been lurking around for yearsYour description says new member. Just making sure you got a welcome.
Word to that brother. Why finding one of these BOTL early 90's preamps finally made sense of it all.. And at one time i thought i knew...?
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I agree with everything you say here. Much like you, I never gave up on the LP, although for a time, circa early 1990s, it was hard for me to always find an LP version of new release, and out of necessity, I'd buy the CD. I've "moved my LPs around" for several decades, including from my hometown to my college dorms and college-life squalid manors, and beyond, throughout every move of my adult career, including an overseas tour in Germany.
Even so, I find that I'm not really all that much of a format snob anymore. I prefer the LP, but if there's music I really want, especially new music, and it's only available on CD, I'm buying the CD.
been lurking around for years
lots of good stuff on the forums--because someone has already gone thru what you're going thru
just now like to chime in on some things...being a poor retired guy now
Yeah, I caught that. Figured I'd let that post fester in it's own juices without comment.Look who the reply was too.
I get lost in ALL the carts out there. I am using an ancient Empire that came with my table with a replacement stylus. I have often wondered if I am missing something, but do not have a clue as what to "step up" to or if I even need to.
I may have mentioned this before, but there are badly mastered vinyl and badly mastered cd's. When both are engineered correctly, they both sound excellent, imho. But, I do agree that no two carts sound exactly the same, but that is also true of cd players. Use your own ears to judge and not what someone else says. The ears are the best test equipment there is.
I agree with what you heard on the top end with the Grado. Seems to be lacking that extra bit I’m looking for. The low end is good, but again not as defined as I’d like. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s a great cart and that’s why I wonder if moving up to the 8mz would gain me that little bit more definition I’m seeking. Also having the OM 10 gives me the idea of moving up that chain. I still think I’ll wait til I pick up the Technics SL-D3(hoping this weekend) and try what I have out and go from there. But you definitely sparked my interest with the Red and @432HzBob also opened my eyes up to another option. Guess I just need to work some more OT at work Thanks again for the info!
Good stuff @NeedForSpeed... thanks!
Make it simple. Get one of these and decide if you like it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-new-...849436?hash=item3afd6c7fdc:g:xqMAAOxygPtS1iyq
Btw, do you know what most audio manufacturers fear the most?...wait for it.....blind sound critiques.