tribestros
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Why thank you. Absolutely love it. My favorite piece of gear.
I have been in a never-ending state of upgrading, and I'm quite satisfied now. It's a cheap table with a rare cartridge, so I don't want to replace it. I have the Kenwood KD-48F with an Audio Technica 8008 cart into the Marantz 2252B then to some B&W M1. From my computer, I have Songbird to my uDAC-2 then to my Marantz. My entire headphone collection is Sennheiser HD558, Sennheiser HD280Pro, Sol Republic Tracks Ultra, B&W C5 and an old pair of Bose OE TriPorts. Got tons of new and old records and CDs! Tell me whatcha think! I'm a student, so can't afford a ton and I have a surround in my main room anyway.
Quite proud of my new bedroom listening setup...think I'm finally satisfied.
I have been in a never-ending state of upgrading, and I'm quite satisfied now. It's a cheap table with a rare cartridge, so I don't want to replace it. I have the Kenwood KD-48F with an Audio Technica 8008 cart into the Marantz 2252B then to some B&W M1. From my computer, I have Songbird to my uDAC-2 then to my Marantz. My entire headphone collection is Sennheiser HD558, Sennheiser HD280Pro, Sol Republic Tracks Ultra, B&W C5 and an old pair of Bose OE TriPorts. Got tons of new and old records and CDs! Tell me whatcha think! I'm a student, so can't afford a ton and I have a surround in my main room anyway.
Or maybe put a piece of damping wood, or marble between the TT and the receiver, that would dissipate heat and absorb a little bit of the vibrations of both pieces.
Well, as far as upgrading, space is really a concern. I got the M1 because they look like computer speakers, so I can just set them on the desk and they do wonders. I may upgrade down the road when I have more space, but I don't know. However, I am going to keep an eye on those B1 speakers. They look nice and sized appropriately for the space. I may have to find some to audition.
And, yeah, I really want a different spot for the table. I originally had it inside the cabinet, but I was not a huge fan of having it there. But due to space constraints, that's really the only spot I have. Where can I get dampening wood for in-between the two? Anyone have any suggestions or links to what I should do? As far as dampening, I really am clueless. I know all the technical stuff but not the things like that and the TT was in my cabinet anyway when I had my old receiver.
Denton definitely is a hell of a music town. 35 Denton was a hell of a lot of fun.
eBay is the best source for something cheap that does the trick.
I personally think the Walnut would look great...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Walnut-Hardwood-Butcher-Block-Cutting-Boards-/150588446627?pt=Kitchen_Tools_Gadgets&var=&hash=item230fc557a3
Along with some of these...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X2X7-8-CORK-ANTI-VIBRATION-ISOLATOR-PADS-HVAC-QUANITY-16-PCS-/140949806236?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d1435c9c
Lift 'em up with 2 of those under each corner, get the chopping block which is the right size for you table. Done.
It'll reduce vibration to an extent, and help with heat dissipation.
Thanks! As far as the chopping block, are you guys suggesting I place it directly on the top of the amplifier? That doesn't seem like it'd help with heat dissipation. Maybe I'm wrong. Gonna order those vibration pads, for sure.
eBay is the best source for something cheap that does the trick.
I personally think the Walnut would look great...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Walnut-Hardwood-Butcher-Block-Cutting-Boards-/150588446627?pt=Kitchen_Tools_Gadgets&var=&hash=item230fc557a3
Along with some of these...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X2X7-8-CORK-ANTI-VIBRATION-ISOLATOR-PADS-HVAC-QUANITY-16-PCS-/140949806236?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d1435c9c
Lift 'em up with 2 of those under each corner, get the chopping block which is the right size for you table. Done.
It'll reduce vibration to an extent, and help with heat dissipation.
These links were actually really helpful! I was looking at some Maple Shade stuff for isolation blocks for my record player, but these look quite good and are quite a bit cheaper. Does anyone know if they work just as well, or is the Maple Shade stuff better? I can't see why it would be.
Sex! I've been trying to source that PureAV but it's discontinued in Australia. It looks great with the M51/Mj stack. You gave me the urge to snap mine again. It's a shame not many here know how awesome this pairing is.