sandthemall

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Sound Quality
For what it’s worth, I always rip my CDs to WAV files. Although less supported these days, WAV is an exact copy of the CD and is an uncompressed file. If you look, you’ll find a WAV converter out there. FLAC is a lossless compressed format and ple... 
Where to go next with the turntable
I have wood headshells, magnesium ones...aluminum ones. Each specifically linked to a cartridge type. You can open up access to many more cartridges with a removable headshell. The turntable has survived all these years because of constant and re... 
Does a turntable mat make any difference?
Hi end turntables probably don't have mats because, depending on all the various cartridge and record thicknesses, there would be a myriad of mats that would be 'best'. For me, at least, it's all about thickness/VTA.  
Led Zep Fool in the Rain
Fool In The Rain (J. Bonham) Rosanna (J. Porcaro) Babylon Sisters (B. Purdie)   Yes, these are all half-time shuffles. I remember learning this groove in my 30s, specifically Rosanna. When you figure it out...you can spot them on the radio whe... 
Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?
Yes, sorry! I see…I mistook it for a recommendation.   
Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?
  As mentioned, a phono stage is missing from your component list. That makes a big difference in detail/resolution.    
Ripping CDs
@moonwatcher  When I rip to .WAV, all I get is a music file. That’s all. I was led to believe that FLAC manages all that stuff and that’s why people like it. In my experience, WAV files don’t support metadata. It’s just a music file…I don’t and h... 
Ripping CDs
HP External Portable Slim Design CD/DVD RW Write/Read Drive, USB, Black (F2B56AA) https://a.co/d/1CihS85 This is the drive I recently bought. Works great.    
Ripping CDs
I use Winamp to rip to .WAV files from my portable CD drive ($40) to my laptop. Super easy. WAV files are marginally better than FLAC files. And you may be able to tell a difference with a hi-res playback system. FLAC is lossless...but lossless i... 
Lowest priced MC thats better than a Premium MM?
AT33PTG/2  
Sensitivity 86 v 90
Look at the impedance dip. That is where things make a difference. I had Salk Songtowers...easy to drive at 6 ohms and 88db efficiency with 30 watts. And great sounding speakers in their cost range. BUT it dipped into the 3 ohm range momentarily.... 
Sensitivity 86 v 90
Look at the impedance dip. That is where things make a difference. I had Salk Songtowers...easy to drive at 6 ohms and 88db efficiency with 30 watts. And great sounding speakers in their cost range. BUT it dipped into the 3 ohm range momentarily.... 
Proof of improvements in audio system sound quality....
My only advice is to listen more.   
Do I buy an upscale TT?
Number one question I thought about when I read this post is: 'what did the room look like'? From my own experience components seem to be a noticeable but minor actor in the equation. When changing the components, you will be ’tweaking’ the qualit... 
I feel bad for Generation X and The Millennial's
That's the problem with boomers...and that's why Gen X has to clean up all the damage they've done. And I love the 'greatest generation' moniker...classic narcism!  All good though...no generation is without its flaws. I was born in 1967. So thi...