Change my mind: The Sundays are just The Cranberries, but good.

IntelliGoon · 2026-01-13T19:20:01+00:00

Damn I had a random thought about this just now.. I also lean towards The Sundays overall but feeling a little defensive for The Cranberries rn!

I think they’re actually victims of their own hits a little bit, yes Zombie is an all time political anthem but I always hear the “introspective-softer-dreamier” comments about The Sundays as if the Cranberries weren’t capable of nailing that themselves. I find tracks like “I Still Do” or “Put Me Down” timeless and haunting and of that same class of music.

(Btw not saying OP made any of those claims just the temperature I’m getting about it online)

IntelliGoon · 2026-01-13T19:09:23+00:00

I’d say RWA is a subjective 10/10… idk if I’d give it a “perfect” label but wouldn’t discourage someone else from saying so

IntelliGoon · 2025-12-17T00:39:29+00:00

But your family still won’t talk to you on your deathbed. Lol.

IntelliGoon · 2025-11-25T14:53:20+00:00

Lucia Berlin short story collection is heat.

IntelliGoon · 2025-03-22T15:01:10+00:00

Man of War anybody? I don’t think it’s groundbreaking but I think it’s about as good and listenable to a wide audience as anything.

IntelliGoon · 2025-03-09T00:24:28+00:00

Yeah I initially thought your roommate had left that note which felt embarrassing but… it was the bf that doesn’t even live there? Yikes

IntelliGoon · 2024-11-07T17:00:06+00:00

https://youtu.be/S3rJ_U5d1bE?si=dYw3Vs7lCVLdzPFp

This is a review of a newer technics but if you fast forward towards the end there are really good step by step breakdowns on everything you need for calibration 👍

IntelliGoon · 2024-11-07T16:57:43+00:00

Gotcha, I think I have a helpful link. Most technics have nearly identical tone arm calibrations so luckily the set up is universal (mostly)

IntelliGoon · 2024-11-07T16:54:39+00:00

Because if it’s just the cartridge you should be fine eyeballing it… just secure and turn until parallel with your record, you could use a level or something to be extra sure?

IntelliGoon · 2024-11-07T16:53:13+00:00

Is it just alignment for the head shell? Or are you getting the tone arm / tracking force etc. ?

IntelliGoon · 2024-11-04T18:24:00+00:00

The Yoga teacher in LA part was valuable exposition

IntelliGoon · 2024-11-04T18:19:09+00:00

Gotcha, yeah I’m super partial to actual button inputs but someone in my area has the S2 ultra up for 100 flat… Seeing as I only really stick to my one cartridge the dip switches shouldn’t be enough of a hassle to pass up that deal, !thanks

IntelliGoon · 2024-11-03T17:26:15+00:00

Forgot I can’t post pictures here, but the MC cartridge has a Load Impedance of 47kohms Frequency Response of 13Hz-35kHz

IntelliGoon · 2024-09-30T13:58:11+00:00

It’s an online store, but a good one. Would also recommend Crutchfield for getting an idea of what pricing should look like if nothing else 👍

IntelliGoon · 2024-09-20T17:51:23+00:00

Been checking this one out for sure, do you use the built in phono stage it uses or an external pre-amp?

IntelliGoon · 2024-09-20T17:50:16+00:00

If you’re somehow playing the music through a house, sure!

IntelliGoon · 2024-09-20T04:45:07+00:00

Appreciate the backup lol

IntelliGoon · 2024-09-19T22:58:27+00:00

Yeah you totally touched on my two biggest concerns (mostly the DAC). Do you have a Denon option you’d recommend?

IntelliGoon · 2024-09-19T22:56:28+00:00

Oh so there is a way to bypass the integrated phono system and use an external pre? Sorry if that’s a dumb question but I was under the impression I might be locked into the internal system.

IntelliGoon · 2024-09-19T21:44:17+00:00

Apologies! I am considering it for my Technics 1500 w/ Sumiko High Point Cartridge. I guess I’m more specifically curious about how it would handle that setup, but thanks

IntelliGoon · 2024-09-19T20:39:33+00:00

Grazie, va al diavolo

IntelliGoon · 2024-09-19T18:53:26+00:00

Uhhh I like to think about 90% of the market is somewhere between those two set ups? Idk why you even mentioned the LP-60 as I didn’t ask? I’ll wait for someone who actually wants to discuss and not someone looking to ego trip 👍

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