TrainFan73
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That’s the main reason. It’s also a little cheaper. It’s also a player so I could compare dacs to see if I’m happy long term with the NAD’s onboard. Spec wise, the NAD should be better.
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Yeah I’d expect the NAD to be a bit better and given the lack of analogue connections on it using the digital definitely gives you more flexibility. Equally digital is a weird old thing and the implementation of the bits is often more important than the bits themselves.
TrainFan73
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I like the NAD’s dac so far but the only thing I really have to compare it to is the b&w’s dac which should be fairly transparent. I would expect the combination of the nad’s dac and the resolution through the codec are why they sound so much better through the nad than my iPhone.
folsom_lives
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I feel comfortable doing some tinkering. That and we have a stereo guy in the old neighborhood that seems to do good work. I'm not really seeing a huge price difference here and the Technics has some of the aesthetics I was looking for.
Angsty
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Use this or an equivalent designed specifically for acrylic. Don’t use standard Windex.
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TrainFan73
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TenderLovingKiller®
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It’s a beaut. My concern would be condition. I noticed some (corrosion, maybe?) discoloration on a inner part of the tape door. I agree the aesthetic is beautiful but it’s also a single tape deck instead of a dual. Not sure if you would ever want to dub a cassette but it’s easier with a dual than a single.
I don’t mind tinkering either but I watched a few YouTube videos on and it’s quite involved with lots of tiny screws and if you are taking it somewhere to have the belt replaced you’re probably adding another chunk of $ on top of what your already spending. All that being said if you love the aesthetic and you don’t mind taking a gamble even if it does need some repair or maintenance the whole cost would still be less than what most people drop on a cartridge for their turntable.
Angsty
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I think this is the lower powered, Class A amp versus the 150W Class A/B amp. Damn sweet if it has the power you need. Big brother to the one @Slimwhit33 sold.Sweet googly mooglyLuxman L-590AXII Integrated Amp: MINT Condition; 90 Day acX Warranty; 33% Off
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Angsty
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If there is an acrylic/Lexan fabricator near you, they may be able to re-polish the surface.
Realistically it's not powered enough for long term purchase on my end. My current L100s are efficient but I don't want to be hamstrung down the line. But it's gorgeous.
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Holy shit this just popped up. What a steal. $4975 CAD
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Holy shit this just popped up. What a steal. $4975 CAD
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Thought you didn’t want tubes?
I'm not getting it, but that's a REALLY good price.
Yeah it’s just over half retail. Probably what you’d expect to get off a store yourself in part exchange so it is a good deal to buy used for sure.
SnowmaNick
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The 590AX II is rated at 30 WPC at 8 Ohms and 60 at 4 Ohms in Class A, but it switches to Class A/B after those ratings and has been measured at 90 something WPC @ 8 Ohms in A/B. Which would be plenty. I don’t recall the class A/B 4 Ohm numbers, but they were roughly inline.
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Ah right yes, I forgot about that switch over.
Actually that's CAD and retail is $11,200. So it's well under. But on the entire other side of the country. And tubes.
Oh right that’s a mark up you have over there! That one is just shy of €7k here which is about $10k of your dollars.
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