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    What's a recommanded Speaker set for Rock music (Turntable)?

    How do I measure that? If that helps - In my current Logitech X-530 I'm mostly at between 1/4 and 1/2 of the volume circular button, more around the 1/4 than 1/2. (That is when I play either from a turntable with a Cambridge 551P phono-preamp, or from my PC with an M-Audio Fast Track interface)
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    What's a recommanded Speaker set for Rock music (Turntable)?

    While being way over what I'm actually looking for, the comments above helped me refine my desired system in terms of budget and quality. I am more into the common standard, absolutely not looking for a high-end system. I would put my budget at 1,200$ or 1,500$ if it's really worth it, but...
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    What's a recommanded Speaker set for Rock music (Turntable)?

    It is a small room, possibly you have gone too far with the "fill a room" thing. The point was that it should not be pointed at a certain chair or a spot. Anyway, are these recommended for music (specifically Rock music)? By centre channel, does it mean that they are 3 pieces? Not only a...
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    What's a recommanded Speaker set for Rock music (Turntable)?

    Hello, My current clumsy 5.1 speaker set is nearly dying, and I'm considering moving to a new one, which will also fit better for my needs. I have very little understanding of which kind of speakers are good for each use, but I assume it will be stereo towers, not sure if a sub-woofer is...
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    6.5mm headphone amplifier for turntable

    Hey, A few weeks ago I started using a turntable for the first time (Rega RP1). It just hit me recently that I cannot connect my headphones (Audio-Technica m50) to my pre-amp (Camrbidge 551P), which only has an RCA output, that I use for my speakers (some Logitech set). I guess what I need is a...
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    Connecting a 3.5mm Mic to an XLR interface

    Embarrassing indeed, just an hour ago I realised it is not a built in cable. So yes, I'm going to use a female to male XLR. Thread can be closed.
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    Connecting a 3.5mm Mic to an XLR interface

    As far as I understand, PRO BM800 requires phantom power. M-Audio Fast Track can provide phantom power, but is there anything to consider before connecting a 3.5mm through an adaptor to a phantom power interface?
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    Connecting a 3.5mm Mic to an XLR interface

    Anyone has an answer?
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    Connecting a 3.5mm Mic to an XLR interface

    Finding one is not yet my problem. I just asked if it is okay to use such an adaptor for the puprose of recording with a condenser mic to my XLR interface.
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    Connecting a 3.5mm Mic to an XLR interface

    Hi, I found a condenser microphone that is good for my needs and budget. The problem is that it has a 3.5 mm connection, and not an XLR. Obviously, I would like to connect the microphone to my external audio interface (M-Audio Fast-Track), and not to my computer's built in sound card. Is...
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    Need help choosing my first turntable

    hi, I'm new to this forum, and to turntables in general. It's been several years that I'm planning to convert my music library to vinyl records. In past weeks I have read a bit about the different specifications of record players, but I cannot put it down to a certain model. Background...

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