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Chucktshoes said:
Just got home to find that my iFi iPhono 2 appears to have shit the bed. It’s on, but no sound comes through the speakers while it’s attached. Thankfully the Rogue V2 has a decent phono stage that it looks like will be what gets used until I can save up the funds for a Sutherland.
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You won't regret the Sutherland for a second.
 
Chucktshoes said:
Just got home to find that my iFi iPhono 2 appears to have shit the bed. It’s on, but no sound comes through the speakers while it’s attached. Thankfully the Rogue V2 has a decent phono stage that it looks like will be what gets used until I can save up the funds for a Sutherland.
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It’s crazy how the last few years saw the iPhono be one of, if not the most, recommended units out there to being completely unreliable. I likely would have sprung for one, if I didn’t find it somewhat unsightly.
 
Chucktshoes said:
Just got home to find that my iFi iPhono 2 appears to have shit the bed. It’s on, but no sound comes through the speakers while it’s attached. Thankfully the Rogue V2 has a decent phono stage that it looks like will be what gets used until I can save up the funds for a Sutherland.
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I went through literally this same thing with my iPhono2, Rogue v2, and eventual Sutherland.

Are you me?

Melt Face Molly Drop said:
It’s crazy how the last few years saw the iPhono be one of, if not the most, recommended units out there to being completely unreliable. I likely would have sprung for one, if I didn’t find it somewhat unsightly.
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I mean, it sounds really great when it's working.
 
kvetcha said:
It's less complicated than it sounds.
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ive always just gone turntable - random amp - random speakers or turntables - mixer - active monitors.
never really thought about a pre amp, but now that i moved away from a DJ set up i feel like an upgrade is due.
 
BazookaTooth said:
ive always just gone turntable - random amp - random speakers or turntables - mixer - active monitors.
never really thought about a pre amp, but now that i moved away from a DJ set up i feel like an upgrade is due.
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Well, your random amp probably had a built-in phono stage, or else your turntable would be inaudible. A lot of modern amps no longer have one, so an outboard phono pre-amp is necessary.
 
kvetcha said:
Well, your random amp probably had a built-in phono stage, or else your turntable would be inaudible. A lot of modern amps no longer have one, so an outboard phono pre-amp is necessary.
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see, what do i know !? its from the 80s so yeah, probably built in
 
BazookaTooth said:
ive always just gone turntable - random amp - random speakers or turntables - mixer - active monitors.
never really thought about a pre amp, but now that i moved away from a DJ set up i feel like an upgrade is due.
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Does “random” mean reading every review available for a given piece of equipment online several times, pouring over equipment forums for tidbits of info and user experiences, researching pricing and resale value on multiple marketplaces, and planning out upgrade paths that extend 18-24 months or more?

I’m assuming yes, so I totally relate to random hi-fi equipment as well!
 
wooha said:
Does “random” mean reading every review available for a given piece of equipment online several times, pouring over equipment forums for tidbits of info and user experiences, researching pricing and resale value on multiple marketplaces, and planning out upgrade paths that extend 18-24 months or more?

I’m assuming yes, so I totally relate to random hi-fi equipment as well!
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what i meant to say is that i just picked up amps and speakers as they came by without giving much thought to them
 
HiFi Guy said:
What is this "random" you speak of? :unsure:

Upgrade I understand. :)
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wooha said:
Does “random” mean reading every review available for a given piece of equipment online several times, pouring over equipment forums for tidbits of info and user experiences, researching pricing and resale value on multiple marketplaces, and planning out upgrade paths that extend 18-24 months or more?

I’m assuming yes, so I totally relate to random hi-fi equipment as well!
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You mean you both didn’t choose all your equipment by sticking a pin in a high end magazine and buying what it land on. Playing it safe lads, it’s all about risk/reward...
 
My turn for help 😬 .
I have a Uturn Orbit,acrylic platter with Ortofon Red. Nad 326bee, Vincent PHO8, Polk Rti A7’s.
I listen to a lot of jazz, a little of everything else. I’m finding high pitched instruments especially harmonica to be shrill and piercing which I suspect the red cartridge is responsible for.
My question is would putting a Blue stylus take care of the problem or should I consider switching to a different cartridge? And if so, what cartridge should I consider that’s compatible with the Orbit that a novice cartridge guy could switch out? Not worried about price, just what makes sense in terms of ROI.
Either that or a turntable upgrade :D:p
 
Englishbob said:
My turn for help 😬 .
I have a Uturn Orbit,acrylic platter with Ortofon Red. Nad 326bee, Vincent PHO8, Polk Rti A7’s.
I listen to a lot of jazz, a little of everything else. I’m finding high pitched instruments especially harmonica to be shrill and piercing which I suspect the red cartridge is responsible for.
My question is would putting a Blue stylus take care of the problem or should I consider switching to a different cartridge? And if so, what cartridge should I consider that’s compatible with the Orbit that a novice cartridge guy could switch out? Not worried about price, just what makes sense in terms of ROI.
Either that or a turntable upgrade :D:p
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Grado Black is what I have and I love it. @HiFi Guy will try to sell you on a Gold with the 8MZ stylus unless you give him a budget. :LOL:
 
I have what has been jokingly called the "VMP Starter Kit" (AT-120, Blue Ortofon, Onkyo TX-8020, ELAC 2.0 B6) and a brand new Project Debut III still in the box from last year's holiday sales. Not sure if I should hook that up?

My question is that I'm looking for decent preamp for the above setup. I'm currently using the built in one in the Onkyo which is pretty weak. Any advice for something decent that wouldn't break the bank? I have 2 kiddos under 2 years and money is kinda tight...

Is this one decent or garbage for the scratch?

Thank you for any advice!
 
Englishbob said:
How difficult is it to replace the Orto with a Grado? And do I need to worry about hum?
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I believe @Joe Mac put together a concise list of steps and gotchas when replacing. The wires are fragile, so there's a certain level of concentration that goes into replacement. Whereas the Red to Blue is a less than 10 second swap.
 
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