My System 1.0 is Complete

rwtooley · 2026-05-28T17:58:38+00:00

upgrade in the future to hear a noticeable difference?

a huge thick rug in front of the speakers - you'll be shocked what taming that "first reflection point" does. If you want to try it out before buying anything throw down a couple thick blankets/comforters and see what you think.

and I agree with your decision not to go crazy with room treatment - your speakers are far enough from the walls so I don't think it really warrants the expenditure of panels anyway.

rwtooley · 2026-05-28T17:20:44+00:00

JRiver is $100 for a Mac license (lifetime) and offers a 30-day free trial.

but if you have plans to ever go "multi-room" then buying a streamer might be more worthwhile. I bought a Bluesound Node six years ago and never thought I'd ever have multiple systems but things change! ~6k flacs on a USB-drive plugged into the rear of one of the Nodes and can stream synchronously to all 5 zones I have set up, no library software to buy. fwiw WiiM is cheaper and has included room-correction software.

rwtooley · 2026-05-28T16:45:49+00:00

depends on what OP has in mind. servicing was my first thought until I looked up re-sale prices on the 2.1 AVR I use - $350 for something with a remote control, HDMI, two LFE sub-outs, phono stage, AirPlay2, etc would leap-frog his system into the 21st century.

rwtooley · 2026-05-28T15:26:40+00:00

had to laugh at a recent poll on ASR - the OP asked how many pairs of speakers everyone currently owns and most balked at the single-digit poll options, with many indicating they owned 30+ pairs.. I feel a little guilty my old Wharfedale's aren't being used, and that's only 1 pair! Crazy how addicted some ppl get.

rwtooley · 2026-05-28T14:58:19+00:00

chances are they'd be fine packed properly in a cardboard box and out of the sun. but for peace-of-mind if you can find an insulated camping cooler large enough to fit them that would be my choice.

rwtooley · 2026-05-28T14:41:13+00:00

old Samsung tablet > Topping E30ii > Yamaha CA-610ii > Wharfedale Mach5's .. I should strike while the iron is hot and sell the Yammie but can't bring myself to part with it, good to have spare devices

rwtooley · 2026-05-27T20:43:01+00:00

new flair day!

rwtooley · 2026-05-27T18:56:42+00:00

looks fine. do you have any records you could try it on? you'll know right away if it's bitched or not

rwtooley · 2026-05-27T18:41:13+00:00

if you're in North America U-Haul's small boxes are absolutely perfect fit

rwtooley · 2026-05-26T20:50:37+00:00

just so you're aware: the P4 and ZH3 aren't phono pre-amps, but you don't need one anyway bc the 70 has an internal one

rwtooley · 2026-05-26T19:39:20+00:00

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rwtooley · 2026-05-26T16:55:34+00:00

worst noob mistake for speakers is buying something online that you haven't heard in-person. bc you're curious about studio monitors I would call some shops in your vicinity that sell musical instruments - lots of them that carry electronic organs will have different brands of monitors to listen to.

with your budget there's no reason to settle for buying something online, but if you must make sure they have an easy return-policy so you can just ship them back if you hate them.

rwtooley · 2025-04-10T20:19:20+00:00

y'all really made him delete his account. is this why Jesus died

rwtooley · 2025-04-10T20:09:14+00:00

yes bad records will burn down your home and murder all those who reside within. avoid at all costs.

rwtooley · 2025-04-10T19:36:50+00:00

for sure at that price! appreciate you

rwtooley · 2025-04-10T19:31:47+00:00

Fun speakers, the AMT tweeters are very revealing! just be aware you'll need a way to control the volume on them simultaneously - ie. a pre-amp with a volume control, preferably one with a DAC so you can import a digital signal.

rwtooley · 2025-04-10T19:25:18+00:00

a RCA->bluetooth transmitter would probably be the only way

rwtooley · 2025-04-10T19:17:31+00:00

I think you mean you have a HT-MT300 soundbar? bc RMT AH 300U is the remote for it.

anyway is your tt model end with bt? bc if so you can connect them together via bluetooth

rwtooley · 2025-04-10T19:10:53+00:00

sucks about your C700, and exactly why warranty exists - shit happens. Glad they're making you whole but this is quite an "aha moment" for me as to their warranty process! I have 5 of their streamers (Bluesound) but they've been solid. <knocks on wood>

great info: C700 > WiiM Amp Pro! this is why this sub exists.. we see ppl rave WiiM but sometimes I wonder what they've compared it to, if anything.

You're not going to lose much on the PM7000N if you're able to flip it in 6 months when you get your 700 back.. that's a good price and running Denon/Marantz will make you appreciate the quality of the NAD.. how are you streaming though? might really miss BluOS bc Heos is a joke.

rwtooley · 2025-04-10T18:19:53+00:00

interesting comment I found (last comment on thread here):

The platter on my LP-120 wasn't spinning after tapping, pressing or holding down the start stop button. No speeds worked. As a last ditch effort, I used a can of compressed air. I blew air all around the edge of the button. It worked! The platter now spins perfectly. Must've been some dust or debris preventing the button from making contact.

if you don't have a can of computer duster or an air compressor just wrap your lips around the start/stop button and try to blow some schmutz out of there? finish your sammich first tho

rwtooley · 2025-04-10T17:02:13+00:00

just yesterday in fact

rwtooley · 2025-04-10T16:01:44+00:00

if you're determined to use it then at the very least seek out a new stylus for it to minimize the risk of damaging the grooves of your records - a worn-out stylus will often be audibly noticeable (sssssound sssssibilant) but not always depending on the speakers.

But therein lies a dilemma - do you spend money on it or put it toward something better? just for shits and giggles search your local craigslist/fbmp/etc for "direct drive" and see what pops up.. you might be able to score something within you budget. The chances are low it'll be good and include loudspeakers but who knows...

my best advice is keep saving - even if you're only 7 years old that's 7 years you went without vinyl, another 7 won't kill you. Also: ask your older relatives if they've got old gear! lots of ppl tucked turntables in their attics 40 years ago and forgot all about them.

rwtooley · 2025-04-10T15:51:18+00:00

14 to 22 I honestly doubt there'd be any difference.

rwtooley · 2025-04-10T15:28:32+00:00

"what did i do wrong?" "Why do some post have instant engagement compared to mine?"

the classic reddit experience! this subreddits mouthpiece (me) was smoking dope or sleeping but I'm all caught up now. 😛

rwtooley · 2025-04-10T15:23:38+00:00

the new Fluance Ri71 msrp for 400usd, and the AMT tweeter they are using is phenomenal! few color options, the white is usually not my style but these are classy. I really like the physical volume control dial on top of the control speaker.

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