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| MoFi controversy To theaudioamp… I didn’t buy a MoFi record because I wanted the best sound possible. I wanted the best ANALOG sound possible. If I wanted the best digital sound possible I would’ve bought an sacd or a download. I wanted the analog experience. I ha... | |
| MoFi controversy I cannot believe how many people are making excuses for and/or defending an unethical company who LIED to their customers about making an all analog product in order to charge a massive premium. The literature included in all their releases clearl... | |
| Help! Source Output Too High for Headphones iFi iEMatch+ 3.5mm Male to Female Headphone Jack in-Ear-Monitor Audio/Optimizer/Attenuator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S55MPH5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2303E6P2562XQB5EVKYG | |
| Looking for a phono stage with pleasing coloration To the OP: The discontinued Sutherland PhD. It was the best sounding preamp I ever had and was the perfect combination of solid state speed/punch and vacuum tube depth/realism. The only piece of gear I regret selling. | |
| Headshell recommendations for AT33SA on SL1200G The AT33 carts are very short and you will need a headshell spacer. I’ve tried many and the best for this cart on that arm are sold on eBay (seller: voiddone). They’re made out of black delrin plastic and include 1.5mm and 3.2mm thicknesses. Don’t... | |
| What about diamond cantilever/stylus combo Different cantilevers have different resonant frequencies. Almost all create a resonance in the upper treble that affects the audible frequency response of the cartridge, especially MM carts. The lighter the cantilever, the higher the resonance (u... | |
| What is the Phono stage you have finished with? EAR 324. | |
| DV 20X-L: Sutherland, Dynavector P75 or Heed.... I've owned a P75 and a Sutherland PHD. I think the tonality of the Sutherland is superior. It's the best sounding phono stage I've ever heard. | |
| Turntable with stable speed. Get a Technics SL-1200 MK 5 modded by KAB USA and call it a day. | |
| Fosgate Signature Phono Pre question I have this phono stage. The voltage is not switchable. I did extensive tube rolling with vintage NOS tubes (Telefunken, Mullard, and Amperex; I spent a small fortune). I found that the stock tubes were better suited for it. However, I thought the... | |
| Moving coil cartridge Does better bass mean more bass? I had a similar experience with the 17D3, thinking it was a touch lean in the bass. But my other cartridges tested a touch hotter in the bass (+1dB) when tested. That was enough to matter. Also, the 17D3 does sound... | |
| Moving coil cartridge The Dynavector 17D3's bass response tests dead flat in a frequency sweep test from 1,000Hz-20Hz on the Ultimate Analogue Test LP through an EAR 324 phono stage (loaded at the 40 ohm internal step up transformer) through an Apogee Duet A/D converter. | |
| End of lp distortion. What does it sound like The Mint Best Tractor is the way to go; I have one. But, it's really important to use the Stevenson geometry to avoid inner groove distortion. This is a highly debated subject because on paper and in theory the Baerwald geometry produced less trac... | |
| Moving coil cartridge Get the Dynavector 17D3. It's the only MC I know of that doesn't have that lame "audiophile" treble boost. It's sounds grey compared to a lot of other moving coils, but that's because it's accurate. I highly highly recommend using the Stevenson ge... | |
| Best cartridge options for around $200. I didn't read every post. The Shure MM97xE is inexpensive, but it's frequency response is one of the most accurate available, and it tracks well with the Stevenson alignment geometry at maximum VTF and the brush up. It's not for audiophile snobs. ... |