In todays market, I don't think there is much focus on stereo receivers. You can see power ratings rise, and the weight of the unit, and prices go down (class D excluded). The focus often is not on sound quality. In my opinion, you chose wisely.
What stereo amplifier/receiver?
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The Audio Pro B2-50 was the sub my dealer paired with the Kef 101 It was a bit faster responding with two smaller 165mm drivers in a 50 litre cabinet instead of of a 12" pulp cone unit in a too small a box chuffing and leaking distorted midrange tones.
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Arco= Brain Dead
I meant T27 for the little plastic Kef tweeter on earlier models. I had T33 on my mind as I am sadly now considering parting out my 103.2 monitor driver components.
I meant T27 for the little plastic Kef tweeter on earlier models. I had T33 on my mind as I am sadly now considering parting out my 103.2 monitor driver components.
This is something I discovered when I plugged my turntable into the mic input of my old Mac to digitize my old records. I made some very tinny sounding CDs until I learned to apply an equalization filter first.Yes it is special. As Pablo already mentioned, most phono cartridges have an output that is too low for the standard "line level" inputs. The phono input needs to have higher gain.
The second and most important difference is that when vinyl is recorded, there is an equalization curve applied to the signal. The goal is to narrow the overall width of the groove to make it easier for the stylus to track the groove. Low frequencies are attenuated and high frequencies are boosted. The phono pre-amp contains circuitry that applies the curve in reverse so that the full balance of frequencies is restored. The accuracy of this is critical to good sound reproduction.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIAA_equalization
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First need to put cabinet together when I get a moment
First need to put cabinet together when I get a moment
I'm hoping if you don't have speakers picked out your going to go with a sealed speaker cabinet. I've found that too many systems are ported and don't sound clean.
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I bought a used pre/pro with XLR outs. In 2007 it was onkyo’s flagship. I got it used for $200.Under $1200
Decent wattage, w/input BT on board better, turntable, CD player. Subwoofer output. Maybe TV input in the future but don't really want a 5.1 or 7.1
Clean sound.
Open ideas, without Fabulous $27,000 Audio Brothers recommendations.
I’m running it with some Crown PA amps and it’s a heck of a bargain. Sounds great with the Definitive Tech towers.
No, the phono input is the one that's different. The signal from the record player is much lower, and needs to be frequency corrected (20dB bass boost and 20dB treble cut).
All other line inputs are essentially the same.
Yeah, just need a phonograph with built-in phonostage or a separate one (30-100bucks).
Bro, W T F. Yes.
Swap the CD and Amp around, almost non existing airflow around that amp.
May want to adjust shelves so more clearance above the receiver . I have 4+1/2 inches of clearance above the H/K AVR25 II . It's been a little over 25 years in that spot . The entertainment center has a glass door and open it about 6 inches for air to move around the receiver when in use and a little longer when off . Use it on average time of 2 > 2+1/2 hours through the 25+ years . Hope you get many years of enjoyment from your system .
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Got the speakers and phono hooked up. Sound is amazing! Steely Dan LP from the 80s. Cleaned the record first of course.
Fake rack is open in back and sides of back plus 4” clearance is plenty
Fake rack is open in back and sides of back plus 4” clearance is plenty
At some point the human ear cannot detect a difference.
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