jc2000
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| Why 78rpm, 45rpm, and 33.3rpm? Actually, I think the CD sample rate was chosen because (as I understand it) because you need a sampling rate twice the highest frequency recorded. The rate is higher than that, probably to give room for error or some such thing.As for records, I'... | |
| "Beginner" audiophile Turntable for $200-$300? If price is a big concern, the Music Hall MMF 2 has a lot going for it. It's supposed to be quite decent, and it can support better cartridges later on.However, the NAD 533 would probably be a big step up. The lack of VTA on the NAD 533 isn't that... | |
| Low Fi / Mid Fi / High Fi ? I personally use the label hi-fi for anything designed to offer good musical performance. Thus, I'd use this label for both NAD C521i and the Linn CD 12. (This may be the first time these two CD players are mentioned in the same sentence!)At the s... | |
| Old Newbie has questions on turntables. I have heard some grumblings that the new Thorens TD 190 is not as good as older Thorens. So I, too, would suggest the NAD 533.The NAD 533 is more or less the Rega P2, with a different name. One other advantage of the NAD is that it has a Rega arm... | |
| correct way to bi-wire? One point to consider is if both the A and the B terminals are wired the same. On my amp the red connector is positive on one set of terminals, and negative on the other. (However, the electrical positive on both sets is marked clearly, if I recal... | |
| Bearing oil for Linn Basik? I have heard of people using other oils, but I have also heard the line that one should use nothing but the genuine oil. I, myself, err on the side of caution with my LP12.You might be able to get the oil from Linn--the best way might be to call t... | |
| SACD - what gives? Ever since I first heard about SACD, I have thought it had promise. But, I too have observed that most SACD releases are older material. Which is one reason why I haven't jumped on the SACD boat. I figure I can get these recordings on LP (either o... | |
| What is the life span of a phono cartridge? The suspension drying was the thought on my mind when I talked about cartridges aging poorly. I've heard that older cartridges did have a real problem after a while (some even said a cartridge was only good for a year.) But, the materials used hav... | |
| $250 Computer Sound I've also heard good things about the Monsoon.Going with hi-fi speakers and amplifiers would possibly be the best from a sonic perspective. There's a lot of good, cheap, used equipment out there. However, it might take careful shopping and some ti... | |
| Miles Davis Kind of Blue...any options on cd? I've heard the remastered Columbia (with corrected speed, and bonus tracks). It's miles (no pun intended!) better than the older Columbia, and the bonus tracks are a nice addition.If you're into vinyl, I believe that there is a Classic Records LP. | |
| What is the life span of a phono cartridge? The magic number I've often heard is 1,000 hours. But that's highly variable. If your records are clean, and you keep your stylus clean, it could be much more. Some people claim that stylus preservatives (like LAST) can help, too. On the other han... | |
| help with turntable skipping Generally, the best choice is a wall shelf--which will probably improve the overall sound, as well as fix the skipping problem.Trying to move the turntable might help. I have a Linn LP12 (which has the same sort of problem) and in one installation... | |
| inexpensive record cleaner Disc Doctor (see discdoc.com--note there is no "www") has gotten very good reviews. It isn't cheap, but a starter system would run well under $100, and will work without a cleaning machine. It's also supposed to work well even on very dirty record... | |
| What are the best cartridge matches for Linn LP12? If you like the cartridge, you might get a newer Grado. A used equipment dealer told me that his first choice today for a Linn would be a Shure V15--even though it's not trendy. I haven't heard this combination myself, although I have heard of peo... | |
| Any opinions on NAD quality? A dealer told me that the big problem was a few years ago when NAD changed factories. Since that time, the dealer says that the problems have been solved. |