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| Increasing a Low output MM Just so we are all on the same page, I would not categorize the SoundSmith cartridge with an output of 2.4mV at standard velocity to be a "low output MM" cartridge. The output IS slightly lower than what one typically expects from an MM (~5mV), bu... | |
| Does Anyone Know the History of the Early Sota Turntables? A well conceived magnetic bearing should have no "bounce" in response to external energy like footfalls, etc. If it did, you could have the above problems, especially on a TT with a spring suspension. | |
| Who knew? Meaning no disrespect to the value of proper set up, could it be that some of the improvement in SQ is also due to finding and fixing the open circuit at the cartridge wire, which might have been partial continuity for quite a long time beforehand... | |
| HumminGuru Orbit Vinyl Record Static Remover IMO, you don’t want to ask for “service “; you want to return that unit and receive a new replacement from your seller. | |
| Suggestions for phono preamp for LOMC's Ralph, Do you equate the resonance frequency generated by the inductance of the cartridge being in parallel with the capacitance at the inputs with RFI? I never thought of it that way, as I always thought of RFI as noise that comes from an externa... | |
| HumminGuru Orbit Vinyl Record Static Remover Late response to bdp’s post of 9-19. Static charge, great or small, will instantly distribute itself evenly across the exposed surface of an LP, the side that is in play. Therefore the concept that the Hudson brush neutralizes the LP surface that ... | |
| Recommendations for a jazz record which demonstrates vinyl superiority over digital usatran, There you have me (when it comes to Blue Note). True, the occasional pressing is terrific, but on average I find them to be a bit "muddy". What makes BN collectible in my opinion (of course) is the major important jazz artists whose per... | |
| Recommendations for a jazz record which demonstrates vinyl superiority over digital Richard, I’m sure you’ve figured it out by now, but IC = InterConnect. | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State I can’t think of anything nice to say to either of you but particularly to Pinhead. So I will say nothing. | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State Yes, you got me. I am in cahoots with Raul to tout the Essential 3160, of which there were maybe a dozen ever made and which were all sold out 5-10 years ago. Lalitk, I am surprised at you. I brought up the 3160 in response to your own question ... | |
| Recommendations for a jazz record which demonstrates vinyl superiority over digital Your Krell preamplifier likely has a very wide bandwidth, which makes it susceptible to RFI in the environment, though perhaps not a source of RFI. RFI can get in by radiation from an outside source like a radio antenna or on the AC line via wires... | |
| AR XA turntable needs new cartridge... The comment I made was based on my understanding of the OP, wherein he indicated at least that he does not want to mess with the OEM turntable and tonearm. Now, I guess you guys have got him talking differently. Sure, a George Merrill upgraded AR... | |
| Recommendations for a jazz record which demonstrates vinyl superiority over digital I think you’ve received a mountain of advice re jazz LPs. | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State What would anyone here thank you for, Pindac? In most cases, you reveal nothing about whatever it is you are praising, as above, and by revealing no names or details of the product, no one here can benefit from either knowledge of it or the purcha... | |
| AR XA turntable needs new cartridge... If you are going to stick with the AR XA turntable in as is condition with original tonearm, you would be best advised either to buy another M97XE or something similar in a similar low price category. That's only my opinion, of course. You may no... |