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Post by redog on Aug 31, 2014 13:55:04 GMT -5
Is there a way to add vinyl to my oppo 105, which is currently being used as my one and only?
Any suggestions on entry level turntables
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Post by cheapthryl on Aug 31, 2014 14:06:12 GMT -5
Cheap turn tables....U-turn audio orbit, rega
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Post by novisnick on Aug 31, 2014 14:21:39 GMT -5
I don't see it happening. The 105 has no RCA in which is where you'd plug in an XPS-1 or some other phono pre amp.
Also, with many TT, a lot of time you get what you pay for. A $179.00 U-Turn TT is not going to sound as good as a $400.00 TT. But I digress.
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Post by redog on Aug 31, 2014 14:25:25 GMT -5
I don't see it happening. The 105 has no RCA in which is where you'd plug in an XPS-1 or some other phono pre amp. Also, with many TT, a lot of time you get what you pay for. A $179.00 U-Turn TT is not going to sound as good as a $400.00 TT. But I digress. Does 400.00 land you in the sweet spot for TT? |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 31, 2014 14:26:31 GMT -5
Cheap turn tables....U-turn audio orbit, rega I'm at a loss, how can you mention those two TT in the same sentence??? Cheap and affordable entry are two different animals.  |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 31, 2014 14:35:16 GMT -5
I don't see it happening. The 105 has no RCA in which is where you'd plug in an XPS-1 or some other phono pre amp. Also, with many TT, a lot of time you get what you pay for. A $179.00 U-Turn TT is not going to sound as good as a $400.00 TT. But I digress. Does 400.00 land you in the sweet spot for TT? Not really, I was speaking of a descent entry level price point. i didn't go nuts with my selection but it is very possible to do so. $180,000.00 will get you a piece of art as we'll but in my world I spent around $1800.00 with cartridge. I'm extremely happy with my choice. I do have 4 other TT and this is my top of the line. All TT and cartridges have different sounds and abilities. You will have to ask yourself , how good do I want my TT to sound and at what price point will I feel comfortable spending. Do you want to start spending on a new format? I think the sound is worth it but not for every CD that I own. And then there's the need for a phono pre amp. I don't want to scare you off but these are things that need to be considered. Sorry if you have done this already, I just want to give you full disclosure. im sending you a PM in a second. Nick |
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Post by cheapthryl on Aug 31, 2014 14:38:08 GMT -5
Also, with many TT, a lot of time you get what you pay for. A $179.00 U-Turn TT is not going to sound as good as a $400.00 TT. But I digress. Entry level was the request of OP. Orbit fits the bill. Pro-ject also fits. The numbers weren't bad on the orbit. Put in a better cartridge. Not much investment if vinyl is not his flavor. |
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Post by cheapthryl on Aug 31, 2014 14:42:01 GMT -5
Cheap turn tables....U-turn audio orbit, rega I'm at a loss, how can you mention those two TT in the same sentence??? Cheap and affordable entry are two different animals. Ment to say Pro-ject, not rega... PLEASE don't shoot me...I don't want to die.  |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 31, 2014 14:49:06 GMT -5
I'm at a loss, how can you mention those two TT in the same sentence??? Cheap and affordable entry are two different animals. Ment to say Pro-ject, not rega... PLEASE don't shoot me...I don't want to die. No one gets hurt, no foul! Rega does sell a nice entry level TT for about $445.00 as does a few other reputable manufacturers. and there are a bevy of upgrade paths for most all of them.  |
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Post by Gary Cook on Aug 31, 2014 16:16:57 GMT -5
For vinyl you need an analogue (active) preamplifier as the signal strength from a cartridge is not sufficiently high enough to feed a power amp directly. Plus cartridge outputs need frequency equalisation, hence the need for a phono preamp (can be passive). You can use a combined phono preamp and pre amp like a USP-1 or XSP-1. Or a separate phono preamp like an XPS-1 and a processor like a UMC-200 or an XMC-1.
Cheers
Gary
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Post by repeetavx on Aug 31, 2014 16:20:13 GMT -5
We're back to the 105 not having any analog inputs. He could buy one of those turntables that have a USB output.
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Post by novisnick on Aug 31, 2014 16:54:39 GMT -5
We're back to the 105 not having any analog inputs. He could buy one of those turntables that have a USB output.  USB! I can't hear you!!! La,,,,La,,,,La,,,,La,,,,La,,,,La,,,,La,,,,La,,,,La,,,,, |
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Post by garbulky on Aug 31, 2014 16:59:50 GMT -5
This isn't ideal but you can get an analog to digital converter that does - say SPDIF coax RCA out. But obviously you're vinyl will no longer be analog but have an analog to digital conversion step. Followed by a Digital to analog conversion step by the oppo DAC. Those two steps may (note the word MAY) limit the quality. www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Converter-Selectable-Sampling/dp/B0055EBH5S |
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