Abomb Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 15 hours ago, Dave1291 said: Well I did a thang the other day. I've thought about streamin since I've got Amazon Prime but never tried it. Soooo, a couple years ago when I was putting together this rig. I made a phone call to one of the best boardmen in the business only to get laffed at again. I asked about a Schiit Mani phono stage and was told he knew both guys and they made some good schiit. 125$ and it's done exactly what it should do. It pukes it's a Puffffffin next time. Wasn't calling him again for more abuse (lol) so ordered a Schiit Modi+ DAC to see if it would work. Here in 3 days from TX and plugged it up this morning. That was after a short search for that 25' patch cord I had layin here for sumpin. Don't ask cause I dunno. lol Well, I do but nm. lol Long story short this thing sounds crazy good running thru the PrimaLuna and into the LS w/o the JBL SP128S fired up. NOW I can get off my rear, have tunes cookin and get some work done around here instead of worrying about flippin lp's all the time. I'm sure the 2k DAC's have their advantages but this hits the spot for me. I'll NEVER stop spinnin cause I know the difference but it does scratch that itch. Well worth the $150 imo. So much for being pathetically worthless. "Git 'er done!" @Marvel @JohnJ @Tarheel and the rest who might wonder about a quick fix. It really IS some good Schiit. I have the Mani 2 and the Loki Mini+. Great stuff. I'm actually looking to possibly sell the Mani because I picked up the Rogue Audio Sphinx V3 Magnum so I really don't need the Mani anymore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 20 hours ago, Fotog said: Just recently acquired a turntable - after a very long time without one. Decided on an Audio-technica AT-LP5X Based on reviews, classed as a "best under $500" Direct drive, manual. Looking to add an ATVM95ML Any experience with this cartridge? I had the predecessor of that one for a little while. The ATLP-5. It would not allow me to hook it up to a preamp like it stated it would. Maybe the newer model corrects that. Not that particular cart, but it's a Microline and that is great! They operate with less weight because it fits the record groove better, don't wear out the LP like some rounded types actually do. I've preferred that brand for decades because of the clear separation of the high end, the clean bass and all around tonal qualities of Audio Technica. & I loved the chunky look of the ATLP-5! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 5 hours ago, KROCK said: @Dave1291 That's it. You crossed over to the otherside! Seriously? I can honestly tell the difference. Did a lil bit of an A/B test yesterday and there's a vast difference just like I knew there would be. The compression game sucks for sure. It does fill a void though with one's level of worthlessness. 😂 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Well I was shocked yet not shocked when I heard of Richard Betts death from cancer earlier today. That guy was something else. He played anything handed to him and his fretwork was amazing. Quiet yet always came up with something funny if you knew that grin of his. Ramblin Man? He flat nailed it everytime I ever saw him play it. It was just the way he rolled like the rest of the guys. Southern rock? The Allman Brothers were the words that rolled off so many tongues. It's just another sad day. Ugh Forrest Richard Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024) was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer best known as a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. Early in his career, he collaborated with Duane Allman,[1] introducing melodic twin guitar harmony and counterpoint which "rewrote the rules for how two rock guitarists can work together, completely scrapping the traditional rhythm/lead roles to stand toe to toe".[2] Following Allman's death in 1971, Betts assumed sole lead guitar duties during the peak of the group's commercial success in the mid-1970s. Betts was the writer and singer on the Allmans' hit single "Ramblin' Man". He also gained renown for composing instrumentals, with one appearing on most of the group's albums, including "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" and "Jessica" (which was later used as the theme to Top Gear). The band went through a hiatus in the late 1970s, during which time Betts, like many of the other band members, pursued a solo career and side projects under such names as Great Southern and The Dickey Betts Band. The Allman Brothers reformed in 1979, with Dan Toler taking the second guitar role alongside Betts. In 1982, they broke up a second time, during which time Betts formed the group Betts, Hall, Leavell and Trucks, which lasted until 1984. A third reformation occurred in 1989, with Warren Haynes now joining Betts on guitar. After Betts was ousted from the band in 2000 over a conflict regarding his continued drug and alcohol use; he never played with them again nor appeared with other former band members for reunions or side projects. With the death of Betts in April 2024, Jaimoe is the last living founder of the Allman Brothers Band. He was inducted with the band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995[3] and also won a best rock performance Grammy Award with the band for "Jessica" in 1996.[4] Betts was ranked No. 58 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list in 2003, and No. 61 on the list published in 2011. His first solo lp from 1974 went down and cranked big time this afternoon. Ya think he couldn't do it all? Riiiiight, not a big hit but one of my favs. Yea, the Brothers chimed in on that one just about every time they played Cleveland. Here ya go @JohnJ. Put your feet up. Here's the full lp. The Brothers and "Ramblin Man?" Check out his intro to the first song on this lp. God's speed brother! RIP! 1 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 An album released in 1986 Artist - Peter Gabriel Title - So Album ID - https://www.discogs.com/release/379036-Peter-Gabriel-So 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch104db Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 RIP Dicky Betts, one of the great musicians of rock history! 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreG. Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 https://www.discogs.com/release/807797-Queen-News-Of-The-World 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreG. Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 https://www.discogs.com/release/3050696-Deep-Purple-Nobodys-Perfect 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch104db Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 On 4/12/2024 at 6:07 PM, Klipsch104db said: I have this feeling that my luck is none too good This sword here at my side don't act the way it should Keeps calling me its master, but I feel like its slave Hauling me faster and faster to an early, early grave And it howls, it howls like hell I'm told it's my duty to fight against the law That wizardry's my trade and I was born to wade through gore I just want to be a lover, not a red-eyed screaming ghoul I wish it'd picked another to be its killing tool Black blade! Black blade! Forged a billion years ago Black blade! Black blade! Killing so its power can grow There's death from the beginning to the end of time And I'm the cosmic champion and I hold a mystic sign And the whole world's dying and the burdens mine And the black sword keeps on killing 'til the end of time Black blade! Black blade! Bringing chaos to the world we know Black blade! Black blade! And its using me to kill my friends Black blade! Black blade! Getting stronger so the world will end Black blade! Black blade! Forcing my mind to bend and bend The black blade Forged a million billion years ago My cosmic sword goes on for eternity Carving out destiny Bringing in the lords of chaos Bringing up the beasts of Hades Sucking out the souls of heroes Laying waste to knights and ladies My master is my slave Ha ha ah ha ah ha! Black and Blue tour 1980. First concert I went to. Ronnie James Dio on vocals and Bill Wards last concert with Black Sabbath until 1985. $9.50 to see two bands at the height of their careers. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah97 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 This Afternoon 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I think you might make it @Jonah97! Welcome to the Forum and our Vinyl Spinning thread. The red-headed step brothers of the Forum! We know what we got! We're just here for the party!😂 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 2 hours ago, Klipsch104db said: Black and Blue tour 1980. First concert I went to. Ronnie James Dio on vocals and Bill Wards last concert with Black Sabbath until 1985. $9.50 to see two bands at the height of their careers. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 2 hours ago, Jonah97 said: This Afternoon ‘I have that album Never thought I would see it spun by another enthusiast 🤘 And welcome to the vinyl spinning thread - hope you will stay and enjoy our company and sometimes quirky humour 🤪 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Something a little different today in the form of a Ruthless Rhymes bootleg from Germany The album is still in excellent condition and I wonder how many are still in circulation today? Artist - Peter Gabriel (Bootleg) Title - Live at the Roxy ‘I remember Mike and I had a long discussion in the past about the tracks on it ‘Side 2 has the company logo in reverse 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 9 hours ago, Full Range said: Something a little different today in the form of a Ruthless Rhymes bootleg from Germany The album is still in excellent condition and I wonder how many are still in circulation today? Artist - Peter Gabriel (Bootleg) Title - Live at the Roxy ‘I remember Mike and I had a long discussion in the past about the tracks on it ‘Side 2 has the company logo in reverse 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Switched things up a bit last nite and was pleasantly suprised. Pulled the Schiit Modi+ off the PrimaLuna and went into my old Mac4100 running my Heresy. Difference? Night & day imo. Pretty much amazing actually. Yup dummy, ya don't mix SS w/gas has been confirmed. 😂💪 Apply as needed. Don't say a word @KROCK ! Got a new lp coming and today is RSD. FML 😂 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KROCK Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 @Dave1291 I wasn't gonna say anything, ☺️ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 @KROCK Don't lie to me! 😂 😂 😂 😂 💪 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MicroMara Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 The weather here is cruel ..rain , rain , rain and much too cold , spring is far away , we ´re much closer to another winter season. Don´t know how to stand that anymore here in good old germany, since last november the same S**T ! ...Thinking about to leave my country when I´m in retirement ....maybe moving to portugal, spain or greece ..I´ll see .... However .....I spun some records this afternoon beeing bored from the outside conditions ... Donny Heathaway Live in LA & NYC in 1972 than ..FunkRock from Georgia Mother´s Finest followed by Stanley Clarke " Schooldays " and finally Jann Akkerman´s " it could happen to you " 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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