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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 12, 2024 13:10:33 GMT
The poison of SMPS ?
Playing CDs from my album playlist and hearing even more music
A step up even though I changed nothing
..... Except I did
SMPS supplying the router changed to Zero Zone LPS
Could that have been spreading noise into the system ?
Also have DXE ISO plus on the router cable so might they be stopping more muck coming in from the interweb ?
It is a real effort to leave my chair and the system, the sound is so good.
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Post by MartinT on Apr 12, 2024 13:25:31 GMT
The SMPS could definitely have been contributing.
Nice that you hear an uplift.
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Post by Slinger on Apr 12, 2024 15:16:26 GMT
Remember when the most complicated thing about playing music was getting the LP back into the sleeve?  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 12, 2024 15:26:19 GMT
The damned XLR plugs going into the Isobariks were a big challenge
Cables broke off far too quickly
Soldering NACA4 back on was difficult to put it mildly
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Post by MartinT on Apr 12, 2024 18:01:31 GMT
Remember when the most complicated thing about playing music was getting the LP back into the sleeve? I had a ritual for doing that, without allowing the record to slide in and get scratched. |
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Post by bencat on Apr 13, 2024 9:35:05 GMT
Ah the wonders of false memory , if the most complicated thing was getting the record back in the sleeve then your system was not set up properly . Before that came balancing the suspension , fitting the tone arm making sure the bounce was correct setting the cartridge up then adjusting the bias and vta by ear ensure it was just so . Cleaning the cartridge after every playing side . The list of procedures we all know can grow and grow after that including cleaning each record after playing before we get to putting it back in its acid free paper sleeve. Then even after all that there were still pops and clicks which broke the illusion of being there .
I do admit that Digital can be just as difficult and it can have so many things to work on . But the end result is still better than the best Vinyl system I have heard to date . Added to that the music costs less as well .
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Post by MartinT on Apr 13, 2024 11:58:04 GMT
In my case, the (highly modified) Technics SL-1210 and my prized Dynavector DV507-II arm were easy peasy to setup and remained consistent, while the Shelter 5000 cartridge was sure footed and potent. So removing and replacing records were the hardest part.
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Post by palace on Apr 13, 2024 13:49:47 GMT
Ah the wonders of false memory , if the most complicated thing was getting the record back in the sleeve then your system was not set up properly . Before that came balancing the suspension , fitting the tone arm making sure the bounce was correct setting the cartridge up then adjusting the bias and vta by ear ensure it was just so . Cleaning the cartridge after every playing side . The list of procedures we all know can grow and grow after that including cleaning each record after playing before we get to putting it back in its acid free paper sleeve. Then even after all that there were still pops and clicks which broke the illusion of being there . I do admit that Digital can be just as difficult and it can have so many things to work on . But the end result is still better than the best Vinyl system I have heard to date . Added to that the music costs less as well . My ritual/s are as follows I have balanced the suspension on decks owned by friends, my own Hydraulic Reference has no suspension to play with only the modifications since 1973 which are elaborated on elsewhere. Record removed from sleeve balanced on left thumb with finger on outer rim my 10 & 1/2 " span helps. Then holding outer rim placed on the 9 hard platter pads, flick plater simultaneously switching on, glance at illuminated strobe, rarely use laser tachometer if speed is incorrect adjust on control box. Earth/ground left hand on earthed "F" type digital leads, in right hand a wide carbon fiber brush used on rotating record. Once a week or if it picks up fluff use Magic Eraser touching stylus to remove dust. I suppose using the Okki Nokki RCM occasionally is part of the ritual similar, for CD's & DVD's but no cleaning as someone said "if you grew up doing it". I had not realised my actions were/are so enjoyably ritualistic. Reading about the ritual followed by those who stream all the switching on and off chasing signals etc. it seems not a lot different. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 21, 2024 11:02:16 GMT
The Quest for more music - it says
Looking on Qobuz is bringing up all sorts of more music. Discogs also helping and leading me down many other rabbit holes
The streaming input is now performing well and I'm very happy playing new to me albums from artists I like.
Country Joe started yesterday and was very enjoyable. Albums I know as well as new to me all sounding great
The system sound on streaming has improved compared to when I last played the CD so there's a bonus or three
Neil Cowley now on and stopping the music and getting out of the chair very difficult.
Neil has played with so many people in so many bands.....
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Post by MikeMusic on May 10, 2024 20:05:01 GMT
Will one improve things for those of us with a naff signal ?
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Post by MartinT on May 10, 2024 20:27:32 GMT
Will one improve things for those of us with a naff signal ? i doubt it, Mike, as it didn't before. As I remember, it was worse for you. See if you can subscribe to mast/service updates for your service provider. They might announce a big upgrade that will change things for you. |
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Post by MikeMusic on May 11, 2024 6:40:13 GMT
Will one improve things for those of us with a naff signal ? i doubt it, Mike, as it didn't before. As I remember, it was worse for you. See if you can subscribe to mast/service updates for your service provider. They might announce a big upgrade that will change things for you. Clutching at straws Next door has a great service but trees block our view of that mast We have around 5 masts that could work, trees willing Need to try them all from time to time EE service here is rubbish, or was a few months ago |
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Post by mattspl on May 11, 2024 10:13:42 GMT
i doubt it, Mike, as it didn't before. As I remember, it was worse for you. See if you can subscribe to mast/service updates for your service provider. They might announce a big upgrade that will change things for you. Clutching at straws Next door has a great service but trees block our view of that mast We have around 5 masts that could work, trees willing Need to try them all from time to time EE service here is rubbish, or was a few months ago Could you mount a little repeater dish on one of the trees and on your roof? We have done this before to get Wi-Fi for cameras where wiring isn’t possible. |
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Post by MikeMusic on May 11, 2024 10:32:05 GMT
Clutching at straws Next door has a great service but trees block our view of that mast We have around 5 masts that could work, trees willing Need to try them all from time to time EE service here is rubbish, or was a few months ago Could you mount a little repeater dish on one of the trees and on your roof? We have done this before to get Wi-Fi for cameras where wiring isn’t possible. If only Would be a very long cable and not necessarily solve the issue Next door points through their long garden and trees to the mast The angle would be acute for me to point at the same mast. As it is I had the installer put up a mast and face 180' in the opposite direction at a different mast. That gave the best result. Oddly enough that points through some trees, maybe less or maybe the right sort of trees He spent some time up there tweaking with me Speedtesting as he tweaked The other alternative is going higher but that is likely to be an incredibly tall mast needing guy ropes and who knows what else |
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Post by petea on May 11, 2024 11:21:06 GMT
Starlink terminal?
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Post by MikeMusic on May 11, 2024 12:46:52 GMT
About 3 times the price of Three
However
SpaceX has announced plans to cut the cost of the terminal by half, with the next-generation user terminal expected to cost around £37.50-£50.
Remember I could make it/anything go wrong, become unworkable anyway plus do I want to be involved with Musk...
Also the vast amount of Starlink satellites up there seems to be a not so good thing and may be headed for problems
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Post by petea on May 11, 2024 20:53:13 GMT
Yes, visions of the plot of "Gravity" spring to mind!  |
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Post by Slinger on May 11, 2024 20:59:57 GMT
Oh sh*t. Mike's going to break space.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 26, 2024 15:15:49 GMT
Brain
After saying in many places that
My job now is to listen to music, research and almost anything to do with music
I have concluded some of the long term improvements in my search for more music comes from my brain
Particularly relevant to the kitchen system and hearing more and more detail without any changes
Relates to the power is suggestion, research on placebo and other topics I have read in The New Scientist over the past few months
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Post by MartinT on Jun 26, 2024 16:26:18 GMT
I think that there may be a glimmer of truth in that, although I am sure that most of the improvement I hear is burn-in, warm-up and the warmer season making our speakers a little looser.
On the brain, I think it's more about learning how to listen. We get better at a full appreciation of how the players are performing, what they are doing and all the little nuances in a recording. I love that aspect to my learning.
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