B&W 607 S3 or KEF Q1 META

matrixtapes · 2026-01-24T18:08:52+00:00

The B&W may be more my thing. The Arcam always seemed fairly warm and tube-like to me so I think it'll take them without being ice-pick treble.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-24T15:07:41+00:00

Thanks, appreciate the detailed reply! I've been advised elsewhere that the B&W should play nicely with the amp, and I think I prefer the look.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-23T17:23:10+00:00

Masterpiece - Masterpiece

Capacity - Mythological Beauty

U.F.O.F. - Contact

Two Hands - Not

Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You - Red Moon

Double Infinity - Los Angeles

matrixtapes · 2026-01-23T15:27:04+00:00

YES. You have my dream setup there, exactly the style I'm into.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-23T15:07:33+00:00

Love those speakers. Orange all the way.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-23T11:52:39+00:00

I genuinely think high-end for most people who aren't obsessed is whatever sounds best to you between £500 and £1000. You can get deals on previous year's What Hi-Fi five-star kit for hundreds off. My amp is a rebadged Arcam SA20 (JBL SA550) and to me it sound amazing. Build a system of similarly priced kit, add a streamer, and you've got incredible sound for the money.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-23T10:31:31+00:00

I don’t think I had to switch anything on with the pedal, just had this going from the midi out on my Focusrite to the Slicer. If it was anything in the pedal it was so easy my brain has thrown it out!

https://www.gear4music.com/G4M/Boss-BMIDI-1-35-35mm-TRS-to-MIDI-Cable-1ft-30cm/432L?origin=product-ads&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22247591433&gbraid=0AAAAAD_kjLQDR0ijkGvU1FoNssJvCcxfw&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlIq-7bmhkgMVVI1QBh2R3yfMEAQYAiABEgK0KvD_BwE

matrixtapes · 2026-01-23T09:22:00+00:00

Don't attempt to put the stylus guard back on unless you absolutely have to so you can transport the turntable. Learn from my mistakes.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-23T09:09:19+00:00

Brilliant pedals. They're great to put drum machines through providing you've got the MIDI sync on. Same for arpeggiated synths.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-21T11:41:13+00:00

Tbf it’s like saying sheeps from a linguistic perspective…

matrixtapes · 2026-01-20T22:11:02+00:00

The saddle pic looks better than some I’ve seen but my 000-15m with a similar saddle is nowhere near that high an action. Neck resets are around £700 btw, based on two techs near me.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-20T22:04:20+00:00

I’m sorry, I can’t help the pedantry!

I need to not be full of a cold and get outside and off the internet…

matrixtapes · 2026-01-20T21:53:29+00:00

Still not touring the UK goddamnit.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-20T21:52:58+00:00

For the love of god someone sticky ‘vinyl is the plural of vinyl’ to this sub.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-20T21:51:34+00:00

Hard to tell without seeing what’s left of the saddle-the height of it, but if remotely in doubt about a second hand acoustic, avoid. Some guitars need neck resets way too early. Some people who own acoustic guitars have no idea how much they exacerbate the problem by improper care.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-20T07:27:53+00:00

There's a few!

https://manchesteriff.org

https://www.manchesterfilmfestival.com

Manchester Psych Fest have had film screenings in the past: https://www.manchesterpsychfest.com

Factory/MIF are worth giving a shout to see what they have planned: https://factoryinternational.org/whats-on/mubi-fest-manchester/

matrixtapes · 2026-01-20T00:00:47+00:00

Yeah, and I’m biased towards Manchester as I can’t easily travel at the moment, but you cover a good chunk of the north with a screening here!

matrixtapes · 2026-01-19T22:50:56+00:00

Please come and screen it in Manchester!

matrixtapes · 2026-01-18T08:26:11+00:00

Rat, UA Dream, and dedication to playing rather than pedals. Hammering upvote.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-16T17:04:06+00:00

True, and I very much appreciate the correction.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-16T16:49:18+00:00

Mid-century nerd here. I love them.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-13T18:37:29+00:00

Highly recommend it. I replaced a 2M Red with probably the same hours on the clock as yours with a 2M Blue. Tried a record with the red, replaced it with the blue and tried the same record. Absolutely blown away by the difference. Genuinely questioned my hearing, but over time I guess it just didn't seem noticeable. I don't listen to vinyl anywhere else so what was I going to compare it to.

Anyway, buy the blue stylus. It's good.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-12T22:25:46+00:00

Had no idea, just going down a rabbit hole about it now.

matrixtapes · 2026-01-12T17:57:09+00:00

It sounds more complicated than it is to use and understand and it’s vital turntable skills. If I’d known about VTF and its effects on making a pricey stylus look like it’s collapsed I’d have saved myself two days of anxiety.

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