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Post by novisnick on Feb 13, 2022 1:06:50 GMT -5
Rega Ania Pro The Quick review is a quote from Mrs novisnick, “money very worthwhile spending!” That truly sums it up IMO as well. Installation was incredibly easy. Imtold that break in is about 20 hours but the Ania Pro is fabulous right out of the box. It seems that I didnknow what I didn’t know when it comes to the sound quality one can expect from a modern turntable. Rega has truly build an affordable and easy to operate audiophile Turntable to the market which will last for years. The treble has never been shrill or fatiguing. Upper register notes are as they should be, well defined and accurate. Transitions are seamless. Bass where it should be and pronounced when expressed. I can say that I’ve never enjoyed this much bass from any TT and it rivals anything I’ve ever heard in tone. So far much of the music played has been modern rock with some blues and women's vocals. I’m thrilled to be enjoying this high a calibre sound for such a reasonable price point. Im sure one would have to spend multiple amounts of money to achieve a rival. YMMV These are my thoughts of this humble system.
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Post by Boomzilla on Feb 13, 2022 5:28:36 GMT -5
Mrs. Nick is a woman of exceptional intelligence and perspicacity (except, of course, in her choice of husband)! LOL
If she likes the Rega, it gets my vote too!
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Post by Soup on Feb 13, 2022 13:35:18 GMT -5
As long as it sounds sweet to both of u, nothing else matters.....enjoy
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Post by 26gary26 on Feb 13, 2022 14:44:31 GMT -5
You and the Mrs. enjoy the Rock N Roll that comes your way !!!!!
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Post by novisnick on Feb 13, 2022 15:01:21 GMT -5
You and the Mrs. enjoy the Rock N Roll that comes your way !!!!! Thanks my friend, on to some jazz today.
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Post by dsonyay on Feb 14, 2022 16:41:38 GMT -5
Rega Ania Pro The Quick review is a quote from Mrs novisnick, “money very worthwhile spending!” That truly sums it up IMO as well. Installation was incredibly easy. Imtold that break in is about 20 hours but the Ania Pro is fabulous right out of the box. It seems that I didnknow what I didn’t know when it comes to the sound quality one can expect from a modern turntable. Rega has truly build an affordable and easy to operate audiophile Turntable to the market which will last for years. The treble has never been shrill or fatiguing. Upper register notes are as they should be, well defined and accurate. Transitions are seamless. Bass where it should be and pronounced when expressed. I can say that I’ve never enjoyed this much bass from any TT and it rivals anything I’ve ever heard in tone. So far much of the music played has been modern rock with some blues and women's vocals. I’m thrilled to be enjoying this high a calibre sound for such a reasonable price point. Im sure one would have to spend multiple amounts of money to achieve a rival. YMMV These are my thoughts of this humble system. Awesome!!! I’ve been so happy with my P6/ania combo. My good friend has the ania pro and it is a great cartridge.
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Post by novisnick on Feb 27, 2022 16:54:49 GMT -5
Still a work in progress but now I do have more room for new LPs. Assembled yesterday and stuffed last night. Now I need to fill with LPs worthy! (Well recorded & within my budget)
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Post by dsonyay on Feb 28, 2022 8:12:47 GMT -5
A perfect place to shop is Acoustic Sounds…
Labels to look for… Analog Productions, Speakers Corner, Sam Records, Blue Note (Tone Poet series), Acoustic Sounds Series, ORG Music, Blue Note Classic Vinyl… you’ll be buying LPs for many many months with those labels alone
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Post by novisnick on May 7, 2022 14:09:29 GMT -5
The future is here and it sucks! We stream most all of our content anymore and it’s truly lacking. Especially in video where the quality is lacking most! Until we load a 4K Ultra Disc with Atmos audio we forget what real exciting and excellent entertainment is. Today for the first time in a long while I placed such a disc into my Oppo and theater in my home has been Reborn! Unmatched colors and sound via disc! When if ever will it be matched by streaming services? When can we expect equally matched quality?
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Post by garbulky on May 7, 2022 14:41:22 GMT -5
The future is here and it sucks! We stream most all of our content anymore and it’s truly lacking. Especially in video where the quality is lacking most! Until we load a 4K Ultra Disc with Atmos audio we forget what real exciting and excellent entertainment is. Today for the first time in a long while I placed such a disc into my Oppo and theater in my home has been Reborn! Unmatched colors and sound via disc! When if ever will it be matched by streaming services? When can we expect equally matched quality? Sadly you are quite right. I've even found Blu-Rays to have better quality than the 4k streaming versions. Streaming versions just don't have that same vibrant color, contrast, and detail as a 4k Blu-Ray. For instance we watched Encanto on 4k Blu-Ray. Though the streaming version was really quite good for a streaming version, the 4k blu-ray just outclassed it. Same went for stranger things. As far as the best streaming video quality I've seen, that probably goes to the Halo TV show.
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Post by davidl81 on May 7, 2022 19:00:06 GMT -5
The future is here and it sucks! We stream most all of our content anymore and it’s truly lacking. Especially in video where the quality is lacking most! Until we load a 4K Ultra Disc with Atmos audio we forget what real exciting and excellent entertainment is. Today for the first time in a long while I placed such a disc into my Oppo and theater in my home has been Reborn! Unmatched colors and sound via disc! When if ever will it be matched by streaming services? When can we expect equally matched quality? It's highly unlikely any time soon streaming matched 4k disc in quality. Just the bandwidth needed is difficult and frankly there is little demand for it. It's like Hi-Fi music streaming. We here on the board want (and buy) it, but the masses are not that interested in it. I am like you and I want streaming video to get better, but I'm afraid that may take a very long time.
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Post by thezone on May 7, 2022 19:51:29 GMT -5
The future is here and it sucks! We stream most all of our content anymore and it’s truly lacking. Especially in video where the quality is lacking most! Until we load a 4K Ultra Disc with Atmos audio we forget what real exciting and excellent entertainment is. Today for the first time in a long while I placed such a disc into my Oppo and theater in my home has been Reborn! Unmatched colors and sound via disc! When if ever will it be matched by streaming services? When can we expect equally matched quality? Sadly you are quite right. I've even found Blu-Rays to have better quality than the 4k streaming versions. Streaming versions just don't have that same vibrant color, contrast, and detail as a 4k Blu-Ray. For instance we watched Encanto on 4k Blu-Ray. Though the streaming version was really quite good for a streaming version, the 4k blu-ray just outclassed it. Same went for stranger things. As far as the best streaming video quality I've seen, that probably goes to the Halo TV show. Don't take this the wrong way but having a 7 year old TV probably doesn't help. I agree and have always insisted that the streaming versions aren't as detailed or as dynamic/vibrant as the UHD BD versions of films but..............since getting a brand new top tier OLED TV and having it professionally calibrated I can tell you this gap has narrowed quite a lot, which makes me think me that its the TV can also be a major factor in this equation. I watched the 2016 Doctor Strange IMAX enhanced version on Disney Last night and I can tell you the colours were vibrant and the detail exquisite and having those IMAX enhanced scenes filling the entire 77" screen I'm happy to sacrifice that small lack of detail (which is only noticeable if you A/B them) .
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Post by novisnick on May 7, 2022 20:36:29 GMT -5
Sadly you are quite right. I've even found Blu-Rays to have better quality than the 4k streaming versions. Streaming versions just don't have that same vibrant color, contrast, and detail as a 4k Blu-Ray. For instance we watched Encanto on 4k Blu-Ray. Though the streaming version was really quite good for a streaming version, the 4k blu-ray just outclassed it. Same went for stranger things. As far as the best streaming video quality I've seen, that probably goes to the Halo TV show. Don't take this the wrong way but having a 7 year old TV probably doesn't help. I agree and have always insisted that the streaming versions aren't as detailed or as dynamic/vibrant as the UHD BD versions of films but..............since getting a brand new top tier OLED TV and having it professionally calibrated I can tell you this gap has narrowed quite a lot, which makes me think me that its the TV can also be a major factor in this equation. I watched the 2016 Doctor Strange IMAX enhanced version on Disney Last night and I can tell you the colours were vibrant and the detail exquisite and having those IMAX enhanced scenes filling the entire 77" screen I'm happy to sacrifice that small lack of detail (which is only noticeable if you A/B them) . No offense take, who has the 7 year old TV? My OLED is just over a year or so old and was professionally calibrated. All of my TV’s for the past 10 years have been. My lack of enthusiasm for streamed video is because it’s not the caliber I payed for, hence my greater enjoyment via disc. I’m rather picky about A/V and streaming is not that close to the experience 4K UHD BD brings. I’m not planning on upgrading a panel with little effect. A few years between upgrades may be effective but not so much for the pricing they demand. I’ll grant you that panel pricing has come down a lot over the years but it’s not something you change out like oil in your auto. The bandwidth received at my home isn’t what most get in larger cities and that may have a lot to do with it but I’m unsure. Enjoy life, it’s far too short 😁
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Post by garbulky on May 7, 2022 21:20:35 GMT -5
Sadly you are quite right. I've even found Blu-Rays to have better quality than the 4k streaming versions. Streaming versions just don't have that same vibrant color, contrast, and detail as a 4k Blu-Ray. For instance we watched Encanto on 4k Blu-Ray. Though the streaming version was really quite good for a streaming version, the 4k blu-ray just outclassed it. Same went for stranger things. As far as the best streaming video quality I've seen, that probably goes to the Halo TV show. Don't take this the wrong way but having a 7 year old TV probably doesn't help. I agree and have always insisted that the streaming versions aren't as detailed or as dynamic/vibrant as the UHD BD versions of films but..............since getting a brand new top tier OLED TV and having it professionally calibrated I can tell you this gap has narrowed quite a lot, which makes me think me that its the TV can also be a major factor in this equation. I watched the 2016 Doctor Strange IMAX enhanced version on Disney Last night and I can tell you the colours were vibrant and the detail exquisite and having those IMAX enhanced scenes filling the entire 77" screen I'm happy to sacrifice that small lack of detail (which is only noticeable if you A/B them) . My OLED doesn't do Dolby Vision. So it's possible. For instance, I didn't realize that regular Blu-Ray could look so stunning until I got my OLED. But.. of course, I'll believe it when I see it. I was hoping to upgrade to a nice 83 in about an year. But looks like life is going to push that back a few years.
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Post by thezone on May 7, 2022 23:12:28 GMT -5
Don't take this the wrong way but having a 7 year old TV probably doesn't help. I agree and have always insisted that the streaming versions aren't as detailed or as dynamic/vibrant as the UHD BD versions of films but..............since getting a brand new top tier OLED TV and having it professionally calibrated I can tell you this gap has narrowed quite a lot, which makes me think me that its the TV can also be a major factor in this equation. I watched the 2016 Doctor Strange IMAX enhanced version on Disney Last night and I can tell you the colours were vibrant and the detail exquisite and having those IMAX enhanced scenes filling the entire 77" screen I'm happy to sacrifice that small lack of detail (which is only noticeable if you A/B them) . No offense take, who has the 7 year old TV? My OLED is just over a year or so old and was professionally calibrated. All of my TV’s for the past 10 years have been. My lack of enthusiasm for streamed video is because it’s not the caliber I payed for, hence my greater enjoyment via disc. I’m rather picky about A/V and streaming is not that close to the experience 4K UHD BD brings. I’m not planning on upgrading a panel with little effect. A few years between upgrades may be effective but not so much for the pricing they demand. I’ll grant you that panel pricing has come down a lot over the years but it’s not something you change out like oil in your auto. The bandwidth received at my home isn’t what most get in larger cities and that may have a lot to do with it but I’m unsure. Enjoy life, it’s far too short 😁
I went from a 65" LG B8 to a 77" Sony XR-A80J and I can tell you my 2021 Sony is light years ahead of the 2018 LG (as would a 2021 LG). If your TV is a LG65ef9500 then that's 2015? and effectively a dinosaur in TV land. Sorry not trying to offend, but the newer OLED panels are quite a jump from the older ones now, in everyway that makes a big difference, colours, brightness, contrast, motion etc. Hell I've got 1080P BD rips that look amazing now I couldn't even bear to watch them on my LG B8.
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Post by garbulky on May 8, 2022 1:53:49 GMT -5
No offense take, who has the 7 year old TV? My OLED is just over a year or so old and was professionally calibrated. All of my TV’s for the past 10 years have been. My lack of enthusiasm for streamed video is because it’s not the caliber I payed for, hence my greater enjoyment via disc. I’m rather picky about A/V and streaming is not that close to the experience 4K UHD BD brings. I’m not planning on upgrading a panel with little effect. A few years between upgrades may be effective but not so much for the pricing they demand. I’ll grant you that panel pricing has come down a lot over the years but it’s not something you change out like oil in your auto. The bandwidth received at my home isn’t what most get in larger cities and that may have a lot to do with it but I’m unsure. Enjoy life, it’s far too short 😁
I went from a 65" LG B8 to a 77" Sony XR-A80J and I can tell you my 2021 Sony is light years ahead of the 2018 LG (as would a 2021 LG). If your TV is a LG65ef9500 then that's 2015? and effectively a dinosaur in TV land. Sorry not trying to offend, but the newer OLED panels are quite a jump from the older ones now, in everyway that makes a big difference, colours, brightness, contrast, motion etc. Hell I've got 1080P BD rips that look amazing now I couldn't even bear to watch them on my LG B8. No offense taken. My tv is the best I've seen in my room and I prefer it to all non-OLED Tv's including the mini-led's. I am so very glad I have my OLED as it impresses me every day! But I hold no pretentions that it hasn't been surpassed by newer OLEDs. I mean I sure hope it has! Unfortunately, I haven't got a chance to see the newer OLEDs in a dark living room. The ones I've seen on showrooms don't seem all that much better than mine but they are also displayed under bright lights and not calibrated - not ideal for OLEDS. My dream tv is an A90J 83 inch. But if an RBG OLED is released in 83 inches, I may consider that instead.
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Post by novisnick on May 8, 2022 14:38:28 GMT -5
thezone good information from you sir, thanks. I also find it amazing how quickly time passes and my ability to keep track of it has always been poor at best. Computers like TVs have what I call a half-life. Every year is two generations of increased computing power, at least it was back when I kept track of it. With that math in hand I now realize that my OLED C8 is eight generations old. Wow! Where does the time go? I still find the concept hard to swallow that streaming is very closely matched by hard disc video. My Samsung 65” 4K tv isn’t at it end yet and the LG still puts out an exceptionally great picture from disc, streaming looks wonderful but you know if you know, I do know! LOL Not looking to spend on another tv so I’ll have to “suffer” with my current C8. 😏 Thanks to all that have replied! Any other thoughts are always welcome!
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Post by novisnick on Jun 10, 2022 21:24:14 GMT -5
View of my TT from my listening chairAll fixed!
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Post by Soup on Jun 11, 2022 5:32:13 GMT -5
Sweet Sweet setup!
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Post by drtrey3 on Jun 11, 2022 8:04:39 GMT -5
I thought hard about that cartridge but went with the Exact II. I must agree with the ease of setup on a Rega deck, so easy and it gives me confidence the cartridge was well installed, something I am not sure I could pull off with most other self-installed cartridges.
Trey
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