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[VMPKJ]

I’m using a two channel interface to record my vinyl straight from the Sutherland phono. It occurs to me that I could just leave it on the shelf but the arrangement would be such that I would like to leave it on a switcher. I.e. phono to switch to interface or preamp.

is there a minimum quality level of switcher I need? Any recommendations?

 

[apholden]

I’m using a two channel interface to record my vinyl straight from the Sutherland phono. It occurs to me that I could just leave it on the shelf but the arrangement would be such that I would like to leave it on a switcher. I.e. phono to switch to interface or preamp.

is there a minimum quality level of switcher I need? Any recommendations?

I'm not sure you need a switch in this case. My first thought is to use Y cables to connect the Sutherland, preamp, and interface. Switches are usually needed if you have multiple sources, not multiple destinations.

I'm sure others will correct me if I'm wrong

 

[VMPKJ]

I'm not sure you need a switch in this case. My first thought is to use Y cables to connect the Sutherland, preamp, and interface. Switches are usually needed if you have multiple sources, not multiple destinations.

I'm sure others will correct me if I'm wrong

Wasn't sure if the split needed some sort of isolation to keep from affecting sound quality, but I definitely don't need a high powered switcher, just line level if at all.

 

[kvetcha]

I’m using a two channel interface to record my vinyl straight from the Sutherland phono. It occurs to me that I could just leave it on the shelf but the arrangement would be such that I would like to leave it on a switcher. I.e. phono to switch to interface or preamp.

is there a minimum quality level of switcher I need? Any recommendations?

Schiit SYS.

 

[kvetcha]

Schiit SYS.

Ignore me - the SYS is an input switcher and not an output switcher. Derp.

 

[VMPKJ]

Ignore me - the SYS is an input switcher and not an output switcher. Derp.

It's passive and can be used in reverse as well.

 

[kvetcha]

It's passive and can be used in reverse as well.

I wasn’t sure and did not want to give bad info! But that’s sensible.

In my brandy-addled state I did not remember that cables are bidirectional.

 

[dansomeone]

In my brandy-addled state I did not remember that cables are bidirectional.

Not the ones that have arrows printed on them. Those go in one direction only, right?

 

[kvetcha]

Not the ones that have arrows printed on them. Those go in one direction only, right?

yes, via a series of painstakingly crafted one-way electron valves

 

[MattHasIdeas]

Just picked up an Audio-Technica AT6006R Safety Raiser and, well, it works. Feels dense and well-made, attaches sturdily, does what it says on the tin. A little steep at $129, maybe, but it looks less cheap than a Q-Up. Recommended!

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Ooohhh. I may add this to my wishlist.

 

[ZiggsMBK]

Anyone up here in Canada have any experience with Fluxion Audio? I know Fluxion has a great reputation on Canuck Audio Mart, and I’m contemplating this amp as a relatively inexpensive but seemingly quality foray into tube amplification. Just hoping to get the lowdown if anyone has had dealings.

 

[HiFi Guy]

Anyone up here in Canada have any experience with Fluxion Audio? I know Fluxion has a great reputation on Canuck Audio Mart, and I’m contemplating this amp as a relatively inexpensive but seemingly quality foray into tube amplification. Just hoping to get the lowdown if anyone has had dealings.

It’s only 14 Watts per channel. Also, note that the tubes are not included. 300B tubes aren’t inexpensive.

 

[SMeekWoodworks]

My RT-85 arrived today! Still waiting on the Darlington Labs MM-6, but even on the Schiit Mani, it sounds great. I'm excited!

 

[ZiggsMBK]

It’s only 14 Watts per channel. Also, note that the tubes are not included. 300B tubes aren’t inexpensive.

I had priced out the tube complement. Comes in at about $1000 CAD, which totalled up is still pretty inexpensive for a tube amp up here barring something like the Muzishare X7 or the Wilsenton R8, and the general advice for those seems to be toss all the included tubes immediately and replace. The 14 watts per channel is a point of concern and something I’d have to figure out. Fuzzy on the math behind necessary amplifier power.

I’d be more than happy if anyone has any suggestions for an introductory tube amp to look into that’s cost/quality efficient.

 

[displayname]

1. Microline stylus. Long wearing, low surface and groove noise. Sounds great. Easy setup.

Late to the party, but wanted to chime in about the microline lifespan. I haven't been able to spin as frequently over the past year, but I have to say my Mastertracker is still running strong. I'm probably about to jinx it, but I keep waiting for it to show signs of aging, and it just keeps going and going. If it ever runs out I think I'll satisfy my Hana ML curiosity, but for now I'm still loving it

 

[SMeekWoodworks]

Anyone know what the turn around time is for Darlington Labs? I haven't gotten any update since I placed the order. Just curious what to expect.

 

[HiFi Guy]

I had priced out the tube complement. Comes in at about $1000 CAD, which totalled up is still pretty inexpensive for a tube amp up here barring something like the Muzishare X7 or the Wilsenton R8, and the general advice for those seems to be toss all the included tubes immediately and replace. The 14 watts per channel is a point of concern and something I’d have to figure out. Fuzzy on the math behind necessary amplifier power.

I’d be more than happy if anyone has any suggestions for an introductory tube amp to look into that’s cost/quality efficient.

What speakers do you have?

 

[HiFi Guy]

Anyone know what the turn around time is for Darlington Labs? I haven't gotten any update since I placed the order. Just curious what to expect.

As I understand it, they are slammed. If you want to DM me your street name, I’ll see what I can do.

 

[ZiggsMBK]

What speakers do you have?

Currently running Focal Aria 906 standmounts. They’re rated pretty efficiently—89 db, I think—but dip down low on the impedance curve, which to my admittedly vague understanding is where the problems mating them to an amp are.

 

[HiFi Guy]

Currently running Focal Aria 906 standmounts. They’re rated pretty efficiently—89 db, I think—but dip down low on the impedance curve, which to my admittedly vague understanding is where the problems mating them to an amp are.

I definitely would not use a 14 watt per channel amp with those.

The Musishare amp would be a much safer bet. I’d only buy it from Amazon though for buyer protection. You can save some money buying from China directly, but I don’t think it’s worth the risk.