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The Stygian
Feb 7, 2007

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Hmmm, posted this in the AV Setup thread, probably should have gone in here. Ah well, crosspost it is.



Finally got my Rega P3-24. Kicks all sorts of rear end, couldn't be happier.

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The Stygian
Feb 7, 2007

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Doc Spratley posted:

Swanky! :smugdog:

I notice an NAD phono amp in your rack, is that a Cambridge Audio phono pre sitting beside it and Cambridge Audio 640 below that?

Certainly is. Only the Cambridge gear is in use at the moment; I'll be putting together a seperate stereo system for a mate soonish with the NAD phono, Rotel amp and the old turntable that I had been using.

The Stygian
Feb 7, 2007

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The phono preamp amplifies the signal from the cartridge, which is much lower than line level. It's also got specific equalisation going on inside (RIAA, I believe) to get the record sounding as it should. Don't know if your old man is going to need a preamp, but chances are, a new receiver - won't be able to accomodate a turntable on its own.

The Stygian
Feb 7, 2007

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You can take off the dust cover while it's playing, for one. Another little 'trick' I've found to reduce surface noise a bit (and increase the bass quite a bit too!) is to put an empty jewel CD case under each foot of the turntable. Works a treat with my Rega P3-24.

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