johnnantais
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| A difficult LP reproduction question Eldartford, the speed variations caused by belt reaction falls beneath the radar, so to speak, happening too fast to be captured by a strobe. This is why certain 'tables measure superbly averaged over a minute, yet don't hold up sonically (audibly... | |
| A difficult LP reproduction question I can help you there, Eldartford. The Lenco can play over a wide variety of speeds because the spindle against which the idler wheel turns is gradually machined from "fat" to "skinny", the idler wheel itself is carried on a sliding support to tran... | |
| A difficult LP reproduction question Well I find this discussion of cheap'n fun phono stages fascinating. I wasn't aware of the Rat Shack project, and now I am I think I'll have to give it a go! Thanks Joe and Eldartford! It seems to me that Gram Slee started by making a phono stage ... | |
| Beginner: Static Problems on Clearaudio Emotion Yes, connect both ground wires to the ground post between the two sets of RCAs, in and out. If there is hum, then try grounding just one wire, then the other. Settle on the combination which makes the least noise. You may have to move the phono st... | |
| Decca cartridge experiences Deccas are strange cartridges, Patrick, and you never know where they will work next. They do like unipivots, and so on this score it should work with your Graham. They are said to prefer higher mass tonearms, but on my Black Widow, it tracks no p... | |
| Decca cartridge experiences Decca Gold cartridges rave review in this month's HiFi World magazine! He says he got perfect tracking from a modded Rega arm! They must have changed something (stylus profile?). Then again, perhaps it's time I try a similar combo again and see if... | |
| Suitable cartridge for a Denon DP-30L Why not one of the Denons? One would assume they should perform adequately, perhaps even terrifically, on a Denon turntable. There is the high-output MC DL-160, a good review written in the pages of Audiogon. | |
| Well tempered platter problem? I don't own a Well Tempered, but I am familiar with the design: it is not a "normal" bearing, having just four contact points two below, two higher up (and I guess one at the bottom) and so tipping over when not pulled by the belt into position. D... | |
| Advantage of Rega Motor Upgrade According to the reviews/explanations, the advantage is physical. The new motor system reduces vibration from the motor, which can consequently be bolted directly to the 'table, having orientation/stability/speed advantages. Based on the theory, a... | |
| VPI Scout or Michell Technodec? Tlh28, I collect turntables and have a variety ranging from high-mass unsuspended to classic 3-point suspensions. Sprung suspension turntables do major on PRAT, which is why I love them. Why restrict yourself to new like the Technodek? Make a majo... | |
| Budget Cartridge Questions There was a recent review and discussion of the AT440ML on Vinyl Asylum, the vinyl section of Audio Asylum. Check it out. | |
| Load setting for van den Hul Grasshopper II Perhaps you can find some info on Van den Hul's website, at http://www.vandenhul.com/artpap/phono_faq.htm. | |
| How to reduce the friction in the bearing The issue of bearings has come up on other threads. Perhaps letting your Oracle lie dormant for so long has changed something (oxidation, etc.). It was suggested elsewhere and I suggest it here: clean both the shaft and the bearing well thoroughly... | |
| DIY stylus-cleaning magic long You see how audiophilia has this strong philosophical component? Great suggestion re. the camera lens, I'll be using it henceforth, Blue Lagoon in hand, wary of any temptations... | |
| Vinyl, should I take the plunge? Here we go again...go vinyl! It doesn't have to be a difficult experience, get yourself a 'table that is good at Prat, forget about ultimate detail, get yourself a good carbon-fibre brush, haunt the used stores, Salvation Army outlets and garage s... |