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New amp reveals more noise when playing vinyl: HELP!
EmmEff replied to EmmEff's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
Classy. -
New amp reveals more noise when playing vinyl: HELP!
EmmEff replied to EmmEff's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
So I've heard... haven't installed it yet, but will soon. -
New amp reveals more noise when playing vinyl: HELP!
EmmEff replied to EmmEff's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
I cannot check right now, but I am not sure how these parameters being incorrect would cause an excess of surface noise. I've pretty much arrived at the conclusion that my new amp is far more revealing than my old and I am hearing surface noise that I never heard before but was always there. I have been meticulous about cleaning records (as much I can be with a Spin Clean) as of late. -
New amp reveals more noise when playing vinyl: HELP!
EmmEff replied to EmmEff's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
I briefly considered at least the Bronze but both are well out of my budget and before I put an $800 cartridge on a $500 TT, I will upgrade to a better turntable. -
New amp reveals more noise when playing vinyl: HELP!
EmmEff replied to EmmEff's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
I ordered a Denon DL-110 to replace the Ortofon 2M Red today... couldn't beat the price ($175 CAD shipped or ~$140 USD). In all honesty, I have been very pleased with the 2M Red and would still consider getting the 2M Blue stylus sometime down the road. -
Changed my system recently as well... Went from an NAD C316 BEE integrated to a Roksan Kandy MkIII integrated Went from Celestion 3 speakers to AWS Genius 100 speakers I also ordered a Denon DL-110 cartridge today for my Pro-Ject RPM 1.3 Genie I am now done with purchases for a LONG while... no more $$$
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New amp reveals more noise when playing vinyl: HELP!
EmmEff replied to EmmEff's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
I have a Spin Clean now, but have am looking at my options for an upgrade there too. Thanks. -
New amp reveals more noise when playing vinyl: HELP!
EmmEff replied to EmmEff's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
I tried the "phono" input on the Roksan tonight for the first time. Actually sounds pretty good, but has the same surface noise as my Pro-Ject Tube Box S. I was kinda glad it did because I certainly didn't want to give up its sweet sound that I've grow accustomed to. Next up, I will try realigning my cartridge... and then some time soon, I will replace it. Thanks again for everybody's insight and advice. -
New amp reveals more noise when playing vinyl: HELP!
EmmEff replied to EmmEff's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
Good to know! I didn't realize that. In all honesty, is it worth it putting this cartridge on this table? Not afraid to spend the money for quality, but if it the table can't "use" it, there's no point. -
Anybody have an acrylic platter for a Pro-Ject 1.3?
EmmEff replied to smwalsh6's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
I found a couple of local companies locally that work with acrylic, so the option of getting a platter made is once again on the table (no pun intended). I am going to contact them and see what the cost might be. -
New amp reveals more noise when playing vinyl: HELP!
EmmEff replied to EmmEff's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
In the short term, I am going to recheck the cartridge alignment to ensure it's still spot on. After that, I will get a new stylus or cartridge (probably the latter). I do have the option of returning the Roksan to my dealer, but at this point, like you said, allenh, I know what should be there now and going back to my NAD isn't high on my list. This Roksan does so much more with my speakers with so little effort- a much larger soundstage and just more overall umph. My phono stage does not handle LOMC cartridges, so it'll probably be either another MM cart or the Denon DL-110 (HOMC). I cannot afford to replace my phono stage now and I'd prefer not to as I really like the sound of this one and it's just 2 years old now. Thanks for your insight. -
New amp reveals more noise when playing vinyl: HELP!
EmmEff replied to EmmEff's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
I am using the "Line 2" input but fair question. -
New amp reveals more noise when playing vinyl: HELP!
EmmEff replied to EmmEff's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
I suspect this is exactly what it is. At this point, I just want to ensure my TT is setup correctly enough to minimize it. I played a few more records tonight, after this post and some were admittedly better than others, but the old amp sure seems to hide a lot of this noise. Do you think a new/different cartridge can help me here? -
Here's my current setup: Roksan Kandy MkIII integrated amp ASW Genius 100 speakers Pro-Ject TubeBox S phono preamp Pro-Ject RPM 1.3 Genie turntable w/Ortofon 2M Red cartridge Prior to earlier this week, I had an NAD C316 BEE integrated amp. Since putting the Roksan in my system, I am now hearing more than I have ever heard before. Unfortunately, that includes noise when playing records. I have confirmed there is no additional noise when streaming to my Airport Express, so I do not believe it to be a problem with the amp. Nothing else has changed in my setup and now every quiet spot when playing vinyl is riddled with noise that I will call static, but I don't believe it's from static electricity. The Ortofon 2M Red cartridge is now 18+ months old and was aligned to spec early last year (2014). It has been used heavily- let's say an average of 2h/day since new putting it conservatively close to 1100 hours. Can the increased noise be caused by stylus wear or cartridge misalignment? FWIW, the record I am playing is Alt-J "This Is All Yours" which has literally been played less than 10 times and has been cleaned as of today using my Spin Clean. Can anybody shed some light? TIA
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Anybody have an acrylic platter for a Pro-Ject 1.3?
EmmEff replied to smwalsh6's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
Source? -
Kickstarter: Grow modular shelving
EmmEff replied to red dirt's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
I like it, but it is very expensive for what it is. -
Turntable wall mounted shelf
EmmEff replied to STÖNCÜLD's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
FWIW, Pro-Ject has a few listed on their website -
Anybody have an acrylic platter for a Pro-Ject 1.3?
EmmEff replied to smwalsh6's topic in Turntables & Other Audio Equipment
Please be sure to followup if you get one made. I've also got an RPM 1.3 but haven't decided I want to splurge for $250 for the German one. I wouldn't begin to know where to find a place locally that could make one for me.