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| Cartridge suggestions Recommended SUT's???? | |
| Cartridge suggestions cleeds2,765 posts03-07-2020 12:07pm"It sounds like you’re playing dirty records I wouldn’t use a phono cartridge that relied on a brush. but if I did, I’d measure its effect with a proper VTF scale." How do you clean your LP's? How do you cl... | |
| Cartridge suggestions I also like the Audio Technica ML Microline Cartridges, I have the AT440ml (earlier version)this I consider a great find, NEW, BUY IT NOW, $192. delivered https://www.ebay.com/itm/Audio-Technica-AT440MLb-Cartridge/202816707471?hash=item2f38d15b8f... | |
| Cartridge suggestions Practicability considerations:Signal Strength, related amplification factorsI also use only MM; higher output a choice factor, I prefer at least 3.5mV.................................... Calibration Skills (and related tools)Skills and tools for... | |
| Need recomendations for Preamp what signal strength will you be starting with? future considerations?I use MM (moving magnet) cartridges, to get high output signal, 3.5mV, ... some cartridges as high as 5.0mV. they need phono eq and pre-amp to amp.MC (moving coil) produce much ... | |
| Bose 901 here is some commentary you might find earlluminating https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxJNsYeJdaQ Neighbor had them, for a while their 'different' sound made a good impression on many in their era, butprimarily good at a party, sound 'everywhere... | |
| JVC Glass Turntable Platter mijostyn thanks for anti-skate advice. I use my test records, now the grooveless disk, and then I use my ears as final adjustment confirmation.using this album, side 2, track 2 and 3 (the only tracks all 3 guitars play together). When just right, ... | |
| Voltage question easy, amazon prime, $30. have it tomorrow. https://www.amazon.com/VCT-VT-200J-Japanese-Transformer-Converts/dp/B081TLK87S/ref=asc_df_B004S2COIC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=226131567976&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15901971708... | |
| High Sensitivity Speakers Efficient speakers. I would say, not brand, just look for sensitivity, say 89 or higher, don't even listen/get hooked by less efficient speakers. Horns are the most efficient, but not for every space or every person. Also look at resistance, ohms,... | |
| High Sensitivity Speakers moving air is moving air, with good parts, in properly designed enclosures. seems like yours are. some old designs are still fabulous.removable covers? inspect the cones/rings, spring action while off and while playing music.most any driver can be... | |
| JVC Glass Turntable Platter Hmmmm, grass mat, infested with microscopic creatures trained to clean the grooves, big money there | |
| Ok guys I would not have a TT without a dust cover when not in use. It's a great place to place a tray of house plants on, while keeping everything clean, especially the refined moving parts of the tonearm.Open or off when playing. If you believe in micro... | |
| JVC Glass Turntable Platter thanks all for the enthusiastic discouragement.I already have a groove-less disc to set anti-skate with, I was just curious, wasn't thinking of buying it. yogiboy the crooked cartridge in the blank lp link is a horrible sight. | |
| Voltage question no, get a simple transformer to step 120 down to 100v, they are easy to find. it's about the turntable's motor.I've had fancy expensive one and inexpensive one, neither hum as was my concern. inexpensive one is both smaller and lighter, easier to ... | |
| NYC/NJ Turntable Setup Expert well my friendly offer sure shut this thread down. an acknowledgement and polite decline would have been nice. |