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| New to Turntables @yogiboy Thanks. I had actually watched this video. Even he eventually states that the weight recommendations are usually off and he used a digital scale....which...I just ordered. :) So, it is to be hoped that I will resolve this part of the is... | |
| New to Turntables Ok, so it all arrived and I set it up....for the most part. I followed the instructions but the balancing of the tone arm was utter fail.According to the instructions, you screw on the weight, set the anti-skate to 0. adjust the weight until the ... | |
| New to Turntables @chakster Direct from Ortofon's website:" Stylus lifetime: with proper care we find that up to 1000 hours is possible without degradation of performance. Please read about stylus care on our FAQ. "That article is very informative, thx. Although,... | |
| New to Turntables @wolfie62 I have to admit that delving into the turntable arena is a lot more complicated that I had thought.Back in the day, you just plugged the record player in, put the record on and hit play. Most were automatic when I was a kid. I later ac... | |
| New to Turntables @elliottbnewcombjr After checking the specs on the cartridge that comes with the Denon Dp-450, I decided to get the Ortofon 2m red, mostly because the Denon has to be changed out after only 400 hours of use. That tells me it isn't a well made ... | |
| The "Snake Oil" Trope @sns " just not on board with the idea you need to spend a lot of money to get superb sound quality. "I agree. I wish they didn't charge so much for "premium." Bulk cable bundles of Teflon coated silver is about $1.75 a foot. A far cry from the ... | |
| New to Turntables @builder3 Yes, but the option exists for two different connecting methods:Option 1: Turn off Denon's built-in pre-amp. Connect RCA to RCA to Yamaha's Phono section. Connect GND from Denon player to GND on Yamaha.Option 2: Turn on Denon's built-i... | |
| New to Turntables @chakster I suppose I could strip out an individual conductor, but I am not sure if spray foam Polyethylene is a sufficient shield against interference from other cables.My understanding with ground wires, is that it offloads excess electrical sig... | |
| New to Turntables @fuzztone I am not denying that concept. However, I like to take an 80/20 reading on folks who may have used one or the other. I can't know unless I ask. :) | |
| New to Turntables @chakster Just being curious, would it hurt to make my own ground cable? I have a single 5 foot strand of Audioquest Type-4. What if I twist all four conductors together and crimp on a spade? I am putting the player in my entertainment center. S... | |
| New to Turntables @chakster When you say, "low capacitance" cables, are you speaking in reference to the RCA connection or the ground connection?I have two sets of mid-fi RCA connectors and haven't decided which to use.I have Audioquest Ruby X3 and Monster Cable Re... | |
| The "Snake Oil" Trope @sns Who defines what is and what isn't "good sound?" How much money was spent? Tech? Experience? Comfort? Realism? It's all subjective. This entire thread started largely as a complaint against using the term "Snake Oil" as it applies to audio ... | |
| The "Snake Oil" Trope @edcyn Don't forget that it also has to be Organic and First Cold Pressed. ;) | |
| The "Snake Oil" Trope @asctim Saying it is only "perception" is a very narrow description. The concept that sound is either good or bad is rooted in the frame of reference of the listener. At some point in a human's life, they heard sound and enjoyed it. From that p... | |
| The "Snake Oil" Trope @sns I wouldn't dare to say that price always dictates quality. "Quality" is subjective anyway. However, I feel confident in saying that most, if not all companies charge more for their best products. It's just standard economics. I am equally c... |