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Bought records for the first time since 1987
After reading about reputable sources of good vinyl pressings, I went to Acoustic Sounds and ordered the following LPs (180 gram):
Carlos Kleiber/Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Carlos Kleiber/Beethoven Symphony No. 7 Paul Simon Graceland John Mellencamp Uh-Huh The Allman Brothers Band Eat a Peach Prince and the Revolution Purple Rain An eclectic mix of music for sure. I have all these in digital format ranging from CD to 24 bit 192kHz. I bought the LPs to compare the sound to my digital files l play thru my Totaldac DAC. My turntable hasn't arrived yet, and these LPs will take a few days to arrive as well. I'll follow up with comparisons of digital vs analog versions of these albums.
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Primary System (Always in flux): Analog Source: Rega RP10 Phono Preamp: Bryston BP2/PS3 Digital Software: Roon, Tidal Streaming Digital Music Server: Melco N1A/2 Digital Sources: Totaldac d1-twelve SE MkII (factory upgraded from MKI) with "live power" 4 output power supply, Oppo UDP-205 Preamplifier: Rogue Audio RP-9 (factory upgraded from RP-7) Amplifier: Vandersteen M5-HPA Speakers: Vandersteen Quatro Wood CT w/IsoAcoustics Gaia 1 feet Cabling: WW Platinum Starlight 7 digital wires, Totaldac Gigafilter USB filter, AQ Sky XLR, AQ Fire RCA Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Oak spades ---> bi-wire spades Power Cables: Esprit PC (for DAC), 2 WW Platinum Electra PC (Preamp/Phono Preamp), AQ NRG10 (Melco N1A/2), AQ Blizzard (Quatro Wood CT built-in subs) Power Conditioning: 2 AQ Niagara 1000, 3 Oyaide R1 outlets Sound Treatments: 23 ASC Tube Traps and 10 Panels |
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Looking forward to hearing about your digital to analogue comparisons. Although I enjoy SACD's via an Ayre C-5xeMP I still mostly prefer the vinyl copy. I did similiar tests recently with vinyl from Analog Spark (a good service to the UK). Its a fun occupation.
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A fair few years ago( 90's and early 2000's), I had a friend who had hundreds of old and mostly mono jazz, rock and roll and doo wop albums in the main and simply never changed to CD's. He wasn't missing out in the slightest.
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Don't forget that new LPs benefit from a thorough cleaning to remove any surface noise. Enjoy!!
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Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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2nd that! Everything new goes though the VPI cleaner and new Mofi sleeves.
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That’s a great selection to get started with your new analog rig.
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Tony D'Agostino Momentum S250 MxV & HD pre; Linn Klimax Organik DSM, SonicTransporter, EtherRegen; Acoustic Signature Typhoon Neo, Koetsu RSP, Boulder 1108; Sf Il Cremonese; Shunyata Everest, Altaira, Sigma & Alpha v2 |
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Excellent mix of records on order!
Be sure to pay high attention to setup of your TT/Cartridge to maximize the sonic output. Cartridge will need some settle in time for the cantilever, depending on your choice about 20-30 hours. Have fun! |
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Yong - Since you are into vinyl now, check out the offerings from Analogue Productions.
I especially recommend some of their Reiner/ Chicago Symphony RCA Living Stereo releases. I have some in SACD and they are quite remarkable. |
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If you like jazz -- this will transport you back to the 50's in a crowded, drink laden, smokey small bar (I don't have this one -- but have the Boxcar which is OOP & expensive). This will do just fine since it's AP, 45rpm, 200g.
Best Sir, Bob
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Enjoy ylee! Who is going to setup your new cartridge? Don't underestimate this step.
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