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    Phila combat zone JoeE SP9's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by harley .guy07
    I think for right now I am going to stay with a single amp. I am thinking of upgrading my main speakers so I will see where I am at after I get that done. I am also thinking of getting into the vinyl thing so I am looking at turntables and preamps. New or Vintage really does not matter to me as long as it sounds good, looks good and can be modified to sound even better later. I think these are more important objectives right now than trying to bi amp speakers that I am thinking about retiring to rear speaker duty anyway.
    While I was typing my last post you posted again. Vinyl is my primary source. With 3.5K LP's and more being bought it will be my primary source for some time to come.

    Is there anything you have in mind for a TT and preamp? If you need only a phono preamp The Pro-Ject Phono Box II accommodates MC and MM cartridges. At $159 it's very reasonably priced. Of course the term "reasonable" is relative.

    SPDIF and video connections are specified for 75 Ohm connections/cables. In actual practice with short lengths (<1 Meter) of wire, 16 gauge zip cord will work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JoeE SP9
    While I was typing my last post you posted again. Vinyl is my primary source. With 3.5K LP's and more being bought it will be my primary source for some time to come.

    Is there anything you have in mind for a TT and preamp? If you need only a phono preamp The Pro-Ject Phono Box II accommodates MC and MM cartridges. At $159 it's very reasonably priced. Of course the term "reasonable" is relative.

    SPDIF and video connections are specified for 75 Ohm connections/cables. In actual practice with short lengths (<1 Meter) of wire, 16 gauge zip cord will work.
    I am not sure. I have looked at the vintage used stuff but don't know the product models to look for. Have looked at the pro-jest debut 3 and the rega p series. I know I want something that is good and also can be modified later. As for as preamps are concerned I Have looked at the phono box 2 or the bellari. How does the tcc stuff rate, they are very inexpensive so they probably have a shortcoming of some sort.

    I am just looking for help from people who know vinyl and have used several types and know there strengths and weaknesses.

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    so heres the pics!

    =]

    http://s780.photobucket.com/albums/y...willisdead112/

    follow the link to my photobucket!

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    Forum Regular harley .guy07's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Freewillisdead112
    so heres the pics!

    =]

    http://s780.photobucket.com/albums/y...willisdead112/

    follow the link to my photobucket!
    Well they look pretty good or at least look like they could be saved from audio hell. Just a little luv and elbow grease.

    Marantz SR5008(HT)
    Nu Force P8 Preamp (2 channel)
    Pass Labs X150.5(2 channel)
    Adcom 545 mk2 power amp(rear channel amp)
    Spatial Audio M3 Turbo S Mains Speakers
    Dayton 8" HO custom sealed subwoofer(2 channel)
    Yamaha NS-c444 center channel
    Emotiva ERD-1 surround speakers
    JBL e250p subwoofer highly modified
    Samsung 46" LED TV
    OPPO BDP-83 blue ray/multi format player
    ps-audio NuWave dac (2 channel)
    Dell I660 music server running fidelizer windows 8 audio optimizer
    PS Audio Quintet power center



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    Quote Originally Posted by harley .guy07
    I am not sure. I have looked at the vintage used stuff but don't know the product models to look for. Have looked at the pro-jest debut 3 and the rega p series. I know I want something that is good and also can be modified later. As for as preamps are concerned I Have looked at the phono box 2 or the bellari. How does the tcc stuff rate, they are very inexpensive so they probably have a shortcoming of some sort.

    I am just looking for help from people who know vinyl and have used several types and know there strengths and weaknesses.
    I have a Bellari VP129 and a Pro-Ject Tube Box. I've been very please with both. I've also had a vintage PS Audio phono preamp and was fairly pleased with it, too. I've read good reviews about the Phono Box. If that was my budget range, it's probably what I'd buy. I read some good comments about the TCC in this forum once. You could probably find them with the search engine.

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