Deacon Blues
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Hey guys -
I like vinyl. Let's just get that out there. It offers the usual repeated traits (Ad nauseam) for me. Currently experiencing a dilemma. And you guys have scientific proof/knowledge on what is best here.
I currently use a U-Turn Orbit Custom (acrylic platter), with a Ortofon 2M Bronze fine-line stylus -> Pluto Preamp (was cheap enough at the time) -> NAD 356BEE -> ELAC B6.2.
I think about upgrading it occasionally, but then I say to myself - if I want lossless I use my digital rig:
HTPC(roon/Jriver)=>Topping D50=>Yamaha 5.1 HTIB (HDMI, USB connections)
Also
Seperate 2 Channel system: HTPC=>CC =>NAD 356BEE 2 channel (with Burr Brown 24/96 DAC module)=>Elac B6.2's (all Canare LS11 speaker wire/BJC interconnects) I never believed in the cable marketing hype, partially thanks to this site (Thanks Amir),
Will the difference be audible? I minimize resonances with sorbothane on the turntable feet which is wall mounted. It spins accurately, and reproduces sound quite nicely for vinyl. (I notice some recordings sound a bit thin compared to the digital versions.)
Or - Is it worth fully upgrading my HTIB Yamaha speakers to say a 3.1 RSL CG3 line? (leaving the cheap surrounds for the time being). For Roon/Jriver (I play a lot of BluRay Audio, lossless audio.
What say you? Upgrade the Digital to get better resolution from the PC? Or upgrade the
1.turntable
2.phono
3. speaker stereo system?
So WAF is high on this guys.
Based upon research this is what I have come up with according to published measurements/subjective reviews.
The 5.1 System (better listening area/space)
NHT SuperZero Mini monitors for rears, SuperZero 2.1 for front and center, (sub undecided thus far - currently using the 8" Yamaha because I live in a condo where bass can be a bit much for neighbors - and wife hates too much bass)
RSL 3.1 CG3 (Speedwoofer included)
OR
I was looking into the Maggie LRS for the turntable/streaming system from the NAD. But again, those need space to shine, and I don't have it stuck in a 8
x8' squared off area in the bottom level of the condo.
Anyone's advice is welcomed and appreciated.
Thanks guys,
Matt
I like vinyl. Let's just get that out there. It offers the usual repeated traits (Ad nauseam) for me. Currently experiencing a dilemma. And you guys have scientific proof/knowledge on what is best here.
I currently use a U-Turn Orbit Custom (acrylic platter), with a Ortofon 2M Bronze fine-line stylus -> Pluto Preamp (was cheap enough at the time) -> NAD 356BEE -> ELAC B6.2.
I think about upgrading it occasionally, but then I say to myself - if I want lossless I use my digital rig:
HTPC(roon/Jriver)=>Topping D50=>Yamaha 5.1 HTIB (HDMI, USB connections)
Also
Seperate 2 Channel system: HTPC=>CC =>NAD 356BEE 2 channel (with Burr Brown 24/96 DAC module)=>Elac B6.2's (all Canare LS11 speaker wire/BJC interconnects) I never believed in the cable marketing hype, partially thanks to this site (Thanks Amir),
- Is it worth upgrading the table?
- Should I invest in a better phono stage?
- Is it worth getting a better table at all?
Will the difference be audible? I minimize resonances with sorbothane on the turntable feet which is wall mounted. It spins accurately, and reproduces sound quite nicely for vinyl. (I notice some recordings sound a bit thin compared to the digital versions.)
Or - Is it worth fully upgrading my HTIB Yamaha speakers to say a 3.1 RSL CG3 line? (leaving the cheap surrounds for the time being). For Roon/Jriver (I play a lot of BluRay Audio, lossless audio.
What say you? Upgrade the Digital to get better resolution from the PC? Or upgrade the
1.turntable
2.phono
3. speaker stereo system?
So WAF is high on this guys.
Based upon research this is what I have come up with according to published measurements/subjective reviews.
The 5.1 System (better listening area/space)
NHT SuperZero Mini monitors for rears, SuperZero 2.1 for front and center, (sub undecided thus far - currently using the 8" Yamaha because I live in a condo where bass can be a bit much for neighbors - and wife hates too much bass)
RSL 3.1 CG3 (Speedwoofer included)
OR
I was looking into the Maggie LRS for the turntable/streaming system from the NAD. But again, those need space to shine, and I don't have it stuck in a 8
x8' squared off area in the bottom level of the condo.
Anyone's advice is welcomed and appreciated.
Thanks guys,
Matt