Well, I finally have set up my analogue secondary system. I am using my first amp/pre - a Rotel RC-1070 and RB-1070. My source is a Rega P7 with Dynavector 20XH. The speakers are Dynaudio Audience 52SE and Sub 20A. Have yet to critically listen to it. The cabinet I will be using is an Ethan Allen Townhouse component cabinet with a marble top. This will be ideal for my TT. Previously, I had this TT 'in' an identical cabinet but it was just too awkward to take the non-attached LP lid off and operate while in a cabinet. With the TT now on top of a cabinet it will be so much less of a hassle. I am not using any exoctic ICs. Straightwire Encore II for pre > amp and Audioquest G-Snake for sub hookup from the pre. Speaker wire is a generic 14/4 cable in a sheath. Not biwiring since Dyn's don't have the dual posts.I will also put my CD-R unit (Aiwa CDR-700) in this cabinet for LP archiving.
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Wow! That should be a V good sounding system!
The P7 is a well regarded TT, that IIRC, thrives on a V solid foundation. Have you ever tried using a wooden base, such as maple, under it?
The Dyna 20XH is also a great cart. Possibly the best < $400 cart out there. In fact, it is on my short list to replace the Grado Black currently on my MMF-7.
BTW,I recently added a set of Doug’s KingCat IC’s from my TT to my pre and it was one of the smartest things I have ever done. I would never have guessed a set of cables could have such a dramatic effect on the sound of my TT. It was as though I had upgraded to a $500 cart.
For a so-called secondary system, you have real jewel there, Miner!
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Miner,
Sounds like a killer secondary system. Here's a picture of my office hide-away. My room doesn't allow for ideal placement of the gear but it is where I retreat to to listen to my LPs.
My system includes:- B&W 602 S3s
- Rotel RC-995 Pre
- Rotel RB-981 Amp
- Rotel RDP-980 DAC
- Philips CDR-785 CD Recorder
- Teac 4300 Reel to Reel
- Thorens TD-160 Turntable with Ortofon Super 20 Cartridge
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Nice, clean looking setup Bluepower. Have you done some CD-Ring from your TT? If so, any pointers appreciated. Still trying to learn how to index songs (number them) on a CD-R when recording from an analog source.Comment
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I'm not quite sure what you mean by numbering? I record individual tracks to the Philips for the highest quality. When I'm feeling lazy, I record an entire album side to a CD-RW and take it to the computer and convert it to a .WAV file. I then use a program I bought called LP Ripper to break the .WAV file (whole side of the LP) into individual tracks. I then re-encode them into .WMA format. I use the J River Media Center v10 to manage my "Jukebox".BluespowerComment
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