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Originally Posted by zefferoni
The only thing that's been holding me back from buying the vinyl is whether or not it comes with a download card like most new vinyl releases today. Does anybody who has the vinyl know either way? I'd prefer to buy the vinyl, but I also really want the album on my computer as well.
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Honestly, whether or not you can download should have no bearing on whether or not you buy the vinyl. If having it on your PC is important, spend $10 on the CD. If the quality of the playback is top of your list, buy the vinyl.
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Originally Posted by steinbch
Dobyblue:
Do you know anything about the Cambridge 540P? I'm wondering if that would give me any noticable increase in sound instead of using the 805 Phono input. I know you had the 640P on your list of budget preamps, but I can probably get the 540P for around $70 versus $179 for the 640P. Thanks!
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Both those entry-level Cambridge preamps are great - I believe one of the guys in the vinyl thread recently picked up the 540p or at least was asking about it, but I have to say I think you'd be pleasantly surprised at the increased frequency response and reduction of surface noise you'll find with a dedicated preamp over the awesome 805 receiver.
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Originally Posted by y2jdmbfan
Stupid question...I bought the vinyl...Love the album...But is there anyway to reduce the surface noise from the turntable...There seems to be alot of noticeable surface noise coming out of the right channel during playback. I have an Ion USBTT that I bought last fall to mess around with and I know it isn't the greatest thing, and I know surface noise is inherent somewhat to turntables but if anyone has any advice I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
Y2J
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Some vinyl has more surface noise than others, but with a new record you shouldn't notice much. If this comes in paper sleeves (I haven't got mine yet) then there may be fine shreds of paper in the grooves. Best solution if you want to hear your turntable at its best would be to take the record to a hifi dealer in your area (call first) who cleans records. They should do each LP for $1 roughly. That'll get rid of most static and most fine dust and paper particles.
In all honesty you may experience better sound with a CD at that level than you do with the Ion. Those Ion's are really for people with older record collections that just want to back them up for mp3's and not listen to them anymore.
The better the record, the cleaner the record, the better the turntable/stylus/cartridge/preamp/etc., the lower the surface noise. I have some vinyl in my collection that you would never know it was vinyl it's so quiet. In fact the only way you might now is because you've never heard CD sound this good!