| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
lordoftherim
Joined: 13 Jul 2010
Posts: 2484
|
 Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 8:20 am Post subject: |
 |
|
| BENEDICTINE PALPITATIONS wrote: |
Harman Kardon has their own ebay store that sells factory refurbished units that come with the original warranty intact. This particular one I got is normally priced $350-$400 - and I got it for $199 w/ free shipping and the warranty.
The Pro-Ject debut III is brand new and I got it for a steal @ $299 from this place: http://www.musicdirect.com/p-7622-pro-ject-debut-iii-matte-black-turntable.aspx
The Polk speakers are the weak link in the chain for now. Got from a buddy for $50. They'll be replaced before long with something more complimentary to the other gear. |
rad! that turntable looks nice too! I wish I would have seen this unit, or known of it in general prior to getting what I have (older Technics SL-235) which I am content with for the most part, but it went from being a pretty good deal, to a rather whatever deal when the motor burnt up on me and had to be replaced. with all the overhauls I basically have a new (old) table now. hahaha
_________________
trade-want list/available list- http://www.nwnprod.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20339 |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
BENEDICTINE PALPITATIONS
Joined: 15 Nov 2008
Posts: 488
|
| Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:32 am Post subject: |
|
|
| GiantCogs wrote: | | BENEDICTINE PALPITATIONS wrote: |
This may be the dumbest question of all time - but I'm curious as to the nature of how pre-amp / power-amp or generally how audio amps work in regards to home audio equipment. In the past I always just had a reciever and that was it. How exactly does a pre-amp or power-amp or any sort of audio amp factor into the chain of turntable > reciever > speakers > my ears ? I'm assuming it just goes into the reciever somehow.
|
I am trying to figure this out now as well. This amazon guide was a good read.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/21PCGJR9SBLQP
But I am still having hard time figuring out the cost benefit for different preamps.
I'm thinking of getting this [url=http://www.amazon.com/TC-750LC-BLACK-Professional-Moving-Magnet/dp/B000A36XZS/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top ]TCC TC-750LC[/url] but am willing to spend more if I could just understand why. |
Thanks for that by the way. I found it useful. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ryan_the_snake
Joined: 30 Dec 2007
Posts: 1575
Location: Surf City
|
| Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 1:31 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| ryan_the_snake wrote: | | Any recommendations for a decent portable/battery operated table with built-in speakers? I don't care much about sound quality, I just don't want it to chew up my records with a shitty stylus. |
Anyone? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
rekords
Joined: 12 May 2010
Posts: 195
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Pestkrieg
Joined: 21 Sep 2007
Posts: 1059
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:13 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Not a question of turntables, but I'm buying a new stereo amp, with a budget of up to about £500 (600 euro/$800).
So far I've looked lower down the budget range (Marantz PM6004, Rotel RA10) and not so much at the higher end (Rega Brio-R). The latter sounds great, but looks ugly as hell.
After any recommendations for things to go and try out... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GiantCogs
Joined: 06 Nov 2011
Posts: 389
Location: Boston
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:33 pm Post subject: |
|
|
While this thread is up I have a question too.
I just got a new turntable. My old turntable would automatically stop the record once a side was finished. My new on doesn't. I was in the habit of putting a record on to fall asleep too, but that causes the record to spin all night. Is that damaging to the needle, or not enough to sweat over? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Orpheus
Joined: 28 Dec 2011
Posts: 308
Location: Toronto
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:52 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Yeah it is. Find a little timer at RadioShack or something that will go between your record player and your outlet, so that when an hour or so elapses it shuts off. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GiantCogs
Joined: 06 Nov 2011
Posts: 389
Location: Boston
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:55 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Good idea! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Orpheus
Joined: 28 Dec 2011
Posts: 308
Location: Toronto
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Yeah, no worries. I rigged one up cause I like to listen to Coast to Coast sometimes before I go to bed. Last thing I need is some wacko Xtian idiots calling about bullshit worming their way into my dreams. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
blodhemn9
Joined: 12 Aug 2009
Posts: 4163
Location: Chicago
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 6:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Your stylus isn't taking anymore damage spinning aimlessly at the end of a record than it is playing the songs...but, I wouldn't want it going on for hours while I slept either! cheap timer seems like a great solution. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Descension
Joined: 31 May 2010
Posts: 3357
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 6:25 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| blodhemn9 wrote: | | Your stylus isn't taking anymore damage spinning aimlessly at the end of a record than it is playing the songs...but, I wouldn't want it going on for hours while I slept either! cheap timer seems like a great solution. |
This is true. Needles are rated by hours of play, so it's just logical to promptly lift the stylus after playing through the actual grooves to maximize (musical) longevity.
_________________
#NuclearWarMeow |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
captainretardo
Joined: 08 Nov 2011
Posts: 404
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 9:19 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Upgraded from my Technics SU-V10X integrated amp, which has been having some trouble the past few months. I was hoping it would last another 2-3 years, which is when I plan on buying a high-end tube pre-amp (e.g., maybe an AR SP-10 or 11) but it didn't. The Technics is nice but isn't worth dumping any more $$ into. I decided to shelve it for now, see if I can fix it on my own for secondary-stereo use later on, and buy transitional pieces to use for the next few years.
Now I'm using the pre-amp stage of a McIntosh MA-6100 with an Eagle 2 power amp.
http://www.roger-russell.com/amppre.htm
http://www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/electron_kinetics_eagle_2_power_amplifier/index.html
This will set me back a year or so on a better pre-amp, but the improvement from the Technics is worth it. I will also get a more powerful power amp later on, but that's no big deal, as the Eagle packs more punch than expected and will be ok in the meantime.
Still running a Systemdek TT. The Systemdek/mac/Eagle 2 combo sounds quite nice.
_________________
Good deals with: Numerator41, addison, deathsleep, witch sermon, xyosefx, invinCIBility, Weltbrand |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
satanic ritual abuse
Joined: 09 May 2011
Posts: 1685
Location: Schland
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 4:27 am Post subject: |
|
|
Bought a new belt for my turntable,yet when I play records on 45 rpm, they start to drone out.
What's the reason? Any recommendations? Is the engine kaputt? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
HotBlack
Joined: 26 Jun 2009
Posts: 2081
Location: oxxx][::::;;;;>
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:37 am Post subject: |
|
|
Source for cheap/decent priced hard plastic/acrylic turntable covers?
_________________
| IXTAB wrote: | | The retard getting hit with a guitar is starting to become annoying. |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
frank_zito
Joined: 10 Jun 2010
Posts: 198
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
