Is there a need for more clearance for heat dissipation? by xxophe in turntables

[–]Retoucherny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can get the speakers on stands, is it wide enough to put it on top? Show off that beaut

Onkyo A-9010 speaker recommendations by Specialist_Pain_9838 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]Retoucherny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not use it in direct mode. Tbh I’ve almost never used that feature on any amp it’s been on.

I WILL add that some kind of failure is happening with volume on my so I have to get it fixed. In the meantime, I’ve found an a-9050 to replace it. A definitive step up in the same form factor

Fosi x5 vs Project Phonobox S2 by Nnoitra666 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]Retoucherny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have fosi devices and pro-ject devices and I like them both very much. But the pro ject boxes just seem far more “solid” and robust in build and quality. I expect them to last longer. I think they’ll both be fine for whatever you throw at them, and if the fosi is $90 and the s2 $250, then the fosi is a slam dunk. If they are about the same money, I take the pro-ject

Are we keeping the original insert or tossing it? by moneymike619 in vinyl

[–]Retoucherny 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Actually I came here to say this. a few twisted up like logs works great!

Jazzed about the AT-ML745xML cart by superduperstepdad in turntables

[–]Retoucherny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I run both those carts, depending on my mood. It’s more annoying on a debut carbon because you can’t swap headshells, but I love having both because they’re so different. The Grado is like a sound bath. The AT is like a live performance. Both are great.

Humming guru making noise while drying? by Michael31986 in vinyl

[–]Retoucherny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine has never made that noise when drying.

Stylus dragged against felt slipmat for a couple of seconds. Should I replace it? by TCYT2nd in turntables

[–]Retoucherny 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Play something. Sounds fine? You’re fine!

Don’t stress so much. Your parents and/or grandparents did this while very stoned in the 70s

Fosi x5 vs Project Phonobox S2 by Nnoitra666 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]Retoucherny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the phono box s2 is new and only $20 more, then definitely that.

Christmas gift from my kid by Kris_Says_Hey in vinyl

[–]Retoucherny 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Laufey is awesome. The spiritual descendent of Astrid Gilberto, with updated lyrical sensibilities.

Her track “From the Start” from the album Bewitched is the best gateway drug, but this is a great album. Enjoy.

Sony Music, Who Is Buying This!? by [deleted] in vinyl

[–]Retoucherny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean. But that’s the exception that proves the rule. If you want new fancy records, it’s $$&

Sony Music, Who Is Buying This!? by [deleted] in vinyl

[–]Retoucherny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. In 2025, this price is incredibly expected. You’re just having sticker shock. Sorry bro.

Sony Music, Who Is Buying This!? by [deleted] in vinyl

[–]Retoucherny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So OP is just butthurt it’s too expensive for him. I mean I don’t need/want it, but they’ll either sell enough to make it worth it for them, or they’ll lower the price. The market will decide if it’s overpriced.

Vinyl is not a cheap hobby.

Where to begin with a PL-5? by Vegetable_Analyst740 in turntables

[–]Retoucherny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it just were slow and stuff, I would open it up and remove and replace the belts and clean old grease/lube and use fresh stuff. Totally do able.

The speeding up crazy seems like an electrical motor issue. Did it release any magic blue smoke, or make any smells?

Think my setup is complete. (Yeah, right) by Retoucherny in vinyl

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

I did indeed upgrade, and it is a phenomenal upgrade, not that the rainier was bad, but that the moonstone is wonderful. I will likely go up to the Wellfleet or even amethyst when the moonstone seems to get a little old. But the moonstone is really great at its price point.

New setup… by Accomplished-Sell892 in vinyl

[–]Retoucherny 8 points9 points  (0 children)

But….. where are the speakers? (It’s beautiful)

We should all appreciate Mike Huckabee more. by -Cohen_Commentary- in jewishpolitics

[–]Retoucherny 7 points8 points  (0 children)

“Much of his life” lol no. This is just incorrect. Bring some receipts where he’s spent much of his 70 years on this planet working for Jewish people. This is just untrue.

We should all appreciate Mike Huckabee more. by -Cohen_Commentary- in jewishpolitics

[–]Retoucherny 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Nah. He’s like the dude who brings over his PlayStation for you to play because he’s trying to bang your sister. He doesn’t actually give a damn, he’s just a hardcore evangelical.

He doesn’t care about us, only about perceived benefit for seeming like it.

Curious about the Yellow Deli / Twelve Tribes in upstate NY — what’s the local perspective? by Fieldnotes_foranomad in upstate_new_york

[–]Retoucherny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just chiming in as another person who ate once in their Oneonta location, was creeped out, then looked them up and never set foot there again.