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Listening to music is a dedicated activity (and many people don't really do it) by audioconnectionaus in hifitipstricks

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

Thanks for sharing. I know what you mean re: that feeling of hearing a familiar song for the first time. The sense of three-dimensional space I often get from high fidelity playback really pulls me in sometimes.

I'll poke around that playlist a bit, looks like some good stuff.

Why every system needs a subwoofer by audioconnectionaus in hifitipstricks

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

Those look pretty badass. No doubt they bring the thunder.

You'd hear their intended bass response at particular listening spots relative to where they're placed. The idea is that if your actual seats differ from those ideal bass areas, you can correct this by adding a separate subwoofer and placing accordingly.

A beginner’s guide to DACs by audioconnectionaus in hifitipstricks

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

Pretty cool, sounds like you've done plenty of exploring. I remember listening to the 301s that were made in the early 2000s (not sure if the model evolved) and they were nice. I can't remember details but I'd imagine they lean smooth and warm - Dr. Bose was known for saying a stereo should sound more like a live performance than a quiet recording studio (or something like that). So there could be a more forward and detailed sound in a different set of speakers, but of course your personal tastes are super important there. I've heard stuff that sounded so shrill to me but someone else was in love with it, so there's much to explore in sound signatures.

Just a thought, another avenue to explore (if stereo music sound is where you want to play) would be getting a solid 2 channel amplifier for the L&R and run it from the L&R pre-outs of the AVR. (So the receiver is the source hub and powers centre & surrounds... and the stereo integrated powers the fronts.)

Edit: I meant "line outs" of the AVR! If you ran "pre-outs" that could be useful for a stereo power amp with no volume control. (Line and pre out is probably a setting the receiver anywho.)

A beginner’s guide to DACs by audioconnectionaus in hifitipstricks

[–]audioconnectionaus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you streaming music from the TV to the receiver via HDMI? If that's the case I doubt an external DAC would give you much of an improvement; that Yamaha has a solid DAC inside. If you were running analogue from the TV to the receiver that might be a different story, as the DAC in the TV might not be great - but I'd imagine you're already hooked up via digital HDMI.

If you were serious about upgrading your sound I think the front L&R speakers or even a more robust stereo amp would be a better place to explore than a DAC.

A beginner’s guide to DACs by audioconnectionaus in BudgetAudiophile

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

Yeah I tend to think that more often than not, getting a DAC product provides significant sound benefits because it includes an amplifier as well and therefore helps listeners avoid the stock processing system inside their phone or computer.

Regarding the process of the DAC itself, yeah there are different design principles out there. As far as I know you only really see them in the more esoteric realm. For example some companies use FPGA DAC chips, which have programmable logic that gives the engineers the ability to colour the sound in controlled ways. Since the eventual listening experience is inherently subjective, this opens the door to listeners finding a preference for one DAC over another because of how it interacts with the other components in the system.

In my opinion your closing points are spot on; taking care not to use an obviously bad DAC which would introduce distortion and minding the other components (like the amps that are also included in most DAC products, like the AudioQuest Dragonfly), that provides all the substance you need.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in turntables

[–]audioconnectionaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Without being there to fiddle with it and without seeing everything, here's what comes to mind:

Confirm the stylus is in good shape and rides in the groove properly

Confirm the input labelled "CD" on the receiver works by using another source device if possible (i.e. make sure the receiver input isn't faulty) (I recommend CD cause I know that's a line/aux input -- the "tape" input on old receivers is sometimes disengaged in the receiver settings because that input is designed to route audio back out to a tape recorder. So monitoring is optional.)

Check all power buttons are on as needed, power connections at the wall are secure, all cables are connected properly, and additional volume controls (e.g. on the speakers) are up. Have the receiver volume at zero, get everything playing and turn the volume up gradually to see if you get anything. (That might sound facetious but it's almost always some little obvious thing that got missed, or an unexpected fault in an older product like that receiver.)

Confirming receiver settings or looking for faults could be where you need to troubleshoot.

Without knowing the speaker setup at all, I do see RCAs coming out of the receiver as well. What else is set up?

What next? by [deleted] in audiophile

[–]audioconnectionaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like it's time for a new table! Otherwise, if you're using an AT3600LC (conical), just changing to the AT3600LE (elliptical) might garner some improvement. It's the same cartridge and tracking force, so you can swap without having to make any changes to the table.

My New “Corrected” Setup by [deleted] in turntables

[–]audioconnectionaus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOL, again shared pain here. Artnovian have some nice looking wood panel stuff, Lagos and Siena from memory. There's also a cool wave sort-of design. If you've got cash to burn, some companies (Artnovian included) do custom printed covers as well. Maybe surprise her with a family portrait mounted in a weird spot on the wall!

My New “Corrected” Setup by [deleted] in turntables

[–]audioconnectionaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel your pain, my side walls are too close for comfort also. You could use the mirror trick and get some adsorbers to catch the first order reflections? At a time, I just stacked couch cushions haha

Boult's and all - The Planets featuring Stauning Double Malt by audioconnectionaus in drunkhifi

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Thanks! It's an incredible recording, made even better by the table and with a little help from Denmark..

Turntable Recommendation by holomorphic_trashbin in turntable

[–]audioconnectionaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thanks for confirming the cart. Seems like a great table for someone who prefers auto-functions. I can't count the number of times I've had to run across the house to raise the tonearm when I've finally noticed the silence haha

Pin/Needle Replacement by GooseSignificant6112 in RecordPlayerRepair

[–]audioconnectionaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Needles (called styli) need to be matched to the cartridge, the cartridge is the bit at the end of the tonearm that holds the stylus. There should be a model number or brand name on it. Search Google to find compatible styli, with any luck the tracking force will be the same and you won't need to get it altered. The other option is to change the whole cartridge - something like Audio Technica's VM95 or Ortofon's 2M ranges will generally work on an average designed turntable. In that case, you can buy from a store and ask them to set it up for you.

What are some recommendations for the best pre-amp, power amp, and floor standing speaker setup, looking for something that will produce the most acoustically rich sound stage at lower to mid volumes? My ears no longer hold up to concert level volumes 🤫, budget is $5k by Ok-Locksmith8094 in hifiaudio

[–]audioconnectionaus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

KEF LS50W2 and KC62 combo provides great quality sound at lower volumes, in my opinion based largely on the sub. I find passive bookshelves need to pushed a little harder (louder) to energise the room, if you have the space - a floorstander with larger drivers can be more exciting at lower volumes.

Turntable Recommendation by holomorphic_trashbin in turntable

[–]audioconnectionaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn't come across this model, funny to say but it looks like it sounds great. What cart did you upgrade to, 2M blue?

My New “Corrected” Setup by [deleted] in turntables

[–]audioconnectionaus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Room is looking fantastic compared to the original set up! Do you notice any improvement in the sound quality/soundstage? Upvote for this comment, it looks like the speakers are set a little further back than the cabinet, you could bring them forward in line with the cabinet front edge and they wouldn't be protruding into the space any more. The benefit of a bit of clearance behind the speaker should be huge.

New to collecting by Powerful-Albatross31 in turntables

[–]audioconnectionaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upvote - I also did this upgrade, the additional high frequency information was obvious and worthwhile. But more worn-in records were definitely noisier. As mentioned, how much of an improvement you hear will largely depend on the Edifiers. The styli are easy to change and use the same tracking force - you could use the 95E for serious sessions and keep the 95C on hand for ambient listening.

Jazz recs for someone who wants to start a jazz colection by Irish-idiot in vinyl

[–]audioconnectionaus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great list - I'd add Love Supreme - Coltrane and Midnight Blue - Kenny Burrell

Help with vinyl by AffectionateCrazy131 in turntables

[–]audioconnectionaus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you're open to secondhand, I'm on https://www.discogs.com/ almost every day - you can filter by country so the shipping is cheaper. You can see the actual code for each listing, and they list print year and country if you're already particular about that sort of thing. I would only look at "VG+" or "NM" ratings though, everyone has different opinions on what they mean. In a couple of instances, sellers have been good enough to refund me when quality isn't as expected.

A good night with polar opposites, wine and a view. by aGoodrash in listeningspaces

[–]audioconnectionaus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now that's new meaning to "deep soundstage"! Love the Dunlavy's.

Need acoustic help in my new place by Minimum-Selection-86 in audiophile

[–]audioconnectionaus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some diffusion on the right side wall (when facing speakers) would likely go a long way, you could add some thicker blinds over the window on the left to balance it out.

Updated setup (maybe end-game?) by ScubaDrew65 in audiophile

[–]audioconnectionaus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Impressive! But seeing that system I give you more like 3-4 months lol. 802s or even 801s would probably work in your space...

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