dconsmack
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| What about diamond cantilever/stylus combo Different cantilevers have different resonant frequencies. Almost all create a resonance in the upper treble that affects the audible frequency response of the cartridge, especially MM carts. The lighter the cantilever, the higher the resonance (u... | |
| What is the Phono stage you have finished with? EAR 324. | |
| DV 20X-L: Sutherland, Dynavector P75 or Heed.... I've owned a P75 and a Sutherland PHD. I think the tonality of the Sutherland is superior. It's the best sounding phono stage I've ever heard. | |
| Turntable with stable speed. Get a Technics SL-1200 MK 5 modded by KAB USA and call it a day. | |
| Fosgate Signature Phono Pre question I have this phono stage. The voltage is not switchable. I did extensive tube rolling with vintage NOS tubes (Telefunken, Mullard, and Amperex; I spent a small fortune). I found that the stock tubes were better suited for it. However, I thought the... | |
| Moving coil cartridge Does better bass mean more bass? I had a similar experience with the 17D3, thinking it was a touch lean in the bass. But my other cartridges tested a touch hotter in the bass (+1dB) when tested. That was enough to matter. Also, the 17D3 does sound... | |
| Moving coil cartridge The Dynavector 17D3's bass response tests dead flat in a frequency sweep test from 1,000Hz-20Hz on the Ultimate Analogue Test LP through an EAR 324 phono stage (loaded at the 40 ohm internal step up transformer) through an Apogee Duet A/D converter. | |
| End of lp distortion. What does it sound like The Mint Best Tractor is the way to go; I have one. But, it's really important to use the Stevenson geometry to avoid inner groove distortion. This is a highly debated subject because on paper and in theory the Baerwald geometry produced less trac... | |
| Moving coil cartridge Get the Dynavector 17D3. It's the only MC I know of that doesn't have that lame "audiophile" treble boost. It's sounds grey compared to a lot of other moving coils, but that's because it's accurate. I highly highly recommend using the Stevenson ge... | |
| Best cartridge options for around $200. I didn't read every post. The Shure MM97xE is inexpensive, but it's frequency response is one of the most accurate available, and it tracks well with the Stevenson alignment geometry at maximum VTF and the brush up. It's not for audiophile snobs. ... | |
| Cardas test lp version 2 I have the Fozgometer and the Ultimate Analogue Test LP. When adjusting for crosstalk (the correct way to adjust azimuth), you're not aligning the stylus in the groove per se. You're aligning the signal generators above the groove which is more im... | |
| Analog setup - do it your self or hire a pro? If you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself. | |
| Best cartridge options for around $200. Shure M97xE. It tests with a near flat frequency response with the Ultimate Analogue Test LP. There is NOT a high end roll off, contrary to what other people claim by listening as compared to testing in real-time. I suggest using the Stevenson ali... | |
| Just how good is the Technics SL-1200? Learsfool- I understand what you're saying. I'm am simply reporting that in my tests that I cannot detect any musical qualities that contribute either positively or negatively when comparing an SL-1200 with the same wiring, cartridge, phono stage ... | |
| TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS I've owned hi-end Pro-Jects (which were beautiful and very nice), but I'll never go back to the expensive boutique-style belt drive tables again. My KAB SL-1210M5G performs better than those expensive turntables I've owned, and others I've set up ... |