What I love about the SpinClean is that I can give a record a quick clean if it has picked up a little dust. I do not use dry brushes. The SC detergent apparently grass the dirt out of the distilled water, thereby keeping it cleaner and necessitating less frequent changes. Note, all my records have either been SpinCleaned or been thru the US already. I bought additional (better, more absorbent) lint-free cloths which really speeds things up.
SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first?
This is my first post, so take it easy on me!
I have a modest analog system and would like to get recommendations on which component you would upgrade first for the biggest impact. Please use the existing components as a gauge for my budget (+/- a few hundo).
About me: I'm music lover. I'm a musician and recording engineer. I have a decent collection of old and new records, CDs, and tapes, which I listen to regularly. I appreciate good sounding recordings and have the experience to identify good and bad, but I'm not interested in mortgaging my home to upgrade my system.
THE RIG
Receiver: Pioneer SX-680
Turntable: Pioneer PL-112D
Speakers: Yamaha NS-1 and Pioneer HPM-100
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Asking for advice, also first time posting. if you had my system (see below) what would you do to improve the system? Add more watts per channel? Purchase power cords? And so forth. The audio system is in the living room with vaulted ceilings 26 feet high at the peak. Listen to classical music and soft rock and country and some jazz. Use both CD’s and vinyl. System includes McIntosh: amp MC 202, 200 watts per channel C42 preamp, includes DAC and 8 band equalizer CD player MCD301 Tuner MR 85 streaming MB20 turntable Pro-next Classic SB Equalizer Sound Shaper 3 paragraphic RtoR Jcorder Technics RS 1520 speakers Spendor A5 cables audio quest panamax power protection and treatment thank you for any ideas from the group
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@markley what are you missing? Obviously you can start with the speakers, but what are you expectations? |
people are not paying attention either to OP's budget (+/- a few hundo) or his existing speakers, I looked them up
go to hifishark, check the prices asked for his Pioneer HPM-100 Speakers what the hell do you think would be better for a few hundro???? these speakers have Level Controls, giving the ability to adjust for both the space and OP's preference. The receiver/tt/speakers certainly would reveal the improvement of a new cartridge, AND, the investment of a new cartridge can be moved to a new TT when ready. Save money for quite a while before looking for better speakers
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