A24 4,330 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 We have Richard for that. Jurassic Shark and Naïve Old Fart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: Fix what? Emigrate isn't spelled with 2 m's. It's not spelt with "2 m's", either. It's "2 Ms". Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Anyone else use an MM cartridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Mine is an MM. Isnt MC used in more higher end players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: Mine is an MM. Isnt MC used in more higher end players? Quite right, Steef. They offer better "top end", and transparency. 1 hour ago, dougie said: Anyone else use an MM cartridge? What's the make of your cartridge, Jerry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Is it possible he put in MM cartridge in an MC machine? It could explain things. Vinyls and turntables are tricky, especially the more elaborate ones. It requires finesse, and care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Is there an audible difference between MM and MC cartridges? Mine's an MM Audio Technica one that came with the Yamaha turntable. The chap in this video reckons to replace it with a better one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 He's right. Audio Thechnica tends to be a little "brittle". Try an Ortofon cartridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Any particular model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I used to like the VMS20, but I'm not sure if they're still made. Have a look see, which one compliments what you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I have a standard philips one, its fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 10 hours ago, Richard said: Audio Thechnica 😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 My second hand Alien LP needs a bit of a clean. I like the colourful 20th Century Fox logo on the disc label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 I also have Alien on vinyl. I don't have it on CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, dougie said: My second hand Alien LP needs a bit of a clean. I like the colourful 20th Century Fox logo on the disc label. I need to buy one of those vinyl cleaners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 I never used anything else ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 I had a carbon brush somewhere. I need to find it. I've read they can leave micro abrasions on your discs but I've never experienced any audible damage from using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 1 minute ago, Alexcremers said: I never used anything else ... I use a velvet one. Do you know if there's any advantage to using the kind you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 8 minutes ago, dougie said: I had a carbon brush somewhere. I need to find it. I've read they can leave micro abrasions on your discs but I've never experienced any audible damage from using them. You probably need to replace them every other year, just like those rubber bulb air blowers photographers use to keep their lenses and sensors clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 You need to replace those? Oh dear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 11 minutes ago, Stefancos said: I use a velvet one. Do you know if there's any advantage to using the kind you have? No idea! I've never been an expert in cleaning vinyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Static electricity is the enemy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 That's why I was so happy when CDs were introduced. No more scratches and static tics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 But...but... analogue sounds warmer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 It sounds nice. Not necessarily better, but nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Its nice to occasionally play a record instead of streaming from my media server. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,051 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Just play a CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: Just play a CD. But those just don't look as good in the lobby of a trendy office for hip tech start-ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 12 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: Just play a CD. Too hipster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 35 minutes ago, Stefancos said: But...but... analogue sounds warmer! That's because it distorts the signal. Digital is cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 I'm starting to think my system is too revealing. I was listening to TFA on CD and there were funny little kinks here and there that were distracting. I thought there was something wrong with my system! So I put on Elfman's Dick Tracy OST, one of my reference discs, and everything was perfect as expected. Do they let weird shit into these newer releases like odd cracks, occasional clipping, and other anomalies because they know people will just listen on crappy laptop speakers and all those deficiencies will be concealed anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 I don't have that CD so I can't judge it, but any serious hi-fi system will be more revealing than crappy plastic laptop speakers and low res spotify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 I acquired the Rotel RB-1080 two-channel power amp last year but never got to listen to it much because of my accident. Sounds great this amp, but I've noticed that on certain midrange tones, it applies a distinct level of courseness to the sound. Audiophiles refer to this as "grain", which to me sounds like the audio equivalent to the dithering you'd see close-up on a plasma TV. From what I've read, a lot of power amps are prone to this, especially Rotels. I don't mind it really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan 689 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 On 3/17/2019 at 3:51 PM, Richard said: Have you solved this particular conundrum, Alan? Pointing straight out will, I find, give you better separation, but placing them at an angle, so that they "look" at you, will offer a more "enveloping" sound. Experiment. Ps, banana plugs offer a better connection, and better conductivity. Sorry for the late reply! I've not been well recently so I've not had much motivation to experiment. They're still pointing straight out and tbh, I've been very happy with how they sound so far. I'm probably going to take the plunge on some dedicated speaker stands soon. Will make it easier for me to place them the suggested distance from the wall and play with the angle more easily. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Good reply, Alan. Don't forget, if you are placing them at an angle, how close they are to the wall has an effect in how "bassy" they sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 How close do they need to be to the wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 14 hours ago, Stefancos said: How close do they need to be to the wall? Ideally, if the speakers have a bass reflex on the rear side, then you need to place them 100cm away from the wall, otherwise the bass will be affected. Of course, most people don't have the room for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 My bass reflex holes are at the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 33 minutes ago, dougie said: My bass reflex holes are at the front. I prefer to say "ports". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,051 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 2 hours ago, dougie said: My bass reflex holes are at the front. Is that an euphemism? In that case I'm surprised you have more than one, and that they're located at the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Jurassic Shark said: Is that an euphemism? In that case I'm surprised you have more than one, and that they're located at the front. Oi i do big loud ones mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 4 hours ago, dougie said: My bass reflex holes are at the front. So are mine, phew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,511 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I take it, Jerry, that the bottom picture is a rear speaker? Some loudspeakers are designed to fire off of a wall, and should placed as close as possible to a wall, for that purpose. 8 hours ago, Alexcremers said: I prefer to say "ports". I bet you prefer the term "artificial person", as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,330 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Richard said: I bet you prefer the term "artificial person", as well? As opposed to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 You never said anything about an android being in my hi-fi room. Why not? Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,051 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 We don't want to call you that in front of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Richard said: I take it, Jerry, that the bottom picture is a rear speaker? Yep. Oh and my subwoofer has a big exhaust pipe at the front too. Oddly the cone is at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Godzilla for scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Godzilla uses the Force and you hear a rumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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