"Rumble" is a misnomer since low frequency noise can also be caused by pinch warps or a wavey surface on an LP. Such defects are exacerbated by a non-ideal tonearm mass/cartridge compliance mismatch. You can visually see this sort of problem by looking at the woofer cones flutter while a record is playing. This is a good reason for such a filter which typically engages below 20Hz.
Why don't all phono preamps include a rumble filter?
In my system, the use of a rumble filter is mandatory (I notice no degradation of sonics when I engage the rumble filter). I'm thinking of upgrading my phono preamp and would like to choose one that has this as an optional feature. However, it appears that most manufacturers of phono preamps do not include this. Why not? Does the use of a rumble filter degrade the sound of a phono preamp?
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