Yes, don't waste money on digital ICs.

A little less than $100: For only $2.73 each when QTY 50+ purchased - PREMIUM 3FT Optical Toslink Cable w/ Metal Fancy Connector | Toslink to Toslink You even get a "fancy" connector

I'm listening with my DT 880s and I don't hear any rattling. Sorry your cans are broked.

Of course from a pure sound quality perspective, most rock albums will sound better than their live shows but that's not the POINT. I see my favorite artists live because it's so much FUN. Being mere feet away from the musicians that brought me so much joy, being surrounded by hundreds of...

I'm digging their new album (thanks for the heads up OP) but Milliontown not so much. It's just too 80's hair band synthy cheese for my tastes.

I'm pretty sure this belongs here, right? Anyway, I've got a like-new Technics turntable on its way (awesome Christmas present amirite?) and already I'm thinking about mods, tweaks and upgrades. I've already ordered a TTWeights record clamp and will probably be getting a Herbie's Way...

Not if you're using powered speakers. The Swans have their own volume control so like I said, you only need a phono stage.

Thanks for the encouragement fellas. I'm glad the 1200 is well though of around here. I was reading some threads on agon and a few people scoffed at the idea that the Technics could be considered anything more than a lowly DJ deck. This review was very helpful in my decision though.

Well guys. Sorry to take an abrupt left turn but I just bought a like-new Technics SL-1200MK2 off eBay for a little over $300 shipped (and then under $300 with $22 cashback from Live.com search, man I wish that was still 30% instead of 8%). From everything I've been reading, it handily...

If your using powered speakers like those Swans then you don't even need an amp. The only thing you'd need is a phono pre-amp.

Quote: Originally Posted by juniperlater Yeah, I had the same thing happen to me. I got a "great deal" on a planar II and it had the Lustre arm. Very disappointing. Is it really THAT bad? From looking around online it seems the R200 was a well regarded arm until the RB300 came...

Quote: Originally Posted by juniperlater Awful arm. Just dreadful. Aw damn. That's a bummer. e: Can it be replaced easily?

Anyone have experience with the OLD Planar 2, the one with a wood encased plinth, curved tonearm and separate headshell? There's one on ebay that's ending soon and I was wondering how it compares with the newer models, assuming it's in good condition. It comes with a EMPIRE 2000 E/ II cart and a...

Quote: Originally Posted by juniperlater Personal taste. May I ask what your taste is and what you like about Grado carts? Thanks.

Being a vinyl noob and not knowing much at all about carts, are Grados widely preferred at their price points or is it just personal taste? There's a Planar 3 available for a little over $400 now. Seems like I shouldn't pass it up...

Basing your decision on the deck and tonearm quality only (as I will be purchasing a new cart for whichever TT I go with), which one of these three would you pick? This will be my first turntable and I'm sure all of them can sound great, but I'd like some opinions. The Planar 2 I'm looking at...

Quote: Originally Posted by aris haven't heard them but have a look at anticables look promissing Those are much more expensive than $30.

Thanks for the useful info bowraboy. Sounds like I'd get the best sound from going Beresford to Arietta, and that using the Beresford as a DAC and amp would be better than using the 2Move as a DAC and amp. I suppose I could get the Beresford now and save up for the Arietta, but like you...

It's been a while since I've visited here so forgive me if this is redundant. I've got my Beyer DT 880s but no great DAC or amp. I'm running a Chaintech AV-710 to my Denon PRA-1500 which is what my cans are plugged into. I want to upgrade both sections, but obviously not spend a fortune or...

Quote: Originally Posted by Wodgy Just make sure you get the most recent version of the Atoms (the ones with the waveguide tweeter and the white woofer) since they're a big improvement. Why do you say that? The new monitor series, to me, doesn't sound nearly as nice as the older...

Quote: Originally Posted by ninjapixie Music is my drug of choice. My drug of choice is music and my drug of choice.

Quote: Originally Posted by ueyteuor do lyrics really matter anyway?? i listen to it for the music.. not the words Yeah, what do lyrics have to do with music? That's just silly.

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