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Curious abou the same question, not to find used gear on here. Just anyone who has experience with these upgrades and what is most important/best value. I am leaning towards acrylic platter as my static issue drives me crazy.....

Thoughts?

 

 

 

 

Project Debut Carbon

Musical Fidelity V90 LPS

1978 Rotel RA2030

Monitor Audio Silver RX2

 

(thanks to the few who have responded to my posts the past few weeks to get this set up)

How do I post pictures here? I can't copy and paste??!

Hey everyone,

I am looking for any Warren Zevon, most specifically "The Wind" and "Life'll Kill ya".

Also looking for The Hold Steady "Boys and Girls in America" and "Almost Killed Me".

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Thesecrets,

Let me know the results of your comparison....

Sincerest thanks Allenh & Slinch.

Question for anyone to chime in, and I understand the answer is "listen to both and use what sounds best", however I am looking for someone that might have experience with similar equipment. 

 

I already own a Musical Fidelity V90 LPS phono stage that I had been using to let me use my Marantz Slimline 1402 receiver with. 

 

I purchased a used Rotel RA2030 on a whim for a good price. 

 

Is there any advantage to using my Musical Fidelity Phono into the AUX of the Rotel, or will the internal Phono in the Rotel sound the same or better? 

 

 

 

side topic too, I inherited an extensive collection of classic vinyl that was well loved and well played and partied through the 60's and 70's, that being said what is the best way to wash, restore the collection at home?

 

 

thanks everyone

Question for anyone to chime in, and I understand the answer is "listen to both and use what sounds best", however I am looking for someone that might have experience with similar equipment. 

 

I already own a Musical Fidelity V90 LPS phono stage that I had been using to let me use my Marantz Slimline 1402 receiver with. 

 

I purchased a used Rotel RA2030 on a whim for a good price. 

 

Is there any advantage to using my Musical Fidelity Phono into the AUX of the Rotel, or will the internal Phono in the Rotel sound the same or better? 

 

 

 

side topic too, I inherited an extensive collection of classic vinyl that was well loved and well played and partied through the 60's and 70's, that being said what is the best way to wash, restore the collection at home?

 

 

thanks everyone

My thought is that I highly doubt it's anywhere close to a RP1 or Carbon. Just my opinion.

Understood but why?

Understood, and you may be correct, buy WHY?

Any updates from anyone who's taken order of a u-turn yet?

I am supposed to recieve mine in march, with an upgraded acrylic platter, grado blue cartridge.

With what I've read about their tone arm and the results of their testing, this table should theoretically be a better performer at a better price than either RP1 or Carbon?

Uni pivot tone arm

Acrylic platter

Grado blue cart

All for about $150 less.

Thoughts on this?

Thanks for the feedback. Made on offer on that Rotel, I am going to wait and see how the u-turn turns out and will report to everyone. If it sucks I will sell and pick up the carbon.

Hello everyone, interested in getting some feedback.

Building my first hifi. As many, trying to maximize sound in a budget minded manner.

I have:

a pair of Monitor Audio Silver Rx2's (open box, paid $550)

Musical Fidelity V90 LPS Phono preamp (open box, paid $199)

I am waiting on a u-turn orbit plus with acrylic platter and grado blue cart

I want to upgrade to a true integrated amp (currently using my marantz slimline reciever and know this is not ideal). I am considering the NAD316BEE

Thoughts on the U-turn? Thoughts on the NAD316BEE?

If I'm all in for

Monitor Audio silver Rx2's. 550

Musical Fidelity v90lps. 200

U-turn plus with grado blue 360

NAD 316BEE 380

TOTAL. $1,490. USD

Could I do any better with anything else in the under $1,500 range????

Hello everyone, interested in getting some feedback.

Building my first hifi. As many, trying to maximize sound in a budget minded manner.

I have:

a pair of Monitor Audio Silver Rx2's (open box, paid $550)

Musical Fidelity V90 LPS Phono preamp (open box, paid $199)

I am waiting on a u-turn orbit plus with acrylic platter and grado blue cart

I want to upgrade to a true integrated amp (currently using my marantz slimline reciever and know this is not ideal). I am considering the NAD316BEE

Thoughts on the U-turn? Thoughts on the NAD316BEE?

If I'm all in for

Monitor Audio silver Rx2's. 550

Musical Fidelity v90lps. 200

U-turn plus with grado blue 360

NAD 316BEE 380

TOTAL. $1,490. USD

Could I do any better with anything else in the under $1,500 range????

Hello everyone, interested in getting some feedback.

Building my first hifi. As many, trying to maximize sound in a budget minded manner.

I have:

a pair of Monitor Audio Silver Rx2's (open box, paid $550)

Musical Fidelity V90 LPS Phono preamp (open box, paid $199)

I am waiting on a u-turn orbit plus with acrylic platter and grado blue cart

I want to upgrade to a true integrated amp (currently using my marantz slimline reciever and know this is not ideal). I am considering the NAD316BEE

Thoughts on the U-turn? Thoughts on the NAD316BEE?

If I'm all in for

Monitor Audio silver Rx2's. 550

Musical Fidelity v90lps. 200

U-turn plus with grado blue 360

NAD 316BEE 380

TOTAL. $1,490. USD

Could I do any better with anything else in the under $1,500 range????