Mather
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Don't worry, there a projector for that WE CAN STILL MAKE IT WORK.
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Yer Ol' Uncle D
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Memo
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My buddy just got a AT-LP140XP.
how would they go around to connect it to speakers? Will a phono pre amp be necessary? Or can it be wired to powered speakers?
www.audio-technica.com
how would they go around to connect it to speakers? Will a phono pre amp be necessary? Or can it be wired to powered speakers?
AT-LP140XP
Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the durable, high-output AT-XP3 DJ cartridge with 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus inclu ...
www.audio-technica.com
AnthonyI
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You'll need an amp with a phono input or a pre that you can run powered speakers from, this TT doesn't have a built in pre.My buddy just got a AT-LP140XP.
how would they go around to connect it to speakers? Will a phono pre amp be necessary? Or can it be wired to powered speakers?
AT-LP140XP
Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the durable, high-output AT-XP3 DJ cartridge with 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus inclu ...
Amazon product ASIN B07P8WYX6N
Memo
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You’re the best!
zdkaiser
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I changed the oil on my Rega RP40, added an aftermarket metal subplatter from Tangospinner (to replace the stock plastic one), upgraded the ball bearing (from steel to zirconia), and swapped belts (Edwards Audio Little Belter to the Rega white belt.) Cleaned everything up and replaced the glass platter and acrylic platter mat. Should be good now for another decade (not counting cartridge replacements).
dansomeone
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That looks nice! Did you decide on a new phonostage?
zdkaiser
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Still researching, but put it off for now.
debianlinux
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I'm 25 pages behind on this thread so apologies if this was already covered. Anybody have any experience or weigh-in on this product?:
www.analogplanet.com
iFi's "Cost Is An Object" Zen Phono MM/MC Phono Preamplifier
iFi’s Zen Phono preamplifier replaces the busy, but super-adjustable dip-switch laden operating system found on the company’s far more costly ($999), feature-rich iPhono 3 for a much simpler one, yet the Zen offers an impressive feature set, and high build quality and parts compliment, all for...
www.analogplanet.com
kvetcha
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My iFi iPhono2 sounded great until it self-destructed...I'm 25 pages behind on this thread so apologies if this was already covered. Anybody have any experience or weigh-in on this product?:
iFi's "Cost Is An Object" Zen Phono MM/MC Phono Preamplifier
iFi’s Zen Phono preamplifier replaces the busy, but super-adjustable dip-switch laden operating system found on the company’s far more costly ($999), feature-rich iPhono 3 for a much simpler one, yet the Zen offers an impressive feature set, and high build quality and parts compliment, all for...
AnthonyI
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Same
Check out Darlington Labs.I'm 25 pages behind on this thread so apologies if this was already covered. Anybody have any experience or weigh-in on this product?:
iFi's "Cost Is An Object" Zen Phono MM/MC Phono Preamplifier
iFi’s Zen Phono preamplifier replaces the busy, but super-adjustable dip-switch laden operating system found on the company’s far more costly ($999), feature-rich iPhono 3 for a much simpler one, yet the Zen offers an impressive feature set, and high build quality and parts compliment, all for...
MM-6: All-Discrete Zero-Feedback High-Voltage J-FET RIAA Phono Preamp - Designed to Compete with 'Cost-No-Object' — Darlington Labs
MM-6: Fully-Discrete, Zero Negative Feedback, High-Voltage J-FET (Junction Field Effect Transistor) Phono Preamplifier Why settle for underwhelming performance from the well-known names? Get * truly high class” sound with hand-built USA quality, from an engineering team with 50+ years experien
www.darlingtonlabs.com
DJSpinner
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Of course I don't have $140k speakers or a $9k tt, like this reviewer, but I'm thrilled with my iFi Zen. As long as your cartridge matches the specific load settings they give you, it's probably one of the best under phono options under $500. No background noise, delivers a transparent/neutral sound.I'm 25 pages behind on this thread so apologies if this was already covered. Anybody have any experience or weigh-in on this product?:
iFi's "Cost Is An Object" Zen Phono MM/MC Phono Preamplifier
iFi’s Zen Phono preamplifier replaces the busy, but super-adjustable dip-switch laden operating system found on the company’s far more costly ($999), feature-rich iPhono 3 for a much simpler one, yet the Zen offers an impressive feature set, and high build quality and parts compliment, all for...
I am curious to demo the Darlington, especially once they come out with a MC compatible version.
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Chucktshoes
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duke86fan
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isn't it cheaper to buy the mani directly from schiit themselves?
it will take a little bit longer but including shipping it will only be like 120 or 110 dollars compared to the 150 amazon is asking
duke86fan
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this with a zen can could tbh be amazing and might be a good thing for me to add on to in like 2022 when i do a full system upgrade (better preamp, mofi/rega/whatever deck, hana E cartridge)I'm 25 pages behind on this thread so apologies if this was already covered. Anybody have any experience or weigh-in on this product?:
iFi's "Cost Is An Object" Zen Phono MM/MC Phono Preamplifier
iFi’s Zen Phono preamplifier replaces the busy, but super-adjustable dip-switch laden operating system found on the company’s far more costly ($999), feature-rich iPhono 3 for a much simpler one, yet the Zen offers an impressive feature set, and high build quality and parts compliment, all for...
another one i could find interesting to look at but i MIGHT have to also get a step up transformerCheck out Darlington Labs.
MM-6: All-Discrete Zero-Feedback High-Voltage J-FET RIAA Phono Preamp - Designed to Compete with 'Cost-No-Object' — Darlington Labs
MM-6: Fully-Discrete, Zero Negative Feedback, High-Voltage J-FET (Junction Field Effect Transistor) Phono Preamplifier Why settle for underwhelming performance from the well-known names? Get * truly high class” sound with hand-built USA quality, from an engineering team with 50+ years experien
Joe Mac
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Good step up transformers are not cheap. If you’re willing to pay that much extra for one you’d probably be better investing the combined money in a really top quality phono stage that can do both.
MikeH
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I have the KEF R300s which I like a lot. Also used to have some vintage KEFs that I liked. Haven’t listened to any other models though.
folsom_lives
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Question for the more experienced people out there. I have a Sonos Play5 with a line input (3.5mm) and I was curious to be able to hook that up to my NAD amp through the Tape Out so I can stream my turntable to a different room in the house. I know, I know, digital monkeying around yada yada. This is more so I can listen in the basement or the living room without moving my setup. I'm basically trying to use the Sonos speakers ability to stream but plug it into my amp rather than constantly moving wires and hooking it right up to the Pho8 preamp or even the Orbit itself.
My question is what setting should the NAD be on to switch to Tape Out rather than the main speakers and would this even produce sound? Am I about to blow something up?
My question is what setting should the NAD be on to switch to Tape Out rather than the main speakers and would this even produce sound? Am I about to blow something up?
Joe Mac
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I think tape out should be on all the time, so you can tape and listen to music at the same time. It should also be at line level irrespective of volume to allow for consistency when taping so if you don’t want speakers on just drop the volume to zero.