Recent content by Jorenzo

  1. J

    Amplifier help needed

    Thanks for your quick reply, I've got the idea now about how to do the wall mounted shelf, your other idea about the spike mounted board sounds like an interesting option also. Your advice and help has definitely been a bit of an eye opener for me as the idea of some kind of micro phonic effect...
  2. J

    Amplifier help needed

    That was a very well considered reply and I am very grateful for the time and effort you have given me. I think you and lindsayt are both right about the microphonic effect taking place with the rega. I ordered some sound isolation hemispheres which arrived today, used a fairly thick wooden...
  3. J

    Amplifier help needed

    The problems I have are only on vinyl, the cd player is fine at the same volume, the speakers seem to have plenty of headroom. Distortion isn't the issue for me it's more like the higher quality that the rega offers seems to trail off at higher volume. As to high volume - yes I do like to turn...
  4. J

    Amplifier help needed

    The rega is sitting on a glass surface on a media centre table approximately 12 inches high, the speakers are on stands just behind the table. The floor is laminated wood on a concrete floor.
  5. J

    Amplifier help needed

    Tried the marantz phono stage and the rega is definitely better, it's all connected correctly. The room size is approximately 18 feet by 20 feet, I like moderately loud music but I guess some might call it loud. lindsayt suggested that there could be a vibration issue due to turntable...
  6. J

    Amplifier help needed

    That's a great idea hadn't thought of that will definitely give it a go and see if it helps
  7. J

    Amplifier help needed

    I'm using the upgraded rega cartridge and the phono pre with the usb out on it, I'm not at home at the minute so can't check any further
  8. J

    Amplifier help needed

    Firstly apologies to both Rainsoothe and Hi-FiOutlaw for the earlier mixup. When using CDs my expectation level is lower, I've played the same Brian Eno on both sources and the vinyl definitely has more to offer in terms of both subtlety and warmth. The problem is when I turn the volume up to...
  9. J

    Amplifier help needed

    Thanks for all the suggestions, I don't think its the speakers that are the issue Hi-FiOutlaw, because it's only really on vinyl that it seems a bit disappointing, however I will try plugging in an old Onix amp and see how that sounds.
  10. J

    Amplifier help needed

    Thanks for the quick response CnoEvil, had been looking at the rega but not the others, I will certainly consider them for an audition if I can find them.
  11. J

    Amplifier help needed

    Hi I am new to the forum, hello to all. i have just rediscovered the joy of vinyl, having purchased a rega rp1 with all the upgrades, going through a marantz pm6500 into a set of monitor audio silver 1 bookshelf speakers on stands. I also purchased a cd6005 which sounds fine, but the sound of...