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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?

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Yes. I recall an older receiver having a "loudness" button. I do feel a bit "embarrassed" as looking through my receiver, I find "programmed" audio options. Fwiw, I had it dialed in for movies, and it worked well for the CD/cassette tape input. When I purchased this new turntable, I had completely forgotten about the audio settings (as I never changed them), and immediately was thinking about "more watts". 😉 I am still intrigued by a "tube" 2 channel set up for old school albums...however, I think I have a "useable" solution. As always - appreciate the many inputs.

I will...thanks.

Yes (not dedicated) and yes. The phono input is labeled "media". Same input for the CD/tape deck. The turntable does have a "pre-amp" I believe. It can be turned off. https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp5x Phono Pre-Amp Gain MM: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized ; MC: 56 dB nominal, RIAA equalized

"Cross over update"? Have read about "Crites titanium" something. Have wondered if these speakers need a "touch up". Plenty loud and clarity on CD's is pretty amazing. Just acquired this turntable. In the learning curve mode...

Could you expound a bit on "pre-outs" and a "quality amplifier". Pretty sure I have the "pre-outs". I am guessing the amplifier RCA would feed from this. Are the turntable/CD/Tape deck then fed into the amplifier and then RCA back into the Denon? Any recommendations on "quality amplifiers"? Watts? Tube/solid state? Thanks.

I sure understand this. My first "exposure" to serious music systems was early '70's. A friends brother had a Marantz with a pair of Bose 901's. Have yearned for a Marantz ever since. Recently been looking at some vintage units - but, unless there is a benefit (improvement) over what I have now, doesn't make sense to me. The McIntosh tube amps are intriguing. Price is a factor in the budget - for me. As a musician, have owned many guitar amplifiers (both tube and solid state). I have a "sense" of the tone I am looking for. Good to read you are enjoying the journey. I trust I will as well.

Appreciate the insight.

Not really 2 channel, not completely home theater...more a combination set up question. System - Denon AVR-S540BT Teac AD-850 (cassette/CD) Audio Technica ATLP-5X (turntable) 2 - KLF 30 2 - KLF 20 1 - KLF C7 Wanting to maximize sound quality at lower volumes. I "think", that more watts equals fuller tone at lower volumes. The Denon is a 5 channel unit. 70 watts (2 channel). There is plenty of volume for music/movies, especially with the efficiency of the KLF's. I am looking at understanding what item(s) (pre-amp?) I might add to help "enhance" the fullness at lower volumes.

My oasis from the world. Music studio is around the corner. This has the main seating, 65" Sony XBR, Denon AVR-540BT, KLF-30 mains, KLF-20 surrounds, KLF-C7 center, and Samsung Blu-Ray. Fabric walls and acoustic ceiling tiles. Great space for cold winter evenings when the game is on - or the movies require a certain "volume". Of course a nice beverage by the Fireplace adds a bit as well.

Thank you.

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Crunchman - are these still available? I'm an hour N of Detroit.