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9 hours ago, kevinmi said:
you need a phono preamp, which will use RIAA equalization to make the records sound right. All records are "encoded", and have to be decoded by a phono circuit, along with proper amplification of the signal. If you use a low output moving coil cartridge, you will also need a step up transformer (SUT).
Kevin, what do you think of the Oracle origin MK2 TT. I can get one on sale right now for $2250.
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1 minute ago, billybob said:
Would get a decent one for 100+ and enjoy. Online.
I looked at one from Maple Tree. $600
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2 hours ago, Shakeydeal said:
You need a phono preamp. What is your budget?
500 or $600.
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9 hours ago, kevinmi said:
you need a phono preamp, which will use RIAA equalization to make the records sound right. All records are "encoded", and have to be decoded by a phono circuit, along with proper amplification of the signal. If you use a low output moving coil cartridge, you will also need a step up transformer (SUT).
Ok, not what i wanted to hear. I will have to budget for a preamp than. What brands do you suggest? Really dont know what to look for.
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1 minute ago, mopardave said:
Sorry for the typo. Yes, phono only. Looking at picking up a TT to get back into vinyl.
The Maple Tree has 3 inputs and two outputs. The #1 input has 10db gain, 2 input has 15db gain and three input has 20db gain. Thought i might be set with this Line Preamp.
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45 minutes ago, The Dude said:
Are you asking about phone connection or phono connection? You mentioned both. As for that pre, it appears to be a line stage only, meaning no phono pre amp. If that is the case, you will need a phono pre amp.
As for phone, depending on what phone you have, a simple adapter to RCA may be all that is needed.
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Sorry for the typo. Yes, phono only. Looking at picking up a TT to get back into vinyl.
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7 minutes ago, mopardave said:
Anyone have this preamp? Maple Tree Line 2A SE. I use this with my Audcom tube amp and was curious if this will work with phono. Not sure what I need for phone.
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Anyone have this preamp? Maple Tree Line 2A SE. I use this with my Audcom tube amp and was curious if this will work with phono. Not sure what I need for phone.
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7 hours ago, RandyH said:
yeah , they got a lot of choices
Oh man, do they ever. I have never listened to any of them neither.
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3 hours ago, RandyH said:
the RP-600m
Ok, which one of Klipsch’s shelf speaker would be the correct one? Klipsch has a few to pick from.
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1 hour ago, RandyH said:
wrong speaker
Which one is wrong?
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4 hours ago, psg said:
Something with a similar top end to the Cornscala would be better, no?
Yes, that's why i mentioned RP-600m.
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9 minutes ago, Zen Traveler said:
I would think after you level-matched your system they could work, but I have no experience with thos particular speakers.
OK, do you think the RP-600m might be a better match or not worth the expense?
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10 minutes ago, wuzzzer said:
They'll be a bit drowned out by your Cornscalas.
Ok, But would they be drowned out at easy listening levels, like say, 75db?
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Setting up a theater room soon. Using a Marantz NR1504 to drive everything. Since this will be a listening room as well as theater, I would like to use the Cornscala's up front. My question is, would the Black Label 120 sub and the B-200 rear surrounds be a good match to the cornscala? Room measures 15x21'. On a bit of a tight budget and these fit the budget. Thanks
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Those look like nice players. I checked out everything on upscale.
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8 hours ago, RandyH said:
this is not a VPI , it's an ORACLE DELPHI MK IV Signature ,with an SME arm , ( Quebec Canada )
Yes, i caught that later and took a teak at the Oracle line up, then posted the pic above. I believe the Oracle is the best out there.
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Here's another in my price range.
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16 minutes ago, kevinmi said:
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Nice, which model VPI table is that?
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4 hours ago, Shakeydeal said:
Specs on a turntable will tell you nothing. Pick a tried and true design and get someone to do a professional setup if you aren’t capable. I would spend almost as much on the phono stage as the table, this is where the rubber meets the road. A 300.00 cartridge on a good table with an excellent phono preamp will sound better than a 3k cartridge with a mediocre table/pre.
I have been reading about the jo no5 mc cartridge. Has fairly good reviews from what i have read. Upscale sells this cartridge for about 12 or 1300 bucks.
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4 hours ago, Shakeydeal said:
Specs on a turntable will tell you nothing. Pick a tried and true design and get someone to do a professional setup if you aren’t capable. I would spend almost as much on the phono stage as the table, this is where the rubber meets the road. A 300.00 cartridge on a good table with an excellent phono preamp will sound better than a 3k cartridge with a mediocre table/pre.
Why are the specs not worth reading? Would it be because the measures are not audible to the human ear anyway? Kevin on here has agree'd to set up a TT for me if i wish.
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3 hours ago, Budman said:
i guessing you mean VPI and not API
Yes, VPI.
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7 minutes ago, billybob said:
Guess also, you are looking at a manual player as opposed to any auto features. Have you pretty much settled or open?
Thinking the price is open and now looking around 500.
Well, number one, i look at the beauty of the player. It has to look good to be on my audio shelf. Two, the specs. It has to be a great audio player. Three is the price. Being i am just getting into albums again. I don't want to be disappointed with the audio compared to my Marantz 8005 cd player and as a result the money i wasted. So, i'm looking at less than $2500.00 for now, but not etched in stone as i like the EAT C sharp at about $5100 with a jo no5 mc cartridge. I like the API's too, but that is really stretching my budget. I like this API, but its way over my budget and i wonder how much better it could be at over twice the price of the EAT player. I doubt it would give twice the performance. The specs are very close.
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7 minutes ago, billybob said:
Cool... others will be here to say more.
Ok, cool.
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