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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazjam View Post
    Speaking of black boxes...



    I like that, clean design and all controls and settings easily accessed.

    Looks like proper equipment. Good to see a subsonic filter too.

    Project X8? You weren't tempted by a Technics then?
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    I was Martin,
    but the better reviews won out.

    The Balanced Thing is a big deal for me too, from experience it really makes a difference?
    Fanboying too for my Ghost+ XLR cables, so any opportunity to use them in my system as possible is a real plus.
    My pre has XLR inputs as well, why not use 'em!

    Low level phono signals seemed the biggest potential sufferer of "noise on the line", so the "Science Bit" makes sense to me.
    Last edited by Gazjam; 23-07-2023 at 00:55.
    Ok with not having it on Betamax nowadays

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    Set this up tommorow



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    Comes fitted with an Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge,
    Will enjoy it, but the Arm can take some seriously spendy cartridges (according to Michael Fremer's review) so thats one to keep an eye on going forward.

    All good.
    Last edited by Gazjam; 22-07-2023 at 21:25.
    Ok with not having it on Betamax nowadays

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazjam View Post
    I was Martin,
    but the better reviews won out.

    The Balanced Thing is a big deal for me too, from experience it really makes a difference?
    Fanboying too for my Ghost+ XLR cables, so any opportuninty to use them in my system as possible is a real plus.
    My pre has XLR inputs as well, why not use 'em!

    Low level phono signals seemed the biggest potential sufferer of "noise on the line", so the "Science Bit" makes sense to me.
    yes makes sense from a belt and braces pov - there's no reason not to use balanced connection if it's available. I think in ten years or maybe less most new domestic equipment will be balanced or have the option of it.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > Troels Gravesen Faital 3WC-15.

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    Would be nice, seems unlikely tho.
    Guess theres a reason its a bit of a "niche" thing?

    In Pro circles, its already there, general populace Spotify users though, not so sure.

    Shame,
    guess like HDCD and SACD, a good idea that never really caught on mass market?

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    Makes sense when phono cartridges are already balanced. Of course the whole balanced thing only works if it is end to end. Biggest positive I can determine from balanced is lack of noise entering the chain?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    Makes sense when phono cartridges are already balanced. Of course the whole balanced thing only works if it is end to end. Biggest positive I can determine from balanced is lack of noise entering the chain?
    It enters but it cancels itself out.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > Troels Gravesen Faital 3WC-15.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazjam View Post
    Would be nice, seems unlikely tho.
    Guess theres a reason its a bit of a "niche" thing?

    In Pro circles, its already there, general populace Spotify users though, not so sure.

    Shame,
    guess like HDCD and SACD, a good idea that never really caught on mass market?
    I see lots of amps and DACs offering it now. Most domestic cases it's not really necessary for noise as cable runs not long enough but it also helps avoid ground loops.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > Troels Gravesen Faital 3WC-15.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazjam View Post
    Set this up tommorow



    [IMG]

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    Comes fitted with an Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge,
    Will enjoy it, but the Arm can take some seriously spendy cartridges (according to Michael Fremer's review) so thats one to keep an eye on going forward.

    All good.
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    Handsome t/t Gary, looks proper The black shininess would have Mrs. P drooling, best not let her see it.
    I just dropped in, to see what condition my condition was in

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