theflattire
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| Solar Eclipse Music Blade Runner soundtrack | |
| Inexpensive turntable to play old records I got a Dual 1218 off CL just for the same purpose. I got a box of old records and didn't want to use my Prime. The Dual was $60. | |
| Weirdest record defect? I got a Sundays LP (RSD I think) with all kinds of weird artifacts not present on the CD. I'd call it defective and send it back. | |
| SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first? Upgrade the signal, but what does the signal have to go through? The phono stage. IMO, the TT/cart is only as good as the phono stage. | |
| Ortofon Cadenza vs. old Ortofon MC30 Super2 ? I would say to try it. Using an SUT may give you a blacker background. I would go with some used Cinemag 1254s, just to try and then maybe more expensive SUTs if you find it helps. Listening last night without the Hashimotos I didn't notice any... | |
| What do you like to see included in a manufacturer's website? description and msrp | |
| Ortofon Cadenza vs. old Ortofon MC30 Super2 ? @mirolab I just upgraded my Modwright PH9.0 to the XT and I haven't really had the time to do any A/B stuff with and without the SUT. Being pretty lazy and having a couple of 0.2mv carts, I just kept the SUT in there. I really should compare. ... | |
| SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first? Separate phono stage, in the +$500 range if you can swing it. | |
| Ortofon Cadenza vs. old Ortofon MC30 Super2 ? @mirolab Thanks! I need to stop buying vintage carts and re-tipping them! Been looking at Van den Hul and Benz mostly, besides Ortofon. Honestly I'm perfectly happy with what I have now, but the greener grass keeps calling. I run all my MC t... | |
| Ortofon Cadenza vs. old Ortofon MC30 Super2 ? @mirolab I’m listening! Was sitting here listening to my MC 30 Super wondering just good it is and where I should go next. Thanks for the comparison and review! Perhaps a Cadenza or something in that range is on the horizon. | |
| SUT With a Manley Steelhead RC? IME, loading is all about gain. I don't worry about it too much. Low output low impedance. High output, high impedance. That's about it. It's one detail I don't sweat. The only reason to put a SUT on a Steelhead, IMO is to bypass whatever Ma... | |
| For the love of...kits? I like building my own stuff. Very satisfying when it powers up and sounds good. Also easier to upgrade. My amp is from Analog Ethos and I also have an EAR clone. I just got some Fostex full range and am pondering the enclosure build. | |
| Small factor phono stage EAR or Hagerman. I haven't heard but maybe Luxman or Zesto. Also EAT Glo. Tavish Adagio is really good too, but separate power supply. | |
| 2a3 Tubes - Favorites? Running RCAs. I found that coupling caps make a difference also. When I changed from the EH/Gold Lions to RCA it was fairly big. After upgrading the coupling caps, I put the EH back and the sound was pretty close. | |
| Copper vs. Silver tonearm wire I like bright! My VPI is hardwired at the junction box with DH Labs Pro Studio silver plated copper. I use pure silver in other places and can't really tell the differences from the Pro Studio. Copper though is for sure less bright and warmer. |