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Re: Got the turntable itch
Just to expand on jdjohns post, the Galen Carol site has a great detailed explantion about cartridge/tone arm compliance.
https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/tonearm-cartridge-compatability/
https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/tonearm-cartridge-compatability/
SCompRacer
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Re: You’re doing it wrong…
Ha, it took seeing that a second time to sink in. I knew something seemed off...
The person (or bot) who made the meme should learn about Fermi estimates.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi_problem
If Elon has 250 billion and there are 7 billion people, the arithmetic's really easy, of course!
250/7 = $35.71 for everybody!
PS Elon gets to keep $35.71, by definition. But what a tax write-off he'll have!
mhardy6647
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Re: Got the turntable itch
skipshot12 wrote: »The tonearm is the original stock arm. I would not want to lose the semi-auto feature.
I love the looks of the DP1200 and don't get me wrong...I am satisfied with the sound, it's just one of those "you don't know what you may be missing" deals with me.
Fortunately I have very few records that have any visible warping and one of the claims to fame this cart had was that it tracked very well and i tend to agree with that. After all the input here, I'm thinking I may try a different phono stage to see if the Dynaco pre does indeed have the good reputation previous reviews have stated.
Been enjoying the comments here, thanks!
Where are you located?
If you are near by I would bring over a tt so you could do a comparison in your system, with your cartridge, to see if a change may be what you’re looking for.
I’ll say this, a tt is just a machine to spin a record. The differences between tables are minimal at a certain rumble, W&F and speed control.
The things that will make the largest difference, better/worse, are your cartridge, tonearm, preamp with phono stage and a dedicated phono stage.
Hey Skip, what's the story with tonearms and their effect on sound/presentation?
Oooooph....
That's a good question.
Longer pivot arms are better than short pivot arms. Has to do with the angle of error while playing an LP/Record.
What does tracking angle error sound like?
Tangential arms eliminate tracking angle error as they play (track) the record in the manner they were cut with the lathe.
How to explain what that sounds like vs a pivot arm, I cannot.
Damping Tonearms to help with resonances.
Some manufacturers used oil with paddles (SME) while others used sensor motors (Denon, Sony etc.).
What might this approach do to effect the sound?
All these types of arms have pluses and minuses.
The thing it all comes down to is which one do you prefer. Which sounds best to you?
One of the reasons most honest folks say that you have to use your own ears. It's a process of taking the time to listen to as many different choices as possible.
Hope others that can actually explain, in words, what the differences/effects/approach in sound.... actually sounds like
Skip
P.S. One thing I can say regarding tt's is go with the most your wallet can take. You do get what you pay for and.... you do get what you don't pay for.
skipshot12
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Re: Post a picture.....any picture...part deux...
Sonic booms from the most powerful rocket ever built have some scientists worried
From CNN.
As the Super Heavy booster made its way back to a pinpoint landing, an earsplitting sonic boom rang out.
“It truly was one of the loudest things I’ve ever heard or experienced,” said Noah Pulsipher, an applied physics undergraduate at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and a coauthor of a recent study about the noise associated with the Starship launch.
The sound, detectable miles away at a popular tourist destination, was as loud as a gunshot at close range, according to the study that published in November in the journal JASA Express Letters.
From CNN.
As the Super Heavy booster made its way back to a pinpoint landing, an earsplitting sonic boom rang out.
“It truly was one of the loudest things I’ve ever heard or experienced,” said Noah Pulsipher, an applied physics undergraduate at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and a coauthor of a recent study about the noise associated with the Starship launch.
The sound, detectable miles away at a popular tourist destination, was as loud as a gunshot at close range, according to the study that published in November in the journal JASA Express Letters.
BlueBirdMusic
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Re: Teac X-1000r R2R Adventures
Thanks for the kind words. These things are pretty complicated and have presented some challenges. I hope to get all three working without turning one into a parts machine.
One other thing I learned. JIS. Japanese Industry Standard screws. I have some really good quality screwdrivers and bits, but they didn't seem quite right loosening or tightening screws on these decks. I had to apply extra force to keep the driver engaged in screw head.
JIS are similar to our Phillips head. Unlike Phillips which are designed to cam out, the JIS is designed to keep applying force and hold tighter in the head of screw. There is a significant difference in feel using the JIS drivers on the JIS screw heads.
One other thing I learned. JIS. Japanese Industry Standard screws. I have some really good quality screwdrivers and bits, but they didn't seem quite right loosening or tightening screws on these decks. I had to apply extra force to keep the driver engaged in screw head.
JIS are similar to our Phillips head. Unlike Phillips which are designed to cam out, the JIS is designed to keep applying force and hold tighter in the head of screw. There is a significant difference in feel using the JIS drivers on the JIS screw heads.
SCompRacer
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Re: Bad Christmas for Me
Damn - I sincerely hope that the effects of this can be mitigated to a significant degree. I had a similar experience with my eyesight a few months ago, and I certainly understand the cycle of fear-uncertainty-frustration-anger-resignation that you are feeling. Just take it a day at a time, and do your best to stay positive.
daddyjt
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Re: Post a picture.....any picture...part deux...
mhardy6647 wrote: »
This picture reminds me of my only trip I took on a DC-3 about 1974. I had flown a few times only on jets. To tell the truth, it was an old plane and I was really apprehensive and scared. To and fro, was an adventure at a rather low altitude. Future trips to the facility were serviced by DC-9's, thank God.
It was a business trip from Atlanta to Glynco, GA on the coast close to Brunswick. FLETC (Federal Law Enforcement Training Center) is located there and was responsible for training all government law enforcement personnel except for the Secret Service and Supreme Court security. My colleague and I were finalizing a contract to develop training software for the Center. I mention FLETC because one never knows what and where things are happening.
Memories are fun, sometimes.
BlueBirdMusic
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