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slavedata
·Marantz looks impressive how many watts per channel RMS is that?
For the Hi-Fi enthusiasts among us...
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerI own an LP12 (in the pic of my office- now replaced with a Pioneer PL41). It goes in and out of systems but never really stays. I refuse to go down their upgrade path- agree- it’s like a never ending scam.
Interesting take on the Linn upgrades. I don't own a Linn turntable, but I have owned a few Linn components. Previously a Unidisk 2.0 disk player. When the company stopped supporting disk players, they sent a notice to all their dealers to tell them that any customer who wanted to, could trade their disk player in for a discount on a new Linn component of any kind. The reasoning was that Linn didn't want customers to be left with a bricked device since they were ceasing all support. The amount of the discount didn't depend on what you were trading in, but what you bought to replace it.
I ended up getting $3600 off a Klimax Twin power amp, so compared to the $750 trade in value I would get on this player, or maybe something slightly more in a private sale, I was pretty happy. The transport was already starting to give me a few issues intermittently.
So another Linn upgrade story...I have a Klimax DS that I bought used. I sent the entire unit (through the dealer) to Linn for the latest upgrades at that time. It was to be honest an extensive upgrade that required machining of the case (that is machined from a solid aluminum billet), to accommodate the new electronics. By buying a used unit and paying for the upgrades, I saved well over $10k compared to buying a brand new unit, and after the upgrades there was a full 5 year warranty,
So although I can understand why some might see the constant upgrades on a piece of equipment as a scam, I think there are two sides to how these can work. For me it has been nothing but positive. The alternative is to "upgrade" the equipment by buying new, so I am for one thankful that there is a company that doesn't expect you to replace the entire thing every couple of years to stay current.
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·Interesting take on the Linn upgrades. I don't own a Linn turntable, but I have owned a few Linn components. Previously a Unidisk 2.0 disk player. When the company stopped supporting disk players, they sent a notice to all their dealers to tell them that any customer who wanted to, could trade their disk player in for a discount on a new Linn component of any kind. The reasoning was that Linn didn't want customers to be left with a bricked device since they were ceasing all support. The amount of the discount didn't depend on what you were trading in, but what you bought to replace it.
I ended up getting $3600 off a Klimax Twin power amp, so compared to the $750 trade in value I would get on this player, or maybe something slightly more in a private sale, I was pretty happy. The transport was already starting to give me a few issues intermittently.
So another Linn upgrade story...I have a Klimax DS that I bought used. I sent the entire unit (through the dealer) to Linn for the latest upgrades at that time. It was to be honest an extensive upgrade that required machining of the case (that is machined from a solid aluminum billet), to accommodate the new electronics. By buying a used unit and paying for the upgrades, I saved well over $10k compared to buying a brand new unit, and after the upgrades there was a full 5 year warranty,
So although I can understand why some might see the constant upgrades on a piece of equipment as a scam, I think there are two sides to how these can work. For me it has been nothing but positive. The alternative is to "upgrade" the equipment by buying new, so I am for one thankful that there is a company that doesn't expect you to replace the entire thing every couple of years to stay current.
I guess the benefit of the incremental LP12 path is that you can go up to the level that suits you. Being that mine is all original, it maintains the “sound” that Linn had in the early 80’s. Each upgrade changes the sound- some for the better, some not. It is nice to have options.
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Tony C.
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JwRosenthal
·CJ and ARC in the same system….this may mark the end of times.
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ckhaing
·All of those are now in storage place, not fitting the small apartment. Hoping one day I can fire them up again.
B&W 803S
Mcintosh C28
Rega Planer 3
Nakamichi Dragon (and a few other siblings)
Otari MX5050
Denon DVD9000
Mcintosh MC2100x2 run as Monoblocks for low frequency
Magnavox with 6 6L6 tubes each side for high frequency, modded out from console, that was no longer working
B&W 803S
Mcintosh C28
Rega Planer 3
Nakamichi Dragon (and a few other siblings)
Otari MX5050
Denon DVD9000
Mcintosh MC2100x2 run as Monoblocks for low frequency
Magnavox with 6 6L6 tubes each side for high frequency, modded out from console, that was no longer working
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ahartfie
··The black sheep in the Spee-ee-eee-eedmaster flockI bought and modded an old Playstation 2 specifically to rip my SACD collection.
Were you able to rip 3-channel (or more) SACDs preserving the channels and if so, to what format? I have a bunch of RCA Living Stereo and Mercury Living Presence 3-channel SACDs that I'd love to rip, but I am ignorant of methods and formats for that. I'm not even sure if my gear can play back such files, either.
I think my favorite SACD might be Charles Munch conducting Saint-Saen's Symphony 3 with the BSO. It's amazing.
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slavedata
·I happen to have that disc. I've only ripped the 2 channel version. I've set up the PS3 now and set it to rip the multichannel version. Unfortunatley the last few times I have tried to rip it has taken the data off at an incredibly slow rate and I have had to abandon the process. This current process is the same but I've left it running in the hope it improves. I am beginning to think the drive in the PS3 is running out of life.
The 3 channel mix is configured for working with a 5.1 surround sound mix but just using Left Right and Centre channels. The easiest way for you to here this would be on a home theatre SACD capable system.
I'll keep you posted on the attempted rip.
The 3 channel mix is configured for working with a 5.1 surround sound mix but just using Left Right and Centre channels. The easiest way for you to here this would be on a home theatre SACD capable system.
I'll keep you posted on the attempted rip.
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slavedata
·Left the rip process running over night. No joy I'm afraid. So I'll be looking round Yard sales for an old PS3 so I can try another drive.
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SkunkPrince
·So I'll be looking round Yard sales for an old PS3 so I can try another drive.
What's special about the drive in a PS3? Can't you buy a USB Blu-Ray drive from Amazon and use that?
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slavedata
·Well I have a Blu Ray SATA drive. I could put it on a USB to Sata connector and try that. Thanks for the suggestion
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slavedata
·Computers are strange. Added the external drive, program reported drive empty when I tried to rip. But when I put a disc into the integrated PS3 drive it started to rip at its old transfer rate so happy days.
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slavedata
·Mind I did clean the disc this morning with a cleaning disk (little brushes on a CD) with Isopropyl Alcohol applied. It didn't seem to make any difference but of course by now the IPA will have evaporated off.
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SkunkPrince
·I suspect your drive might be defective.
In some ways I miss my old 17" MacBook Pro because I installed a slot-load BD drive into it. 😀
In some ways I miss my old 17" MacBook Pro because I installed a slot-load BD drive into it. 😀
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slavedata
·The drive might be defective or head was just dirty. No worries it's running like a train now so I am ripping while I can
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ahartfie
··The black sheep in the Spee-ee-eee-eedmaster flockI happen to have that disc. I've only ripped the 2 channel version.
Then you know how amazing it is! Last year I bought the Analogue Productions reissue of the LP and it is great, but the 3-channel SACD is more enjoyable to me.
I've set up the PS3 now and set it to rip the multichannel version. Unfortunatley the last few times I have tried to rip it has taken the data off at an incredibly slow rate and I have had to abandon the process. This current process is the same but I've left it running in the hope it improves. I am beginning to think the drive in the PS3 is running out of life.
The 3 channel mix is configured for working with a 5.1 surround sound mix but just using Left Right and Centre channels. The easiest way for you to here this would be on a home theatre SACD capable system.
I'll keep you posted on the attempted rip.
I did a little bit of research on the process (thanks Google) and it might just be easier for me to pop the SACD into my Sony Blu-ray player when I feel like listening to the multichannel version. From what I can tell, ripping the SACD goes to an ISO file that you then convert to a DSD file which your home theater receiver can then play. I've got a relatively recent Yamaha from Costco that seems to do pretty well.
I'm glad cleaning the drive worked out for you. I have a 25-year-old Maxell cleaning CD that I should probably use.
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So much fun to dial from the app between earthquake and no bass.
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i will find the Right settings sometime.
