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| How do I hook uo headphones to my system? So this is what I did- it's inspired by Al.My tuner and phono pre have rca and xlr outputs. My CD player has an rca output and a SPDIF output.I bought a Wyred 4 Sound DACI built my own rca switch box- most parts come from Parts ConnexionI built a ... | |
| Does Separates really sound better than Integrated I've experienced both routes. First iteration was an Adcom amp and preamp. Then came a Bryston amp and preamp. After that was a Proceed amp and Pass Labs preamp. My last amp/preamp combo was all CJ premier gear. I liked the preamp very, very much,... | |
| audiophile help needed in CT Here's a vote of confidence in Dave Wilson (and Alma). I've been their customer 20plus yrs, without any regrets. I fear the day Dave decides to retire. | |
| Is a louder IC cable a better cable? An XLR cable is not louder than an RCA cable. The balanced output feeding the XLR cable typically has more gain. So, no, don't simply choose the louder cable because one cable isn't actually louder than another. However, with some gear it's truly ... | |
| What music do you use to assess your system? Here's another title which I've used to assess gear- Donald Fagen- The Nightfly. | |
| Got an LP cleaner you want to make money on? I bought a very clean 16.5 last year for a little over $300. If that's not doable, I recommend a spin clean- under $100Another answer to is find a few vinyl buddies in your area and split the cost of a used RCM. Perhaps the perfect start for a loc... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Lincoln Mayorga & Distinguished Colleagues, Volume IIIAlive, dimensional, and fun(Sheffield Lab direct to disc, Lab-1. Recorded in 1973, this was Sheffield's 3rd D to D LP). | |
| What music do you use to assess your system? No offense taken! I've not listened to Paul Simon's most recent recording- | |
| RCA to XLR adapter vs buy a balanced cable I have an Ono, not an Xono, but the 2 are very similar in topology thus I would be surprised if the suggestion from Pass labds was any different for the Xono | |
| Quiet"er" record cleaner? I have the spin clean and a 16.5. Both work very well and I think they compliment each other. That said, at $500, all RCMs are loud, Louder and LOUDEST. Plus a new 16.5 now lists for $650. Look for one used at about 1/2 the price. | |
| RCA to XLR adapter vs buy a balanced cable I would contact the manufacturer of the phono stage and ask which output is cleanest. I had the same question and asked Pass Labs (manufacturer of my phono stage and integrated) what's the best connection. They told me that out of the phono stage ... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? James Taylor, JT | |
| $6000 budget question Akg ca- my system is posted- | |
| What music do you use to assess your system? Here's some more I use- Dave Gruin- Discovered Again, Sheffield Lab D to D (Lab 5) I know for a fact I've been listening to that since the 70'sDonald Fagen- The Nightfly- the album is fun and contains some excellent spatial cues | |
| $6000 budget question Those 7t's are about 1.5 hrs away from me. Interesting. |