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| Analog Magic Question @billstevenson I have set up four cartridges using the Analog Magik software, and all four should be ideal using the standard resonance calculation, based on weight of tonearm and cartridge compliance; however, all four fail markedly using the ... | |
| Analog Magic Question @billstevenson How did the Analog Magik software reveal the problems and defects that you noted? | |
| Low internal resistance mc phono cartridges Any Lyra SL cartridge, many My Sonic Lab cartridges, Murasakino Sumile cartridge, just to name a few… | |
| Analog Magic Question @billstevenson I have used the software, but I wouldn’t call myself an experienced user. There are a few threads at WBF about it, detailing its benefits, some deficiencies, as well as some inadvertent (non-marketed) uses. | |
| Vinyl Warm Up Time As others on this thread have probably already hinted at, I would venture to say that it’s not necessarily vinyl that takes time to warm up, but rather your other components, particularly the amplifier, but also potentially the pre-amplifier. Bot... | |
| Help with TT for my System I would probably try the Technics also, but I’m surprised no one mentioned Rega as an option, since you mentioned your reluctance for setup, as their turntables are all plug and play, with no adjustments for tonearm or cartridge. | |
| Suggestions for cartridges for Rega P8 I don’t know: after hearing the marked improvement in SQ with the Linn Kristal (bought from Accent Hifi in upstate NY), I upgraded my table, tonearm, and cartridge! In short, that was the gateway purchase for me that got me spending stupid amount... | |
| Suggestions for cartridges for Rega P8 I had a Rega P8. I thought the Rega cartridges were fine, until one broke from a defect. I talked to a Rega dealer in upstate NY, who said that they recommend Linn cartridges for Rega, and many in their local audiophile club have used Linn. I b... | |
| How Much to Spend on Turntable, Cart., Phono Pre Interesting that you made a decision using ChatGPT. I hope it works for you; however, after reading about your results, I just ran a query into it about my system, and while the general recommendation was correct, the specific recommendations wer... | |
| Best way to spend my money With only $1,000, save it. Analog isn’t worth it until you put $10,000-20,000 into it (as compared to digital). (Others may have lower thresholds.) | |
| Sound right before song begins on vinyl, what is it? Here’s a relevant thread: pre-echo https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/turntable-pre-echo-sound | |
| which power cable and USB cable for my Innous Zenith Mk3? Like @grunge1000 , I was skeptical of how power cables could affect the SQ of a system for the first 2 decades of being an audiophile. Everyone can hear the differences in components, and intercommects, and speaker cables. I couldn't understand... | |
| What is a good all around high quality speaker to purchase? Depends on what type of music you like. If you like acoustic and classical, I don’t know if there is anything better than electrostatic speakers. Sound Lab is my favorite in the category, that I’m aware of. However, you will want subwoofers wit... | |
| Do I need upgraded power cables? @westcoastaudiophile I bought some new, but inexpensive standard power cables for my amplifiers to see if they sounded better than my old, but more expensive power cables. The new cheaper ones that I bought were just new extension cords with 12... | |
| Best Classical Labels for Sound Modern digital: Alia Vox Vinyl: Philips |