The Pieman
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Something new to me
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Like the HD800, I wonder if any $300 recables are available for pre-order prior to general release. I am sure ALO could help out.
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I am hoping to get a listen to one next week. I believe the local distributor may have a couple. The only Cary item I have listened to was a 306 CDP. I thought it was excellent.
Agreed Xciter as a name, sucks big time.
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Re-opening this thread is a bit like necrophilia...........not that I have personal experience.
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I have managed to score a Rega Planar 3 for about $US70 which I think ? is a good deal. It doesn't have a tonearm, but is otherwise is in good working condition.
This was somewhat of an impulse buy, as bloody usual. And I am just about to prove my ignorance of all things vinyl.
This will be hooked to a WOO 2. So I am going to need a tonearm, cartridge and a Phono stage of some sort. I am willing to spend a few hundred on each. So a few questions:-
Is the Rega RB300 a good tonearm for the money?? I have seen different opinions here and on the other site. I could be very easily persuaded to look at other options.
What is a suitable cartridge to go with the RB300 or the other options? This is a subject that I have no idea about.
I am very ignorant about what makes a reasonable phono stage and what doesn't. The Cambridge 640p looks reasonable for the money. Is the Musical Fidelity X-LPS 3 a worthy step up? All other options considered.
You will have to excuse me here but one is clueless when it comes to vinyl.
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Always found the K81DJ a bit of a head clamp. They sound OK. I have HD25-1s which I use now for travel, commuting and the like. Sound good, can definitely take a beating and much more comfortable than K81s. Do cost a fair bit more though, just sneak under 200. Quite usable unamped.
Simon.
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But everyone tells me they sound like a fart can.
That is way to polite. Fart can with a follow through is closer.
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Happy Birthday Vicki! Hope you have a good one.
cheers
Simon
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The people behind me have a lot more to worry about than that!
I forgot to ask, will you have enough power to run it all?There is plenty of power in a Heinz Baked Bean tin that size.
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The quality of the PCB left me gobsmacked. It is rubbish. My comparison is from working 20 plus years in Telco manufacturing and supply. Even boards being made 25 years ago were better than this. $US500? Madness.
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Done
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A Squeezebox.
Only way to see if it is any use.
Simon
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I have had some time with a Cary 306 and my GS1000s. I don't remember what the headamp was, just it was very neutral. But I do remember the source, best I have heard. The GS1000s worked very well with the 306. Very involving. If I had the money I would buy a 306 at the drop of a hat.
Simon
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I like the look of this for the office. I wonder what the damage will be in Australia? Electronics have a nasty habit of doubling in price by the time they get here. Unfortunately the doubling does not extend to the quantity or quality.
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Bugger sharing the knowledge. I just want somebody to share their PS-1s with me!!
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GS1000
W5000
MS2 Good for portable use around the house with an SR71 and iPod. Actually good anytime.
HD25-1. Very adaptable portable can. Not to everyone's taste I expect
MS1
E4C
ATH-A900 Work gear
E3C
K81DJ Horrible head clamping torture device.
DT770 Never owned any. Just listen to some now and again to remind myself why I don't buy them.
cheers
Simon
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Today I brought my daughter home from the hospital.
Lily Kathleen was born on Saturday morning at 10:02. Both she and mom and doing well and we're all adjusting to the world of there being 3 of us here at home.
Congratulations. There is nothing like it. I have a 4YO and an 8 month old. I enjoy the hell out of being a dad.
You reckon audio cost you a few bucks! You ain't seen nothing yet.
cheers
Simon
I've Got Wood!
in Home Source Components
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Looking at that is why have started putting together the bits for a vinyl rig. Mind you nothing remotely in this class.
Good one.