Recent content by Davefromlondon

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    Re-kindling my Vinyl interest from the 70s - some help requested

    What continues to frustrate me is that many of my vinyl sounds great with current setup to the extent I am happy with my equipment t, but a lot of vinyl doesn't, the sound is not full, sometimes too bright . This implies the vinyl is at fault , the question remains would a better turn...
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    Re-kindling my Vinyl interest from the 70s - some help requested

    Thank you. I do understand the Numark needs replacing. Would you say the Maranz is indeed HI FI level ? All reviews seem good . Any guidance on options at the $1500 level
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    Why is the tone arm and TT drive so important

    I can understand the value of stylus, cartridge and phono pre amp, but I don’t understand what makes a tone arm improve the sound. Also, the drive or the turntable in general. Surely they all spin about the same 33rpm, . Vibration dampening I understand but does that make a huge difference. I...
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    Re-kindling my Vinyl interest from the 70s - some help requested

    Would upgrading my preamp and or turntable improve the sound if indeed the vinyl quality was originally poor. I’m not asking for a miracle, but would better gear improve poor vinyl ( or worsen it by accentuating the negatives )
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    Re-kindling my Vinyl interest from the 70s - some help requested

    Thank you. there is no doubt, a few of my records sound really good, almost to the point I'm happy with the sound, close to my digital, but most are "average" and a few (60s) are terrible. I suspect the 60s was due to technology of the day. I'll be upset if it is indeed my 2nd hand vinyl is...
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    Re-kindling my Vinyl interest from the 70s - some help requested

    I'm seeking advice, here is what I have at the moment: High End Powered Speakers - ADR Eona 103 (Meyer equivalent) . I paid about $3k each when I was a DJ. They are now in my home (on low) , i'm more than happy with these for my digital setup but its analog I'm adding, hence the post I have...