Returning to Vinyl
Millercarbon gives great advice, and I'll add that VTF is critical with many cartridges, so a stylus force gauge like the Riverstone is essential to proper setup. Inexpensive and worth every penny: https://www.amazon.com/Riverstone-Audio-Record-Level-Turntable-Resolution/dp/B01N7H52GL |
armstrod Looks like a nifty device which maybe even I can learn to use. Some DIY will be necessary for me, living far from metro hotbeds and not wanting to haul delicate TTs around on road trips. But where do I find mfr's recommended VTF for any particular cartridge? Maybe online somewhere? Need to begin by cleaning and optimizing the cart I've got before considering upgrades. |
As some have said, not essential-just convenient; however, you don't need a machine if you follow this advice on record cleaning: Neil Antin's paper is thorough and evaluates all types of machines--but his process does not involve anything but easily obtainable cleaner and regular household items--the process is covered in Chapter V if that's all you want to read: https://thevinylpress.com/app/uploads/2021/03/PAC-Vinyl-Records_2021-03-01_pdf.pdf (Note: the "Vinylstack" label protector is no longer available as they've gone out of business but you can improvise |
mijostyn Got 300-400 LPs, some duplicates and/or different pressings, virgin vinyl, half-speed mastered, etc. Will definitely check Elusive Disc, which I'd never heard of. Last time I spun vinyl, there was no such thing as a website to find such information. wyoboy Will check the referenced paper. If I end up doing more and more vinyl, a machine will certainly become the right move. |
