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Vinyl vs. digital: what am I doing wrong?

I'd like to ask you all for help with my TT setup. I think I've amassed what should be a nice sounding TT setup. However, I don't think that vinyl sounds as good as my CD (e.g., comparing the same album on vinyl vs CD).

What am I doing wrong?

Here's my TT setup:
- Basis 1400 with clamp
- Upgraded power supply
- Rega RB300 tonearm with Incongnito wiring
- Shelter 501MK2
- VPI 16.5 cleaner with AudioIntelligent cleaning products
- Zerodust stylus cleaner
- TT set up by Brooks Berdan

CD player:
- Metronome CD2V Signature

Rest of system:
- Martin Logan SL3
- Cary 805 amp
- Music Reference Amp
- Supratek Chenin preamp with built in MC phono stage

Thanks in advance for your help.

Alvin
alvinlin
cmk
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In which areas was CD better than vinyl?
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stringreen
6,460 posts
 
Is this a new cartridge?? If yes, you have to wait for (sometimes) 100's of hours before it sounds its best. I have posted this statement before....I have NEVER found anyone to take the time, effort, and interest than I in setting up my table...no matter who...no matter the charge.
bizango1
276 posts
 
I think you should try all of the kinds of music that you like before you firm up your opinion. Norah's stuff can make you kind of crazy for the exact imaging and piano tone differences on certain songs and they vary sonically by song sonce they weren't all recorded and produced simultaneously in the same environment. Hard not to love most of it, though.
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islandmandan
1,260 posts
 
Hello, I have had similar observations concerning cd vs vinyl. My digital front end always sounds good, whereas it takes a very good lp in good condition to better the cd. As was mentioned earlier in the thread, you may have loading not set right. Experimenting and learning, (not necessarily in that order), are what it takes to get vinyl sounding its best. One of the better qualities of vinyl is the degree of involvement necessary for quality listening. Just have fun with it, and settle in for the long haul, it can be a good ride.

Enjoy,

Dan
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