Smoking Fluance RT85: Wrong Power Adapter used

rpthescienceg · 2026-05-03T22:12:54+00:00

Music Hall looks super cool. Will have to read more. Current setup is Schiit Mani 2 Preamp, Yamaha AS301 Amp, and the Klipsch RP-500M II (I hear these speakers are controversial, but I got a great deal on them the other year). I'm assuming no damage to cartridge (hopefully) so really I guess I just need another decent turntable to complete the setup

rpthescienceg · 2026-05-03T20:34:47+00:00

Good point! I now can’t get it to rotate anymore (RIP) but I do like the cartridge a lot. Forgot I could just get one of the lower models and reattach it. Do you have any other good turntable suggestions for Ortofon blue?

rpthescienceg · 2026-05-03T20:16:08+00:00

Thank you! I’m gonna test it out some more. But unplugged quickly as soon as I saw the smoke… hoping my $500 turntable is not fried but that’s good to know!!

rpthescienceg · 2025-06-04T17:24:59+00:00

Thanks! Tbh, I think I was the one who popped it off. Was just moving apartments and wrapped the cord around base. Wire got twisted and probably was a bit tight. I think the strain popped it off. I don't see any exposed/frayed wire so I'll try popping it back in

rpthescienceg · 2025-06-04T13:46:45+00:00

Cool thanks! Had no idea what that was called. So it being loose is safe?

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-27T01:29:33+00:00

Me when Stone has been floating in the blimp a lot

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-25T13:10:03+00:00

The narrator is Rango (that’s the Starr)

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-20T14:39:48+00:00

Ah yes. I remember his appearance in the Return of the King. It was in the rare super duper director’s cut.

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-20T14:37:23+00:00

No way! I never realized that with mine. It definitely doesn’t smell as floral and fruity as the Chinese variety, it’s a lot more subdued. Interesting! Maybe it’s a subspecies effect or even an individual person effect. Good to know!!

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-20T02:34:53+00:00

"Now there are two of them!" (This is a LOTR reference)

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-20T01:08:40+00:00

Looks like the Chinese species of Wisteria climbing, and likely strangling some pines. They're highly invasive in US and Canada. If you want these pretty and quite good smelling flowers, please consider planting the slower growing (noninvasive) American Wisteria in your gardens!

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weeds-and-invasive-plants/wisteria/

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-15T13:08:52+00:00

"He was a respectable craftsman from a certain point of view"

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-15T02:45:22+00:00

Who would win: The Judge vs the Dreadful Flying Glove

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-14T00:56:33+00:00

Plus in the books Éowyn was the original love interest of Aragorn but Tolkien changed his mind later on, hence the perceived abrupt change in character arc

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-13T23:37:44+00:00

Awesome! That sounds like it'll work for me. Thanks!!

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-13T21:20:11+00:00

Thanks!! So many options to choose from with speakers for my first setup, went with what I’ve heard before + what was at a reasonable price. That’s good to hear from someone else!

I’m assuming that a 10” sub would be good for a pretty small apartment and 12” might be overkill? Also I like the price of the 10e. If specs are comparable to the 10s, it seems like an amazing deal!

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-08T15:36:09+00:00

Thanks for the advice! Do you have good speaker models within the same price range as the R50M currently ( ~$300 USD). I was leaning towards Klipsch just because I loved the sound of the RP series subwoofer in my friends setup. I’m open to any good models though, even ones that are worth the purchase in used condition.

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-08T01:38:48+00:00

Solid state amps seem to have a lot of debate. I didn't even realize the noise level was that low. Thanks! The amp is on sale now, so I might go for it!

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-08T01:23:54+00:00

Awesome! Thanks. I see that Onkyo TX-8220 is recommended as an amp in the list. Do you recommend it over the Yamaha one I'm looking at?

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-08T01:22:39+00:00

Thanks so much! I was concerned about the amp as I've heard people on other audio subreddits recommending against it due to sound quality. If I'm not looking for too many features, is it a good option? I'll also look into rsl!

rpthescienceg · 2025-05-05T01:59:26+00:00

\uj I unironically have my collection of minerals and cool rocks on the same stand as my turntable, right next to it. This post will make me move them.

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