enginedr1960

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TT mats
From Wikipedia Constrained-layer damping is a mechanical engineering technique for suppression of vibration. Typically a viscoelastic or other damping material, is sandwiched between two sheets of stiff materials that lack sufficient damping by th... 
What is the preferred cartrige mm or mc and why
I have both types . The MM type I have gives up nothing to the MC .. You have not found the right one .   
TT mats
I use the technique of constrained layer dampening . I look at a TT mat as doing two jobs . Isolating the platter form motor and external vibration & isolating the stylus from reflected energy coming back to itself . The Boston material choice... 
TT mats
I am a firm believer in TT mats . I purchased my Boston Mat 2 4 years ago to use on a SL1210 MK5 that I paid less for then the mat . I used that mat on top of the 1/8 stock rubber mat . I felt the rubber mat would help with the platter ringing iss... 
Ana Mighty Sound 103.3
There is something called gain structure . I run 48 db with a MM only because I use a passive line stage . If I used a active line stage I would use less gain in my phono section . It is all system dependent .There are no absolutes in audio there ... 
Good Direct Drives
My SP10 MK2 project toped out at about 4k yes it adds up . I cannot say that it sounds better then a table costing more money as I don't have one to compare in my system . All I can say I am happy with the way it turned out and enjoyed building it... 
Good Direct Drives
If all the tables you mention have SME arms and 2M black cartridges they should sound the same .   
subwoofer question......what size sub ?
The Dual core will function as the sub crossover and volume control as the 8033 will not . I have both units . I use the dual core for my stereo distributed bass system . 
Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
So what happened to your vinyl play back rig ? I would like to know if you are satisfied ? The guys on this forum gave you good advice they would like to hear you results .  
TT mats
I apply a constrained layer damping solution to my SP10MK2 I use a K-works ERSA mat on the platter then a 1/8 technics rubber mat topped off by a Boston Mat-2 . I use a Michell clamp to couple the record to the stack .I feel this arrangement handl... 
Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
I have to agree with Raul on this one . I have been trying out different  setups with my Nagoka jewel tone ribbon cartridge @  .04mv and my new Vallab LCR -1 Phono stage . I first ran the my jewel tone through my Techniques SH305S SUT @    3 Ohm  ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
One important thing about the Blackbird it had a very small radar signature . A stealth aircraft built in 1957 for the CIA .  
LCR phono stages we know about
I received my Vallab LCR-1 phono stage yesterday . This phono pre is very good . I will comment more after break in .  
LCR phono stages we know about
http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/LCR-RIAA-shootout.htmEnter your text .Another affordable option . I have one on order  
Ohm 2000s at NY Audio Show
mdemaio what I am saying is my room with the Ohms sounded better to me than the Audio Note Room . The Ohms set up properly rival many more costly speakers  . Money does not always  buy good sound . Knowledge and perseverance is what it takes .