solypsa
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| Seeking advice on several specific MC Step Up Transformers If anything you need less gain not more.1:20 means more.There are some 1:7 types out there.... | |
| RIAA, Questions only please At this point it would interest me to hear from designers (of cartridge transducers and phono electronics) about their opinions on measurements and 'what matters'. So far frequency response (and corrective eq to achieve it) is the primary topic. T... | |
| RIAA, Questions only please I'm interested in vinyl replay. If this thrread is to be useful, imo, the purpose of the discussion needs to be better defined. Is it theoretical? A discussion on why what was decided 70 yrs ago was?Is it to better replay technology and implementa... | |
| Audio Additives Stylus Force Gauge inconstantcy It doesnt matter how many zeros follow the decimal. Accurate and repeatable scales aren't inexpensive. Sort of like spirit levels. Buy one for a dollar or buy one calibrated for cnc machines for many hundreds. No free ride here | |
| Vinyl vs high def audio i.e. 24bit / 96 or 192khz I always suggest an 'attention test' if you listen to your digital casually how long till you think about work or the day or reach for your phone?. Now for when you listen to records?For me there is an obvious difference. Yes analog wins for me. ... | |
| Grace F14 MONO cartridges and styli These days many are coming around to using modern styli on for later mono records (excluding 78 as you noted). The main advantage for a true mono cart is the lack of output for vertical modulation- which if present is unintended for mono records. ... | |
| broken dreams - new cartridge help please! I've been hearing transfiguration might be gone now. (Unconfirmed).There are some real challengers to the Axia but I also think 'someone' should have it repaired even if you decide to try something new.... | |
| Tracking Force? Anyone with a cartridge required to track greater than 2.0 g in this day and age should have his/her head examined.Please elaborate. | |
| Heaviest Headshell? Weight can be added by mounting hardware too. ... | |
| Decca London Super Gold Compatibility Question The FR 64S / Fr66S is known to deal well with 'high energy' carts. A really high mass arm....but give that a try | |
| FR64 cartridge suggestions If there is a list for a new B60 guide pin from Tien I would like to be on it! | |
| If you love the Ortofon 2M Black, you'll really love...... (help me upgrade) What tonearm are you using / plan to use? | |
| Vinyl heresy-overhang induced distortion is not that important I setup tables as a service and as a hobby. I still take time setting basic geometry...but my 'wow' moments in setup always come from chasing the right sra/vta. It takes an open mind to talk about distortion not mattering in the way we would assu... | |
| Best turntable and arm under 10k? Direct drive. Old skool like Chakster mentioned but there are also compelling new products as well. | |
| Mono Cartridge Recommendations Vertical compliance is not a problem. It is, generally, an advantage with certain conditions withstanding.The stereo signal is an x-y delta created from vertical and horizontal velocity.A mono recording is only a horizontal velocity. So ignoring v... |