luckybaer

A stevehoffman post says 1200/10 arm mass is 12g. Add mass of cart, then see:

https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/tonearm-cart-resonance-frequency.1886/

and https://www.ortofon.com/support/support-hifi/resonance-frequency/

but also posts 2 & 6-12 in
https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/for-the-turntable-curious-the-korf-blog.9238/

The arm and the Soundsmith carts you're looking at are compatible with the traditional formula and would likely work fine together. You could also ask the manufacturer for advice.

But the last sentence of post 2 in the first link is the most succinct: 'if it sounds good, it is good'.

Nonetheless, my advice would be a DL-103 and replace the amp ;)

Not at all. You get more flexibility as to inputs and optional tube buffering with the Freya in play.

Add Freya to the chain once you get the Rag. If you don't hear any positive reasons to keep the Freya, then you can afford to lose it.

No. It's a convenient and not crap-sounding way to have multiple inputs/outputs in case you need that functionality

Do share impressions how running them balanced works! What gear are you going to be pairing them with?

SL-1210GR >PS Audio NPC>Freya>Auralic Taurus
Denon DCD-1600NE>Freya>Taurus
PC>GungnirMB>Freya>Taurus (Gungnir Multibit direct to Vali 2)

Good to re-visit headphones you have with other gear and different moods. Often, you remember why you liked them. Sometimes, you figure out a great gear combo.

The 2017 LP release I have is much better than the digital version I own. Recommended!

I think the DR for the LP I “digitized” is DR11 or DR12. I need to check...

It was DR12, and here was my chain:
Technics SL-1210GR -> Soundsmith Otello -> PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter -> DSD (Std Rate) saved as 88.2/24 FLAC

I use BJC for everything (including phono), and have never had one fail after 7+ years.

If you’re planning on running MM carts with your 1210 you’ll want cable capacitance to be as low as you can get, and BJCs will fit the bill in that respect.

How about MC cartridges? Do I need to pay as much attention to capacitance?

Just purchased a 4' pair in white w/techflex + FedEx 2nd Day for $49.50. Can't go wrong to see if I notice an improvement over the stock cables.

The late 90s were the beginning of the loudness wars. Very little quality recording going on with popular music then, and now sadly. Noel Gallagher's latest solo efforts are even worse, just crushed to shit.

I thought it dates back long before that (1940s?) to competing radio stations not wanting to be passed by on the dial.

Most of them were below average masters, if you ask me. Needless to say, as I had started to accumulate better gear over time, they had sounded worse, not better (flaws not glossed over in mediocrity anymore). Hope the remastered ones, have been uploaded to Tidal.

Donnie Darko

What a crappy pressing and recording! I should have done more research, but c'est la vie.

Blue Monday?

Two different versions of "Ceremony," and one of "Everythings Gone Green." I do have a 1985 reissue of "Blue Monday" that I picked up at a Tower Records in NYC back in the day.

Nice Rig! I used that rig for a while. Different headphones, but same amp/dac
/tube

So crazy how both headphones look the same in basic construction down to the diver, yet sound way different. I still miss my D2000's and wish one driver did not have to blow out.

The old denon D2,5 and 7000’s were awesome. I started with the D5000 and moved to the D7000 when you could get them used at a good price.

I have watched the first season of True Detective once a year since it debuted. One of the finest crime thrillers ever made.

Thought you were gonna say "The True Pope"

I fancy watching something riveting. I'd better revisit that blacksmith channel I used to watch.

Guess not. :P

It's unapologetically junk food, but really good junk food. Loved the entire show, it's one of those series I sat and waited for. Likable characters IMO, and that counts for a lot.

It really grows on you!

Reached the bottom of the barrel already? :P