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After doing a bit of researching of the Sony NW45 and a few other daps I decided to try out the Pioneer XDP 30r. Does anyone in the forum have any hands on experience with this? Just curious if there is anything I need to be concerned with that I don't know about while I wait on it to arrive...

Thanks for the tip, I will give that a shot (no pun intended).

The main power switch on my 1050 has a soft, "cushy" feel to it when switching on and off now. It works but it has gotten a softer feel in comparison to the other switches on the front. Is it possible to replace the switch or is it a better idea to just look for spare parts from another receiver?

It's all subjective to your personal tastes. For me I really did like the new Pepper remix. Other than that I would suggest the 2014 mono mix. I would even take the 1987 mix over the original stereo. But again, that's just me.

I would personally skip the A/T 95E...while a decent starter cart (I know I used to have one) I would suggest for the money try out the new VM520EB cartridge (I think that is the one that replaced the old AT 120EB cartridge, but if you can get the AT120EB go for that, it is a few dollars cheaper...

I'd even say try a Nagaoka MP-200...go for an ebay seller and save yourself some $$$. I agree with the posts above about vinyl limitations...while I do enjoy listening to vinyl I also realize that it is not the "end all be all" to music listening and enjoyment. Chasing that rabbit will end up...

It looks like it is propped up on its right side so the reel to reel would be on the right side if set up correctly.

I'm not sure it's an issue with the 49mm alignment for the Pioneer. I have a PL-71 and have used the MP-110 as well as the 200 and 500 and have never experienced any IGD. Granted it took me a little time spent in making sure all the measurements were as precise as my hands and eyes could get...

Noise filters might help your situation. I had similar issues but after using in line noise filters on the RCA lines problem solved. My tech guy told me these receivers are very sensitive and can pick up the slightest noise and in turn you hear it in your speakers. These old receivers aren't...

To back up others, I have the SX-1050 as well as the PL-71 turntable and they are a match made in heaven to my eyes and ears.

I've just always used the tried and true method of 3 parts distilled water, 1 part isopropyl alcohol (91%), and one drop of dawn dish detergent in a spray bottle and then wipe clean with a microfiber cloth...wiping in a motion going with the tracks. Has not failed me yet.

Crap! lol

My personal opinion is go for vintage. All in all I feel they have superior construction and materials. As others have pointed out, you have to look at a minimum $500 in either case for something of quality. Be aware that unless you have proof the vintage table was "restored" then you have to...

I have to say I have just about finally reigned in the sound quality with the Schiit. Believe it or not for a while I had to wear ear plugs because they highs are so much so that I thought my ears were going to bleed and my head was going to explode. Weird that I have to have the volume...

Not to change the topic but I've always wondered what turntable Fagen was sitting in front of on the Nightfly cover.

No kidding? I was unaware that you could use JRiver with the iPod? I have been resisting updating itunes since about 2012 because of all the horror stories I've heard about the lack of "classic" support. I will definitely look into that thank you! I know someday I will be forced to get a new...

Thanks, I switch between Foobar, VLC, and Itunes (yeah yeah I know). Predominantly my whole collection is stored as FLAC, ALAC, APE/ISO files (which consist of my CD and Super Audio CD rips I perform (well, my friend rips my SACD's with his PS3). I only have minimal mp3's. I still have to...

Well I think I am finally getting somewhere, I uninstalled and reinstalled all of my soundcard drivers and changed a couple other windows settings and now I am getting a bit better quality. I am now able to use the build in Creative Labs equalizer to tune up the audio before it gets to the...

That's correct, I retired the Kenwood after I obtained and serviced the SX1050. I used the analog line out from the soundblaster card into the SX but the receiver was picking up a lot of the noise generated by the PC so I invested in the DAC which helped immensely. However, the sound is just...

Ha, given the price gap between the Modi and the Yggdrasil I would certainly hope yours would sound a good deal better. :)

Thanks guys, I'll continue to leave it on and hope it starts to improve. Shall I expect more bottom end to appear as it breaks in? That's what is lacking the most currently.

Have to admit I'm very underwhelmed with the Multibit Modi 2 so far. Have spent the day with it and it is very top end heavy (very digital sounding) with very little on the bottom end. I think this might be going back. I got better performance out of my old Kenwood VR 6050 receiver when my PC...

I spent my first full day with my Modi2 Mutlibit and am honestly left feeling extremely unimpressed. It lacks quite a bit on the bottom end while the rest sounds extremely digital. I'll give it a couple more days and will return it if it doesn't warm/open up a bit more. Is it advised to keep...

I have to say I've spent the day with the Modi 2 (Multibit) and have to admit I am far from impressed. It sounds far too digital with very little bottom end. The top end plays ok but I seriously achieved much better sound routing my optical cable into a 17 year old Kenwood VR-6050 receiver...

I figured as long as the mastering/processing was done correctly that would be overkill in any case as that is way beyond the range of human hearing isn't it?