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| Who tweaks VTF too? Hi D, I suspected that this factor might be brought up. It does seem obvious that it should be true in theory. However, I can't help but noting that virtually all cartridge manufacturers specify a recommended range for VTF that's wider -- oftentim... | |
| Who tweaks VTF too? Well, just shy of 300 views and no concurrences, I guess I'm alone here, and kind of surprised about it! Bet if I'd asked about VTA, instead of VTF, many would have said they tweak it record-by-record, at least sometimes... | |
| Do powercords make a difference in sound? Hi Byron, agreed that this can and should go no farther. However, just for the record (and perhaps a better understanding if I failed to make myself clear, which is probable), I never said that a power cord's sound changes with listening position.... | |
| Do powercords make a difference in sound? I still do keep hope alive of someday getting off this thread, but (very simplistically): If you're sitting in one spot, you might react positively to a cord substitution that subjectively tightens the bass response. If you're sitting in another p... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Bobby Jaspar & Herbie Mann - "Flute Flight" [Prestige mono LP '57] With Tommy Flanagan piano, Joe Puma guitar, Doug Watkins or Wendell Marshall bass, Eddie Costa vibes, Bobby Donaldson drumsTerry Gibbs Quartet - "Plays The Duke" [EmArcy mono L... | |
| Do powercords make a difference in sound? Hi Byron, I'm sorry, but this otherwise very nice discussion is just too far off into the weeds for me to want to compound it further by delving into the boring specifics of my own experiences with power cords. You sound like you've done just as m... | |
| Do powercords make a difference in sound? Hi Byron, I thought I was done here but as you surmised that was before I saw your questions, which derserve to be answered. Unfortunately I have been otherwise occupied and will continue to be for a while. Please give me a chance to read and dige... | |
| Who tweaks VTF too? Dan_ed: I'm no expert, but I would differ with that take. My own (completely unscientific) opinion would be that a change in VTA, however small or large (within real-world limits), is virtually only a change in SRA, and for all practical purposes ... | |
| Who tweaks VTF too? That's why we appreciate and depend on you Elizabeth! ;^) | |
| Do powercords make a difference in sound? Hi Al, thank you for your thoughtful response. It does seem to answer my question about whether your position that power cords can't have an intrinsic 'sound' is taken primarily from theory or listening.I am not qualified to submit to you the exis... | |
| Who tweaks VTF too? I'm surprised it took three responses to get to the SRA issue! :-) (Someone will probably take me to task shortly for running heavier than recommended.) However with only three responses total out of 90 views so far, and none of them saying yeah, ... | |
| Do powercords make a difference in sound? Those are wonderful posts guys, but I'm not sure the argument is as impeccable in practice as on the page. I have to wonder if those positions are based more on theory or experience. In my own experience, although maybe some of this extrinsic/intr... | |
| New 'Vinyl Flat' flattener? I've always been too chickensh*t to try that with a valued record... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Sergio Mendes Trio - "In The Brazilian Bag" [Tower stereo LP '66] Piano trio + guests Wanda de Sah vocals, Rosinha de Valenca guitar (fantastic playing), Bud Shank flute & alto sax. A gorgeous samba record originally released on parent label C... | |
| Stand out phono stages I replaced a PSA GCPH with an EAR 324 (both run balanced-out). While it's true that the former is nice for the money, it's also true that the difference in price for the latter is an accurate reflection of the improvement in sound. |