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Questions about recording vimyl to computer?
artemus_5 I’m not doing this to preserve the LP’s. Just like cassettes that I used to record too, these will be played on a different (& easier) medium.Understood - I only mentioned the preservation aspect because so many cite it as a reaso... 
In Appreciation of Healthcare Workers
It is truly amazing what they are doing ... like firefighters rushing into a burning building. And they do it again and again, day after day, in grueling conditions. 
Questions about recording vimyl to computer?
herman... recording vinyl is not like copying a CD. It is done in real time and requires your attention. It takes a lot of time .... Last thing you want is to put in a lot of hours only to discover there was a better, easier way.Agreed! For all t... 
Are all red book cd transports created equal?
millercarbon There are no bits on a CD. What you think are bits are really pits and land ... Since the length of the pit or land is what determines the string then timing matters which means when you really get right down to it its analog not digi... 
End-Game RCM thoughts/advice
fzman1956 I am not interested in doing 4 step processes, spending 20-30 minutes per side, etc. I want great sound, but also want to spend my time listening to LPs, not cleaning them ... I am shopping for a daily driver, that cleans both sides at ... 
long lasting cart
mijostyn Styluses do not wear out ...There are only two ways to eliminate wear on a phono stylus: Don’t use the cartridge, or find a way to eliminate friction. If you’ve found the latter, then you’ve solved the perpetual motion challenge and can b... 
The quiet grid
orpheus10 "The Grid", as we audiophiles refer to it is the power in our neighborhood ...Actually, no it isn’t. The power in your neighborhood is a fairly simple circuit. The "grid" is an actual grid that includes the energy generating source, tra... 
A must watch YouTube video on stylus in the groove!!!
mijostyn Name me one reviewer that uses a Soundsmith cartridge as their reference. I have not seen one. I have never owned a Soundsmith cartridge because I have never seen a series of reviews that get me interested. Peter's BS is certainl... 
Subwoofer insight.
ricred1 I don’t listen to any music that has bass any where near 20hz, let alone below 20hz.millercarbonThese low frequencies are inherent in the acoustic resonance of large spaces.Huh? You must be hearing things!I suggest you try and measure thi... 
Reasonable moving coil cartridge
chakster ... correct set up of any cartridge is important, once you can set up a cartridge you can do it with another one.If precision and accuracy are your goals, properly installing and aligning a cartridge with a conical stylus is a whole lot e... 
Poor internet, streaming not possible
diffin I suffer from terribly throttled down internet speeds in my location ...What makes you think that, as opposed to there being other network issues causing your slow Internet speeds? 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
steve_noodlesI had a similar issue with a power cable as mentioned where I’d get shocked when touching the chassis and cable at the same time. I found that the ground cable became disconnected from the IEC plug. I resolved the problem after re... 
Best tube preamp for Quicksilver V4 tube mono's (newest KT150 version)
audioconnectionGreetings, When I began Audio Connection, years ago ...I am going to give Johnny a hard time here, because he is not really the founder of AC. I know that because I bought a Denon DP80 at AC  (on an early VPI HW9 two-arm base) from... 
Are aftermarket power cords required to be UL / CE approved?
millercarbonSo of course everyone gets their panties in a bunch over electricity.You wear panties?A simple amp mod question a while back generated:1. You’ll kill yourself2. Even if you unplug it (!) Sorry, but you don't know what you're talking... 
Is it all worth it?
technickYup, totally worth it to me. Always has beenSame here. Of course, I got into LP in the pre-digital era, and probably wouldn’t get into it were that not the case. Digital has come a long, long way.But I have no plans to give up on LP.