention to when it comes to geetar playing. Classical and Jazz players who ... |