Is this just a turntable? i'm confused about what makes it special. that it has a 3d printed tone-arm? Looks like a good turntable, but i'm not sure it justifies a kickstarter. Does it have unique technology?
― brotherlovesdub, Monday, 7 May 2018 17:00 (five years ago) link
the base looks so flimsy, it looks like it has terrible stability
― F# A# (∞), Monday, May 7, 2018 11:31 AM (fifty-six minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
those type of pointed feet are common in audiophile stuff, esp as speaker feet, they sell them at stores, if there's four of them it will be just fine, rega's even have just 3 feeti think the idea is to reduce the contact surface with the shelf to avoid transfer of vibrations
― The Desus & Mero Chain (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Monday, 7 May 2018 17:30 (five years ago) link
Main advantage of 3 feet vs. 4 is much easier leveling; it will never rock back and forth as with four not quite leveled feet.
― Lee626, Monday, 7 May 2018 19:52 (five years ago) link
planning on trying out Ortofon Bronze next needle change I think
― she carries a torch. two torches, actually (Joan Crawford Loves Chachi), Saturday, May 5, 2018 7:44 PM (two days ago)
I can vouch for the bronze! Much more detailed than my Ortofon Red without sounding too cold (though my preamp influences this to be sure), and due to the narrower stylus, all my records which skipped in some spots no longer skip! Huge win.
― octobeard, Monday, 7 May 2018 21:17 (five years ago) link
catching up on the snake oil and am pretty impressed with iQube. pretty reasonable price point for the healing i require.
so the OmPocket is a SanDisk mp3 player preloaded with their special scalarwave sounds. i had one question, but it looks like they've answered it already:
What to do when flying on an Airplane?You can keep the unit playing. However, going through security could subject your OmPocket to scrutiny. We include a postcard in the carrying case of the OmPocket. There is a small risk that any item could be confiscated if not understood. Most of us say we are sound and voice therapists working with special needs children and adults. We have all passed through security. If however, your behavior raises questions with the authorities, there is a chance that they could take the OmPocket. Flying and your behavior are at your own risk then. Good luck and happy flying!
― andrew m., Wednesday, 9 May 2018 19:23 (five years ago) link
oh, and in reading thru the FAQs (which appear to be a giant list of any question asked them ever), i see they're right down the road from me in hot springs, arkansas! which definitely means they're filling they're little bottles of miracle "structured" water at the free public taps coming from the famous springs.
― andrew m., Wednesday, 9 May 2018 19:24 (five years ago) link
If you prefer Priority Mail offered by the US Government, the international delivery will take 1-4 weeks. This method is not as reliable for tracking and delivery purposes.
LOL
this FAQ is a goldmine
― andrew m., Wednesday, 9 May 2018 19:28 (five years ago) link
i genuinely don't understand why people just dont get a Pro-ject deck.good value, good design, and upgradeable should orofon be not worthy.
― mark e, Wednesday, 9 May 2018 20:03 (five years ago) link
Have y'all seen the one Ikea is releasing later this year in collaboration with Teenage Engineering?
http://static.highsnobiety.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/01131505/ikea-teenage-engineering-frekvens-collection-000.jpg
― early rejecter, Wednesday, 9 May 2018 20:45 (five years ago) link
but you have to assemble it yourself with an allen wrench
― let's not talk about the gincident (Ye Mad Puffin), Wednesday, 9 May 2018 20:47 (five years ago) link
A 'Hi-Res cassette deck'...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD8i5zwtOmcSpoiler: reviewer thinks it's bobbins.
― 2018 has to be better (snoball), Friday, 11 May 2018 18:15 (five years ago) link
i genuinely don't understand why people just dont get a Pro-ject deck.
refuse to reward that ridiculous hyphen tbh
― she carries a torch. two torches, actually (Joan Crawford Loves Chachi), Friday, 11 May 2018 18:16 (five years ago) link
lol yeah that's def an annoying hyphen
pro-ject makes nice turntables but so does/did rega, technics, denon, thorens etc. not sure why pro-ject would be a better choice than any of those
― niels, Friday, 11 May 2018 18:30 (five years ago) link
my Rega P1 has been a champ
― The Desus & Mero Chain (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Friday, 11 May 2018 18:32 (five years ago) link
as far as I can tell, pro-ject sits at a really good price/performance spot right now and is the easy recommendation for someone who wants a good turntable
― mh, Friday, 11 May 2018 18:47 (five years ago) link
My pro-ject has motor hum. Personally wouldn’t go with them again.
― Cow_Art, Friday, 11 May 2018 18:50 (five years ago) link
well i need a new deck and was all set to just get a Pro-Ject but now i don't know what to do!
― brimstead, Friday, 11 May 2018 20:22 (five years ago) link
I like my debut carbon, it sounds very clear, no motor hum. There are a couple nitpicky things I could mention. The queue lever sticks a bit, and I've had a small amount of skips/skating on a couple specific records. It would be nice if the anti-skate control could be more finely tweaked.
― Mario Meatwagon (Moodles), Friday, 11 May 2018 20:40 (five years ago) link
have enjoyed my pro-ject for a long time, though a stylus change is long overdue i think - any recommendations in the under £100 range?
(snake oil trolling answer welcomed since i'm rudely hijacking the thread)
― lazy rascals, spending their substance, and more, in riotous living (Merdeyeux), Friday, 11 May 2018 23:33 (five years ago) link
Since I keep opening this thread and being disappointed by the lack of new snakery, allow me to point out that this other fine thread exists: Turntable recommendation required herein
― mick signals, Saturday, 12 May 2018 01:39 (five years ago) link
Maybe not snakeoil, but certainly outside of my current budget:
https://www.facebook.com/Psychedelic.Baby.Magazine/photos/a.903280983024886.1073741825.132214110131581/1935360743150233/?type=3&theater
― Chewshabadoo, Sunday, 13 May 2018 13:24 (five years ago) link
https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/32332162_1935360753150232_5534370458192838656_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=f0138e25dc77740354dfc7a0d6718cc3&oe=5B92C7EB
3rd time maybe?
That's got a highly optimized plinth-to-platter ratio.
― mick signals, Sunday, 13 May 2018 13:52 (five years ago) link
Spoiler: reviewer thinks it's bobbins.
― 2018 has to be better (snoball)
oh, that's techmoan! i like techmoan's channel.
― Arch Bacon (rushomancy), Monday, 14 May 2018 00:55 (five years ago) link
Techmoan is pretty great. Going to have to watch that video even if its just to find out if bobbins is good or bad
― my dreams in the hell-pits (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Monday, 14 May 2018 06:59 (five years ago) link
x's and p's the Absolute Sound audiophile mag loves that Clearaudio Statement table, it's hella expensive ($150,000)
― my dreams in the hell-pits (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Monday, 14 May 2018 07:01 (five years ago) link
i know there's a burgeoning movement in favor of Luxury Leftism and i'm not opposed but i still feel like anybody who buys that should have all their money and possessions expropriated and redistributed
― Arch Bacon (rushomancy), Monday, 14 May 2018 13:00 (five years ago) link
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8i77j-highend-novum-pmr-premium-mk-ii-room-acoustic-resonator-extraordinaire-room-treatments
― incel clown posse (naus), Sunday, 27 May 2018 00:55 (five years ago) link
"...I tried it on my wife, Marina, who, after 20 years with me, has heard it all. Without prompting, she said that she noticed more clarity, greater focus, more vidid sound, superior definition, and tighter, more extended bass."
I'm really starting to just hate these people
― valorous wokelord (silby), Sunday, 27 May 2018 00:58 (five years ago) link
https://ucarecdn.com/e2bc9d0d-b40b-41df-a995-1e5067e93955/-/autorotate/yes/
I love how in that photo (and in another setup), there's a PMR and Hallographs!
― incel clown posse (naus), Sunday, 27 May 2018 01:05 (five years ago) link
can't these people hire a fucking string quartet to entertain them or something
― valorous wokelord (silby), Sunday, 27 May 2018 01:06 (five years ago) link
http://www.shakti-innovations.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Hoffman-pic-1.jpg
― valorous wokelord (silby), Sunday, 27 May 2018 01:07 (five years ago) link
laughing so hard at those two pics, thanks silby
― (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻ (mh), Sunday, 27 May 2018 01:26 (five years ago) link
it's all naus' doing I'm just curating
― valorous wokelord (silby), Sunday, 27 May 2018 01:27 (five years ago) link
I'm so confused.
I have absolutely no idea what's going on.
― he doesn't need to be racist about it though. (Austin), Sunday, 27 May 2018 01:46 (five years ago) link
With the thumb held erect and the fist angled in this way, the system immediately gains even more spaciousness and realistic detail
― mick signals, Sunday, 27 May 2018 02:03 (five years ago) link
I bet these guys don’t jack off
― valorous wokelord (silby), Sunday, 27 May 2018 02:06 (five years ago) link
I bet they have TRS insulation bands tattooed on their dicks
― Tapes 'n Tapes of Osho (Sufjan Grafton), Sunday, 27 May 2018 05:41 (five years ago) link
I am scared of seeing the reverse angle of that sound system/keith richards pic
is it empty, a single chair, or maybe the j/o couch
― (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻ (mh), Sunday, 27 May 2018 05:58 (five years ago) link
I'm intrigued by the type of person who would want a poster of "Old Keith," not to mention a system that is all gigantic horns, and puts their lightbulbs on the carpet.
― incel clown posse (naus), Sunday, 27 May 2018 07:13 (five years ago) link
Possibly it’s an elaborate setup for committing insurance fraud.
― valorous wokelord (silby), Sunday, 27 May 2018 10:23 (five years ago) link
Act now: this is an incredible deal on a barely used USB cable for $6,000. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8jbi0-siltech-cables-golden-universal-crown-usb-cable-type-b-digital
― mick signals, Monday, 28 May 2018 02:26 (five years ago) link
greatest bargain since $500 danceable ethernet cables
― chihuahuau, Monday, 28 May 2018 09:45 (five years ago) link
http://www.soundstage.com/ssupdate/pics/2009-3_shakti.jpg
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― diamonddave85 (diamonddave85), Wednesday, 30 May 2018 17:36 (five years ago) link
pure psychosis
― i am fast and full of teeth. i willl die in a barn fire (bizarro gazzara), Wednesday, 30 May 2018 17:51 (five years ago) link
well that looks like a potentially self-correcting problem right there
― startled macropod (MatthewK), Wednesday, 30 May 2018 19:50 (five years ago) link
build a moat around your fuse box
― Tapes 'n Tapes of Osho (Sufjan Grafton), Wednesday, 30 May 2018 19:55 (five years ago) link
You have not heard music until you've listened with a Shakti Stone strapped right onto the front of your face (using our FaceStone woven silk strap system hand-designed for improved energy transfer, $6999/pair)
― mick signals, Wednesday, 30 May 2018 20:02 (five years ago) link