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Hi Elberoth, I am stepping way above my level of expertise here, but it appears, as can be seen in the pic below, that the Taiko USB card has an additional umbilical connection that appears to be specific to the SGM Extreme, which may limit its...

Since nobody else posted this yet, this video comes down pretty hard on MQA. The author submitted his own tracks to MQA which got published to Tidal and then he analyzed them versus the original files; I found the entire length pretty interesting....

Boynton Beach. A couple hours south east of you. Think we'll sell the condo in Aruba. Need to get some gear for this place. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Set up in July and take down in October with outhouse and shower :-) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hey! Wait, what? How close to me? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

...3rd home. South FL. Closing next week Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ballpark is $10k, but “TBD” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

How dare you ! to the gallows with you young man ! :evil:

That would mean their entry level offering has increased 60% in price... I don't think so. At that point buy a Lumin X1 all day long, although based on my time with the N01XD its a different sound entirely.

I doubt it. Most certainly over $10K. Maybe $12K or so

I did the same thing in the 70s with my AR turntable. Of course the optimum solution is to throw the turntable into the trash, and get a decent file player.

Stephen, Why would you focus on chokes and filters in this device as things you don’t like? There are dozens of things in everyone of our pieces of equipment. Who cares as long as the SQ gets better? I hope to see more of these devices...

At these prices there is no better, just different and unfortunately potentially lacklustre combinations.

Me to Adam, good luck with the scamdemic.

I have been using all Linn power cords for my Linn equipment. Linn generally advises agaist using power products for their Klimax switch mode power amps. Linn's Klimax amps are slim and their bodies have a hood in the back, pretty much prevent use...

For my RoomPlay playlists, I still use Audirvana 1.5.10 with my stripped-down-for-music-only MBP, but only then with Maintain's Cocktail, and the occcasional use of Charly Hasnsen's IBE... :audiophile:

I definitely have. Permanently solved by wall mounting. Deep bass tracks played loudly would literally cause the stylus to jump out of the groove (and this was with isolation under the table). Wall mounting on a load bearing wall was the only...

Thanks for asking! Not too bad - definitely on the right track, as slow as it appears to be... :sigh:

I don’t have vibration issues such as vibration due to footsteps. Again, I only experienced the vibration when I played the music very very loud. I very rarely listen to music at that volume and when I do, it is only for one song or two max. What I...

I thought this was a joke at first, but now I think you’re serious.

How are you feeling, Jim?

I agree with most of the above posts. Another freight line that I have had consistent success with is Old Dominion Freight. Also have used UPS LTL with 100% success.

This is exactly what I have done in multiple rooms. Wall mounting, particularly if you can get a load bearing wall, solves most macro-vibrational issues like footfall concerns and gross distortions. Beyond that, it is trial and error to find the...

I’m paying the freight company for a pallet and strapping the items to the pallet. Maybe that’s why it’s around $1,000 from rural NY to Chicago? I didn’t want to impose on the private seller to put it on a pallet himself. Using Airgroup per Miches’...

When I had my Nottingham turntable, I bought a wall mount that I screwed into wall studs. Had to use a good size lag to hold the weight but it fixed the vibration problem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I do crank it up but have not metered it. Will check it out.

Have you tried it playing at 100-105db?

Don't forget the supplies and tools you'll need to strap boxes to the pallet, like strapping, a tensioner, and seals+sealer.

4 blocks of Sorbothane on top of a 1-1/4" thick slab of granite seems to work for me. One speaker is inches from the TT.

I've never seen it done, but it should be practical. Something similar to a projector hushbox but with more significant acoustic absorption and no gaps when the door/lid is closed. Pre-made, you could maybe go with a home recording booth for a few...

Understood, the fact that you are 'feeling' the bass is no doubt the issue with your vinyl rig. I suspect isolation (out of the room) might be the only real answer for loud playback

Mike, I appreciate your input, it give me some idea of C2 vs D1. I would use the new interconnects at between my source and pre. My only reference for Ansuz cables was a set of D1 XLR--loaner from my friend--in my system, it improved the sound...

I would hope $10K or under

Mikeado463, Actually it will be replacing a DIY cable. ozzy

No bass traps. Two Subs have been properly positioned in the room to avoid any bass issues. However, in an enclosed room, if I am playing rock music very loud, I will definitely feel the bass (two subs in the room for music) at the listening...

are the corners of your room 'bass trapped' ?

Mike No, I didn't take time to listen to the new Alexx's. We were just catching up and talking life and audio in general after having not seen each other for some time due to Covid. I will give them a go at some point in the near future.

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The turntable is located adjacent to a side wall. About 14 feet from the front wall. The nearest speaker is 8’ away; the other speaker is 14 feet away. The room is very large (18 feet wide by ~25 feet long)

Okay, so sounds the V14 digital is in any case a good starting point. Regarding optional AES/EBU: Can be skipped when using a Omega USB I guess... and put the funds eg in a Sigma NR v2. @N30: Very nice! ... is there already an MRSP?

where is your TT located in the room with respect to L/R speakers and corners of room ?

VPI Classic with the tone arm that comes with it and a Benz Micro.

Echo Global Logistics, Chicago based company with many LTL connections/options. Mike is correct, properly packed and palletized is the correct way to go

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