My cd player goes from internal dac->power amp
There is no shorter signal path.
And I understand your liking for 80-90's gear, like that 1988 cd player, but it doesn't compare to modern equipment, sorry, its low end consumer stuff pretty much, even the 'reference' gear. No true audiophile would have a system comprised of pioneer equipment, sure for a surround setup maybe as they make some of the best televisions, but not for a 2 channel system - the products they make simply aren't good enough in that area and are consumer items.
Brand loyalty is nice, but ..
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I'm in the market for a TV somewhere between 32 and 42 inches. I'd like it to look good without spending a lot of money; it will not see much use.
Any suggestions? Thanks
Quoted for the truth. Source ---> Amp is the way to go.
I do use a preamp between my sources and amp for switching. I also prefer the sound of a tube preamp and ss amp combination.
No one uses 80's style EQs today....shit does nothing more than fuck with things.
Speaker technology has come a long way in the past twenty to thirty years. Most speakers of that vintage will have to be re-foamed and then after that the integrity of the crossover come into question. Driver and crossover technology has improved greatly. Designers are now able to design speakers using software; knowing all most exactly how they will sound before they are made. This not only brings a better production to the consumer, it cuts costs as designers no longer have to waste time building test speakers and tweaking crossovers.
Now....is someone going to offer suggestions for this....
I bought an Oppo BDP-83 the other day. It rocks.
is a denon avr-1706 worth $150?
Sorry ahead of time if this would be better suited in another thread, but figured it was a direct A/V related question and probably would get an easy solution pretty fast in here...
So it's been over 20 years since I've owned/used a turntable. We recently picked up the Audio Technica AT-LP60 (this one : http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002GYTPAE/ref=oss_product).
It has a preamp built-in and so we just hooked it up to the receiver and everything was really great sounding.
Well the other day I moved the needle a bit I think when trying to recap it after use, so then we couldn't get any sound the next go around. I moved the needle assembly down a bit figuring that it would hit the record better. This now gave us sound again... however, we consistently have about half the volume that we were getting before. Essentially the receiver has to be cranked up 2x louder (or more) than before to get to a listenable level.
So my question is... did I mess up something with the needle that can be easily remedied.... and/or should I also try to add another preamp inline to the receiver?
Thanks in advance for any tips/suggestions
Can you post a picture of the cartridge so I can see how it connects to the tonearm...not familiar with that brand of turntable?
If you have a switchable preamp...make sure you are connecting to "aux" with the "line" switch selected.
Do you also hear any sort of hum? Check your ground connection.
Do you think you could have bent the stylus?
Be careful when making adjustments to a turntable. Turntable setup can be complex...with tracking...azimuth adjustments....proper down force...on...and on....
More down force on the surface of the record doesn't mean increased volume; there is a proper setting range in grams when setting up the cartridge counterweights. This varies based on cartridge of course.
One thing I'll ask you since you have such great advice... what are your recommendations as to an amp inline between components like the turntable and others and the receiver. Some components like the turntable and systems like the Neo have a weaker level. I have always thought of getting a tube amp kit and building and wondered how it would work with components that are already sending out amplified sound (weak as it may be) to the receiver... would I end up just saturating the sound?
Most receivers now do not have a phono stage. They require a preamp that sits between the turntable and the receiver. In the audio world, the only device that needs a preamp is a turntable. A phono preamp can be solid state or tube...it comes down to what sounds good to you.
I'm not sure of the specs of your turntable or the price range it falls into. The NAD PP2 is a good affordable preamp for entry level turntables. The Cambridge Audio 640p is a nice step up....don't mess with their lower end unit...540p b/c it doesn't have support for both MC & MM cartridges. There are some tube ones that are in the high $200 range...but they're not too great. There are some DIY tube kits...never had too much interest in them.
As for the Neo...tech support would be the best place to ask that. One of the repair/mod experts would know.
Just out of curiosity, what are some tvs that are considered the best on the market right now?
http://www.needledoctor.com/Hey Ash, wheres a good store online to look at 2 channel stuff?
Just amps in general. I think I'm pretty set on getting that Pro-Ject RM1.3 table if I can sell some stuff or spare the cash. I think my speakers are good enough. Just need to find an amp I like to replace this old Sansui 441 receiver I'm using.