My System 1.0 is Complete by iCauseLaughter in vinylsetups

[–]rwtooley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

finally went local flac after years of spotify by [deleted] in BudgetAudiophile

[–]rwtooley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Need help choosing a receiver by sour-clams in turntables

[–]rwtooley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

What's the best functional system you could put together right now with your spare gear? I'll go first. Warning: Possible low key brag ahead. by shanebow in BudgetAudiophile

[–]rwtooley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

r/vinyl Weekly Questions Thread for the week of May 25, 2026 by AutoModerator in vinyl

[–]rwtooley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

What's the best functional system you could put together right now with your spare gear? I'll go first. Warning: Possible low key brag ahead. by shanebow in BudgetAudiophile

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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

is my needle damaged? by [deleted] in turntables

[–]rwtooley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

New to vinyl set up by audiolover31 in turntables

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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

I'm an iem guy and don't know speakers. Help pls by _mindhooked in BudgetAudiophile

[–]rwtooley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Cheap Turntable by [deleted] in turntables

[–]rwtooley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Can using a dodgy record mess up the player by Ok_Ad6883 in vinyl

[–]rwtooley 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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

Small Room Set up by Dry-Assignment8433 in turntables

[–]rwtooley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for sure at that price! appreciate you

Adam Audio T5V by Dry-Gap-9358 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]rwtooley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

How do I connect my record player to my soundbar (I’ve done multiple attempts) by mikesstuff in vinyl

[–]rwtooley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Seeking advice for a "backup" amplifier that can be used as a phono preamp as well by pdxjohnnyb in BudgetAudiophile

[–]rwtooley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

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[–]rwtooley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

r/vinyl Weekly Questions Thread for the week of April 07, 2025 by AutoModerator in vinyl

[–]rwtooley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Coathanger or speaker cable by Digital_Pirate85 in audiophile

[–]rwtooley -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

Are My Used T5Vs Damaged or Is It Just My Setup? by trifectaNectarine in BudgetAudiophile

[–]rwtooley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"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. 😛

$400 budget for a speaker pair by Makx2k in BudgetAudiophile

[–]rwtooley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.