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| 8 track tape vs 1st press vinyl In an AAA transfer the lacquer master is also cut from master tape. Whats the premise here? | |
| Cartridge Opinions - Sorry I prefer a little more laid back sound (err on the side of forgiving instead of fatiguing) but I like a lot of upper end detail, precise soundstaging, air, etc.In other words "really good" :)Ittok is on the lighter side of medium mass so a Hana ... | |
| AT-ART9 cartridge on Marantz TT-15s1 - I don't think I'm getting the performance I should When things aren’t working go back to the beginning (sorry).Check aligment (again). What is the protractor you are using?Ditto vtfFind best vta/sraDitto azimuthCheck vtf againWas the ART9 NIB when you got it? Btw congrats on learning to setup your... | |
| Stylus shape? @rauliruegas mentions setup. +1, the more extreme the styli profile the more effort to acheive its potential.The designer and builder in such handmade transducers contribute a lot to the differences in sound so much so that bench racing by virtue ... | |
| Best cartridge @chakster You are correct regarding the need to use advanced stylii, however your statement regarding compliance is an over-simplification. I find your frequent reminders about the high level of technology and materials in best-of-class late 70s e... | |
| Need some turntable guidance I only asked as both idler and dd offer some different qualities, I am however not making any sweeping 'this is best' statements. For 'dd vintage' chakster uses the excellent Luxman and elliotbnewcombjr mentions the also excellent Victor tt81 (whi... | |
| Need some turntable guidance As for TT there are so many great directions...it would be hard to know where to start. Have you settled on belt-drive as your prefered drive method?I don't have hands on experience with your PS audio preamp but putting resources into the phono pr... | |
| MM or HO MC Cartridge Choice-Input Please I know you are asking about carts...but it might be helpful to know about your shortlist of TT upgrade ideas...cart /tonearm synergy etc. | |
| Best isolation platform for a turntable with suspension? What is your floor type? | |
| Stockfisch DMM Dubplate LP The real question is what does frequent tracking of your cartridge stylus on a dmm do to the stylus? Remember that masters are NEVER played after cutting so this was likely not studied back when dmm was developed... | |
| Why do most phono preamps lack XLR input even thought cartridges are naturally balanced? Cable immunity may just be the most underated design aspect in all of hifi land...I mean we all know cables make a difference...but what if that variable were greatly reduced? More budget is opened up to things like better circuit components and i... | |
| Phasemation EA-200 phonostage - opinions OP: Contact Ana Mighty Sound in Paris. They carry it, and are super nice people that know analog very well. | |
| Well Tempered Amadeus MK1 - What cartridge would you recommend I've heard the dyna 17d3 on this table...seemed to match well. | |
| Looking for phono preamp suggestions A few thoughts:Any SUT can be wired balanced and use xlr inputs. AudioSpecials Phonolab has balanced in and out, although the inputs are mini lemo 3 pin not xlr 3 pin (caveat I sell this, just to disclose)I have not heard the dx but older 17 carts... | |
| Phono pre for Technics SL-1000R (Esoteric E-02?) If you are headed to three arms and possibly even more carts of unknown type consider a double AudioSpecials Phonolab. (Caveat: I have a bias as I sell this product, so will refrain from subjective comment)The Phonolab is a twin phono preamp (two ... |