Recent content by good_enough

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    Low sound

    There is a dodgy connection somewhere - could also be on the source side, whatever it is you have plugged into it. In other words low output could mean low input!
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    Had to happen

    I agree with the above comments that if they've done the maths, they should show their workings. But the article doesn't pass the smell test. I know, owning an electric car, just how much juice it takes to move physical stuff in the real world. I play a lot of vinyl, and yes it's second...
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    Question IMPEDENCE.

    Should still be fine unless you turn the dial to max before switching to the 4 ohms - in which case you would have other problems like speakers jumping through the ceiling. If the amp drives A or B, then you'd just need to adjust volume when switching. If A and B (not sure why you'd do that...
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    Question IMPEDENCE.

    Not necessarily so. Most I've seen (see my Roksan) don't quite make it. I guess it's just value for money calculations - 220W should be enough, this side of an Oasis gig PA. I've never had my amp much beyond nine o'clock on my (nominally 8 ohm) speakers. On the grounds I'd like to keep my...
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    Question IMPEDENCE.

    This is about the power reserves of the amp. At 4 ohms the speakers will take more current as there is lower impedance to the voltage the amp creates. Similar relationship to the familiar formula V=IR between resistance voltage and current for DC. Amps SHOULD have indicated power into 8 ohms...
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    What fm receiver amp

    This tends to get good reviews: https://www.richersounds.com/denon-dm41-dab-black/
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    The changing nationality of a system.

    My friend had one and I had a Trio. Could never get into the NAD, always sounded too laid back to me. Sort of 'yeah there's some music being played somewhere but it's not really grabbing me'. Had that thing about being 'the one to get' but never saw (or heard) why, those cool 'monolith from...
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    RIAA amplifier or not?

    Err.. the relevant bit of kit in the original question would have been the Yamaha RX-A 2030. Which i take it also has an RIAA phono stage. I was more commenting on the headline subject, which i take it would more felicitously have been expressed as 'do i need to invest in a separate phono...
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    RIAA amplifier or not?

    Your English seems very good - better I'm sure than I know another language!
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    RIAA amplifier or not?

    Cartridges are a matter of taste and if you're happy with what you've got why change it? I'm happy with my Hana SH and I ain't going to change that. The way you phrased the original question was a bit odd - all phono pre-amps. whether internal or separate, should re-equalise the RIAA curve, so...
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    RIAA curve

    As @nopiano says above, stereophile frequently has RIAA curve analysis in its reviews. If what you mean by 'never seeing' this info is you 'never see in WHF' then I'm afraid WHF is not a great place to look for vinyl playback. Use a reference cart in comparing turntables? Use a reference TT in...
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    Question Seeking Mini System Recommendations

    Hmm I think your shopping list all in one unit is going to be difficult. CD changers were the answer to 'everything everywhere all at once' before you could stream from your phone. Hence not going to be found with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi The idea of a DM41 type device, then plug in what you're...
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    Bluetooth turntable help

    Agree with @Vincent Kars if you're getting an amp you might as well get a pair of RCA cables.
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    New Audio Technica. AT VM745xML £280

    Shame! Cartridge comparisons head to head are rare. You could view it as a public service to all on here.
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    New Audio Technica. AT VM745xML £280

    Looks a good buy . But its specs for phono input of 47k ohms and 100 to 250 cap are absolutely bang average MM specs. AT have been doing this stuff a long time why do you think you'll get HF problems? If anything your setup argues against sibilance. The ND7 recommended range for cap overlaps...