Piano is a great way in which to test the speed stability of a turntable, especially if you concentrate on the decay of notes. Very revealing. I suppose any stringed instrument could do the same, but I think that the rapid variations in stylus drag invoked by the attack and then decay of a sustained piano note is just a more severe test.
Turn table speed variation question
I've always found that tracks containing sustained piano notes (chords mainly) seem to highlight the smallest variation in platter speed.
However, I do not notice the same speed variations with sustained notes played on any other instruments.
Works well when auditioning turntables, but a PITA when you hit those older, less than stellar recordings, where the tape machine cause the issue.
Wondered if anyone else had the same experience with a different instrument, or is this specific to the piano.
Thanks
However, I do not notice the same speed variations with sustained notes played on any other instruments.
Works well when auditioning turntables, but a PITA when you hit those older, less than stellar recordings, where the tape machine cause the issue.
Wondered if anyone else had the same experience with a different instrument, or is this specific to the piano.
Thanks
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