Kooranga
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You AK folks were a great help to me about 3 years ago when I was trying to put together my first turntable setup. After hitting up garage sales, estate sales, and thrift stores, I wound up with a combo that was by no means anaudiophile's dream, but still pleased my ears (I listen at moderate volume):
Craig (CDC) 5101 TT w/ Ortofon 2M Red
MCS 3223 Receiver (23 wpc)
JBL ARC-30 Bookshelf Speakers (8 ohms, 90dB, up to 125 watts)
I recently came across a good deal on a Yamaha CR-620 (35 wpc), a receiver that seems to be well regarded here at AK, certainly more so than my JC Penny receiver. I expected to hear a big difference, but, to be honest, I am a bit underwhelmed. The bass is better, but the mids are kinda missing, and the highs sharper, almost grating. As first impressions go, I think I like the MCS better.
I know this is all subjective, trust your ears, etc. But is this is a matching issue? In other words, does the "better" Yamaha simply reveal the limitations of the rest of my gear? Is there any objective reason why the MCS might sound better in this particular configuration?
Craig (CDC) 5101 TT w/ Ortofon 2M Red
MCS 3223 Receiver (23 wpc)
JBL ARC-30 Bookshelf Speakers (8 ohms, 90dB, up to 125 watts)
I recently came across a good deal on a Yamaha CR-620 (35 wpc), a receiver that seems to be well regarded here at AK, certainly more so than my JC Penny receiver. I expected to hear a big difference, but, to be honest, I am a bit underwhelmed. The bass is better, but the mids are kinda missing, and the highs sharper, almost grating. As first impressions go, I think I like the MCS better.
I know this is all subjective, trust your ears, etc. But is this is a matching issue? In other words, does the "better" Yamaha simply reveal the limitations of the rest of my gear? Is there any objective reason why the MCS might sound better in this particular configuration?
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