Author Topic: Tonedeaf's HT/audio set up (Read 63423 times)

jeffry10 · « **Reply #300 on:** Sep 01, 2014 at 06:28 AM »

cute ! bagay

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Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #301 on:** Sep 01, 2014 at 08:52 AM »

Mat bago na tayong lingo, "Hakot Queen"!

jh@meeh · « **Reply #302 on:** Sep 01, 2014 at 10:35 AM »

Binabati po kita mam sa mga bagong hakot mo....more toys to come...hehehe...

tonedeaf · « **Reply #303 on:** Sep 01, 2014 at 10:54 PM »

thanks china-man, OBR, esr101, toyfactor, Nelson and jh@meeh

(in english, for the benefit of OBR) these items are not so expensive, just the entry level type, so "hakot" might be a bit of a misnomer.

Also, the only reason why I regularly post in this thread is because the folks here in pinoydvd, who I consider my friends (for being similarly afflicted), are the only ones who can relate to and share in my happiness at acquiring these things. most of my other friends don't even know what a DAC is (so did I, btw, up until a few weeks ago hahaha).

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #304 on:** Sep 02, 2014 at 01:36 AM »

Quote from: tonedeaf on Sep 01, 2014 at 10:54 PM

thanks china-man, OBR, esr101, toyfactor, Nelson and jh@meeh

(in english, for the benefit of OBR) these items are not so expensive, just the entry level type, so "hakot" might be a bit of a misnomer.

Also, the only reason why I regularly post in this thread is because the folks here in pinoydvd, who I consider my friends (for being similarly afflicted), are the only ones who can relate to and share in my happiness at acquiring these things. most of my other friends don't even know what a DAC is (so did I, btw, up until a few weeks ago hahaha).

Than you ma'm

tonedeaf · « **Reply #305 on:** Sep 09, 2014 at 11:15 PM »

finally got the chance to unpack my newly-arrived NAD DAC 1 Wireless USB (c/o Amazon and TOY O1). I think i'm okay with its SQ and very happy that it's wireless. so no more research on higher resolution wireless or other dacs in the meantime. now using it to stream using Spotify and play high-res audio via Foobar. should keep me happy for a while.

1 or 2 pics to follow, plus a group shot

hopefully this weekend.

also got an amp/speaker switcher c/o markcrenz. no stereo amp yet though. pang next year maybe?

excited to audition potential amps though.

audiojunkie · « **Reply #306 on:** Sep 10, 2014 at 12:00 AM »

Let me be the fist to congratulate you on your new acquisition....

Wish you more gears to come in your long list....

jeffry10 · « **Reply #307 on:** Sep 10, 2014 at 05:57 AM »

congrats tonedeaf.

foobar ? maybe you should try that software... :p. it's an addon so if your stuff uses ks it will work.

sovrain · « **Reply #308 on:** Sep 10, 2014 at 08:27 AM »

May bago na naman! Congrats mam....

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #309 on:** Sep 10, 2014 at 08:38 AM »

Quote from: tonedeaf on Sep 09, 2014 at 11:15 PM

finally got the chance to unpack my newly-arrived NAD DAC 1 Wireless USB (c/o Amazon and TOY O1). I think i'm okay with its SQ and very happy that it's wireless. so no more research on higher resolution wireless or other dacs in the meantime. now using it to stream using Spotify and play high-res audio via Foobar. should keep me happy for a while.

1 or 2 pics to follow, plus a group shot hopefully this weekend.

Congrats! Cerified Hakot queen talaga!

Quote from: tonedeaf on Sep 09, 2014 at 11:15 PM

no stereo amp yet though. pang next year maybe? excited to audition potential amps though.

Quote ko lang kasi September pa eh. If you have been bitten by the upgrade itch bug, hindi na aabutin ng next year yan. Hehe!

tonedeaf · « **Reply #310 on:** Nov 02, 2014 at 07:45 PM »

Headphone semi-upgrade:

DTNS · « **Reply #311 on:** Nov 02, 2014 at 07:59 PM »

Quote from: tonedeaf on Nov 02, 2014 at 07:45 PM

Headphone semi-upgrade:

wow! congrats!

tonedeaf · « **Reply #312 on:** Nov 27, 2014 at 10:12 PM »

I auditioned this today...

Ang ganda! And I mean that visually. Hahaha. I did an A-B comparison, same song played via NAD 516 BEE versus Rega RP3 regular cart. The difference in sound is actually discernible, though I cannot choose one over the other.

Hmm..revisiting my Option 1 below. Kaya kaya ng EQ ko to wait until next year?

Quote from: tonedeaf on Apr 18, 2014 at 08:52 PM

Option 1 - Tipid mode option - approximate budget: 10K or less, in addition to cost of turntable

1. buy a phono preamp which should handle both MM and MC cartridges (looking at Rega or NAD); and
2. interconnects (not the expensive ones ).

Option 2 - Not so tipid mode - approximate budget - 28-30K, on top of cost of turntable

1. Buy a phono pre-amp from NAD/Rega;
2. Buy a stereo amp;
3. Interconnects; and
4. Amp switcher.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #313 on:** Nov 27, 2014 at 10:34 PM »

Nakita ko yan sa Stereophile store. Ang pogi nga ng turntable.

meat_eater · « **Reply #314 on:** Nov 27, 2014 at 10:36 PM »

Carbon cart?

You should have tried it with the elys 2

tonedeaf · « **Reply #315 on:** Nov 27, 2014 at 10:53 PM »

@Nelson,

Sobra! It took all my willpower to walk away from the store. Hahaha. I'm still trying to figure out where I'll put it. Medyo may space constraints na kasi. Might have to buy a separate stand later, especially if I end up buying a dedicated amp for music/stereo. Para magkakasama yung NAD + turntable + amp.

@meat_eater,

Oo nga eh. I wanted to do a comparison but didn't have time. But if I buy the RP3, it will be the one with the elys 2 cart. Unless I get other suggestions.

audiojunkie · « **Reply #316 on:** Nov 28, 2014 at 04:58 AM »

Nice...!

I mean, the shoes in your avatar ...

I would suggest option 2, phono preamp w/ both MM & MC.

tonedeaf · « **Reply #317 on:** Nov 28, 2014 at 07:08 PM »

Quote from: audiojunkie on Nov 28, 2014 at 04:58 AM

Nice...!

I mean, the shoes in your avatar ...

I would suggest option 2, phono preamp w/ both MM & MC.

Hmm. That type of phono preamp sounds expensive. Hahaha.

meat_eater · « **Reply #318 on:** Nov 28, 2014 at 09:15 PM »

Quote from: tonedeaf on Nov 28, 2014 at 07:08 PM

Hmm. That type of phono preamp sounds expensive. Hahaha.

Cambridge 651p.

Mm/mc and can be had for less than 10k

pchin · « **Reply #319 on:** Dec 02, 2014 at 06:53 AM »

Quote from: tonedeaf on Sep 08, 2007 at 07:44 PM

Audio-office

Macbook Air 2012
Audio Technica ATH M50
Fiio E18 Kunlun

Group pic-office set up

Congrat on your multiple setup bro! Nice Head Fi & Amp too for your office!

tonedeaf · « **Reply #320 on:** Jan 31, 2015 at 05:06 PM »

Updated first post to show latest group pic

(with a shout out to Lloyd Dobler and Diane Court)

Pic now includes my Chromecast, plugged into the AUX HDMI input of my receiver, and the NAD Wireless USB DAC I got a few months back. Close up shots:

tonedeaf · « **Reply #321 on:** Feb 19, 2015 at 03:47 PM »

Newest addition (slightly used, slightly discounted Rega RP3 c/o Watts Hi Fi):

I was actually eyeing the Union Jack version of the RP3, for the aesthetics, but never felt comfortable about spending the extra money just for the aesthetics.

I ended up with a used, slightly discounted gray RP3 (with Elys 2 MM cartridge) which blends in with my gray-ish set up.

I've connected it (via a Rega Fono Mini A2D) to my Denon 1713 receiver, and it's sounding great so far.

So for future purposes

, the question is: do I put up a separate audio-only set up which means buying a stereo amp or do I just upgrade my Denon 1713 to a higher end receiver which also has musical qualities?

For Option A - audio only set up:

1. Buy an integrated amp, or separates;
2. Either use my current PSB Image B6 as audio-only speakers or buy new speakers for the set-up.

For Option B - upgrade receiver:

This is a simpler, and maybe cheaper option. I stick with my current speakers and just buy a new AVR.

**Note: updated 1st post as well, to include new additions.

♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ · « **Reply #322 on:** Feb 19, 2015 at 04:02 PM »

NICE!!!
Beautiful Turntable Ma'am...

I suggest get a separate integrated amp(NAD) and use the PSB Image B6 for both HT and audio...
Just buy an amplifier switcher from sir markcrenz

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,135325.0.html

Superman · « **Reply #323 on:** Feb 19, 2015 at 04:07 PM »

Congratulations!

meat_eater · « **Reply #324 on:** Feb 19, 2015 at 04:57 PM »

Happy chinese New GEAR!!!

I suggest a nad integrated (356/326)....

Gino · « **Reply #325 on:** Feb 19, 2015 at 05:04 PM »

Nice catch. I have no suggestions. Surprise us.

DTNS · « **Reply #326 on:** Feb 19, 2015 at 06:47 PM »

Happy New Gears ma'am!

tonedeaf · « **Reply #327 on:** Feb 19, 2015 at 08:04 PM »

Thanks Louie, Superman, meat_eater, Gino and DTNS! Thank you also to Dodie and Bongerdude for patiently answering my turntable-related PMs

redstarrising · « **Reply #328 on:** Feb 28, 2015 at 10:27 AM »

congrats !! welcome to spin a wheel

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #329 on:** Feb 28, 2015 at 01:24 PM »

Congrats on your turntable mam