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| I need an explanation of "damping factor". The damping factor is the output impedance of an amplifier, divided into the speaker impedance. If the amp's output impedance is 0.5 ohm, and the speaker impedance is 8 ohm, then the damping factor is 16.It is typically discussed in terms of the c... | |
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| New Tubes=Noisy Phono Section with VTL 2.5 Yes they will be somewhat noisier than the high level section, regardless of the tubes used. This is the nature of high gain. | |
| Bent Silver TX102 compared to Placette RVC Nice discussion Mike. I am glad to hear some reporting on this unit in actual use. | |
| How much LF info on LPs? According to the article by Kevin Gray at RTI mastering, the LP record is capable of frequency response of 7Hz - 25kHz, with a dynamic range exceeding 75db.How much more do you want?If it is not coming out of your speakers, it is the speaker's pro... | |
| New Tubes=Noisy Phono Section with VTL 2.5 Yes, it is likely that the higher gain in the MC phono section could cause this hissing. Some tubes are quieter than others, and the very high gain in an MC phono stage will show all noise. | |
| Best Tonearm Match for Shelter 901 Jhardy, the term "compliance" relates to the flexibility of the suspension of the particular cartridge. Generally, a number of 12cu or under is considered low compliance. Low compliance means a stiff suspension, and often accompanies a heavier car... | |
| Best Tonearm Match for Shelter 901 Brian, the OL Illustrious has a VTA adjustment screw on the base, very similar to your Linn Ittok. The anti-skate bias is set with a weight on a thread, just like the older SME arms used to have. This is very simple, and reliable. No big deal. As ... | |
| Best Tonearm Match for Shelter 901 Hi Bwhite. I am the one that is espousing the opinions about the unipivots not being ideal with the Shelter. It is not a matter of whether they will work, but how well. I'm sure that there are many unipivot owners out there using low compliance ca... | |
| Desperately seeking the elusive tube sound Marakanetz, the best cartridge for that tonearm would have to be hand built from rare exotic balsa wood, and tipped with the needle from the agave cactus, found primarily in the Oaxacan area of Mexico. The coils must be wound from the conductive g... | |
| Phono Stage for passive preamp control I have also seen used IO phono stages at around $2500. But I didn't mention them, because they have no volume control, and when you add the Bent Unit, you are around $3500. If you can stretch up to that level, then you couldn't do any better than ... | |
| I need some clarity Get a turntable | |
| Records are better. I actually heard it Yes, I understand. The LP selection is not as wide as CD, for the new releases. Regrettable, but true. | |
| Records are better. I actually heard it Sugarbrie, they are still making new LP's. | |
| Phono Stage for passive preamp control Yes, probably you are restricted to SS if you want that much gain, without spending a ton of money. If you get a step up transformer, you could do it with a tube unit. Bent Audio makes a set of step up transformers that are high quality, and allow... |