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The 3000th post in this gallery thread is mine :eyebrows:
https://henrykotula.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/3000th-post.jpg
brian2957
01-02-2019, 15:26
Excellent....Here's 3001 :)
Thought I, d try these
A few of you swear by them lol. They are tinyhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190202/72a2fc5e91a60aa82b363cd41b72b9e8.jpg
brian2957
02-02-2019, 12:59
Yes , they can make a difference mate . Be careful when soldering them though . If you hold the soldering iron on too long you can damage the units with the heat .
Was hoping i might be able to use push on plugs but not so sure now ive seen them.
May get sold actually as im not soldering now.
Fitted some behind unit smart mood lighting today too.
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Ignore diagonal line on speaker, i dropped my stick..doh
got them to fit them this time. they are a tight fit; virginial even :eyebrows:
That's what I'm looking for. Might take a punt. You can never have enough speaker cables.
brian2957
02-02-2019, 14:44
You might be able to use push connectors if you can find something suitable . If not I'll solder them for you if you send them to me . I'm not sure if I have suitable cable though .
Hi Brian. Hope Grant does not mind me littering his kit thread with a question to you.
I'm in need of about 24 speaker connectors (don't ask!) which are assured to have a tight lasting fit in the sockets. Not wanting to spend too much but reasonable quality. Happy to solder and heatshrink. Any recommendations?
cheers
Edward
brian2957
02-02-2019, 17:36
Hi Edward , depends on how much money you want to spend . The cheaper ones from China are usually OK , however can be variable on occasion .
Mood lighting now its a little darker. Can do most colours but i prefer warm white. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190202/6774a5174765baaeb1c78cab1806e610.jpg
You might be able to use push connectors if you can find something suitable . If not I'll solder them for you if you send them to me . I'm not sure if I have suitable cable though .See what I've got. Not sure re cable. What guage did u use
brian2957
02-02-2019, 17:47
You really need quite thin cable Grant , and preferably copper stranded . No silver plated copper mate .
You really need quite thin cable Grant , and preferably copper stranded . No silver plated copper mate .Cheers. Kinda what I thought. Need to go through my cable boxes
brian2957
02-02-2019, 21:09
OK bud , just let me know what you want to do .
Mood lighting now its a little darker. Can do most colours but i prefer warm white. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190202/6774a5174765baaeb1c78cab1806e610.jpg
Cosy, I like it. :)
brian2957
03-02-2019, 09:05
Very nice mate :)
cheers, brightens up the area. a smart flexible strip light.
Unomelodica
03-02-2019, 12:13
grant that looks very cosy , sit back and enjoy the music - me likeee
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Thanks. Yup a little lighting does wonders for the soul
Unomelodica
03-02-2019, 20:15
indeed it does grant , been sitting here and have been for the last 3 hours, cant get up off the chair , music does that......soul food indeed
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New digi one spidif board arrived and now fitted.
Sounds good so farhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190208/502fda9dcf888f5e556c075a64e0faff.jpg
nice sound on tests so far, and will be trying it on dsd next as it has 2 spidif outputs. not cheap but a nice board. might get a case for it too. need to see what they do.
Pepperamip
08-02-2019, 16:47
nice sound on tests so far, and will be trying it on dsd next as it has 2 spidif outputs. not cheap but a nice board. might get a case for it too. need to see what they do.
My case is like this Grant, looks flimsy but it's actually pretty solid and one of the cheaper ones available.
25261
New headphone cable. Same as my speakers, fisual s flexhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190209/f4713548d3ea17afa05eb8f933e56a3b.jpg
Current set up of rpi. Bnc to rca connector came so fitted it along with a better cable. This goes to the dac on the quad vena2. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190209/8caf1f758391407d9beaa97611b28ef1.jpg
An arty one. [emoji23] https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190209/e67bbc04ff9f3076f6613731918e5983.jpg
Nice one Grant, the DigiOne gets some great reviews.
The Lavazza beans are on the way!
Nice one Grant, the DigiOne gets some great reviews.
The Lavazza beans are on the way!
:thumbsup: cheers
:thumbsup: cheers
I will expect a full review of the Barista Post!:lol:
I will expect a full review of the Barista Post![emoji38]Hope I like them now lol
An arty one. [emoji23] https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190209/e67bbc04ff9f3076f6613731918e5983.jpg
Lol - like that. Looks 'sophisticated'!:D
Marco.
It does. Looks like you moved to some sort of New York apartment.
Unomelodica
12-02-2019, 10:28
looks mighty fine grant
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Pic was an adaptation of this one. Just twiddled away in snapseed which is a good little programme, and free. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190213/35c2e41e20c9eaca92681c2d46cdb075.jpg
Ordered myself a new toy for my Birthday. Folk were giving me cash towrd buying sommat.. gonna be on a diet anyway soon as weather warms up a bit. Dunno how it will fit in yet..... Hoping to be here Tuesday...:eyebrows:
walpurgis
15-02-2019, 18:04
Ordered myself a new toy for my Birthday
Harley Davidson buggy? :)
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Harley Davidson buggy? :)
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nice.... i wish.
well finally wired up the little Bapture super tweeters...nervously lol. not my greatest work (he says shamefully) but they are attached.
They are tiny and are just dangling from the back at moment.
deffo something going on there, not sure yet what tho. wire is just light stuff centre insulated. not even copper... think i like but we will see in time
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walpurgis
17-02-2019, 15:55
Never figured those out. They seem to come in too far down the frequency range and have pretty low output. Won't do any harm though, with an impedance that high.
Never figured those out. They seem to come in too far down the frequency range and have pretty low output. Won't do any harm though, with an impedance that high.
not sure where they come in geoff. i cant hear anything from them. Just feel the soundstage is slightly better and the overall presentation improved, but it could be imaginary
apparently 20k to 150k output at more than 4000 ohms impedance. stuck them to the sides.
Now fitted to sides of speaker.
Not sure if it's a bad thing to be there but it's most sensible arrangement.
They really are very smallhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/ab4436024e51019a684708bbd0468fa8.jpg
Was at lidl today and picked up a nice clip on led tt light.quite cheap but fits in well enough and gives off a good light.
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Birthday box day
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Temp position for now.. Up and running and sounding very nice
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A project phono box ds2 usbhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190219/4ef7bfde9b5e8ee26feb6d647f173e93.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190219/75ef6c466b1514b780fda5080d321653.jpg
Close up of face plate. Quite sophisticated sound. Very dark background https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190219/5e0945878d25fc7bdf54ad32dd692398.jpg
Switched boxes around as i looks a little better.
Pretty much sorted now. System is very strongly balanced analogue and digital wis. This is a stonkingly good phono stage imo.
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brian2957
19-02-2019, 16:50
happy birthday mate . System's looking good :)
jandl100
19-02-2019, 17:23
That Phono Box looks excellent - you can pretty much dial any setting in!
Happy Birthday, Grant. :kiss:
Cheers Brian, Jerry. System is sounding rather good now. A few things to polish up but getting there. The ds2 unit is very good and can record or play digitally right up to dsd
I always have a browse through your thread Grant, always an interesting read.
Happy Birthday mate :champagne:
I always have a browse through your thread Grant, always an interesting read.
Happy Birthday mate :champagne:
cheers Nathan. Im not big on words mate, but get the meaning over eventually :lol:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EDGE-Analogue-Digital-PHONO-Cables-RED-1x-Pair-Male-Male-SELECT-length/162884580406?hash=item25ecad7436:m:m5XR30cJ5fext22 0dbCtw4Q:rk:3:pf:1&frcectupt=true
Got a 3m set of these today as well. good quality by looks of it and separate as they go in different directions to monos. no time to try as im off to healyh practice
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EDGE-Analogue-Digital-PHONO-Cables-RED-1x-Pair-Male-Male-SELECT-length/162884580406?hash=item25ecad7436:m:m5XR30cJ5fext22 0dbCtw4Q:rk:3:pf:1&frcectupt=true
Got a 3m set of these today as well. good quality by looks of it and separate as they go in different directions to monos. no time to try as im off to healyh practice
I've used that eBay seller a few times. Always good quality and fast delivery.
I've used that eBay seller a few times. Always good quality and fast delivery.
Build quality is good and they sound good too. Great value at £24 for a 3 metre set.
Also fitted a small table to separate the phono from the dac.
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Picked it up from amazon. Its a monitor booster stand. Glass and ali legs with antislip feet.
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Sets it off nicely and less issues with damage etc.
walpurgis
22-02-2019, 09:56
Looks like it's all coming together then Grant. High time I got stuck in and sorted my gear out.
Looks like it's all coming together then Grant. High time I got stuck in and sorted my gear out.
sounds as good as it looks :eek: yup, mine has been getting added to of late but thats probably it for now. TT has improved since adding the project. quite a good unit, as youd expect as it wasnt cheap. It also gives me the flexibility i was after. Need to wait to buy software to do recordings etc tho. Think Vinyl Studio pro is advised by the makers. we shall see, tho i didnt just get it for that; in fact it was just an added luxury i may get into, as it can record in up to dsd 128 quality. probably need a huge hdd to hold it all tho
I was really curious about what you’d got when I saw this as part of the eBay link [emoji23]
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wrong plug;)
well, just looking back on 5 a half years of change, and nothing remains in system afaik. ..never thought i'd get there and there has been a few false dawns... well over 3000 posts, and over 446 thousand hits...
Its been fun....mostly.:) peace be on you.
Just a quick update to say the DS2 usb phono stage is very good and ripping vinyl with it and vinyl studio pro is a doddle. also have added a digione case to my rpi; the ali one and its quite nicely made if a bit of a pig to fit with no instructions(hope you are reading Allo)
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I might add the Vena is starting to come more on song now after me doing some burning in etc though both the coax, optical and usb sections..just left the power amps off while it did it thing
Got another of these record display cases today.
A black one this time
Easy to build and strong. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190418/cb4f5170524e4c0f473e7ae3f54d354c.jpg
Been using one of these with my headphone amp.
It does what it says.. Excellent upgrade https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/3e71bea05059be5865f021dec2e03d6c.jpg
and the little devil in circuit
Second tophttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190419/1ac5a1676a4d50771b5f050b70fee9f8.jpg
Quite impressed with this actually
brian2957
19-04-2019, 18:09
Got a link to this Grant ?
iSilencer3.0 USB Audio Noise... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MXDZ0PO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
brian2957
19-04-2019, 18:15
Thanks bud .
Fairly recently I picked up another set of wireless cans. Mainly to use with my phone as it does ldac which is fairly high bit rate.
Decided the second top in Sony range the n900 was the one, and in green was cheapest so went for them.
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was quite windy out back today so set the noise reduction to wind and it works well.. vast reduction in wind;)
For the money these are very good if you have a sony phone that does ldac especially. The green colour is only very slight tbh so you dont look like a prick:eyebrows:
Sound quality, although not at the level of the nuraphones, even at a lower bit rate, is extremely good and the signal is good too. boogie factor 9, and extremely comfortable too
Photo of the cans. Really soft cups.
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Slight alteration to the set up. Out got the bt3 actives and the xs dac.
Less cluttered as long as you don't look down the backhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190506/ec63c302391b4f2e7e5ab25e08fe7999.jpg
Frazeur1
07-05-2019, 11:22
Anything to save yourself and others from wind. Oh wait, not THAT kind of wind....:lol:
Windy city.. [emoji106]
Got a new toslink cable.
A Supra Zac.
That should finish my cable changes.
This is from my phono stage to preamp. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190520/77dd4d9aa059f6830c9ac10291c269d6.jpg
Pepperamip
21-05-2019, 07:34
That almost looks a computer lead of yesteryear. How much did it set you back Grant?
Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk
Supra ZAC Fibre Optic Interconnect
ZAC stands for Zero Attenuation Concept. The innovative furbished curving of the optical fibre core tip to get a zero divergence loss enables plastic fibre optics to be used, and to achieve the same transmission quality as a glass fibre core in combination with the strength and flexibility of the plastic core.
also has high band width, garanteed for 32 bit/384 kHz! - Headroom for comming digital studio-like formats.
Metal ends too... Think They are about £45 per metre
Pepperamip
23-05-2019, 07:11
Thx grant seems like a well made wire and one I'll keep an eye on if and when I replace any of mine.
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Thx grant seems like a well made wire and one I'll keep an eye on if and when I replace any of mine.
Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk
Fitted cable today. Its very nicely made and sounds good too. Seems an improved bass response and wider soundstage. Might just be expectation tho
going to get one of there usb cables later too.
brian2957
24-05-2019, 12:10
How's the Quad sounding Grant . Are you still using it as a preamp ?
How's the Quad sounding Grant . Are you still using it as a preamp ?
yup, brian, still as before. dac has improved too .. whole thing is singing nicely now. Just need a new usb cable as i forgot the connection between pc and phono when recording. its just a basic thing and sure i can improve things.
Still learning about the recording software too. extremely powerful and yet not destructive at same time. anything done and saved can be turned back should you want. Very clever.
Also think the cart head is slightly off true as im getting a slight bit of distortion. Going to have a look at it when i feel i can stand long enough
So the usb lead came and fitted. A Supra.
Also connected my ifi silencer in line to remove any noise. No idea how this will work in recordings so might be a bad idea.
Trialling it now.
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moved the silencer to the usb ext drive. got feeling it was having a detrimental effect where it was. if you dont try these things you dont find out i guess
brian2957
29-05-2019, 13:19
Worth trying these things mate , you never know . I have a Jitterbug and it can sometimes be a positive addition , depending on the cables I'm using .
Worth trying these things mate , you never know . I have a Jitterbug and it can sometimes be a positive addition , depending on the cables I'm using .
yup, no try no findy out :eek:
That cable is another cog in the finished article, although Im going to swap it with the wireworld one i think
brian2957
29-05-2019, 13:28
What , the Supra USB ?
What , the Supra USB ?
yup, putting the supra into the amp from pc and wireworld one into the phono stage. the digital on the fly from the tt is very good now
brian2957
29-05-2019, 13:54
Sounds like you're getting there buddy :)
Sounds like you're getting there buddy :)Think it's now just putting icing on cake.
Might even try a better power cable... Just for fun. [emoji41]
brian2957
30-05-2019, 20:10
For which component ?
For which component ?Amp. Vena is probably the one to start with Brian. If it works I could do the proart too later. Happy with all my cables, all but one are digital anyway.
Any sensibly priced advice welcome mate
walpurgis
30-05-2019, 20:54
If you need an SPDIF digital coax cable for CD replay Grant, I can always run up one of my 'specials' for you.
If you need an SPDIF digital coax cable for CD replay Grant, I can always run up one of my 'specials' for you.Think it's currently on toslink Geoff. For some reason it wasn't outputting via analogue. I can't get to back of it now.
Whole system needs rewired with same cables but all tidied as there is lots of stuff mixed in the jungle at back that ain't even connected
brian2957
30-05-2019, 23:02
Make your own with this cable mate https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BELDEN-19364-AUDIOPHILE-SHIELDED-MAINS-POWER-CABLE-PER-METRE-FREE-UK-POSTAGE/152136104589?epid=1950158533&hash=item236c04ba8d:g:gFkAAOxyJX1TDRbU
jandl100
02-06-2019, 07:34
Make your own with this cable mate https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BELDEN-19364-AUDIOPHILE-SHIELDED-MAINS-POWER-CABLE-PER-METRE-FREE-UK-POSTAGE/152136104589?epid=1950158533&hash=item236c04ba8d:g:gFkAAOxyJX1TDRbU
+1
I use them throughout my system.
They beat the various 'silly money' power cables I used to use.
You can get them made up for any length (which is what I do)
... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mains-power-cable-Belden-19364-screened-16A-C19-silver-plated-mains-IEC-0-5mt/131994815355?hash=item1ebb810b7b:g:9rwAAOSwal5YHwk 4
Note: that link has a high current IEC connector. Ask them for whatever you need.
Still not got round to power cables alas. But thanks for the info all.
A few snaps of system as it stands. Amazingly I've not been tempted to change any thing.. Well not enough.
One of the monoblocks in first pic. I've had those for a long time and they keep beating the opposition. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190706/9a9e24d71453116251a99b593bd89a97.jpg
Main system picshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190706/fdfc6c2182f861f9a5610aa2e3ca9dd4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190706/37fd1296165e4cef2dc736038456cc31.jpg
Seeing what good use you're made of that Ikea unit Grant I'm sorry I gave mine away.
Seeing what good use you're made of that Ikea unit Grant I'm sorry I gave mine away.
a few changes to back and shelves mainly.. then one of the lack tables for tt. little glass table for bits n bobs etc..
holds a lot of stuff securely.
Need to slot your Power Inspired back in there somewhere Granty....
Used it for a day to measure my mains voltage so I could set my new BMU.
Brian and I’ll be up soon Amigo. :thumbsup:
Probably won't bother with it Gary mate . System is sounding fine as it is tbh.
Your both welcome tho.
Going to revisit my first Telefunken build, or rebuild.. These arrived badly made, and even worse packed... shoddy or shocking pick your term.
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I was advised to start again but I like a challenge so rebuilt and improved them.
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A decent result for me. Better than I thought
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as you can see they are about 3 ohm speakers hence why I built the double ones producing about 6 ohms
What a transformation you did there Grant. Must have involved many hours. Yes shoddy/shocking to a thing of beauty.
Wow! - you have been busy. Lovely work - well done! :)
My Oppo cans needed new earpads so got a set from China.
Need to trim them a bit and reuse the backplates
Like new againhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190829/3f1f501a5e50263db0540bab80784abd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190829/625ff019644241fa1766b31af746ed6f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190829/67e641a8867bac3e568cc9f3be79f426.jpg
Just a mention that, very sadly, i am going to be selling all my vinyl, TT, carts, arm and cleaner in near future, due to health issues. Im not able to handle the vinyl so easy now and its better off in safer hands I think as most of it is in great shape. been collecting vinyl for 50 years so it will be a miss..:)
Bigman80
07-09-2019, 14:36
Just a mention that, very sadly, i am going to be selling all my vinyl, TT, carts, arm and cleaner in near future, due to health issues. Im not able to handle the vinyl so easy now and its better off in safer hands I think as most of it is in great shape. been collecting vinyl for 50 years so it will be a miss..:)Sad news Grant.
When digital is so easy to manage, it makes a lot of sense to go that way.
rmcin626
07-09-2019, 14:51
Just a mention that, very sadly, i am going to be selling all my vinyl, TT, carts, arm and cleaner in near future, due to health issues. Im not able to handle the vinyl so easy now and its better off in safer hands I think as most of it is in great shape. been collecting vinyl for 50 years so it will be a miss..:)
Disappointed to hear that Grant, especially as you have been a collector for such a long time
brian2957
07-09-2019, 15:13
End of an era mate :rolleyes:
Indeed. But needs must I guess. About 400 records still in collection so it takes up a lot of room too.
As well doing while I'm able.
hornucopia
07-09-2019, 19:51
In the end it's the message, not the medium, in our world?
I had a 6 foot by 6 foot (ex-wine shop display) to hold my 1000-ish LPs, but now I sit in same space at the iMac listening viaitunes HDD into my Zigmahornets.
Don't miss the LPs at all. Can call up the music quickly, though, in these spotify days, that's quite usual now.
Enjoy the space.
Yes I do digital and more often these days use headphones.
But vinyl is tactile
For a future upgrade, some cat7. 20metre run
. Made in Hannover. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191013/3af67259e2b12347a7a17b79a521cd2e.jpg
brian2957
13-10-2019, 12:31
That looks meaty . Got a link mate :)
Try and find it for you.
It's now getting straight, Ed for a few days
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01GNYL0D2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Try and find it for you.
It's now getting straight, Ed for a few days
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Or do I have a few days yet? Lol
Anyway why do you need cat 7 cable Grant?
You organising a Lan party?
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You called?
Or do I have a few days yet? Lol
Anyway why do you need cat 7 cable Grant?
You organising a Lan party?
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called ?.... yes a cat 7 party :lol: I intend moving speakers over to window eventually so will need to run a long cable round as the hifi will go over too into corner. reckon 20 metres will do it. Dont nes need 7 but have used it before and thought it good. Currently using 6
wont likely move it til vinyl is gone tho.. will need some assistance too.
called ?.... yes a cat 7 party :lol: I intend moving speakers over to window eventually so will need to run a long cable round as the hifi will go over too into corner. reckon 20 metres will do it. Dont nes need 7 but have used it before and thought it good. Currently using 6
You used my short name in your post (by mistake) hence me asking if you called. :)
LAN party - Local Area Network party - where a bunch of gamers gather together to play interactive games over high speed ethernet (= low latency). Cat 7 ethernet cables are ideal for this. Hence the question.
Sorry, I'll try not be so obscure in the future. :eyebrows:
So you use ethernet cable for speaker cable then? I must try that at some point. I've got loads of ethernet cable on a roll from a previous project.
You used my short name in your post (by mistake) hence me asking if you called. :)
LAN party - Local Area Network party - where a bunch of gamers gather together to play interactive games over high speed ethernet (= low latency). Cat 7 ethernet cables are ideal for this. Hence the question.
Sorry, I'll try not be so obscure in the future. :eyebrows:
So you use ethernet cable for speaker cable then? I must try that at some point. I've got loads of ethernet cable on a roll from a previous project.
no, i dont.. but if i move speakers i will need to move system, and the ethernet is on wrong end of room. so will need to run a connecting cable all way round and over the door. Reckon 20 m is enough. it either that or i have to run speaker cable or rca's.
think the ethernet will be cheapest and best solution Edward:)
brian2957
13-10-2019, 16:26
wont likely move it til vinyl is gone tho.. will need some assistance too.
You know where to get me mate :)
Think I'll give this a go . 15m for me . I have a telecoms engineer in the family who can fit it for me :)
Same here Grant, I’ll help out too.
Ah right - now understand. :eyebrows:
Good plan mate.
Pity no LAN party though. They can be great fun.
Ah right - now understand. :eyebrows:
Good plan mate.
Pity no LAN party though. They can be great fun.Not into gaming. That's my grandkids domain
Same here Grant, I’ll help out too.[emoji106] Cheers. Way I'm breathing today i won't be long here. Weather isn't helping
brian2957
13-10-2019, 17:38
Take care buddy . Phone someone if it gets worse .
Good advice that fella...
rmcin626
13-10-2019, 19:39
Yeah look after yourself Grant
Yer not quite finished yet fella! :)
Yer not quite finished yet fella! :)Lol. Yup, one final waltz eh. That reminds me. Must listen to The Band
hornucopia
18-10-2019, 15:33
...and listening to 'The Last waltz' will get you onto Van Morrison, and, of course, Emmylou!
Just been playing the 'Return of the grievous angel; a tribute to Gram Parsons.'
...and listening to 'The Last waltz' will get you onto Van Morrison, and, of course, Emmylou!
Just been playing the 'Return of the grievous angel; a tribute to Gram Parsons.'
the band is next actually ; then, yes maybe both of those:)
just listening to the telefunkens.. they are hard to beat tbh, as long as your not after earthshattering bass.:guitar::carrot:
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build quality isnt quite up to th eddies tho lol
Bigman80
20-10-2019, 13:23
It's all about the sound.
I'm sure with extended listening, the Eddis will demonstrate a wise decision.
nick his picture lol
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Sounding good too
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brian2957
20-10-2019, 20:31
Bet they do . Looking good buddy , only problem is ....you ain't moving those by yersel :)
No not much.would be easier without the spikes.
Still both in very good nick for all the use and moves etc.
brian2957
20-10-2019, 20:37
Gary's like you mate , he looks after his gear :)
walpurgis
20-10-2019, 20:37
Very nice Grant. It'll take you a few days to 'tune into' what they do. :)
Very nice Grant. It'll take you a few days to 'tune into' what they do. :)
yeah, at ultra low levels they move air better than mine, detail wise. always enjoyed them in gary's place and looks like they will be same here...maybe better ;):lol:
he is away with a fistful of vinyl and a sackful of coffee
Bigman80
20-10-2019, 20:48
yeah, at ultra low levels they move air better than mine, detail wise. always enjoyed them in gary's place and looks like they will be same here...maybe better ;)[emoji38]
he is away with a fistful of vinyl and a sackful of coffeeSuperb, I'm chuffed for mate.
they will look better when i migrate the gear over to other end of room. a big job but will get done one day
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Sounding good too
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Good stuff, mate. Glad you're pleased with them. I think they're fairly unfussy in terms of amps driving them, too. However I thought you were going to fire them down the other end of the room?:)
Anyway,, you'll have some bass now!:D;)
Marco.
yes, i will move them at some point, likely when the vinyl front end goes. sound pretty good tho where they are
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Bigman80
21-10-2019, 08:39
Some arthttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191021/83489761a4edea791ce5a148caa792ab.jpgMust be happy if you're taking arty pics.
AJSki2fly
21-10-2019, 10:03
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Sounding good too
Very pleased for you, I bet they sound great, nothing better than getting a new bit of kit and enjoying the result.
cheers, yes they are also nice bits of furniture too so nice to look at. will move them later
They look like they slot in well, do you need to move everything around?
They moved in pretty easily Martin, not much hassle at all.
Biggest issue is their spikes make it less easy, but wasn't bad at all.
Speakers sounding very good indeed in Grants room, happy 'bout that. :)
Not much. They are deeper and taller but narrower than the telefunkens so it was easy enough for a young healthy lad like garys boy. Big strapping guy
They moved in pretty easily Martin, not much hassle at all.
Biggest issue is their spikes make it less easy, but wasn't bad at all.
Speakers sounding very good indeed in Grants room, happy 'bout that. :)
Tell me gary, can the spikes be removed?
Well all running well. Got the wireless link from my other laptop direct to the vena too. It can do dsd but it really slows pc down so better at 24/96 running that way.
Nice to have more than one.
Also we rescued my sputnik weather station that had fallen down back. Ive polished it up and its looking smart again (top right)
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There is a effortless flow at all volumes now, and even quite the detail is crisp
Tell me gary, can the spikes be removed?
yeah, can just be unscrewed and removed Grant.
Then slide the speakers about on their plinths.
There is a effortless flow at all volumes now, and even quite the detail is crisp Told you they were good!
Hope you don't want em back... Lol
hornucopia
21-10-2019, 13:37
The comment about detail at low volume reminds me of Jerry's comment on hearing my Ocellias.
"The low level transparency and delicacy may well be the best I have heard."
Maybe the mark of an excellent speaker is this capacity? I recall ELSs being similar.
Well done Grant they look bloody marvelous,bet they sound as good as they look.
The comment about detail at low volume reminds me of Jerry's comment on hearing my Ocellias.
"The low level transparency and delicacy may well be the best I have heard."
Maybe the mark of an excellent speaker is this capacity? I recall ELSs being similar.
think it is certainly one of the biggest markers for me
Well done Grant they look bloody marvelous,bet they sound as good as they look.
think they actually sound better than they look tbh. i just hope im not on that scary path of improvements;)
might need to change the title of your thread Grant...
might need to change the title of your thread Grant...
never!! a mans title is his own private precious possession :eyebrows:
Bigman80
21-10-2019, 16:42
That's the problem, you upgrade one bit antmd the brain wonders what is not up to the same level as the speakers.
Can't be helped, or ignored.
The Edingdales saw me through several significant upgrades, and they just kept stepping up to the plate.
Don’t ever need to worry about them holding things back mate.
No I don't think there's an amp made they wouldn't shine with
might need to change the title of your thread Grant...Slight alteration lol
Bigman80
21-10-2019, 19:23
No chance!
Course I'm sure.... Maybe[emoji41]
The MK1 Eddingdales were a real “lightning in the bottle” moment Grant.
You’ve something really special there.
A lot of collective smarts went into their development (shout out to Scottmooose and the guys at Audiotalk), and (in my opinion, having heard all subsequent versions) the first time was the right time.
As good as you’ll ever need mate.
Enjoy.
cheers, yes they are also nice bits of furniture too so nice to look at. will move them later
Grant,
That was one of my design goals during the design and development of the speakers. When I completed the first pair I invited some of my wife's friends around and asked them what they thought. Surprisingly enough they all liked them and commented I would have a pair of those in my living room make a nice piece of furniture. My toughts being if you can get them approved by the woman of the house should be on to a winner.
Regards the spikes. As Gaza commented they are removable just 6mm threaded inserts in the base. I would recommend if you are removing these not to run the speakers on the bases but buy a set of these to replace the spikes: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adjustable-tilt-Levelling-feet-foot-M6x12mm-kitchen-desk-table-sink-prep-bench/283450544020?hash=item41fef80f94:m:mWUJQ9VHi9-0OFCMUcFeBLw I stopped using spikes a while ago for these.
Glad the Edingdales are giving you so much enjoyment. Long may they continue to do so.
Regards, Colin
Cheers Colin, I've Ordered some 6mm feet like you mentioned
Hopefully I won't need one of those drivers you have spare
Good shout Colin,
that’ll help Grant out a lot.
Im happy too that your Big E’s are continuing to put smiles on people’s faces.
Some more testing today. I'm gonna keep em, sorry folks [emoji41][emoji23]
So the 2 sets of telefunkens will either be sold or drivers stripped if no one localish is interested as postage is out.
Turntable and its parts etc and phono stage and record cleaner will also go.
Vinyl will no doubt have to go to discogs
walpurgis
23-10-2019, 18:09
You're liking them then Grant?
You're liking them then Grant?Yes, they are hitting the love spot, Musically speaking. Got a nice timbre about them especially good at lower volumes too
What record cleaner do you have Grant?
What record cleaner do you have Grant?Tis a moth tis. The one that goes in both directions.
Well a quick update and only fault I've been able to criticise the eddy's is a small dull spot on the baffle I could see from my seat. [emoji23] Needless to say I took some carnauba wax over it and it's gone.
So what can I say.. A very special speaker that proves my mantra. Fix the speakers out and the rest is easy.
Also having the tweeter adjustment and my power amp monos having ability to adjust each side means its easy to get perfect sound when not square to both speakers.
Happy bunny
Bigman80
29-10-2019, 20:15
Well a quick update and only fault I've been able to criticise the eddy's is a small dull spot on the baffle I could see from my seat. [emoji23] Needless to say I took some carnauba wax over it and it's gone.
So what can I say.. A very special speaker that proves my mantra. Fix the speakers out and the rest is easy.
Also having the tweeter adjustment and my power amp monos having ability to adjust each side means its easy to get perfect sound when not sure to both speakers.
Happy bunnyYes, I went arse about face and sorted everything else out first.
Glad you got the., Grant. They have another appreciative owner and I am sure will be enjoyed.
Great news Grant, enjoy them mate.
A very special speaker you have there. :thumbsup:
Well a quick update and only fault I've been able to criticise the eddy's is a small dull spot on the baffle I could see from my seat. [emoji23] Needless to say I took some carnauba wax over it and it's gone.
So what can I say.. A very special speaker that proves my mantra. Fix the speakers out and the rest is easy.
Also having the tweeter adjustment and my power amp monos having ability to adjust each side means its easy to get perfect sound when not sure to both speakers.
Happy bunny
jandl100
30-10-2019, 10:22
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Sounding good too
Hey, proppa speakers there, Grant. ;) :clap:
Very nice. :thumbsup:
Indeed Jerry.. PROPPA.:lol: Cabs are very well built really. top marks to Toppsy
Nowt like a bit of surface area with which to move air. No idea what they sound like but they look like they can do a decent job.
Enjoy Grant. I only just saw this today.
Nowt like a bit of surface area with which to move air. No idea what they sound like but they look like they can do a decent job.
Enjoy Grant. I only just saw this today.Cheers. Yes we'll balanced and plenty shove when needed. Easy to drive as well, plus efficient.
Very pleased as they sound better where they are than I thought they would
Speakers are the most serious choice you can make. The coming months and years will decide for you but I feel sure you'll keep them for a while;)
I can't get rid of mine. I love them to bits in the knowledge I have heard the world's best over and over again. Flaws yes, but everything has them. At any price.
Wont be moving them on. Always wanted a set lol
southall-1998_mk2
30-10-2019, 23:42
Nice looking speakers. How much do they weigh?
S.
Nice looking speakers. How much do they weigh?
S.
Not sure Shane. A strong man can carry one, as Gary's son did the lifting. difficult to get a hold of tho.
They be heavy Beasties...
dont know exact weight, but me and the spawn both struggled.
My excuse ..I'm old, but even the Boy found 'em a Heft, guess they are just really heavy?
Weren't easy for him to lift , and he's a big bugger.
They be heavy Beasties...
dont know exact weight, but me and my spawn struggled, my excuse I'm old, but the Boy's is a sturdy Chap I guess they are just really heavy.
Weren't easy to heft even for him, and he's a big bugger.
Brian moved one for me a little and pivoted it on 1 spike... he's no fool:lol: Just wanted it turned a little
Hi Rez shot now as it stands..
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And a glam shot.. glam i said, not......lol
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brian2957
01-11-2019, 17:41
Looking good Grant . Saw your system in the flesh the other day and was suitably impressed :)
southall-1998_mk2
01-11-2019, 18:58
Not wishing to troll your blog, Grant. Does that Quad Vena have enough muscle for those large towers?
S.
Yeah, plenty, although I'm currently using it as a pre
They are designed to work with just a few watts of amplification. Easy load, very sensitive. I've heard them a few times and they are top drawer.
Work with Gary's set amp so as u say don't need a lot. Worked famously with a little t amp too, producing sounds you wouldn't believe a t amp could
jandl100
02-11-2019, 09:26
Work with Gary's set amp so as u say don't need a lot. Worked famously with a little t amp too, producing sounds you wouldn't believe a t amp could
Oh, I don't know about that.
T-amps can sound fabulous.
brian2957
02-11-2019, 09:51
Aye , they sounded excellent with a little Amptastic T-amp :)
Oh, I don't know about that.
T-amps can sound fabulous.
Yup, but better than fab :ner:
Aye , they sounded excellent with a little Amptastic T-amp :)
Yes Brian, it was very surprising how well the amptastic drove them at all levels.
!my saying of the day is!.... oh mr. byron, don't be such a big girl's blouse!:D:D I would have it on me gravestone but the "I told you I was ill" is booked:eek:
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brian2957
05-11-2019, 10:38
Great shots mate
a couple were gary's that i tarted up, coz im a tart:eyebrows:
So quite enjoying them then. :)
Great.
So quite enjoying them then. :)
Great.Yup their greeaaattt
southall-1998_mk2
05-11-2019, 17:27
Their shape gives me mission 753 vibes.
S.
Their shape gives me mission 753 vibes.
S.
these.. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f0/44/32/f04432007d928d585ca27ed603b2b4a3.jpg yeah well same amount of drvers etc. was a good speaker i believe tho not heard them
southall-1998_mk2
05-11-2019, 17:47
Good speakers those 753. Well made solid build. Father had a pair in the 90's. They need at least 100-150w.
S.
Loved the 753 Freedom's, just like the 752's they were a wee bit special.
When I asked Colin Topps to make me the Big E's, the 753's were high in my mind.
Loved the way they looked.
Did you get new speakers Grant?
I never noticed [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
If I didn't have my Tannoys these would have been high on my list [emoji6]
Still got my big telefunkens... And a smaller set too.
Not likely to find a buyer tho.
Going to try and reorganise the spare room so I don't have too break them.
If I ever feel better I might finish backs and veneer them. Lol
Still very pleased with the big ladies.
I've also done two thirds of recording any records I want to have on file. Most are not available on cd so important to do.
So my vinyl rig will be going to tender soon as will the moth cleaner which has served me splendidly.
Will get around to selling the rest of records either in a batch or on discogs.
Thanks to all who bought and thanks again to gazza for the big ladies
Well chuffed they are doing the business for you Grant.
Glad they went to a deserving home.
First dibbs on the Moth record cleaner please. :eyebrows:
Well chuffed they are doing the business for you Grant.
Glad they webt to a deserving home.
First dibbs on the Moth record cleaner please. :eyebrows:
no bother mate..duly noted... whoever you are :drugs::D
ive got a 6tb hdd coming today(hopefully) a wd like this
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running out of storage on my toshiba drive, mostly due to these 24 bit rips :lol:
Pepperamip
10-11-2019, 10:52
Is that a nas grant or just a HDD? I've been looking at qnap and synogy nas's but they don't come cheap do they.
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Is that a nas grant or just a HDD? I've been looking at qnap and synogy nas's but they don't come cheap do they.
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no, just a hdd. plug it into my laptop for storing my music. one im using is full. it can just end up a back up. I can always take some non essential music off it and store more as it will just be an extra backup.
6tb will last a long time. im unlikely to get that much music. I have another 6tb on my other laptop so they will be mirrors but attached to different pcs.
They can be written to from either laptop tho via ethernet
Arrived and loading up with music. Will take some time with well over a 1000 albums, many in HD.
No light on front or on top oddlyhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191110/71274963733897176ba26435e0744b18.jpg
Pepperamip
11-11-2019, 17:48
How's the HDD working out grant? I've had a lot of WD stuff over the years and never had any of it go pop.
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How's the HDD working out grant? I've had a lot of WD stuff over the years and never had any of it go pop.
Sent from my CLT-L09 using TapatalkSeems OK. Ave speed but dead silent. Quite stable on desk too.
See how it goes
Walk though in pics for record ripping
1. Usb capable phono stage
2. Clean record
3. Find record info on discogs or input it manually.
4. Start recording. I use 24/96. Takes up a lot more room but imo it is better. You can set up the level output as we both on the unit or if you don't have one with vc u can do it in program I think.
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OK although the titles etc are there no track info or album art is there. You need to go find it.
Discogs again is in the program and hopefully will find it. 1,2&3.
4, and it's there.
5 and we are finished the recording and are into the edits section and track splits.
As you can see it's put splits in where the track info says they should be. This is usually out by a bit and continues to get out further each track due to spaces.
No matter we can easily move them. A pair of headphones for editing is really best. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191114/6d93016dcd131054017cf117ba5a1cad.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191114/9a55521c270b7e87e7d4212443af1b8b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191114/fb9c74e5b35afa6e2a2b9a3d162eb660.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191114/eba11e66bd0f964018e39d1e9a1120fa.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191114/1ad130679ccdd0de59a7d6e6f24b09a6.jpg
Waveform at bottom has been enlarged with the + button. The shaded bit at beginning shows where I've deleted the needle down and run in.
All spaced correctly by adjusting position of flags via click n hold.
Second side done same although they are currently 2 sides here they follow on to each other.
Then comes click removal. I set mine quite low but still have the bass and treble protection on. Don't want to, say remove a cymbol etc.
Second side you see it found
2951 potentials, repairing 2487 and ignoring 408 percussion and 56 bass. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191114/b32e1f6feec2b263c6e8de710463c77b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191114/99520d0fea526f44e9a05567eef6dda6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191114/3544c75c44d8e32fb645e0b41673702d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191114/b5d265cd14ebd7a2d1d83f7b2e6f9f5f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191114/8052d9442044e179f8cffdbc6e06f089.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191114/bf3119265eea33adacaf441ae1bb09a4.jpg
Noise hiss is always an issue here so we shall remove most of it.
In 1 you see a yellow vertical band I put in on a silent part to highlight the extra noise.
That will now be removed from whole side of recording.
You need to do this twice as each side in thus area is classed separate.
I saved the noise floor I highlighted in side one so I can just load it up for side 2.
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Music file is then sent via ethernet to all drives and picked up by programs.
Here in jriver and now ready to playhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191114/331774df0501134390b814ef48cd7355.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191114/e3d770dd668a852032811ead4e1ff34f.jpg
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Sounds great on cans
As comparison a recent cd.. Recent purchase on cd... love madison blues
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Both sound similar, quality wise tbh.
hope it helps anyone who needs to rip something off vinyl or tape etc. Took a while to be able to get it rght most times, as im not very good usually at these things.
Ive a few old tapes of family stuff i should be able to do now I know how
Rosewind
14-11-2019, 17:41
Great guide. I have been meaning to transfer my vinyl to computer for ages now. I bought a Terratec Riia to USB device 10 years ago. I ripped a few tracks theough the MC cards in a Nac 62 into that and it sounded far better than you would have thought. The cart was a Denon 103R on a Morch UP4 arm on my "supered" Thorens TD 160 mk ii. Now I have an ESI Juli@ sound card and Vinyl Studio so I can start any day I want ... I just would like a new cart to begin with.
Thanks sure the better everything is the better chance you have. Really quiet tt and cart will be biggest bonus
hornucopia
14-11-2019, 22:29
try.....Mike Henderson and the Blue Bloods.
ive heard one album of theirs.. cant remember name tho.. was ok actually.. rock blues
Edit.. it was first blood
Cycleallday
16-11-2019, 10:29
Is that a nas grant or just a HDD? I've been looking at qnap and synogy nas's but they don't come cheap do they.
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I can vouch for the Synology units. I use 2 (double) drive boxes myself.
I also do IT support for small businesses and regularly deploy the Synology 218 to centralize file storage and simplify backups. Never given me a problem in the past 10 years i have been using them. Still got my first unit so given 10 years use they are great value.
In my home they are connected direct to my router and supply all my music via wifi to many different devices and streamers. Also have cloud access to it setup so i can play my music when away on hols.
Like Grant i use Vinyl Studio to rip my records and the Synology's keep the rips nice a secure via its inbuilt raid system.
Mel
I can vouch for the Synology units. I use 2 (double) drive boxes myself.
I also do IT support for small businesses and regularly deploy the Synology 218 to centralize file storage and simplify backups. Never given me a problem in the past 10 years i have been using them. Still got my first unit so given 10 years use they are great value.
In my home they are connected direct to my router and supply all my music via wifi to many different devices and streamers. Also have cloud access to it setup so i can play my music when away on hols.
Like Grant i use Vinyl Studio to rip my records and the Synology's keep the rips nice a secure via its inbuilt raid system.
Mel
I bought an entry Synology unit from amazon a while ago but i couldnt get it to work. it was either faulty, convoluted or i was faulty. it went back.. I will stick with the old fashioned way for now. shame as i hoped to eventually have it working like yours.
Cycleallday
16-11-2019, 10:57
Thanks sure the better everything is the better chance you have. Really quiet tt and cart will be biggest bonus
Nice overview Grant. I know lots like Audacity (and it is very good) but Vinyl Studio is way faster to use and the artwork and track splitting/listing really is nearly as good as cd ripping.
I have rarely found the need to use the track cleanup after ripping cleaned records but find it useful for some older rarer records which are in not so good condition.
For the digitizing I use a Furutech GT40a but a cheap Rega phono mini A2D is a great way to get into vinyl ripping. It only handles CD level resolution and not 24 bit - however i wonder how many would really hear the difference if not asked to compare. I tend to capture the rip in 24 bit as you do but then deploy it in Apple lossless for cloud use (all conversion done as part of Vinyl studio workflow of course). I do this as my main IT system is Apple (or Linux) based so I have used iTunes for too many years to want to move away from it. Of course the Synology NAS lets me put DSD etc into the mix.
Mel
Nice overview Grant. I know lots like Audacity (and it is very good) but Vinyl Studio is way faster to use and the artwork and track splitting/listing really is nearly as good as cd ripping.
I have rarely found the need to use the track cleanup after ripping cleaned records but find it useful for some older rarer records which are in not so good condition.
For the digitizing I use a Furutech GT40a but a cheap Rega phono mini A2D is a great way to get into vinyl ripping. It only handles CD level resolution and not 24 bit - however i wonder how many would really hear the difference if not asked to compare. I tend to capture the rip in 24 bit as you do but then deploy it in Apple lossless for cloud use (all conversion done as part of Vinyl studio workflow of course). I do this as my main IT system is Apple (or Linux) based so I have used iTunes for too many years to want to move away from it. Of course the Synology NAS lets me put DSD etc into the mix.
Mel
I use my project ds2 usb stage... great bit of kit.
decided to quick change carts. put my Shure 55 on. its already set up on same headshell so just have to do a quick check the set track weight and check the bubble for level.
great cart with an original stylus
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Great to have the shure back on tho. Such a good cart. For boogie factor it's unbeatable but it works well with jazz or blues too
walpurgis
17-11-2019, 18:14
Didn't know you still had a TT Grant, I thought it had gone.
Didn't know you still had a TT Grant, I thought it had gone.Still got it for now Geoff. Don't use it much tho
Still got it for now Geoff. Don't use it much thoAfter saying that I've used it a bit lately ripping vinyl, before it goes, or gets put in storage
Not so many more now I'm going to rip. Have done nearly 100 so far.
Started putting records away in my vault boxes. Those Big ali cases that keep them so well.
My digital side now has well over 1100 albums now. [emoji23]
So, after some record tidying as part of the clean up..
Down to this amount of records out
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191209/2426531b4dcb0a4588288be1d6f32d3d.jpg
So, after some record tidying as part of the clean up..
Down to this amount of records outhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191208/5b6f05a863a9d2a52f20247db1e79ccc.jpgWhat is that 'thing' on top of the CD stack?
Looks like some kind of scifi item from the Outer Limits. Are you secretly communicating with future yet to be born people? :)
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What is that 'thing' on top of the CD stack?
Looks like some kind of scifi item from the Outer Limits. Are you secretly communicating with future yet to be born people? :)
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its a sputnik weather station, from 60's. a cool bit of retro:) actually might be 50's tbh... think Huger w germany made them.
Have you got the spikes of the Eddie’s now Grant?
Have you got the spikes of the Eddie’s now Grant?No not yet. Do have feet to put on tho, although I've lost them for now lol
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