Hi :-)
I think Raul is seeing the light, bless you man! >>> ... I focus and give more time to the music <<<
Maybe something to re-learn for a lot of us 'perfectionists' and count me in also.
Not so sure about DerTonarm's approach any more: >>> I do alter my VTA several times during each session <<<
Man oh man, is this it?
I do get my own exercises that way, oh yes, and it's becomes like a 'bad habit' it think.
Next I'd hop up in a concert and try do the same :-)
>>> Many sonic judgements regarding cartridges or tonearms may well be just a matter of a momentary "VTA sweet spot" on one combo and missing it again on the next. <<<
Yes Sir, I feel more and more this holds some powerful truth Mein Herr!
And >>> Missing the correct VTA for the given record is dangerous in a serious test set-up. <<< YES!!!!
That's what's been hitting me like a ton of bricks, actually. You sort of know it, but somehow not synthesise what it can actually result in.
Like I'm listening to some of my classic older vinyl, fiddled the VTA to some point of general 'consensus' (with my self), in comes my Audio friend and insists on hearing 'Tin Pan Alley' for the 1 000 time, and tells me that cartridge sux! Ha!
Don't know if want to cry or laugh?
Cheers,
Axel
PS: Hyper resolving carts (ALL MCs...) are now being considered the HEROIN of hi-end. You get addicted, have to pay the price, and pain of the withdrawal syndromes...
I think Raul is seeing the light, bless you man! >>> ... I focus and give more time to the music <<<
Maybe something to re-learn for a lot of us 'perfectionists' and count me in also.
Not so sure about DerTonarm's approach any more: >>> I do alter my VTA several times during each session <<<
Man oh man, is this it?
I do get my own exercises that way, oh yes, and it's becomes like a 'bad habit' it think.
Next I'd hop up in a concert and try do the same :-)
>>> Many sonic judgements regarding cartridges or tonearms may well be just a matter of a momentary "VTA sweet spot" on one combo and missing it again on the next. <<<
Yes Sir, I feel more and more this holds some powerful truth Mein Herr!
And >>> Missing the correct VTA for the given record is dangerous in a serious test set-up. <<< YES!!!!
That's what's been hitting me like a ton of bricks, actually. You sort of know it, but somehow not synthesise what it can actually result in.
Like I'm listening to some of my classic older vinyl, fiddled the VTA to some point of general 'consensus' (with my self), in comes my Audio friend and insists on hearing 'Tin Pan Alley' for the 1 000 time, and tells me that cartridge sux! Ha!
Don't know if want to cry or laugh?
Cheers,
Axel
PS: Hyper resolving carts (ALL MCs...) are now being considered the HEROIN of hi-end. You get addicted, have to pay the price, and pain of the withdrawal syndromes...