artemus_5
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| Ok, what just happened? My turntable journey...thus far. Source equipment always benefits from good footers. It is especially important for turntables. Id say that you need to address the stand upon which the TT sits also. Vibration is the enemy for all the system but especially source equipment. | |
| Matching cartridge to phono pre amp. pF!? I suspect that there are NO perfect audio systems in the world. At least, not high end. Why? Because matching every spec for all the equipment is far too rigorous and maybe expensive. Then too, IF you had the perfect system, would it sound any be... | |
| Putting an end to the audio cable debate! Part 1 I tend to agree with both of you. I actually might categorize it as little more than click bait which is why I was hesitant to even post it. But who knows? maybe someone will get something worthwhile from the questions he poses | |
| What type of preamp do I use for an Electret stylus ? Based on my use of electret condenser microphones, I’d say a special preamp is not necessary. Any phono preamp should work. | |
| The extinction of human interaction takes yet another step forward... The Great Reset = "We Are Borg. You Will Be Assimilated. Resistance is Futile". You will become part of the Collective. You will be plugged into the network and take your given place | |
| High Fidelity Cables, why most threads about them got deleted @ carlsbad Because they are a polarizing issue, a lot like politics. With all due respect that is BS. The vast majority of those who cause the disruption have NEVER TRIED the product. Most are using ten cent equipment and wouldn't spend a nicke... | |
| High Fidelity Cables, why most threads about them got deleted Do you remember those kids, riding in their parents grocery cart who raised such a ruckus that every other shopper could hear? Well, they are now on Audiogon. And if they don't like or agree with something, they raise enough hell to ruin it for ev... | |
| Cellular phone and speakers? Why not just buy a bluetooth speaker for the Iphone? Good enough for background music and cheaper (& easier) than the alternatives presented | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Last night on my streamer (new)Within Temptation - "Black Symphony"My first time hearing this band. Very enjoyable | |
| Wood for a rack There are no red flags for the use of mahogany. It will be fine | |
| Adding a Turntable Mat Shelf liner was popular 15-20 yrs ago. I still have some from my days with an MMF-7. It worked. But care must be taken that you get the stuff that doesn't bleed and mark your platter &/0r vinyl. I know there are others that offer a trial perio... | |
| Are Quicksilver power tube amps in the same league as VAC, VTL, BAT, ARC, ...? +1 @ knotscott VTA is very good w/ great customer service. The VTA ST70 replaced a highly regarded high power amp. I am surprised at how good it sounds especially for the $$$. It is a bargain and a helluvan amp. I've had the 70 & 120 The 125 ... | |
| Best phono stage for Lyra Etna SL cartridge? +1 @dover You may be surprised at what 47k can do for a LOMC Then too, its dependent on the phono stage circuit's stability. At 14ohm load, the suspension has little movement which seems all wrong to me. | |
| If there’s an audiophile exit ramp, this ain’t it… but whenever I’m drawn to these sites/pages, as I have been for two years, I am confronted again with doubt and a vague longing for ‘perfection’ in a new purchase. I just want to enjoy the music. The choice is yours. As Nike says, "Just do i... | |
| System recommendations I agree with @stereo5 that the biggest improvement will be in your speakers which may be the weak spot. However, I also agree with @ghdprentice in the importance of the preamp. And this too is a weak spot. Which is the biggest bottleneck is hard t... |