Recent content by TK421

Definitely something bass heavy like hip hop or EDM.

My thinking is that a purpose built, high endish bluetooth receiver might use better tech than an integrated one?

Hi all, Up until recently, I'd been using the AudioEngine B1 bluetooth reciever as my previous amp didn't have a bluetooth option. I recently upgraded to the Cambridge Audio CXA81 which does. So my question is, in terms of sound quality, which is the best? The external AudioEngine B1 or the...

The 1210 lever was made of metal and felt heavier and more precise. A flimsy cue lever isn't a deal breaker and ultimately it works..

Yes the 1210 was much better in that respect. The cue lever was sturdy and reponsive. Tonearm was heavier as well. I can live with it though as the rest of the deck is very nice.

I didn’t audition it as I don’t have a shop near me to do so. I went off online reviews, YouTube vids and forums. Happy with my choice but I do find the cue lever to be flimsy and I was wondering if it was just my TT.

I see you have a KAB Damper in your signature. What's all that about?

Hi all, Just acquired a Technics SL1500C and I'm very happy with it...except for the cue lever. Seems very unresponsive and cheap. It seems strange that Technics woud have included such a dinky plasticy cue lever when the rest is a good quality build. Anybody else have this issue?

Hi all, I have the Cambridge Audio Alva solo phono preamp in between my Technics SL1500C and my Cambridge Audio CXA81. Reading through some of the reviews, it seems that the Rega fono mm MK5 is possibly a more interesting alternative Do you think that it would be an uprgrade or that the margins...

I figured as much. Thanks for confirming.

Makes sense as the Line Out from the TT to the preamp doesn't work and makes distorted noise...

I do now. Sold the 1210 and bought the 1500. First listen and the sound is smoother and rounder...to my ears. This leads me to a connexion question. I had assumed that as I'm using a phono preamp (Cambridge audio Alva solo) that I would connect it to the "line out" of the turntable. This lead to...

Brilliant album

Also, it's always irked me that the 1210 MK2 has integrated crappy RCA cables and a ground wire that needs attaching to the amp..

I appreciate that the 1500 isn't a 4K piece of kit but it ticks quite a few boxes. My plan was to use it's phono stage and replace the 2M Red with a 2M blue.