rdk777

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i'm looking for something that may not exist
This is what you need - plus Qobuz/Tidal hi-res subscription. Although - not exactly, but this is the closest you will get for now. https://www.sony.com/electronics/walkman/nw-wm1z  
Breakdown of Turntable Performance
+ 1 @helomech  Arm, cartridge and table have to work in unison.   
What are you streaming tonight?
Pink Floyd - The Later Years - Hires (96 kHz/24 bit)  Qobuz 
Fell asleep while TT was running with ortodoncia black cartridge!
Get yourself a tonearm lifter.  I've tried a few and found Little Fwend to be the best - i's also pricey ($250), but well worth it.  I like to tip a few and listen to vinyl - there's no other better time - I think we can both agree on that. Audio ... 
What is they best album out there for showing off the sound quality of your system.
Stereo Sound Reference Record Volume 1 - Okihiko Sugano SelectionRossini Overtures - Gamba (Speakers Corner) 
Why are my woofers pumping?
Hi-I had the exact same issue with a Kuzma Stabi R table, 4P arm and ZYX Universe II cartridge. Initially, I just had it on my audio rack and the pumping was really bad. Then I added a HRS R1X platform and it got better, but still there.  I called... 
Phono Preamps with "balls" ?
Audio Research Ref Phono 2SE or the current 3.  Either have two big brass ones.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Steely Dan Greatest Hits mastered by RL.  Sounds awesome. 
New Dire Straits 45RPM reissues from Mobile Fidelity
I ordered my copies last week - wasn't aware they had sold out DOH.  Music Direct said ~4 weeks, but didn't sound certain.  The waiting game... 
Unsolvable Woofer Pumping (Phono only)
I had a very similar issue occurring at higher volumes and and only at the beginning of the track as soon as the needle dropped (before the music played) - the woofer seemed normal once the track started playing. Brand new Stabi R - so it bugged t... 
Extravagant shipping charge
I learned my lesson too - just paid $60 shipping for a cable.  Will only buy once I have shipping costs. 
ZYX Compilance
I agree - seems like the calcs aren't coming up with the right values or ones that make sense.  I've attached a link to a thread where GT Audio (I believe is the UK Rep for ZYX) says that ZYX recommends tonearms with effective mass of 12-20 gms - ... 
Cat jumped on turntable
This should make the list for Top 2109 Posts - the title says it all. 
ZYX Compilance
I'm currently using the ZYX Universe II Silver base (8.2 gm) w/ the Kuzma 4P (effective mass - 13 gm). Also had it with Cornet 2 tonearm (effective mass = 12.5 gm).  Worked well with both tonearms. 
ZYX Compilance
Here's an article that might help you calculate RF: https://www.remusic.it/EN/The-Compliance-of-a-Cartridge-and-the-Resonance-Frequency-of-the-TonearmCartridge-Combination-05728c00