Hi everyone. I'm fairly new to the audiophile world but I'm very enthusiastic to be here. Thanks for the warm welcome and please forgive my ignorance in advance!
Here's my current setup:
Pro-Ject RPM 1 Carbon
Acrylic Platter (Acylic It Platter)
Hana SH Stylus
Schiit Mani Phono Pre-Amp
Peachtree Nova 300 Integrated Amp
KEF Q300 Bookshelf Speakers
Anyway, I've gotten myself an Audioquest Big Sur RCA-RCA cable to audition (1.5 m), connecting from my turntable to my phono preamp. I've compared it to the stock cable that came with my turntable. And I've discovered a mixed bag. I've noticed an improved clarity, but also a harsher upper range, particularly in vocals (please forgive me if I'm not using the correct terminology). My old cable seemed to smooth out, perhaps even mask a lot of these imperfections, and the new cable has revealed the bad with the good.
What do you do in this situation? Is it a simple return, find something that works best with the system you have? Or do you attempt to work out the kinks that newfound clarity has given you?
I'm not sure if it's important, but here are the discs that I auditioned:
https://www.discogs.com/Patsy-Cline-Greatest-Hits/release/4403353
https://www.discogs.com/John-Coltrane-My-Favorite-Things/release/4381329
https://www.discogs.com/Nilsson-Nilsson-Schmilsson/release/8669476
Thanks for your guidance! I'm also keen to discover if anyone has any recommendations for upgrades to phono preamps and speakers that would pair well with my turntable and integrated.
Best,
Jonathan
Hi everyone. I'm fairly new to the audiophile world but I'm very enthusiastic to be here. Thanks for the warm welcome and please forgive my ignorance in advance!
Here's my current setup:
Pro-Ject RPM 1 Carbon
Acrylic Platter (Acylic It Platter)
Hana SH Stylus
Schiit Mani Phono Pre-Amp
Peachtree Nova 300 Integrated Amp
KEF Q300 Bookshelf Speakers
Anyway, I've gotten myself an Audioquest Big Sur RCA-RCA cable to audition (1.5 m), connecting from my turntable to my phono preamp. I've compared it to the stock cable that came with my turntable. And I've discovered a mixed bag. I've noticed an improved clarity, but also a harsher upper range, particularly in vocals (please forgive me if I'm not using the correct terminology). My old cable seemed to smooth out, perhaps even mask a lot of these imperfections, and the new cable has revealed the bad with the good.
What do you do in this situation? Is it a simple return, find something that works best with the system you have? Or do you attempt to work out the kinks that newfound clarity has given you?
I'm not sure if it's important, but here are the discs that I auditioned:
https://www.discogs.com/Patsy-Cline-Greatest-Hits/release/4403353
https://www.discogs.com/John-Coltrane-My-Favorite-Things/release/4381329
https://www.discogs.com/Nilsson-Nilsson-Schmilsson/release/8669476
Thanks for your guidance! I'm also keen to discover if anyone has any recommendations for upgrades to phono preamps and speakers that would pair well with my turntable and integrated.
Best,
Jonathan