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Phono Preamp suggestions between either Gold Note PH-10 or Whest TWO.2
I know this thread is old but how about the Hegel V10 phono stage?   
Clearaudio Concept TT subpar sound quality
Reading again the comment by Sandstone: does any of you get different VTF readings at different locations on the platter? I do and the platter is perfectly leveled in every direction.  
Clearaudio Concept TT subpar sound quality
Thank you for your kind words Sandstone, I do hope I will be able to solve this issue. BTW I did level the platter. The only thing I have not done is play with the anti-skate as it is rather tricky on this TT. I do hope that's not the culprit of t... 
Clearaudio Concept TT subpar sound quality
Hi Russ, thank you for your comment. I am looking at the Hegel V10 phono preamp. I do hope that upgrading the preamp will make a substantial difference. What do you think of the standard Clearaudio MM cartridge?  
Clearaudio Concept TT subpar sound quality
@sandstone thank you for your reply. You make a good point about the A/D conversion that should be done at the Buchardt’s hub instead of the low-end Pro-ject preamp. However, the only way I can test this is to buy a new preamp …  
Clearaudio Concept TT subpar sound quality
It is a good suggestion. I can test with a single central active speaker I have but the quality of the speaker is not great so the problem may get “hidden” by the low quality of it. Not sure if I am explaining myself well. In any case I will test ... 
Clearaudio Concept TT subpar sound quality
Hi Solypsa, thank you for your answer. The hub is part of the Buchardt A500 active speakers package: https://buchardtaudio.com/products/hub-remote    
Stroboscopic disk sets wrong speed for turntable?
I just tested again with the stroboscopic disk (bought from Pro-ject) and just an incandescent lightbulb, so no iPhone apps! I still have the same issue, at 33 1/3 the songs are played not in the right key. I am really puzzled! 
Stroboscopic disk sets wrong speed for turntable?
@bsmg I do not think this is a motor issue. The motor is working properly, it is just that if I want songs to be played in the right "note" or key, then the speed must read at around 34 RPM instead of 33 1/3.I have tested with multiple LPs and wit... 
Stroboscopic disk sets wrong speed for turntable?
Hi all,thank you for your answers. I am using a strobe disc that has both 50Hz and 60Hz markings. Since I am in the US I am using the 60Hz settings on the strobe light and on the disc.I have also tested with a different iPhone app called Strobe Ta...