Posts by Pm@c

Going to be getting an RP1 soon with a Cambridge 640P. Mostly going to be listening through headphones, but was thinking I may pick up a set of speakers down the road.   Probably would have a budget of $400-700, wondering what...

So I am buying a Rega RP1 soon, and I was wanting to go with the Cambridge Audio Azur 640p to go with it, but the guy I am buying it from is recommending "the Tonar" (didnt give me a model #) for 50 bucks less.   Any thoughts?...

Sorry, a little confused on that last line. Does that mean I should or shouldnt use my sound card? Maybe invest in a better headphone amp?

What are some decently priced scales that people use for calibration? Would I be able to pick one up for 50 bucks?   Also, I just thought, if I go from my pre-amp through my Xonar, into my PC (even though I'm doing RCA into...

Ok now so when I get this thing, do I have to buy a special instrument to adjust the arm weight to 1.75G? Or is there some way to do that without? Or is it something I should be re-calibrating on a regular basis so I may as well get...

Any good tutorials on making your own then? I tried to follow this one: http://diyaudioprojects.com/Power/diySilver/   but got confused at:   "Decide which end is to be the destination and cut the white wire away...

What are some good cable brands? Dont trust myself making my own. 

I mean where can I find some good 180g and 200g vinyls?   Also, my Xonar has Line-in (RCA) so I could use that as a headphone amp right?   Go:   Turntable > Pre amp > Xonar >...

Ok so what are your thoughts on the Azur 640P to go with the RP1? I plan on using the stock needle for now, and then probably upgrading to an MC cartridge down the road, thats why I am thinking the 640P, since it does both...

What about the 180g or 200g vinyls?