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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 2, 2019 22:48:17 GMT
You say it sounds 'chunkier' at lower sampling rate that would imply either a bass boost or treble cut, or both, compared to the higher rate. I mean there has to be a frequency response variation, within the audible range, between the two. If the FR has changed, that's not the higher sampling rate. That would only extend the higher frequencies beyond 20Khz, it won't change the amplitude of the frequency response, i.e boost it. So something else must have changed besides the sampling frequency for that to happen. Nothing changed other than the bit rate and sample rate. Didn't lose its tonal balance either. Its not like a boost or raising the EQ around certain frequencies to sound different either. I pick up on that very quickly. It's as if the lower bit rate and sample rate are denser, somehow. More mass. I really don't know how to describe it but it changes as you go up through the settings. |
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Post by macca on Dec 3, 2019 7:35:38 GMT
Just read back through this again. So you've ripped the CD and are upsampling it? So you are running the data through an algorithm which is interpolating frequencies above 20KHz. Doing that is possibly going to change the sound, nothing to do with the added high frequencies, if you used a different upsampling algorithm then you might get different results.
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 3, 2019 7:44:06 GMT
Just read back through this again. So you've ripped the CD and are upsampling it? So you are running the data through an algorithm which is interpolating frequencies above 20KHz. Doing that is possibly going to change the sound, nothing to do with the added high frequencies, if you used a different upsampling algorithm then you might get different results. That makes sense. It does seem to be more prominent with CD rips and whilst I feel the upsampling is a positive (up to 24/96) thing, I did wonder why it made a difference. I did get a similar comment when I swapped from JRiver to MusicBee. The comment was along the lines of both bits of software using different Algorithms |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2019 20:03:41 GMT
Tonight’s experiment is again purely SS, using the Accession MC phonostage, into my Solo UL headphome amp and Sundaras.
I have changed the cartridge out for my modified DL-103.
Mighty impressive phonostage (but I do have limited experience of phonostages, having only owned a Reflex M, and my Kin with Firebottle stage built in).
The Accession sounds very good. It is tonally accurate, and creates a really good soundstage. I could live with this quite happily. However, needing a separate MM stage is a bit of a downside for my usage.
I quite like the fact that it has three EQ curves, RIAA, British and American. It allows you to tweak things at the flick of a switch, or you can play it flat.
Cartridge loading is also easily adjustable through dip switches. It also has a mono switch, but I don’t think I have any mono records. Actually I may have one somewhere....
However, most music I listen to is recorded in Stereo.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2019 20:12:46 GMT
Really good levels of detail, and good dynamic slam.
I reckon you would like this one Oli.
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 7, 2019 23:54:47 GMT
Really good levels of detail, and good dynamic slam. I reckon you would like this one Oli. Happy to loan one and let you know. Could be one of the last Analogue pieces I audition. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2019 0:45:36 GMT
Yeah well... enjoy your completely music free music
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Post by antonio on Dec 8, 2019 6:12:31 GMT
You find change hard to adapt to Engine?
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 8, 2019 9:01:28 GMT
Yeah well... enjoy your completely music free music I'm not going to try and convince anyone of anything. The digital vs analogue debate is one that will divide the audio world forever. What has surprised me, is that when I "announced" that I may be going full digital, a few little messages landed in my inbox here, at AoS and my email address from a few people who are considering doing the same. What's funnier still is the reaction to it. It's almost as if you HAVE to listen to Vinyl to me considered as being serious about this hobby. I was a child of the 80s & 90s, everything I listened to was CD. Vinyl never sounded very good as my old man only bought stereos from Comet or Curry's. My first system, a JVC stacker, didn't have a turntable and my first real system, all Sony parts, didn't either until I nabbed a aiwa turntable for £5 off a car boot. I didn't use it much because it was shite. CD was how music was listened to untill I tried a proper set up to listen to my dads records when he died. I'm at the point now where I feel I have heard as good a vinyl sound as I ever will and be able to afford, and digital still keeps up, for a lot less money. Music is more affordable in that format too, which is what I listen to the system for. The music. I don't feel I lose anything musically by listening to the PecanPi. I gain in a lot of areas and if a dac pops up with the same levels of Body to the sound as the vinyl, I'll be losing nothing at all. |
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Post by macca on Dec 8, 2019 9:10:55 GMT
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 8, 2019 9:36:53 GMT
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Post by macca on Dec 8, 2019 9:45:06 GMT
You had a go with a Paradise phono stage yet Oli?
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 8, 2019 11:21:44 GMT
You had a go with a Paradise phono stage yet Oli? No Macca. No one wants to let me have a listen 😔 I have tried and to be fair, Jamie has kind of hinted at a visit here in the future. He may bring his with him. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2020 20:51:08 GMT
So, recently I built myself a modified AT VM95 cartridge, to which I fitted my cut down Shibata stylus (it won’t fit otherwise!).
It sounds very good, apart from the level of surface noise in the quieter passages. A ML stylus may be better.
The interesting thing is that it got me thinking of why we continuously look for more. It seems to be a very capable cartridge, and I actually prefer it to my original Technics EPC-U205. I have not compared it to my Jico SAS version yet though.
It also looks cool, in my opinion.
Could the fact that it is something I have created given me a certain amount of expectation bias?
I must try my AT150MLX again soon, as I really like that cartridge. In fact it makes me wonder if I would be better of selling my AT20SLa, with new and original ATN15SS stylus.
Why would I want to do that? I think I have too many cartridges, and it will release some funds in case I decide to step up the Neurochrome amp ladder to a 286.
I am going to see how the 86 sounds first, and then take it from there.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 12, 2020 21:16:18 GMT
So, recently I built myself a modified AT VM95 cartridge, to which I fitted my cut down Shibata stylus (it won’t fit otherwise!). It sounds very good, apart from the level of surface noise in the quieter passages. A ML stylus may be better. The interesting thing is that it got me thinking of why we continuously look for more. It seems to be a very capable cartridge, and I actually prefer it to my original Technics EPC-U205. I have not compared it to my Jico SAS version yet though. It also looks cool, in my opinion. Could the fact that it is something I have created given me a certain amount of expectation bias? I must try my AT150MLX again soon, as I really like that cartridge. In fact it makes me wonder if I would be better of selling my AT20SLa, with new and original ATN15SS stylus. Why would I want to do that? I think I have too many cartridges, and it will release some funds in case I decide to step up the Neurochrome amp ladder to a 286. I am going to see how the 86 sounds first, and then take it from there. Imo, SQ hit the nail on the head when he said "nothing sounds better than the stuff you make yourself" or something like that. Truth is it probably is very respectable but IMO, it's very easy to convince yourself that something is than you thought, via enthusiasm. This hit me when I loaned a pair of my first cables out and the feedback I received was horrible. Only 1 guy loved them and he was American with a syrupy music issue. I see why he liked them but in reality, although I thought they were super, no one else did and only when I read what they said did I realise they were right. That's why I was so eager to get the Spotfire out there, and I'll do the same with the next cables (spoiler alert) As for chasing improvements, well I think that's totally understandable. It's part of the hobby and as long as the enjoyment isnt lost, it isnt hurting anyone |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2020 9:34:24 GMT
Point taken. But I direct you to the Michael Fremer cartridge comparison where he put up sound clips of several artridges, one of them being an AT95SA. It did rather well against some expensive competition.
On another point, I notice that the 86 amps have the power switch on the back. If I am keeping them longterm, I may have to change that so they are easier to access in my rack.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 13, 2020 9:42:32 GMT
Point taken. But I direct you to the Michael Fremer cartridge comparison where he put up sound clips of several artridges, one of them being an AT95SA. It did rather well against some expensive competition. On another point, I notice that the 86 amps have the power switch on the back. If I am keeping them longterm, I may have to change that so they are easier to access in my rack. No, the AT95 variants always do well. I really like thema and have a lot if time for the. So I'm not suggesting it's all in your mind. Not at all. I'm just saying that I know when I build something, I have instantly only heard the positives and at times have missed the negatives. I have got past that now but just wanted you to be aware of it. If youd like a second opinion on the cart, you know where I am! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2020 10:45:17 GMT
When your hand is up to it, I may send you it and the 205MkIII with original and NEO SAS so you get to hear them.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 13, 2020 11:02:58 GMT
When your hand is up to it, I may send you it and the 205MkIII with original and NEO SAS so you get to hear them. I'll definitely run the rule over them. No harm in a neutral perspective and it may be confirming for what you think |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2020 11:07:55 GMT
For that, I will need to send you an AT95e body as well.
The only issue is it is very fiddly changing the stylus over as the plastic part has been drastically cut down to a small square so it clears the new cartridge body.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 13, 2020 11:40:38 GMT
For that, I will need to send you an AT95e body as well. The only issue is it is very fiddly changing the stylus over as the plastic part has been drastically cut down to a small square so it clears the new cartridge body. Ah, i don't want to break it so may be best to give it a year lol |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2020 12:48:47 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2020 8:28:36 GMT
No tracking updates on my àmplifiers for two days now. I know they have left their point of origin, but they are still in Transit.
No idea when they will arrive.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 14, 2020 8:58:03 GMT
No tracking updates on my àmplifiers for two days now. I know they have left their point of origin, but they are still in Transit. No idea when they will arrive. Probably turn up unannounced lol |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2020 9:58:30 GMT
Still no update. At what point should I start to be worried.....  It has left Slovenia, but there is no update since Wednesday morning on any tracking system. |
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Post by karma67 on Feb 15, 2020 10:01:38 GMT
Still no update. At what point should I start to be worried..... It has left Slovenia, but there is no update since Wednesday morning on any tracking system. in my experiance theres a point were the tracking info is static for about 4 days,also dont expect any info on the weekends. |
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Post by macca on Feb 15, 2020 10:12:47 GMT
Still no update. At what point should I start to be worried..... It has left Slovenia, but there is no update since Wednesday morning on any tracking system. The more you are looking forward to getting it the longer it will take to arrive. That's the rules of hi-fi shipping  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 15, 2020 10:32:15 GMT
Still no update. At what point should I start to be worried..... It has left Slovenia, but there is no update since Wednesday morning on any tracking system. Sometimes the Tracking part doesn't kick in until it reaches the destination country. I had that with the Alphasson Tonearm when it was coming from Croatia. The guy you got them off has decent history on DIYaudio, so i wouldn't be too concerned. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 15, 2020 10:32:52 GMT
Still no update. At what point should I start to be worried..... It has left Slovenia, but there is no update since Wednesday morning on any tracking system. The more you are looking forward to getting it the longer it will take to arrive. That's the rules of hi-fi shipping This is correct lol |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2020 12:36:09 GMT
Still no update. At what point should I start to be worried..... It has left Slovenia, but there is no update since Wednesday morning on any tracking system. Sometimes the Tracking part doesn't kick in until it reaches the destination country. I had that with the Alphasson Tonearm when it was coming from Croatia. The guy you got them off has decent history on DIYaudio, so i wouldn't be too concerned. Yes, he has. He posted them, so it is now out of his hand. They have been in transit for 4 days. I am sure they will turn up soon. |
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