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My speakers are far from walls Mar 23, 2023 at 6:46 PM

    1. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      So far so good with used vinyl purchases. One LP has a bit of sibilence, but swapping carts minimized. Makes me want to recheck alignment!
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      2. wbass
        wbass
        That might lessen with cleaning, too.
        Jan 25, 2023
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      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        Tergikleen solution scrub + distilled water rinse. Using Okki Nokki. @wbass
        Jan 25, 2023
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    2. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      PSB Alpha 1 speakers crapped out after almost a decade. Ordered Audioengine A2+ as replacement (had some points at Crutchfield).
      1. joch and Mithrandir41 like this.
    3. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Some Van Halen and Echo And The Bunnymen early (original?) pressings arriving in the next week or so. Some today!
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      2. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        The 'Ballyhoo' comp CD (1997) is a good collection of highlights of their earlier stuff, but is hella compressed and bright - all tracks sound much better to me on the original vinyl.
        Jan 21, 2023
      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @Biodegraded I can't handle overly-compressed, bright, loud pressings - CD or vinyl. Although vinyl doesn't usually get LOUD, it can sound like shit if compressed or the EQ is off to my ears.
        Jan 21, 2023
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      4. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        Oh, and @Biodegraded We've been waiting with our best suits on...
        Jan 21, 2023
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    4. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Ultrasonic stylus cleaner arrives today. Was hoping to show before/after shots, but my styli are spotless. Lol…
      1. zottel, joch, Biodegraded and 2 others like this.
      2. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        .
        <<- Laughing Cat says...

        How about an electric toothbrush?
        Jan 19, 2023
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    5. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Swapped cartridges. SL-1210GR loses the Super OM40 for the Otello; KD-2070 drops the V-15 Type III (JICO SAS Ruby) for VM750SH. Fun stuff.
      1. gaspasser, Biodegraded and Qildail like this.
      2. Merrick
        Merrick
        How did you do decide on switching the V-15 for a VM750SH? I’m curious to hear your thoughts on how they compare.
        Jan 16, 2023
      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @Merrick I bounce between carts every 6 months when I get bored. I’ll see if I notice any changes.
        Jan 17, 2023
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      4. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @Merrick In my system, nothing jumps out at me V15 Type III vs. VM750SH. I think the Shure is a little flatter and the VM750SH might have fuller mids. Hard to do A/B testing with carts! They are both good. Will buy replacement stylus for VM750SH when time comes.
        Jan 18, 2023
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    6. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Ordered an ultrasonic stylus cleaner. Did some research, found nary a negative - even on SHF, where they are quite anal about carts, etc.
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      3. MellowVelo
        MellowVelo
        Peter Ledermann from Soundsmith recommends blu-tack, even for his most expensive cartridges. @luckybaer keep us posted on the ultrasonic cleaner.
        Jan 16, 2023
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      4. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @MellowVelo I use Onzow ZeroDust, which is pretty good. Important to wash it from time to time. It is quite resilient. We'll see how the ultrasonic cleaner works!
        Jan 16, 2023
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      5. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        Mr Clean Magic Eraser.
        Jan 16, 2023
    7. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Thanks to a short attention span and a need to move, I'm still going through my 12" singles instead of firing up an LP. Both decks spinning
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    8. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Listening to a bunch of 12" singles from New Order. Original pressings. Holy crap. Even on headphones... this is why I love records!
      1. caute, Merrick, crazychile and 3 others like this.
      2. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        Clean records make great needle drops!
        Jan 10, 2023
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      3. Merrick
        Merrick
        12” 45 RPM singles have just about the best sound quality one can ever get.
        Jan 11, 2023
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    9. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Black SYS looks sinister...
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    10. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Taking my mom for pedicure. I couldn’t understand half of what the ladies were telling me. Good thing I guessed right.
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    11. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I wanna make my own RCA interconnects. No soldering experience. Am I nuts?
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      2. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Yep. Not nuts: do it.

        I'm not much cop at electrical soldering, but I've done cables, and it is so much easier than stuff on boards where fine traces can just burn away!

        (hey, re-soldered a fine cable inside my mouse the other day: quite proud of that!)
        Jan 4, 2023
      3. DigMe
        DigMe
        I’ve used the screw connecters in the past when making my own. Seemed like a good solution and sounded good but not sure if it’s considered inferior.
        Jan 4, 2023
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      4. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        I’m pretty sure they have crimp RCA connectors. I agree with @Vansen too, it’s probably the hardest thing to solder as all that extra copper sucks up the heat.
        Jan 4, 2023
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    12. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Anyone here every try hooking up a Gungnir MB directly to Vali 2?
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      2. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @Merrick It was pretty good, but I found the bass a little too uncontrolled relative to Gungnir to my Quicksilver. Not a fair fight, but interesting difference.
        Jan 2, 2023
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      3. caute
        caute
        Not exactly the same thing, but Gungnir > Piety is really quite good.
        Jan 2, 2023
      4. Mdkaler
        Mdkaler
        I did that to a Magni 3+, was surprised how capable the little Magni is.
        Jan 2, 2023
    13. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Modi MB [OG] has arisen. Not sure why I thought my secondary system didn't need a DAC. Duh.
      1. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        I’ve got Modi fronted by the SU-6, and I must say… I sure don’t feel compelled to upgrade. Plays well with my gear.
        Jan 2, 2023
    14. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Happy New Year, you lovable bastards! Let's hope 2023 is better than 2022! We could use a winner.
      1. Joshvar, Cryptowolf, Qildail and 8 others like this.
    15. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Singxer SU-6 in the house. USB Nervosa running full speed. So far, so good.
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      2. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        There's something different... and more to my liking... with the SU-6 in the chain. Not HUGE difference, but something... I can't put my finger on it.
        Dec 31, 2022
      3. Armaegis
        Armaegis
        Next step: ditch usb entirely and go with a streamer...
        Dec 31, 2022
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      4. Ksaurav402
        Ksaurav402
        I have nothing but positive experience with DDCs and streamers. I don't have SU-6 but had Gustard U18 and it was good
        Dec 31, 2022
    16. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I can’t put into words the differences between headphone amps or sources. Differences are there, but putting into words… <shrugs> Enjoy!
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      3. JK47
        JK47
        Dec 30, 2022
      4. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        @JK47 Obviously this is a grand scheme that I have planned where I'm fooling everyone and pretending I know what I'm talking about. Next thing I want to do is buy an APx555 and post borked measurements of stuff /s
        Dec 30, 2022
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      5. Claritas
        Claritas
        @luckybaer In favor of your point, one could read a paper contending that Karajan eventually prioritized sound effects over the deep aspects of music, and still have only a vague idea of what that's like as a musical experience OR one could simply listen to any of his recordings from the 70s on youtube (say, his Brahms' 4th from 1977).
        Dec 30, 2022
    17. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      It may be time to upgrade my iPad.
      1. Ksaurav402
        Ksaurav402
        If you don't need bigger screen then new ipad Mini is good but expensive
        Dec 27, 2022
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      2. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        bigger wheels? noisier exhaust?
        Dec 28, 2022
      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @Thad E Ginathom Nah. Just retiring the old Mini to music server status and getting a new iPad. Hope it lasts me as long!
        Dec 28, 2022
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    18. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I’m not tube rolling. I just got some extras for back-up. Honest.
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      2. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        I think I know what you /meant/ to type... but spare tunes? That's a neat idea!
        Dec 28, 2022
      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        Dec 28, 2022
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      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        I love a good typo :)

        It usually takes a human to make them. Spell[ing] checkers usually just make nonsense mistakes. This time I made a good one :)
        Dec 28, 2022
    19. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I wonder if I’ll notice a diff in CDP straight to amp vs CDP to tape in and tape out to amp?
    20. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
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    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Missouri
    Gear List:
    DAC: Schiit Gungnir MB Gen 5, HeadRoom Micro DAC, Schiit Modi MB
    DDC: Singxer SU-6, Douk Audio U2 Pro, Schiit Eitr
    Head Amp: AURALiC Taurus MkII, Quicksilver HA, Vali 2 [assorted tubes], Magni 3, HeadRoom Micro
    Headphones: Elex, HD650, DT880, D2000, K601, TX-X00, HE-4XX, SR-80e, M220
    CD/SACD/Data Disc Hi-Res: Denon DCD-1600NE, Marantz CD5003
    Cassette: Nakamichi DR-2
    Pre-Amp: Schiit Freya OG [mothballed], Khozmo Passive Preamp (x2)
    Integrated Amp: Onkyo TX-8555 [mothballed]
    Amplifier: Rotel RB-1582 MkII, Parasound NewClassic 2125v2
    Turntable: Technics SL-1210GR, Kenwood KD-2070
    Cartridges: Ortofon 2M Red, Shure V15 Type III [JICO SAS/R], Audio-Technica VM750SH, Soundsmith Otello, Reloop Concorde w/STY10, Super OM-40
    Phonostage: PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter (also ADC), Parks Audio Puffin
    Speakers: Polk Audio RT25i [mothballed], Dynaudio Evoke 10, Polk Audio Legend L100
    I'm pretty happy

    Signature

    SL-1210GR, KD-2070 | SU-6 + Gungnir MB | DCD-1600NE, CD5003 | DR-2 | NPC, Puffin | Khozmo, Khozmo |
    RB-1582 MkII, 2125v2 | Taurus MkII, Quicksilver | Evoke 10, L100 | SB-1000, SB-1000