mattmiller
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| Help for a vinyl novice My current vinyl front end consists of a Rega P3/24 with a Dynavector 10x5 cartridge and a Musical surroundings Phonomena phono preamp. Also, I upgraded the table with a Groovetracer acrylic platter and Reference sub-platter. I have spent a total ... | |
| Mac MA 6100 worth the $$ to update? orig owner Also, I would check on that DL-103 with the tonearm you are using. This cartridge works with heavy arms like the ones used by old DJ record stations. And I am not sure if it is a good fit for the table/tonearm you are using. The DL103 has a comlia... | |
| Mac MA 6100 worth the $$ to update? orig owner No ..Not worth it. And I am a Mac guy. You would do MUCH better investing in some new electronics.Sell the the Mac 6100 or use it in a 2nd system.While this is a great unit and built like a tank.It suffers from old solid state electronics and you ... | |
| Looking for great cable Morrow Audio makes great cables you can afford!! | |
| Mcintosh C220 issues. It sounds like you have a bad tube..this preamp should be dead solid quiet! | |
| Primaluna ProLogue Five VS. Classe CA-150 Get the PrimaLuna you wont be sorry as the sound is very wide and big soundstage with plenty of warmth and detail.The classe sounds very clean and tight a very nice amp also. But If your set on trying tubes then get the PrimaLuna it is an amazing ... | |
| Considering upgrading - any recommendations? Jd, I think you have a great system.If you spend the $$ on a better Integrated Amp you will see the most benefit. There are way to many solid state and tube integrated amps out there to recommend one. | |
| cartridge upgrade advice All the other brands you mention will work great with light to medium tonearms. Except the DL-103. | |
| cartridge upgrade advice The Denon 103...is a cartridge with HIGH compliance (25) and it requires a Heavy tonearm to mate properly.Also, if you can get away from the round shaped diamond ,you should. Elliptical or a line contact will be the best upgrade.Be careful with th... | |
| Modwright Oppo 105 - Upgrade Power Supply Tubes? I have used Both the Phillips 5R4GYS and the Sovtech and the Mullard 5AR4..The Mullard is the one to go with.You see in a 5R4GYS vs 5AR4 , the plates are too close together in the phillips and while this tube will work..it is not a good match for ... | |
| Modwright Oppo 105 - Upgrade Power Supply Tubes? Yes, I use a MODWRIGHT 9.0SE Linestage. The biggest improvement to the Rectifier is a Mullard 5AR4 old stock or NOS.I bought mine from ANDY @vintagetubeservices.com for around $100.00. Awesome tube :-) | |
| Best Speaker for classical music McIntosh makes some large Speakers that are awesome at rendering classical music correctly. | |
| Turntable suggestion -- budget.. or not? Also , All those 200 $ phono preamps SUC! buy a Musical surroundings for 300 used or 600 new its worth it!! | |
| Turntable suggestion -- budget.. or not? BTW Martin, If your into Tone...Consider a Tube preamp from MODWRIGHT the SWL 9.0SE to be exact. Sells for 1500 used. It is an amazing toneally beautiful sounding unit.One of the best buys in preamps out there. A real sleeper. | |
| Turntable suggestion -- budget.. or not? IMO you need a used REGA RP3. You can then slap all kinds of cool upgrades on it(groovetracer.com). AND it will except a few AMAZING cartridges.I highly recommend the Dynavector 10x5 with the RB301 Tonearm.This is a match made in heaven. The music... |