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RE: The weakest link?

Posted by zutroye (A) on July 23, 2012 at 19:12:50

In Reply to: The weakest link? posted by zutroye on July 22, 2012 at 11:38:42:

I'd like to thank everyone for their feedback.

Here's an update:
A friend of mine brought over some Klipsch RB-61 bookshelf speakers. While still not the quality of what most of you run, they are a step up (at least in price) from mine. I played both vinyl and cd through the speakers and wasn't blown away. They definately had better midrange than my infinities, but I thought the high end on the Klipsch was a bit harsh.

I am going to order a replacement stylus for my Grado Blue. I think I'll step up to the red stylus for $70.00. I've checked my cart algnment (using the rega supplied protractor) and VTF a few time now, and all seems good. I printed a different protractor for the Rega this morning and will be checking alignment again. I'm guessing that my stylus is most likely worn, and definately cruddy. (thanks Kuma, CometCKO, et al).

So, the salesperson at the stereo shop was suspicious of the built in phono stage. He thought that the Onkyo was a descent receiver, but that the built-in phono was most likely an afterthought. He suggested an external phono pre. He mentioned two models to try:
Bellari VP130 w/Mullard - This piqued my interest as I've never owned tubes before. I need to research tube pres into SS reciever
The second was the Cambridge 640P - he mentioned that it would be good if I wanted to upgrade to MC carts.
Overall, I liked and trusted the guy. I told him my budget, and he went under. He said if the pres worked, great, spend the extra cash on vinyl. If not, I could return the pre and start looking at other options.

What do you guys think of the advice?

Thanks again, great forum.



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