cleeds
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| Is it possible to have vinyl nearly noise free? mrdecibelWe were shown a video of a stylus tracking a record ( recorded microscopically, and blown up on a large screen ) ... we saw little pieces of the record vinyl being torn away from the record, as the stylus passed over.I find this very di... | |
| Is it possible to have vinyl nearly noise free? It is most certainly possible to have nearly noise-free LPs. It takes a good LP start with, proper turntable setup, a way to keep records clean (I use ultrasonic), and a good phono preamp. All of these elements combined are the reason that many pe... | |
| Pre-Preamp? I agree with Elizabeth - the SP-11 is a terrific preamp and may be worth keeping. I bought mine new - trading in an SP-10 - and used it for decades before replacing it a few years ago with a Ref 5SE. I sold the SP-11 to a friend who still uses it ... | |
| Reel to reel orpheus10We have been discussing an aspect of R2R that only those who have had considerable experience are aware of ... Without a doubt, this takes you beyond the most expensive cartridge, TT, tone arm, phono pre combination. While you need ... | |
| The Science of Cables ↑↑↑↑↑↑↑ try to stay on topic, bo, and you won't get deleted. This thread is "The science of cables." | |
| The JC Whitney syndrome JC Whitney is still very much in business, so I'm not sure why you refer to the company in the past tense. | |
| The Science of Cables elizabethSeems we have entered "The Twilight Zone" This thread is about the science of cables. I think the moderators are simply trying to keep it from being hijacked by those who want to tell us how they can prove we’re effin’ stupid because we ... | |
| Why not use a non-contact stylus on a turntable? It's been done; the results were mixed. (I'm being kind.) Feel free to design something better. | |
| The Science of Cables bo1972... they are just facts ... Most people have no idea how much these different aspects influence the end result of your system ... they just have no F.idea ... you will never understand ... you are a dreamer ... Most cannot even answer th... | |
| Cartridge Recommendation for VPI Prime You've gotten some good advice here. I'd add that the tools that you are using for phono cartridge setup are good enough to get you in the ballpark, but not precise enough to allow you to make a definitive judgment on the sound of the cartridge. I... | |
| Cartridge Recommendation for VPI Prime What are you using to measure alignment: Overhang, VTA/SRA, VTF, azimuth? What are you using to measure tracking ability? | |
| Song (or music) you want played at your funeral. Get Together (Youngbloods)Whiter Shade of Pale (Procol Harum) | |
| Manufacturers pushing their products and agenda in the forums. mikexxyzI do have a little heart burn from those masquerading as hobbyist but clearly have a financial position or association. Simple fix. Identify those with commercial affiliation.How could A-gon possibly enforce this? How would moderators ... | |
| Audiogon forums and other transitions given focus on dealers and vendors Now we have a whole thread dedicated to limiting or eliminating contributions from "manufacturers, distributors, retailers and importers." | |
| Manufacturers pushing their products and agenda in the forums. millercarbonI don’t mind dealers or anyone else posting whatever they want. Within reason, agreed! Post away!What I mind is sanctimonious virtue-signaling word-salad, that when anyone calls them out on it they find it easier to complain and have t... |