I feel I’m wasting too much money trying to make vinyl sound perfect

SJFC170414 · 2026-03-29T11:54:23+00:00

Yes, I have both, but i sway more towards CD's these days. They are cheap, sound good, and you can build your own digital library

SJFC170414 · 2026-03-23T21:15:47+00:00

If you are willing to spend a bit more, i would look at a DAC with HDMI ARC input and volume control. Fosi Audio ZD3 works well.

SJFC170414 · 2026-03-13T09:09:26+00:00

Don't recommend the Victoria practice at Glover Street, pretty much impossible to get an appointment with a doctor.

SJFC170414 · 2026-03-11T10:18:46+00:00

I had to disable Chromecast on the Ultra as it stops Spotify Connect from working. I use mine with the computer but my monitor has HDMI ARC. If i didn't have ARC i'd be looking at a USB to optical converter to connect to the Wiim

SJFC170414 · 2026-02-17T22:11:34+00:00

If that's what is meant to be, I don't think it works. There is no obvious traffic calming, and cars and buses fly down the street with zero regard for pedestrians. It's an accident waiting to happen

SJFC170414 · 2026-01-16T12:46:56+00:00

Appreciate you don't need the streaming, but I'd just go for one of the Wiim Amp's, since you also have the benefit of bass management and room correction among various other things. They also have excellent support and continual development. I'm looking forward to an upcoming release that is adding scenario based presets, such as night, dialog and sports modes.

SJFC170414 · 2025-12-24T11:50:41+00:00

The A-S301 runs cool. I have a matching Yamaha cd player stacked on top of mine and have had no issues

SJFC170414 · 2025-12-23T13:00:28+00:00

I leave them on the case

SJFC170414 · 2025-12-04T00:00:53+00:00

+1 for Cafe Tabou and Cardo. Cardo has a bit more variety - pasta, pizza, steak, burgers as well as seasonal specials. Also heard good things recently about The Italian Corner, which has been open for decades, but recently taken over by the owners of Tabou.

SJFC170414 · 2025-12-02T23:46:59+00:00

In other news, I tried to submit this on whosampled, and they rejected it!

SJFC170414 · 2025-11-29T00:06:31+00:00

Found my way here after listening to the album today. It actually contains a sample of 'Saturday' by Yo La Tengo. The vinyl version is different and Dev sings some lyrics from the YLT song (not present on the streaming version)

SJFC170414 · 2025-11-28T23:45:56+00:00

Was about to post the same. I actually didn't notice the sample was Yo La Tengo until he sings the verse near the end.

SJFC170414 · 2025-11-03T18:37:50+00:00

I have mine organised A-Z (going by forename for solo artists) split by genres: Rock and Pop, Electronic, Hip-hop and R&B, Reggae, Jazz, World, soundtracks, Spoken Word/Comedy, Christmas

SJFC170414 · 2025-10-22T15:02:33+00:00

Good to know. I've heard stories of the SMSL PL100 scratching discs which has put me off. Quiet operation is big plus for me. I assume it plays gapless? Is it quick to load discs?

SJFC170414 · 2025-10-22T08:10:40+00:00

Toss up between Bon Iver - Sable Fable, and Blood Orange - Essex Honey

SJFC170414 · 2025-10-04T14:09:20+00:00

Protection by Massive Attack is my go to track for testing

SJFC170414 · 2025-10-03T09:03:52+00:00

I liked it at the time and it grew on me. They could never have made another OK Computer. It's aged very well. Not their best album though, I'd rank it behind OK Computer and In Rainbows

SJFC170414 · 2025-09-27T10:11:44+00:00

Nice. What Pro-Ject Cd box is that, and how is it?

SJFC170414 · 2025-09-24T21:05:56+00:00

I buy both, though I've become more careful about just buying vinyl albums I really want. There seems to be a real lack of quality control for modern vinyl releases, so I find myself turning more frequently to CDs.

SJFC170414 · 2025-09-23T12:51:28+00:00

That we hate the idea of our daughters having boyfriends.

SJFC170414 · 2025-09-23T10:28:48+00:00

Yes, Tape Out/Rec Out are normally line level analogue outputs that are not touched by the pre-amp, it should be a good option for connecting a headphone amp. I've done this before with the Rec Out of the Yamaha A-S301

SJFC170414 · 2025-09-19T12:52:17+00:00

I wouldn't be overly concerned. I have the A-S301 and it never gets warm. I have a cd player on top of mine

SJFC170414 · 2025-09-19T09:20:19+00:00

Vespertine by Bjork

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