raymonda

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Why are records still warped?
Great question lowrider. 
Why are records still warped?
I have plenty of 180's and 200's that are flat. That is not to say that there is an advantage of heavy over thin but the real issue is poor QC. 
Why are records still warped?
Just bought two new vinyl albums yesterday. Nora Jones and Diana Krall. Nora's album is an 180 gram album and slightly warped with some pressing, surface noise but not too bad. The other is my second try at Diana Krall's Wall Flower, which sounds ... 
Why are records still warped?
Barnes and Noble now carries vinyl. Yes, they have limited stock but you can order any label from them and return it for an exchange if not satisfied. 
Thorens TD 850 Hot Rod
The mods I did to the 166 mkii far exceeded what the stock offered. Combined with my glider it served the music well. Some lucky new owner is enjoying it today and he would have to pay much more to get better.However, as I indicated, the 850 was a... 
Got my Pono
It is not priced very high....and should also come down in price after Neil sells out. He really is about the software not the player.I haven't hear one but I'm sure it sounds good give Ayre ' s involvement. My issue is that there is no digital ou... 
Records with words with the letter S are slurred
Oh...and some cartridges can't track worth a crap. 
Records with words with the letter S are slurred
Bad pressing or poor tracking....due to either misaligned cartridge or worn needle. 
Why are records still warped?
Well, I guess they made roller coaster better back in the day. Of course it is a system that is plagued with potential issues.....we all know that....but it is not an excuse for the poor quality control that is being pushed out today when compared... 
Why are records still warped?
About 50 to 65 percent of the new vinyl I purchase is either warped, dished or has some sort of serious flaw. I buy a lot of vinyl and find it disconcerting at best. This seems to be the trend and increasing of the past 3 years. I've been buying v... 
Review: TTWeights Audio Eliminator Turntable Turntable
Nice table! I run with Rogue m120's and enjoy them very much. I use an Audible Illusions 3a, however.....but enjoy it too. I'm very jelous of your table and have been interested in what TTW has been building. Enjoy!Ray 
where could I get an armboard custom made?
This is certainly a very late response so it is I tended for owners of the td850 who think the michell vta adjuster is not compatible with the td 850 arm plate.....which it is. All you need to do is purchase a 5 mm headset spacer 1 and 1/8 in diam... 
Turntable Setup by Ear?
So, you adjust over hang and off set by just moving you cartridge around and disregard the manufactures recommendations? If so, why not start with their recommendations and make changes by ear after that? 
Describe ube sound vs solid state
BTW I'm more of a Tiger Garcia fan! ;?) 
Turntable Setup by Ear?
What tools? Eye and ear for meThat's like finding a black cat in a dark room. It can be done but it easier with the lights on.