Recent content by InSides

Well using headphones is inherently more accessible than an oscilloscope or a computer with a recording interface.

Just to add to the host of confirmations here, I have found both empirically (measurements) and through listening, that 2/3 of VTF yields lowest distortion.

I do not have the technical knowledge in mono to fully ascertain whether his statements make full sense, but I have become wary of his positions some time ago, as he seems to be hopping on the FOTM (flavor of the month) bandwagon. First it was the excellent reissues, then it was first presses...

You should be perfectly safe to play it with a stereo cart. Mono cart should potentially bring the noise floor down further.

Of course, I should have linked the old thread no? Apologies, here it is: https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/mono-cartridges.257703/

Here is an old thread where I (being not the OP) asked a few questions about mono and some interesting recommendations came about. Since that time, I first purchased an Audio Technica AT33Mono with the LH15/OCC headshell, which was excellent. And still is, now a backup. Then moved on to the EMT...

Well he is more of a charlatan but even a broken clock shows the right time at least twice a day. I certainly am biased, but the sound exceeds the looks.

Came across this patent as well: https://ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/4359768 More than 40 years since filing - yet I haven't heard a VTA-analyzing device being developed (or sold). It is an interesting approach though - years ago there were "cartridge analyzing...

That is / was my biggest concern. Test records are notoriously non-standard even across batches, so having a (rather expensive) piece of software rely on a possibly faulty test record makes the point of "correctness" moot. This is all excellent information, thank you - we are already at a point...

I have settled down on the following order (not all steps apply with every tonearm / turntable): Level everything; Establish proper turntable speed; Set correct pivot-to-spindle for tonearm; Mount cartridge; Set rough balance + rough VTF; Fine tune cartridge position using protractor; Set VTA...

I try (well, tried) to keep cost out of the discussion since I am sure a lot of work went into that software. But yes, the amount of money requested is not insignificant, and there are associated purchases, including an audio interface, and the need to use a Windows computer etc, etc. Having...

Thank you for the praise - arms are a very tricky thing to build (to have them sound right), which is why I now default to a trio of SME 3012 (albeit slightly modified in line with my requirements). I would appreciate seeing what you've done. :) On the topic at hand, I would love for us here to...

So I came across a video from The Absolute Sound titled "a review of the AnalogMagik V2" (*). I will not go in depth on the video save to mention that in my opinion it should have been named "a solely subjective experience" since it contained no effort to explain how the software works nor...

Yes, that is what I gathered - just the best “regular” DL-103 that Denon could produce now. Bet that headshell has something to add to the performance. Back to the OP’s original query - no reason it would not be a good match. If you like the 103, go for the anniversary version while you can...

Is it really? Have you any confirmation on this? I never cared much for the 103R, so this note is quite intriguing.