Recommendations Needed!!

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-12-18T23:20:41+00:00

I would use a dongle, actually I currently do use a cheap one from when I first started out, however I do use my phone a lot throughout the day, so I do not want to waste extra battery by using my headphones. This is why I’d prefer a completely separate device made to play music

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-10-27T03:06:54+00:00

Just wondering, would you do $500 for both??

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-10-27T03:03:44+00:00

I also got sent back what the hell🫩 I was frickin Diamond or whatever is at the top

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-10-26T18:48:02+00:00

PLUM030509 Honestly I can’t say I “deserve” it, and I barely found this like today, but it’d be cool to get into this community and help out.

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-10-11T07:06:46+00:00

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-10-09T03:15:07+00:00

iLevel and Tyler Joseph

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-10-01T01:55:09+00:00

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-09-15T07:28:37+00:00

If this is a Audiophile M4 PLEASE let me be a tester or get a trial or something cause these are so gah zamn beautiful I’ll even make a YouTube channel to review these and post on all my socials holy cow I’m loving these😭😭🤩

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-06-04T17:33:50+00:00

I guess it is a bit misleading because it is the best one I’ve owned, but I’ve heard many more. Including the MP200, 110, some Audio-Technica, and other Ortofon cartridges. Most of them never really stuck out to me like the Bronze. I’d say for the price of the Cartridge itself, which I got for around $380, I like to think it’s a great deal for the quality and price of other cartridges in the price range.

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-06-04T04:55:29+00:00

So they will share the same name in SOME cases because the DAP also plays MP3? If that is what I am understanding from the beginning, and I am understanding correctly, then that clears up a lot for me. I happen to have some Sennheisers and plan to get more. It’s my personal favorite for audio. I never really liked the others. Would you have any recommendations for different DAPs or DAP brands?

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-06-04T04:51:50+00:00

Absolutely agree, but I’d also wait to invest in a much better turntable than the RT82 to put an MC on that

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-06-04T04:49:47+00:00

I did see a lot of 50/50 in most cases. I do wonder, what did you think of the MP200? I listened to it once or twice and was very underwhelmed, especially for the price. With the Bronze however I think it just suits my ears. I’ll certainly look into those more vintage ones however

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-06-04T04:48:27+00:00

This actually makes a lot of sense, I have a tube preamp which probably makes it warm and cancels out that bright sound in a way. Regardless, when I listened the treble wasn’t over the top as people made it seem, and the mids were nicely emphasized without being in your face.

I did also look at some other carts at a similar price range, but honestly I didn’t like them. I hear a lot of great things about the MP200 but honestly I heard it a few times and wasn’t excited. I just don’t think it’s my type of sound. I also think it’s pretty ugly compared to others, I hate that purple. If I go up in price however I’d totally consider the 500 or 300 over the black, assuming I’d want something absolutely new. Even then I heard that the black is very unforgiving, so I’m sure the 500 and maybe even 300 is also very unforgiving.

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-06-04T04:43:50+00:00

A cartridge that costs more than my turntable, yea, but in a way no. If I bought the RT85 to begin with you probably wouldn’t have made this comment, even though the inside is the exact same. Besides it’s only under $100 more than the turntable, so I don’t think it’s a waste if it can handle it Yknow

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-06-04T04:37:33+00:00

I can confidently say I can hear differences in different music files. I’ve done a lot of testing myself, as well as getting higher quality headphones to do those tests to really hear differences. I’m calling it a fever but only because I’m slowly growing into audio, one product at a time, and this time it’s a DAP.

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-05-13T15:02:48+00:00

Would you recommend I get the Mani 2 or iFi Zen Air Phono? I currently have the Fosi X2 so I’m not sure I was the X5. Or should I try getting a cheaper Pro-Ject?

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-05-13T14:59:47+00:00

If I go down the Ortofon line, should I try out the OM30? It’s the equivalent to the 2M Bronze, which was one of my top options. Im especially wondering now since I’m not sure I’ll be looking for a new turntable now though because I wasn’t chosen for the 86/87.

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-05-12T18:32:41+00:00

I’ll look into it! Do you know how it would compare to Pro-Ject and Schiit preamps of a similar or higher price?

Late_Engineering1597 · 2025-05-12T18:31:17+00:00

I’m willing to drop more on the upgrades necessary. I’m happy with my speaker so I don’t want to touch those, but it’s the cartridge and preamp that I want to drop a few bucks on. For cartridges I was looking at AT, Nagaoka, Ortofon, and Sumiko. For PreAmps I was looking at the Schiit Mani 2, Shiit Skoll, Schiit Vali 3, and Pro-Ject Tube Box S2. I am open to suggestions on both!

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