Yes, but I would get the newer model. It would be a tough call but I think I would replace them before trying out the HD600/650...

Quote: Originally Posted by rapzoo ...the 600 ohm version has a much smoother top end and more bass energy than the 250 ohm version... I still can't figure out if you guys are talking a stock comparison (not quite what the question was) or with a ~350 ohm resistor in series with...

And thanks for the heads up on the drawbacks of litz. I didn't even consider that it would affect a very low powered signal. Also when grounding the shielded cable should I put the shield to the chassis ground or the ground on one side of the rca?

Yes, I am very slowly upgrading my rig, but I don't think a record cleaner would be worth it at this point given the rig that I am using (perhaps later). Right now I'm a perpetual student working on my PhD in mathematics, so I don't have a lot of money... My current stylus is a shure 3x...

Thanks everyone for the help solving my turntable conundrum. It turned out that the rca output cords were the problem, not the tonearm wires. A good thing too, since the only way to replace the tonearm wires would be to attach the replacements to the old and pull them through (the tonearm isn't...

After fixing my turntable, I think I need a new cart (maybe I just "need" one ). This one is a shure 3x of unknown age (bought the TT at a garage sale for $10) and the vocals sound terrible on it... I don't need a DJ or scratching cart, just listening. I also don't have much in the way of...

Don't forget our perception of loudness is compared to other things that are happening around us, so it's easy to crank up the music with IEMs Also, interestingly, if I am using IEMs and I have them turned way down, that makes my tinnitus more obvious than if I have them turned to reasonable...

I will try a few more records and see if the scratchiness is a recurring problem. After posting I realized that I could just use a DMM to check where the connections were. After doing that, lo and behold, the left signal channel wire is messed up (there is no conductivity between the cart end...

Thanks for the recommendations. The reason I think the needle may be bad is because the playback sounds very scratchy (but the record seems fine). Also, the left channel is entirely dead.

I am trying to find out if my turntable needle/cartridge needs replacing (likely) or if it's just the wiring. Looking at a cartridge from the back (wiring side) what are the 4 leads (L, R, G)? 1 2 3 4 Also, any suggestions on how to align or calibrate the pressure of the needle?

Wow, just wow. Very pretty And happy listening! Let us know how it sounds soon!

I am assuming you mean something like an earbud when you say canalphone (since I would call these IEMs if they go in your ear canal). You could try the griffin addons to the iPod earbuds to make them into canalphones. Those are cheap and come in different sizes. I don't know how good or bad they...

Personally, I think it would be annoying to have the music muted every time a call came through. I would either miss some of the music or completely forget to pause the player and miss a lot! You could also consider rigging up an annoying flashing light to let you know when signal is coming...

wow audiodwebe! That was last year so I'm sure you have a lot more now I just got a TT at a garage sale last weekend for $10 and bought a new belt for $10 (it didn't have one). Also picked up some records from the local Salvation Army for $.25 each! Waiting impatiently for the belt to...

If you can, you should look for a few little ! marks on the far left column. It may be that you moved a couple of your songs and iTunes doesn't know where they went. Just an idea...