geordie1990
New member
Hello everyone, my first post here.
I have to say its enjoyable reading through your discussions about quad setups. Very informative.
So I'm looking to create a 'budget audiophile' quad setup and I'm hoping to get some ideas and opinions. My setup is as follows..
Amps - JVC 4VR-5436X (CD-4), Sansui AU-505 (Stereo)
TT - Technics SL-1210 mk2 (Technics EPC-270C Cart w. conical stylus)
Speakers - Edifier P17 (Passive speakers for quad setup).
So I guess the questions I have are..
a. Is there Technics 270C CD-4 compatible? I have read on other forums it is. Does it do a recent job? Will it require a shibata stylus?
b. The Edifier P17 speakers. Considering I got them new half price for $49 AUD, extremely good value. But is there anything comparable around the $200 and under price range?
c. I have a lot of SACD's that are 5.1, how can play them on my 4.0 system without loosing the centre speaker? My plan was to simply play the SACD's via PC and reallocate the centre speaker to FL and FR. Alternatively, I have been searching for a SACD-R compatible DVD player, but that pursuit seems more expensive and problematic than i'm wanting.
d. Are Jico styluses really that good? I believe my current one is nearly done and really doesn't flatter me. It actually sounds worse than other inputs. I'm leaning towards the Jico elliptical as its best value, but the SAS seems to get rave reviews and apparently does less damage to records at higher frequencies? Opinions?
e. Does Jico make a shibata stylus for the EPC-270C that I can use for both my stereo and quad records?
f. Are there any other tips for quad noobs that I should consider?
Take care
Geordie
I have to say its enjoyable reading through your discussions about quad setups. Very informative.
So I'm looking to create a 'budget audiophile' quad setup and I'm hoping to get some ideas and opinions. My setup is as follows..
Amps - JVC 4VR-5436X (CD-4), Sansui AU-505 (Stereo)
TT - Technics SL-1210 mk2 (Technics EPC-270C Cart w. conical stylus)
Speakers - Edifier P17 (Passive speakers for quad setup).
So I guess the questions I have are..
a. Is there Technics 270C CD-4 compatible? I have read on other forums it is. Does it do a recent job? Will it require a shibata stylus?
b. The Edifier P17 speakers. Considering I got them new half price for $49 AUD, extremely good value. But is there anything comparable around the $200 and under price range?
c. I have a lot of SACD's that are 5.1, how can play them on my 4.0 system without loosing the centre speaker? My plan was to simply play the SACD's via PC and reallocate the centre speaker to FL and FR. Alternatively, I have been searching for a SACD-R compatible DVD player, but that pursuit seems more expensive and problematic than i'm wanting.
d. Are Jico styluses really that good? I believe my current one is nearly done and really doesn't flatter me. It actually sounds worse than other inputs. I'm leaning towards the Jico elliptical as its best value, but the SAS seems to get rave reviews and apparently does less damage to records at higher frequencies? Opinions?
e. Does Jico make a shibata stylus for the EPC-270C that I can use for both my stereo and quad records?
f. Are there any other tips for quad noobs that I should consider?
Take care
Geordie