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Suggestion for more detail

For the recordings I have both LP and CD versions, I notice my analog setup beat my CD setup for almost all of the recordings. However, on some recordings, the CD versions sound more colorful and detailed than the LP versions. Is that because of the condition of records? Will a upgrade to MC cartridge help?

My CD setup is Spectral 3000/2000 with Spectral-Link.
My Analog setup consists of clearaudio Virtuoso Wood, Eminent-Tech ET-2 with all upgrades except the Mag. arm tube, single Wisa pump and tank, Eurolab Premier with 80mm platter and Teres DC motor modification, HMS Gran Finale phono cables, Tom Evans MicroGroove+.
poorguy
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rauliruegas
13,103 posts
 
Hi friend: Twl is right, you have to compare the same recorded versions on LP and CD.

Now, you have a nice system and certanelly that if you do an upgrade on your cartridge you can have an improvement in the sound quality reproduction.

I like the Clearaudio line of cartridges ( I own two of them ) and the Discovery is a grat one.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
poorguy OP
90 posts
 
On most of those recordings, LP version is more of everything than the CD version. But, on some supposed-to-be-good LPs, the CD is more colorful and detailed.

Thanks for your help.
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
One other possibility. Have you tried optimizing VTA for these "supposed to be good" recordings? If arm height is much too low you could be losing the top end.
twl
3,251 posts
 
Very perceptive thought, Doug.
That might very well be it.
Especially if they are the heavy vinyl records that might noticeably upset the VTA setting.
poorguy OP
90 posts
 
I adjusted the VTA but didn't help. I think Virtuoso Wood is VTA insensitive like Stereophile said. Thank you anyway.
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