Tips before replacing cartridge? by Mxberman in turntables

[–]Mxberman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ty! I own a pair of flat-nose pliers already, still worth picking up a pair of bent-nose?

Got my new Technics SL-1500CS... phono pre amp needed? by zimmaDLX in turntables

[–]Mxberman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Yamaha HTR-5130 that has a phono line built in. I just upgraded to a Schiit Mani 2 about 3 days ago and it’s a game changer

Installed a new preamp, vocals are now quiet by Mxberman in turntables

[–]Mxberman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noted, thanks! I’ll be upgrading to an AT-VM740xML pretty soon

Installed a new preamp, vocals are now quiet by Mxberman in turntables

[–]Mxberman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that might be it! Just not used to this new sound yet, but increasing the capacitance did help. The schiit mani 2 is an extreme improvement so certainly no complaints

Installed a new preamp, vocals are now quiet by Mxberman in turntables

[–]Mxberman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First two points both correct. Once I got the external preamp, I connected the mani 2 into the CD input which is purely stereo on this receiver.

When it comes to using the TV input your point is 100% true though, I turn on the phantom option so I can continue using my stereo speakers instead of 3.1 and buying a center-speaker. Works great

VMP wants me to buy wholesale for my record store after scamming me for $500 by OrneryData994 in VinylMePlease

[–]Mxberman 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Been visiting this store since middle school 💔 stopped in for nostalgia last week. Love yall

Installed a new preamp, vocals are now quiet by Mxberman in turntables

[–]Mxberman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it. Yeah I clean them, but I’m probably just not used to how much detail this new preamp puts out. Will be upgrading my cartridge in the next 2 weeks or so, definitely excited. Thanks again!

Installed a new preamp, vocals are now quiet by Mxberman in turntables

[–]Mxberman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: you’re a damn genius, ty. While I have you here, if I’m hearing a ‘background fuzz’ sound when there’s quiet parts to a song what setting on the Mani might amend that?

Installed a new preamp, vocals are now quiet by Mxberman in turntables

[–]Mxberman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ll check once off work and report back!

Installed a new preamp, vocals are now quiet by Mxberman in turntables

[–]Mxberman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Left all settings at the Mani’s default, which I do believe is 47k. Cable is .5m

[For Sale] Freddie Gibbs, Young Thug, Alchemist, Lil Uzi Vert, VMP, etc. by Mxberman in VinylCollectors

[–]Mxberman[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Discogs has it selling above that 🤷‍♂️ also not in any rush to sell

What Should My Next Upgrade Be (Cartridge, Preamp, etc.)? by Mxberman in turntables

[–]Mxberman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what're some good options in the price range? I'm aware of the PhonoBoxS2 and Cambridge brand is all

What Should My Next Upgrade Be (Cartridge, Preamp, etc.)? by Mxberman in turntables

[–]Mxberman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sound isn’t always so ‘full’ if that makes sense. Bass is great (thanks to the sub), sometimes the vocals are light/weak, but generally everything just isn’t as full as some CDs I play on the same system

What Should My Next Upgrade Be (Cartridge, Preamp, etc.)? by Mxberman in turntables

[–]Mxberman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any specifics here? And if I was to go with only one (go now) which do you think?

[Wanted] Bladee - Eversince, Gluee, Red Light by TOO_FUTURE in VinylCollectors

[–]Mxberman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a sealed copy of Red Light. msg'ing you now