markalarsen

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Are you operating in the correct SPL window for high-fidelity listening?
My fault for not asking a clear question.  I wonder if others have found a minimum volume where the bass, midrange and treble all sound the same volume.   An effort to overcome the Fletcher-Munson curves and make the audio spectrum sound flat.  
Last night the Music took over….
Exactly the experience we all chase.    
Are you operating in the correct SPL window for high-fidelity listening?
I use an old Radio Shack SPL meter set on C weighted and on slow.  I measure from my seated position on my systems:  always an equilateral triangle.  I understand that not all instruments measurements are as accurate as others, but even a iPhone g... 
Are you operating in the correct SPL window for high-fidelity listening?
@gdaddy1 ”Quality over quantity might be something to consider as an audiophile.”  I am looking for the quantity that gives the best quality.  45db is not it.  110 db is not it. What is your preferred db range?  
Are you operating in the correct SPL window for high-fidelity listening?
I only asked for preferences, not facts.   
Impedance Loading for SS Hyperion
@dover. You can set yours at 470 ohms.  I will set mine at 47k ohms based on how it sounds to me on my system in my house.  You vastly underestimate how useful ChatGPT can be in this area.  
Turntable Setup Consultant
Fidelis is wonderful. Ask for Mark   
Vinyl playback - lack of bass?
@skads_187 LOL. Sounds like something I would do.  
Vinyl playback - lack of bass?
my guess is that VTA is the issue  
Vinyl playback - lack of bass?
Have you tried a 45 rpm 12” alblum?  
Transrotor vs Stable 33.33 - New discussion thread
Where do you buy a Shaknspin2?  
Impedance Loading for SS Hyperion
ChatGPT, others, and listening to the different settings, all point to 47k ohms.  Set yours to your preference.  I do not tell other people how to drink their whiskey.   
Impedance Loading for SS Hyperion
The Hyperion ES MK II is not a MC cartridge. 47k ohm is correct.   
Transrotor vs Stable 33.33 - New discussion thread
Use the RPM app from World TT DB on your iPhone. Need to upgrade to measure 45 rpm, my favorite format. Throw the stobe and disc away.   
Transrotor vs Stable 33.33 - New discussion thread
The external transrotor konstant reference keeps the speed stable.  Mine has the speed on 33 & 45 accurate to 0.01%.