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Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other
rauliruegas Dear @cleeds  : I think you are wrong or have a misunderstood. No, I've actually heard the system. While the strain gauge is not a perfect complement to the RIAA curve, it's close. If you think your conventional phono c... 
Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other
rsf507 @cleeds when you say regarding the SM strain gauge "I’ve heard the Soundsmith system and while it may not be to my taste" what did you not like about it? I heard the SM strain gauge at Soundsmith - using a VPI HRX table and ... 
Why recordings made before 1965 sound better.
bdp24 @onhwy61 has it right. Done correctly, Dolby does NOT change the original tonal structure (timbre) of instruments or vocalists. It takes the original signal and boosts the high frequencies for recording, in playback reducing the high ... 
Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other
okogear The spindle is purposely not threaded so not sure how a lightweight clamp would attach or work. There are clamps that rely on friction fit to secure the LP. I think the original was The Pig clamp but there are others - KAB makes o... 
Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other
rauliruegas   The SS design can’t mimic the necessary inverse RIAA eq because its design is " different " and that’s why comes with its dedicated phono stage, you can’s use it with any other phono stage. No, it’s a design for other kind... 
RIP oregonpapa
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this, but thanks for letting us know. Of course I send my best to his family and friends. He'll surely be missed here.  
Why recordings made before 1965 sound better.
elliottbnewcombjr ... similarly 8 track cartridges, before cassettes, the ultimate piece of crap, were initially made for use in radio stations for advertisements (not much tape (i.e. less weight thus less force/abuse involved), And a moving... 
The Big Misconception About Electricity
roxy54   Same post from two different members. How does that happen? Sockpuppets. It's what some users do when they get banned from the group - they simply return under new usernames. Remember attdavid, davidcan, daviddid, audio... 
RCA Splitter to convert a single RCA output into two
The splitter should work but your tube preamp's output will be driving a lower and lower effective impedance as you add amplifiers. That could pose an issue, especially for a tube preamp because they tend to have high-ish output impedances.  
Is teflon based lubricating spray bad for tonearm bearings?
What's the manufacturer's recommendation?  
The Big Misconception About Electricity
yuviarora ... another study conducted by a well known cardiologist, who wished to remain anonymous ... I’m really trying to stay out of this dumpster fire thread but that’s the funniest thing I’ve read all day.  
Tidal vs. Others- End of 2021
Qobuz.    
How do you know when a stereo sounds good?
  ted_denney Very strange in a hobby that’s all about enjoying your stereo, which is wholly subjective, there are people who have a significant problem with this, to the point of religious fervor. Fanaticism. That’s exactly right. And by... 
Issues with Qobuz Lately
I haven't had any issues with Qobuz at all.  
Anyone know of an independent tech out there with experience in Bryston amplifier?
Why not ship the amps to Bryston? They charge very modestly for service and have a US address.