aarondltd Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Some heavy stuff does. Sometimes you just have to test it out but most people just use LAME V0 or 320. I like AAC with an encoder set to highest that can do true VBR because it can go higher than 320 and lower for silence and less complex parts. iTunes VBR is constrained so even for lower parts it will stay close to the bitrate you set which is stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Some heavy stuff does. Sometimes you just have to test it out but most people just use LAME V0 or 320. I like AAC with an encoder set to highest that can do true VBR because it can go higher than 320 and lower for silence and less complex parts. iTunes VBR is constrained so even for lower parts it will stay close to the bitrate you set which is stupid. Alright, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarondltd Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 If you're on a Mac I suggest XLD for ripping and encoding. And thats about all I got, not an expert but I think thats a good place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brody Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 got a good deal on salamander stand. I finally got it set up. I'm very happy with it. dethrock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Do you keep all your songs on the iBasso in FLAC or only certain things? If the latter, how do you decide what's FLAC worthy? 80% of what is on my dx50 is FLAC. And I have a lot of FLAC on my computer, but only get my absolute favorite artists on FLAC. The rest of my collection is 320. I think I have about 18,000 mp3s and 5,000 FLAC (variable bit rates - 16 or 24). I think the FLAC takes up more space than the 320s. Haha. You're not going to hear a lot of difference between 320, and FLAC unless you have good equipment for it (amp, DAC, nice headphones). It's an awesome experience when you get a FLAC copy of an album you've been listening to forever, and think you know every note, then hear a FLAC copy with good equipment, and hear notes you've never heard before. For starters acoustic and music with lots of snares, echo and decay, and distortion. These are things mp3 can ruin but things are a lot better these days so its harder to tell. ^ This is also true. When you said mp3 10 years ago it was probably 128kbps if you were lucky, but now that 320 is becoming the norm., they really aren't as bad. We just need to be cautious of remasters, cause we don't want to lose the loudness war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Bon Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 just need to make monitor stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethrock Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 just need to make monitor stands What turntables are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Bon Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 What turntables are those? on the left is a project RPM 5.1 and the right is a high torque reloop dj turntable with a Rek O Kut overhead cutting arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethrock Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 What's the rest of your setup? From the pics it seems to be seriously lacking compared to everything else but I can't really tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Bon Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 What's the rest of your setup? From the pics it seems to be seriously lacking compared to everything else but I can't really tell. Speakers are Genelec 6010A and 5040A Sub... project phonobox s ... project speed controller and rekokut switch box... am needing an EQ but will try the Genelec Eq software first and see how that goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabwalker Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Ok. I'm going to post an update to my current system and the system I will likely have for awhile. Speakers: Salk HT3s Turntable: VPI Prime w/Ortofon 2m black Pre-amp: Audio Research SP14 Power Amp: Audio by Van Alstine 600r DAC: Wyred 4 Sound DAC 2 Interconnects: Blue Jean Speaker & RCA, Ortofon Tonearm Cable - 6NX-TSW Other: Apple TV for easy steaming from iTunes anthemforadoomed, slinch, dethrock and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesi Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I really like the look of the Prime, well done sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaizada Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Setup as it stands right now: anthemforadoomed and Tommy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Setup as it stands right now: jesus christo Monastic_mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarondltd Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Sam as before only now taken with an actual camera doesn't look like a turd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatGreenOne77 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Nothing super special, just wanted to post my set up for the first time now that I have it all arranged in a proper manner. There's another KLH hiding just to the right of the desk.Trying hard to fill up some of those hollow spaces, but one man can only afford so many records in a certain amount of time piky0032 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x54badfish46x Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Hey so I've finally built a basic setup which I'm confident is not going to destroy my records and is giving me lots of nuance in my music I've never heard before, in a sense the magic of hearing the flaws, side by side with the delicate textures of my new and tiny collection, is kind of a thrill in that it gives me something to work on and with each step up I hear the quality rise and my music comes alive more and more. So here is the setup Pro-ject debut carbon (stock model) Ortofon 2m red Technics sa120 stereo receiver Dayton audio b 652 bookshelf speakers I know this leaves a lot to be desired but it's working for now. I plan on attempting to diy a preamp. I have no circuitry experience so any advice for how to begin would be neat as pie, I've done some research but I have no clue, and don't know if this is even feasible but I'm confident I can learn, and discover how to truly build an audiophile experience piece by piece. Any suggestions/advice would be appreciated. I know there is a long road ahead but budget is tight, and I also have to get my vinyl collection somene income as well. The journey is the goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I have no circuitry experience so any advice for how to begin would be neat as pie, I've done some research but I have no clue, and don't know if this is even feasible but I'm confident I can learn, and discover how to truly build an audiophile experience piece by piece. With no circuitry experience that might take you some time. Do you have any electrical/electronic knowledge at all? If you are going to do it by just sticking pre made bits together then just do a lot more research, learn to solder, be prepared for the risk of death and if it makes smoke that's bad. But if you intend to actually build a pre amp from scratch and do it properly then be prepared for a lot of reading, learning, maths, experimentation, more maths, fully understanding Ohms law, failure and finally again if it makes smoke that's bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewfrank Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Kenwood KA-5700 Project Debut Carbon w/ Denon DL-110, Speedbox & Acrylic Platter Vandersteen 2C's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Those Vandersteen 2's looks a little nicer than my 1c's. The 1's sound great, so I imagine those sound amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammattman27 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Upgraded from brookstone usb to this little beauty. Oh happy day. batnoises 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliminator Jr. Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Upgraded from brookstone usb to this little beauty. Oh happy day. Looks great! Also damn that LP is beautiful. Is it Thursday's ACBTLD? weinerdog and iammattman27 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammattman27 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Looks great! Also damn that LP is beautiful. Is it Thursday's ACBTLD? Yessir. One of the better looking LPs in my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesi Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Setup is finally complete. Pro-ject RPM1 Carbon with 2M Blue Advance Acoustic x-i120 Amplifier Quadral Platinum M30 Speakers aflycon, BKO5950505, TheEnigmyst and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliminator Jr. Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 that is so so beautiful mesi. awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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