Hi. So i have finally put together my first system, and am looking for advice on a digital/analog converter so that i can play the majority of my music collection through my new set-up. I am using a rotel rb-1080 power amp, and a rc-1082 preamp to power my infinity intermezzos. From what i understand my airport express had a sp/dif output, and all I need at this point for quality audio is the digital/analog converter to bring the music to the preamp. Any suggestions? From what I have seen these seem to be quite expensive and was looking for an affordable alternative. Thanks!

i'm thinking of trying out a dedicated phono stage preamp to go along with the champion w/unify tone arm thats on it's way to my home. I recently came across a used clearaudio basic and was wondering what changes, if any, there have been between the basic and basic plus now offered by clearaudio? and of any of those changes make for major improvements that shouldnt be missed regardless of the deal i might be able to get on a used piece of equipment that been treated well?

thanks,

this is my first post here, i hope i've gone about it the right way.

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Of course I know Jan will not share his system info because he's ashamed of it. Why else would he refuse?)

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Forgive me, Stephen, but this really does deserve a, "Hey, Asshole, go fuck yourself!"

Serious consideration ought be given to shutting down this failed experiment.

Obviously there are insufficient resources to nurture it into something that would attract increasing membership and one must question its comic relief value as source material for the (forums) Administrator's blog.

As things stand... as amply demonstrated by the recent music to listen to while watching porn thread, and of course the nonstop rants of the dememted DUP... it is little more than the private playpen for some weird individuals.

I have a Rotel 972 preamp, and Diamond Wharfdale speakers (first version) Also a Cambridge Soundworks subwoofer (which one day I hope to replace with a REl T3)

I'm looking for good used amp on ebay. (I'm trying to spend under $150 including shipping)

Lots of Adcom 5300 & 535 available
Also a Rotel RB 970bx, & 951 (980 cost too much)
Sometimes a rotel 850 or 870 pops up

I have also considered spending more for a newer rotel like the 1050, about $300 is that worth it?

I have a Rotel preamp 972, and diamond wharfdale (orginal version) speakers. And a old cambridge soundworks powered sub.

I have been running everything of the sub, until one of the speaker clips broke. Thinking I would make everything way better I just bought a used Adcom gfa 5300 for $100 on ebay.

But now things sound a little muddy, and covered. What gives? Do I need better speaker wires or interconnects? Or a different amp?

FYI- I use now have to use both outputs on the pre amp (one for sub & one for adcom, could that effect the sound?)

Most tone arms have either two RCA outputs or a DIN output. Most of the TT cables that I see have either RCA plugs on both ends or DIN on the TT end and RCA on the pre-amp end. (Plus a ground, of course).

Why don't you see "Balanced" or "XLR" connections on the pre-amp end? I suppose it has something to do with cartridges being unbalanced, but I'm not certain. Does anyone know for certain why this is the case?

Dave

Hi everyone. I have been reading these forums for quite a while now and they were very helpful in putting together a basic analog system. I just got my new turntable (Pro-ject Debut III) four days ago. I plugged it in, adjusted the tracking force and anti-skate and started playing records. Everything sounded great. On day three, however, I put on a record and noticed a static-like "whoosh" sound corresponding to each revolution of the record. In other words the record is mostly quiet, but every time it comes around to a certain point, the noise is produced.

Ever listen to music while watching porn? I think it's incredible! Sometimes, when the stars align and the video actually catches the beat of the music, it's just great! There are those rare instances when the video catches the rhythm and the lyrics suit the action on the screen. Then, it becomes pure art.

I had Madeleine Peyroux singing Blue Alert in the background with porn on the screen and it was pure magic. Check this out:

Visions of her drawing near
Arise, abide, and disappear
You try to slow it down
It doesn't work