Here is what I have done after my phono stage said goodbye;
First, I turned to digital. I have a Logitech Touch, and downloaded two new albums in hi-res (96 - 24) format. Alt-J: An awesome wave sounds very good indeed, while Lizz Wright: Freedom & surrender is ok but more so-and-so, to my ears.
Secondly, after trying out the Touch digital, I got my Tascam DA-3000 DSD recorder ackup chain back, after problems with the hard drive a Seagate Wireless plus, I had to reformat, but now, it works well.
My thought, for now, to my audio friends, is this:
Consider investing in a good digital recorder. It can give added value in several sitations, including when your phono stage fails or is in for service.
I am very glad, I have many "vinyl drops". That way, the phono stage on repair is not such a devastating deal. I know this may sound a bit overdone. But once you have heard and become habituated to a really good phono device you dont want to do without it - there is no turning back. In my case, this is why I have used and upgraded my phono stage from the same factory for the last fifteen years [email protected]
First, I turned to digital. I have a Logitech Touch, and downloaded two new albums in hi-res (96 - 24) format. Alt-J: An awesome wave sounds very good indeed, while Lizz Wright: Freedom & surrender is ok but more so-and-so, to my ears.
Secondly, after trying out the Touch digital, I got my Tascam DA-3000 DSD recorder ackup chain back, after problems with the hard drive a Seagate Wireless plus, I had to reformat, but now, it works well.
My thought, for now, to my audio friends, is this:
Consider investing in a good digital recorder. It can give added value in several sitations, including when your phono stage fails or is in for service.
I am very glad, I have many "vinyl drops". That way, the phono stage on repair is not such a devastating deal. I know this may sound a bit overdone. But once you have heard and become habituated to a really good phono device you dont want to do without it - there is no turning back. In my case, this is why I have used and upgraded my phono stage from the same factory for the last fifteen years [email protected]