Want to improve your analog (vinyl) sound?

Nice to see you Rob.

Here's my own take: It don't matter what we're happy with or not; what matters is what is out there that is better than what we have or not. ...To talk about, so that we are aware of what is available and better. ...Money is of no importance.

Simply put: It's not about "ME", it's about what's truly best.
- That Klaudio RCM seems to be the very best, right now.
- That Wadax preamp with phono stage seems to be very special indeed.
- And that Herzan active vibration control platform seems to be the very best turntable isolation table.

All in the goal to best improve the sound quality coming from our analog rig (TT & albums).
 
NorthStar said:
Nice to see you Rob.

Here's my own take: It don't matter what we're happy with or not; what matters is what is out there that is better than what we have or not. ...To talk about, so that we are aware of what is available and better. ...Money is of no importance.

Simply put: It's not about "ME", it's about what's truly best.
- That Klaudio RCM seems to be the very best, right now.
- That Wadax preamp with phono stage seems to be very special indeed.
- And that Herzan active vibration control platform seems to be the very best turntable isolation table.

All in the goal to best improve the sound quality coming from our analog rig (TT & albums).
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Ahh..I see...Good to see you too by the way...

so its about discussion, what is possible, etc...makes sense !
 
And stay tuned; coming up are the best turntables in the world, the best tonearms, and the best cartridges. :)

And! How to make them work all together (setups and all) for the very top performance. ...Including the phono stage preamp.

Want to improve your analog (vinyl) sound? ...Then read on, and even if you cannot afford anything from this thread.
It's for people who want to learn more, for people who want to share their own experiences, and for people who want to express their opinion. :audiophile:
 
Mike said:
Eric and Bob remind me of an old married couple.

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Really? :D
 
My other take away is this: After further evaluation and thought, I have decided to get away from analog/vinyl and go back to strictly CD and add occasional streaming. I've come to realize that in spite of the physical proof I have in my own gear and record collection that I really don't have what it takes in equipment or money to have vinyl records and have grown tired of chasing what does not exist in my world and all the work that I used to enjoy, but no longer.
It seems that for all my efforts and money over the last 4 years, I'm not getting good analog performance. I see now that it takes at least $11,000 to have half way decent entry level ability to play records. I'll never have that and I would not want to go down that path anyway, it's not worth it to me. Those who can afford proper vinyl gear and all get to and should enjoy it.
I'm looking at it this way too: I'm happier with this decision because 1) I don't have to chase my tale spending hard to get money recklessly just to play a record. 2) All the futzing around with set up, carts, cleaning, etc leaves time for other things I want and need to do. That stuff takes up a tremendous amount of time, kind of like waiting in a roller coaster line for 3 hours for a 60 second ride or something and having no time left for anything else.
As sterile as most CDs (not all) sound, I still enjoy them to max potential especially with my Marantz Joe got me. It's a fabulous player! The regular CDs sound better than they did before and the ones made right sound incredible! I use streaming for discovery and background. The only thing I need to do is figure out what to do with the vinyl records not available on CD.
Yes, life will be simpler without worrying about my vinyl, out of sight,out of mind.
~Eric
 
Don't be so silly Eric. :D

* Then you should stop listening to CDs as well because you don't have a dCS Scarlatti digital CD/SACD rig.
[Four-box system: $82,246] ;)

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Eric, it's not what YOU have, it's what's out there, in the landscape of dreams, and realities.
Just be happy with what you have and don't have. :) ...But nothing is going to stop this planet of orbiting the sun, and stopping people of learning more.
 
I love PORSCHE but does not mean that because I don't have one now I have to say that my life is
Fool of joy with my GL450!. We live in a consumer world and is not going to stop any time soon.

Every time I read something that Eric respond from the Forum is like He does not like to be here.
Everything is depressing and sometimes hateful in a way. I don't know you Eric but chill out, we don't
want your Drama. Be happy with what you have, thank god for your health , thank god you have hands
and ears. The rest economical things is optional. If you like what you have don't bother telling us that
You wasted your money or other sad things, is depressing.

I know I deserve to be banned for starting a personal discussion with you Eric, but somebody have to
Put a stop on your behavior .

I know you don't know me, I really believe I'm a good person even sometimes I felt stupid for
been too good , but that's me .

Love your self , love others , we love you with or without your equipment.
It's the music that keeps us together and that is the most important in our forum, Friendship.

Truly sorry if I in any way with my words I offended you but LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL, ENJOY IT TO THE FULLEST, NO REGRETS !!!

Please Mark, don't banned me for life .....


Regards,

Nelson



ARC4LIFE
 
:)
I'm waiting to get banned but I know I deserve it
Joe, need your good word so Mark go easy on me

Mark, we are almost on Christmas be gentle

:)



ARC4LIFE
 
highEndguy said:
:)
I'm waiting to get banned but I know I deserve it
Joe, need your good word so Mark go easy on me

Mark, we are almost on Christmas be gentle

:)

ARC4LIFE
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Our audio site here (Shark aquarium) is above the rest regarding our overall attitude and true friendship.
We understand and respect Eric's view. And we know how to discuss very intelligently.
I trust that I explained myself quite clearly, and that Eric understand the "life" (true reason of being) of this thread.

Never I will participate in any misunderstanding that would result in disharmony.
If I am misinterpreted in my wordings, I want to have the chance to clarify my stance.

____________

Don't be so silly Nelson; never anyone will dare to ban you. You're just too nice of a guy; you know it, I know it, and they all know it.
- Wish that the person who banned me for life at that other site would have that kind of spirit. ;)
 
Thanks for the kinds words Bob,
Did you know that the first person who spoke to me on a forum was you ?
You bless me with your joyful treatment
And don't worry , they are the ones who lost a big asset on that forum .
We will have more of you here and that a good thing,

Well,
I'm going to try to sleep something now before my precious
new born child wakes up for food :)

Good night guys
 
Nobody is getting banned. We love all you guys. Thanks Bob for jumping in here. :heart:
 
highEndguy said:
Thanks for the kinds words Bob,
Did you know that the first person who spoke to me on a forum was you ?
You bless me with your joyful treatment
And don't worry , they are the ones who lost a big asset on that forum .
We will have more of you here and that a good thing,

Well,
I'm going to try to sleep something now before my precious
new born child wakes up for food :)

Good night guys
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You're serious Nelson? ...Over at AA I bet.

You're a big inspiration Nelson; one only has to look at your new little boy to know the entire life's secret of joy.
 
Okay..glad we got that settled....LOL

Been missing you guys but haven't had much to add lately...I may have to start spending money again...LOL
 
highEndguy said:
I love PORSCHE but does not mean that because I don't have one now I have to say that my life is
Fool of joy with my GL450!. We live in a consumer world and is not going to stop any time soon.

Every time I read something that Eric respond from the Forum is like He does not like to be here.
Everything is depressing and sometimes hateful in a way. I don't know you Eric but chill out, we don't
want your Drama. Be happy with what you have, thank god for your health , thank god you have hands
and ears. The rest economical things is optional. If you like what you have don't bother telling us that
You wasted your money or other sad things, is depressing.

I know I deserve to be banned for starting a personal discussion with you Eric, but somebody have to
Put a stop on your behavior .

I know you don't know me, I really believe I'm a good person even sometimes I felt stupid for
been too good , but that's me .

Love your self , love others , we love you with or without your equipment.
It's the music that keeps us together and that is the most important in our forum, Friendship.

Truly sorry if I in any way with my words I offended you but LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL, ENJOY IT TO THE FULLEST, NO REGRETS !!!

Please Mark, don't banned me for life .....


Regards,

Nelson



ARC4LIFE
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Don't worry about it Nelson, I hear what your saying and I am not taking it in a bad way. I am or was happy with what I have and aware of what it took for me to get there. However, I also recall that I was more comfortable without some of it. So I made the decision to "simplify" (if that's the word I'm looking for) and put away that which was making things more difficult than they needed to be in accordance with my goal(s). My goal is the music, not the gear. For me, I'm a mid-fi guy, not a high-end guy because my goal is the music. I care about sound reproduction unfortunately because if experience, but I also can not afford to care down to the microscopic levels or to pursue the ultimate in sound with certain things. So since it takes a lot more work and money I'll never have to achieve even the rudimentary sound in vinyl analog, I've decided to just have the music in the format I already have all the necessary things to make it sound good. It's called practical and simple. I have stronger roots in CD than vinyl I guess, because people tell me with the same frequency that I need this DAC or that thing for my CDs, but I just don't listen because I know that I do not need them. With vinyl, one is always questioning what's going on and it's such a high maintenance thing that one often times never gets around to the music. So I choose to walk away from it. The other part of the story is that I am just not a high-end guy. I'm not comfortable with it and never will be. It's not in my DNA. I have only a couple of pieces that can be considered high-end or entry level high-end and that's more than enough for me. I was chatted into joining this site (which is a good site, make no mistake about it), but was very hesitant because of the high-end mission statement. I can't speak the language and am having great difficulty learning it. So I figure if I simplify and focus on one main medium in my life (CDs) I might have an easier time of it. More importantly, if I just focus on the music making it both the goal and the means to an ends, that makes it even easier. Granted, it's not much of a talking point, but that's ok. I'll just talk about gear with folks here when I have a problem with one of my pieces or am in the market for a piece to replace what dies. (For example, I'm saving for a new amp/receiver and when I get close enough I'll want to ask here). ~Eric
 
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