bpoletti
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| Turntable Advice Needed @puppyt Here are a few definitions:VTA - In simple terms, with the cartridge mounted flush with the arm's headshell, the angle between the arm and the surface of the record. Azimuth - looking straight at the cartridge from the front, the angle o... | |
| Turntable Advice Needed Just saw a VPI HMW-19/ IV using an original Aries platter and JMW 10.5 inch arm. includes an SDS. $2500. IMO, that's the best platter VPI ever produced. Arm works best on an unsprung table, which is a favorable mod for an HWI-19 (replace the s... | |
| Cat jumped on turntable @s2000cr +2 for the catAgree with missing stylus. Nothing at the end of the cantilever to hold the groove.But don't try anymore record testing since the bare cantilever may damage the records.When you do get a new cartridge of stylus, check your ... | |
| Cat jumped on turntable @scarlson - The problem has nothing to do with your turntable, arm or cartridge. It's the cat that needs replacement. I suggest a gold fish or a statue of a dog in the form of "His Master's Voice" that can be placed in front of one of your speak... | |
| Koetsu black, lacking bass @dpoud - How much do you want for your Kleos? | |
| If I were to replace my VPI Airies1 with a 4k or so budget? In my opinion...."Speed regulation" is an insignificant factor. Look up the actual the variation in 60hz grid frequency and what happens if a power generation device is out of synch at all with that 60hz signal. The 60hz signal is stable regardl... | |
| If I were to replace my VPI Airies1 with a 4k or so budget? The variac adjusts the voltage. There is no need to adjust the frequency.unless there is a problem with the pulley size. A VPI pulley is stepped to adjust between 33 /13 and 45 RPM. The 60hz line frequency does not vary. That's a myth. | |
| If I were to replace my VPI Airies1 with a 4k or so budget? You can use a variac instead of an SDS or other controller. Start the platter with full voltage, then dial back to 65% of "wall voltage" after the platter gets up to speed. Does the same thing as an SDS at less than $100. | |
| If I were to replace my VPI Airies1 with a 4k or so budget? I have an Aries 1 (Extended). You will probably be disappointed with anything new in the $4K price range. You might want to keep the Aries. It could be better to spend some small coin on a VPI "Dual Pivot" arm upgrade. IMO, will improve the perfor... | |
| Sound proofing panels and other equipment - What is the best out there right now Why not just get him some very good headphones? | |
| Is There any Consensus at all amongst Audiophiles? Yes, maybe and no. | |
| Vinyl “Pops & Clicks” eliminators There are a couple of ways to reduce or eliminate pops and tics. The first way is to clean the records as best possible. The second is to not play the part of the groove that has the pops and tics. (Yes, Ricky. There's some splainin' to do.)Th... | |
| Is soundstaging emblematic of reality? Everyone has different listening preferences. One person's appreciation of imaging and soundstage is another annoying distraction. In listening to classical music, I personally consider strong imaging and soundstage reproduction an enhancement t... | |
| Speaker Imaging - Do you hear a line, or do you hear an arc?? I agree. Not sure about a "line" or an "arc" in an image. What I get is nothing at all like that. I don't hear the speakers at all. What I hear is the soundstage with instruments all over in proper depth / position on state and side-to-side po... | |
| Ears hurt when listening after changing speakers Sorta seems intuitive, but if it hurts when you listen that loud, don't listen that loud. |