ihcho
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| SPU Gold Reference vs Silver Meister vs Synergy? Thanks for all comments.Ddriveman, Does Gold mean SPU Gold or SPU Gold Reference?Someone suggested that Gold sounds better than Gold Reference.My experience of SPU is SPU Mono, SPU GM e MKii, and SPU Gold Reference. SPU Mono (MM, high voltage) sou... | |
| Advice - What turntable should I buy ??? Clearaudio, VPI, or Music Hall has good starting turntable/arm/cartridge combo at around $1000~$1500.I currently have a clearaudio bluemotion. It is easy to install and setup.One you start enjoying vinyls, as with many audio enthusiasts, you you m... | |
| What tonearm is recommended for the denon 103r This is an old thread, but I wonder if Ortofon rmg or rs tonearm can be a good match with Denon DL 103R. | |
| Upgrade BAT VK-55 to VK-55SE? Worth it? If I were you, I would rather go for VK-75 or VK-75SE.I have VK-60, and am quite satisfied with it. No plan for upgrade, maybe until it dies, or I hit a jackpot. | |
| Turn table If I were to retire soon and enjoy vinyls, I would go for one for mono and one for stereo, assuming at least 20% of the records are monos.Getting into MC cartridges would make things complicated. I might probably try a turntable with removable she... | |
| Ortofon 309 vs. SME 3012 for SPUs Ortofon will say their current ST-80 SE ($1600) would be a best match, and Verto ($1000) would be good too.SUTs based on Hashimoto transformers may worth a look. Or Bob's device? | |
| Ortofon 309 vs. SME 3012 for SPUs I also have heard/read that SPU Silver Meister (earlier one, not MKii) is one of the best matches with Ortofon RMG 309.To enjoy the old SPU sound, SPU Classic GM E MKii may be good enough. Most other SPUs cost twice as much, and I wonder whether t... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? How would Ortofon 540MKii par with Ortofon MC20 + T20 (or MCA76)? If it is as good as or better than MC20, it would be a real bargain at under $300. | |
| Cartridge for my system? Your wisdom is needed I have Ortofon SL15 e MKii running with Ortofon MCA76 phono amp. It sounds pretty good, beating my friend's Denon 103R. I also have MC20 and MC100, all of them quite as good as SL15 e MKii. Each of these old Ortofon catridges in NOS or in very goo... | |
| Audio Desk Record Cleaner Before investing tons of money, I would try Spin Clean Record Washer ($80) and wood glue method (Franklin International 5005 Titebond II Premium Wood Glue, $12 for 32oz, good for cleaning 100+ LPs).For LPs looking clean but generating pops and oth... | |
| Build a TT based set up for $5K My $5K system.Yaqin MC-10CL integrated tube amp $600 new (+$300 for tube replacement)Yaqin MS-12B phono pre amp $300 new (+$100 for tube replacement)Arcam FMJ CD23 CD player $600 usedTyler reference monitor with stands $1000 used Clear Audio Bluem... | |
| phono pre suggestions With $6,000, you can have a system like mine. BAT vk-60 ($1500), BAT vk-30 with phono card and remote ($2000), and Tyler Linbrook signature systems speakers ($2500), all used.I doubt any other system at $6K would be much better than mine. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Between Ortofon T20 and MCA76, I initially liked T20 better because MCA76 sounded a bit bass heavy, but with more listening, now I like MCA76 better. T20 is a bit more modest than MCA76. I feel the music more alive and colorful, and the sound stag... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? And, MC20 gives more bass. AT150mlx is good on highs, but sometimes I feel it lacks bass, and a bit too bright. MC20 is not as bright as AT150mlx. On certain rock albums like Jimi Hendrix, which has a lot of guitar distortion and metal sound, I pr... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? On my system, MC20 with MCA76 or T20 provides sound with more depth and detail. In full orchestration or 50~60s jazz, I feel the sound from MC20 is more full and real. (Sorry, I cannot describe any better.)Yes, I have Garrard 301 with Ortofon RMG ... |