My old amp was knackered so I've got a Linn Majick (early version). Some kind of rega deck (p3?) and a phono box. Q Acoustic bookcase speakers, becuase my epos es 11s got exploded by Black Sabbath and a NYE Pizza Party I had some years ago. I think I'm going to replace them though, because they were amazing speakers.

knackered I love that word.

Just replaced the recently damaged stock cartridge on my Goldring GR-1 with a Grado Prestige and can't believe I didn't do this years ago. While a pretty basic cartridge in hifi geek terms it makes the old one sound so thin in comparison.

Redline wrote:154 wrote:Just replaced the recently damaged stock cartridge on my Goldring GR-1 with a Grado Prestige and can't believe I didn't do this years ago. While a pretty basic cartridge in hifi geek terms it makes the old one sound so thin in comparison.What was on there, a Goldring Elektra?Yep, precisely. It's like I just took an SM-57 filter off all my records!

Past year or so, I've been very fortunate, as I've been gifted a bunch of nice components, and it all kind of came together.Neighbor gave me a Pioneer SC-57 receiver, as he upgraded to a full McIntosh setupSame neighbor gave me a DefTec sc 2000 sub. He's an awesome dude on many levels, natch.Father in-law gave me some Klipsch SB-1 speakersI had my Pioneer PL-117D turntable serviced by SaturdaysI had a grado gold stylus I don't even remember buyingAnd I finally figured out that my magnavox dvd player is also a solid cd playereverything sounds awesome over here. I've never been a stereo guy, so all of this kinda falling in my lap has been a real treat. I think I spent less than $200, and then folks took care of me.charmed life?

154 wrote:Just replaced the recently damaged stock cartridge on my Goldring GR-1 with a Grado Prestige and can't believe I didn't do this years ago. While a pretty basic cartridge in hifi geek terms it makes the old one sound so thin in comparison.What was on there, a Goldring Elektra?They're good cartridges to start with, but your turntable must sound way better now with the Grado. I use a Grado Prestige if I spin records on WMSE, killer cartridge for not tons of money. And it's cheaper than the Goldring Elektra.

You are blessed.

Best Bluetooth adapter that plugs into RCA jacks? Any recommendations?

Rocking a very cheap setup right now but it works well enough (now that I've fixed the turntable) and I'm happy with how it sounds. Yamaha R-S202BL receiverAudio-Technica AT-LP3 turntablePro-Ject Phono Box MM preampB&W DM302 speakersWith the new receiver I no longer need my little bluetooth adapter (hooks into RCA jacks), if anyone wants it, it's yours.

I'm looking for a receiver that I can easily stream music to over WiFi - does that exist? Has to be around $300. I see a lot that allow you to stream over Bluetooth, but seems to me like streaming over WiFi should work just as fine. Does that exist?