Famous last words I know, but I think I'm done now. Very happy with both systems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wakefield Turntables
Famous last words I know, but I think I'm done now. Very happy with both systems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wakefield Turntables
Sounds good to me …
Proper dual mono ( 2 x power cables )
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Is that the only heatsinking on the output transistors, I bet they get toasty!
Never seen anti vibration measures applied to those type of heatsinks before.
What is the output power, do you know?
Hi Alan ,Quote:
Originally Posted by Firebottle
No idea and no idea [emoji2369]
It’s lasted this long though [emoji16]
I’ve emailed RA today .
Dc offset is a little higher in the left channel but sounds good .
I don’t think it’s a powerhouse though
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Seen your post on DIYaudio. Someone there might have some info. RA's mantra is rubbish in rubbish out, hence the mains conditioners he pushes and lookingat the innards with all those caps it should be a smooooth as butter.
I’ve currently got it hooked up to my imf super compacts and does sound rather good .
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I’ve now got this in the main system and hooked up to the IMF tls80 II’s , sounds fantastic.
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With all that special wire in it it should have a lovely Kimbre.....(did you see what I did there:lol:)
The caps are marked RATA from the early days when it was Russ Andrews Turntable Accessories.
Oops !
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Main system TT.
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All still here, for all my sins.
All outstanding decks.
Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
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Hasn't been in the main system for quite a while, so I guess it's it's turn on the rack. I still think this is better than the Sony, so, decision made.
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Certainly not new to me, but the first time back n my system for a few years.
See, I do get digital :lol:
Some great kit there. [emoji846]
Cheers Alex. I must be compensating for something :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Aren’t we all! :lol:
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New to me Rega Aria phono.
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2nd system, as it currently stands. Incredibly musical.
Blimey that's a big step up. I suppose you'll have to change your name from IDLEWITHNODRIVE to IDLEWITHDIRECTDRIVE. :eek:
Agreed - it's a superb direct drive TT. It's the only one I would consider buying.
It's not really a step up, as I also have a Denon DP-80 and a Sony TTS-8000, both of which are pretty much as good but in slightly different ways.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wakefield Turntables
I'm in a similar position in that I have several TT's and use them for different musical presentations. I've one for Jazz / MONO duties, another for heavy metal/Prog and another for general charity shop finds. They are do a good job but just differently.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
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I can't remember if I've introduced my venerable Nak tape deck previously. Anyway, here it is :)
Beautiful, just beautiful :) - I'm afraid both my Naks are boring-looking black boxes. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
Nice piece of kit.
Thanks, I love it's retro-futuristic vibe. I also have a "boring black box" one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Thanks. Probably the nicest sounding 2 head deck I have heard and certainly that I have owned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wakefield Turntables
Very collectable now and I think will remain so.
More importantly, sounds fab !Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
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Absolutely loving this little bit of kit.
is it replacing your valve amp?
I use some Wiim equipment and it is astonishingly good value and seems to over achieve.
I think it probably is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
It's really incredible for the money and the functionality and ease of use is unbelievable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
How will you play your LPs or cassettes through it? Do you have an ADC for the purpose?
I have a Rega Aria Mk2 phono for the LP's and I can simply swap the tape deck into the analogue input on the rare occasions I want to play cassettes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
I understand that, but how will you connect the Aria, which is all analogue with analogue output to the WiiM, which is all digital with digital only input connections? Clearly I'm missing something here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
If it's the model I think it is, it has one pair of RCA inputs so you can connect an analogue device. And my understanding is that it is Class D, not "digital".
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Ah - that makes sense. Thanks.
I thought that's what I had said "into the analogue input" :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Yep, exactly that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
With the HDMI ARC and sub out sockets, I reckon a pretty good 2.1 set up for your telly would be easy to put together.
That is what I was thinking. At the moment I have a relatively complicated setup for "2.0" from my TV. I'm using Bowers and Wilkins DM2a speakers, so no need for the "0.1" ( :lol: ). The WiiM could replace the Quad 520 amplifier I currently use, and make for a neater setup.Quote:
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