But…it’s a LOT of musical fun to go FAR beyond competent…..
Does a record player make that much of a difference??
Question for all you Audionerds - in your experience, how much of a difference does one record player make over the next compared with the differences that a cartridge, phone pre-amp, and separate head amp make in the signal chain?
Reason I ask: I just upgraded from a MM cart to a MC cart (Dynavector 20x2-low output). Huge difference - the Dynavector sounds much more alive and detailed compared with the MM. I find my current record player (a Marantz TT16) to be a real pain to work with - I have to manually move the belt on the motor hub to change speeds, and the arm is not very adjustable or easy to do so. But, aside from that, it's not terrible. How much of a difference can I really expect if I upgrade to a better record spinner vs the change I heard from upgrading to a better cart?
My next acquisition is a separate head amp to feed the phono stage.
Thanks for all your insights!
Josh
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my short answer: the difference between an expertly made and engineered easily makes a big difference in performance over one thats not. |
@elliottbnewcombjr great visuals and descriptions. |
Well I wil be able to tell you by the end of the week. I ordered a Mofi Ultradeck (should be here this Thursday). Coming from a ATLP120 USB, I did "upgrade" the platter mat to a Acrylic and stylus and cartridge to a ATML540 on the Audio Technica TT, the Anti skate never worked on it. I have a Outlaw Audio RR2160MKll for receiver and Dahli Zensor speakers with a Outlaw Audio Subwoofer. You can play frisbee with the AT platter, it's so light. I did order a set of AudioQuest Golden Gate cables for the Mofi deck. I have Champaign ears on a beer budget. |
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