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| Recommendations for a modestly priced analog system Hello chungjh! I am running a VPI HW-19 MKIII with Jelco TK-950S (recently purchased, used to have 550S and 750) and Hana SL. As a gift to myself, I am looking at the Benz Micro Glider SM. (User kron sells it among other cartridges at a discount.)... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? For Beethoven's 250th birthday, I just finished spinning Symphony No. 9 performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker, conducted by the master, Karajan. From a box set of the complete 9 symphonies from DGG, 1960's, blue and white tulips. | |
| Entry Level Tube Preamp or Higher Quality Used Model? I would also say, go for a used higher quality preamp. You'll hear a much better sound. I have personal experience of a C-J tube preamp which has been with me for many years now. The electrolytics were replaced 3 yrs ago. Other than that, the tech... | |
| How old are you? I was eighteen eighteen years ago. | |
| Technics SL-1200GR setup question OP, The height that gives you the best sound overall is the right height for your cartridge, as it most probably is near or just at the right stylus rake angle, which matters more than VTA.Here's an article from Analog Planet: https://www.analogpl... | |
| Phono stage and Cartridge for Technics 1210 GR I have read (and Michael Fremer also mentioned this feedback from some owners in his review of the 1200G back in 2017) that the sound signature of this turntable tends to be bright. Audio-Technica's house sound is on the bright side. An Audio-Tech... | |
| Warm romantic & detailed I am a fan of vintage speakers. If you don’t mind vintage, I would suggest you do some research on vintage KEF Reference speakers like KEF 105 (Mk 1,2,3), 104.2,107. They are not rock speakers, but excel at vocal/opera, jazz, instrumental, chamber... | |
| I have been a stickler about keeping power cables away from signal cables...on equipment ? I dress my signal cables so that they are as much as possible, far from and out of the way of the power cable. I was taught this practice since day one. Some equipment manuals explicitly suggest this. In my setup, sound difference is more obvious ... | |
| Amplifier upgrade advice under $2000 I suggest you do research on the C-J MF-2200, MF-2300 and newer models to see if any of these fit your needs. They're very good performers and they last. Reviews are available online. I only had good experience with my MF-2100, driven by a PF-R or... | |
| Sean Connery has passed away :-( Farewell, William of Baskerville. | |
| High end stereo preamps? Worth it? Paul McGowan used to think that the best preamp is no preamp, i.e. only level control. He's a convert. He's a firm believer that "a great preamp is essential. Its contribution to overall sound quality cannot be ignored." | |
| Your favorite 'concept' album A lot of good ones have been mentioned. I want to add Kilroy Was Here by Styx. | |
| AR SP8 mk2 high output volume Good to know the A30 volume pot does not degrade the signal when set lower than full. I learned something. | |
| AR SP8 mk2 high output volume OP, If the Puresound A30 is to be used as an amplifier (i.e. driven by a separate preamp), its volume control should be fully turned up. You are definitely degrading the signal if it's at 1 o'clock.As mentioned, given the mismatch between the AR a... | |
| Suggestions for pure headphone amp around $200? Since you mentioned Aune, I suggest you look into the Little Dot amps and see if any of them is a worthy candidate. They offer tube, hybrid and SS headphone amps. Their products are well-reviewed. About 3 years ago, I got a Little Dot MKIII tube a... |