theflattire
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| Phono stages: Hagerman and Sun Valley 1616 possible giant killers @rivinyl I would definitely give Zesto a look/listen. Never heard but almost went with a Andros II. I have an EAR 834 clone and its warm sounding so maybe the newer EAR like the Classic or 88PB? Warmest I've had was the Tavish Adagio, but its... | |
| Phono stages: Hagerman and Sun Valley 1616 possible giant killers No experience with the Trumpet. I have built a Bugle and Cornet. I fully expect the Trumpet to compete with next level phono stages. If you are not set on tubes, check out Darlington Labs. | |
| What's the weakest link in my stereo set up? I live in a townhome, so limited on space. I live in an apartment and a REL Tzero is perfect for me. You can adjust the volume if needed. I would then get a MC cart. | |
| Vinyl Lovers-- Cartridges!!!! Do you have a daily driver? I have four or five carts that rotate every month or so. Works for me. Currently using a Koetsu Black Goldline VAS retipped for me. | |
| Recommendations for a phono amp Darlington Labs FTW. | |
| Dumb question......why do you need a preamp? No preamp here, only a phono stage and switchbox. Or as Mapletree Audio calls it, a Line Router. | |
| Has this ever happened to you? I think you're there when you stop thinking about the system. | |
| How often to you clean vinyl and the needle? Vinyl once, stylus as needed. | |
| I find myself "tuning out" anymore.....is the magic fading? I just buy records now. | |
| Does anyone listen to the radio anymore? For about ten minutes while I shower and brush my teeth. | |
| Any phono preamps with volume control? Icon Audio | |
| Warm sounding phono cartridge Maybe try an elliptical? I had a Dynavector Karat with an elliptical that was 'fat' or full sounding. If a phono stage doesn't have 'headroom' sometimes the pops and clicks don't attenuate well. I agree with the other poster: if after cleaning ... | |
| Final Analog Upgrades @jrcotner Darlington Labs or I would keep an eyeball out for a used Tavish Adagio. When you talked to Modwright, did she mention Dan was working on a hybrid? I saw it mentioned on their IG a while back. | |
| Looking for a Replacement for AT VM740ML Cartridge @richardbrand I think the Shibata sounded 'fatter,' closer to an elliptical like a 2M Blue I had. Never tried the ML. I upgraded right after to a OC9XSL and thought it sounded thin by comparison. I never thought the SH lacked in highs though.... | |
| Looking for a Replacement for AT VM740ML Cartridge Try a Shibata. I used a 750SH and liked it. Ortofon 2M Black or Sumiko Amethyst? |