solypsa
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| Linear Tracker ...I was wondering Derenville makes an 'active' linear tracker, an fyi for those posting on that topic. It is not inexpensive... | |
| Probably the most High End DJ Mixer ever made... Looks cool. Would be interesting to try it out next to an Isonoe-restored Bozak.... | |
| Fidelity Research FR-64x Wonderful. The general consensus is that the S is superior (of course cart compliance is a factor) but this is yet again proof that there is more than one answer to most audio questions ;)I only have the FR64S so can't compare... | |
| LP made from a digital master recording... Of course the answer is yes. Because this is a subjective criteria. | |
| LP made from a digital master recording... I used to operate a vinyl mastering studio. I have cut lacquers /dubplates of digital files that sounded 'better' after the transfer. Some not. Once you get your hands on the process you learn that it is not easy to generalize on the topic.Masteri... | |
| Best cartridge for very old worn vinyl That's a pretty dreamy vinyl rig. I suspect you do have a clue how to adjust it ;)Is the fr66s on a b60 mount? | |
| Best cartridge for very old worn vinyl Do you mean your current cartridge inventory is too costly to use in this instance or they demonstrate an inability to track well? Just to clarify... | |
| SME 20/3 --- tonearm recommendations!? Its a bit of a fork in the road: koetsu and other low compliance carts go left....medium compliance go right. ;)Since you have two, somewhat similar, one-arm turntables it seems an opportunity to devote one for low compliance carts and the other m... | |
| best phono stage under 10k It is surprising that 3 pin (xlr, lemo etc) connectors for phono cables aren't more common since the cartridge is a balanced source.Anyways just an fyi (same commercial interests caveat) the Phonolab has balanced inputs AND balanced outputs (trans... | |
| best phono stage under 10k I forgot to say (on the balanced / noise topic) that making sure your phono cables are balanced and the phono preamp has a balanced input is probably going to help a lot... | |
| best phono stage under 10k My demo Audiospecials Phonolab 1.0 is in Texas right now for a demo. Wanna hear it? What cart(s) are you using?Since I have a commercial bias I will refrain from subjective comment. If you don't mind using a translator you can find a very thorough... | |
| Curious about the difference in what I’d hear on different tonearms Up the a Rega line would be an experiment in better wire and bearing spec. Effective mass and 'synergy' factors would remain similar. | |
| The Arm/Cartridge Matching Myth Imd distortion measurments would be good to add to such an experiment... | |
| Advice on Tonearm/ Cartridge combo FR64S is a great suggestion. Also the Audiocreative Groovemaster II for a new high mass arm. | |
| Japan Trip - Looking For Shopping MC Cartridge Recommendations Often the larger price variable depends on if there is both a japanese export agent (hired by manufacturer to deal with foreign sales) that then sells to a USA distro so there is an extra layer of cost. |