This is the first time since Joe Cali set up the turntable that I have really played with the speed.
Which is the preferred protocol?
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Which is the preferred protocol?
If you can measure while playing a very dynamic recording woukd be the best…however the measurements might not be fast enough to give anything more than an average speed. This is what makes the Speednic interesting as you get feedback that’s as fast as your eye/brain can process the strobe while playing music. You can see with many TTs the speed does fluctuate when playing a record.
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Thank you.
If the measurement mechanism is not fast enough to give anything more than an average speed, do you think it is still the best protocol to measure speed while playing a record on the platter?
PS: As I get deeper into the fussiness of vinyl playback (I now have a DS Audio ION-001 spraying ions at my vinyl) it is increasingly clear to me that tape playback is easier than vinyl playback. Of course it is easier to identify grooves between tracks on vinyl then it is to hunt for tracks on tape.
It’s not about that Ron. It’s about accurate speed and how you determine it. It depends on the table design. I can’t speak to the Brinkman hence my question. The platter will change speed on some turntables when the stylus is lowered into the groove. If that is the case with the Brinkman, then I recommend you set the speed with the record playing. if the platter is immune to speed fluctuation with or without the stylus engaged, it doesn’t really matter.
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For me the problem with tape is lack of availability of pre-recorded media. I had a pretty good R2R back when I was recording live events. The idea of “ripping” other media onto tape doesn’t appeal to me (I have a friend making mixed tapes all the time…not for me). This friend of mine has two R2Rs (one Teac and one Technics I think) and a Nakamichi ZX-9 cassette deck. I personally think the ZX-9 is the most transparent to the source of his three machines.
I have three turntables: A Yamaha GT-2000,an Exclusive P10 with 12 inch Nottingham arm and a Brinkmann Bardo with 9.6 arm. I set them up and use them…not much fuss. They are all direct drive, so speed is quite accurate (the Yamaha is the best I have ever put the Speednic on btw.) and all sound really good…
My point is that vinyl is only as fussy as you want to make it.
If I may inquire, how, or what sonic differences between the Yamaha and the Pioneer Exclusive, have you observed?
Thanks....
With the primary goal of cleaning up the rat's nest of power cables behind the stands, I got a Torus Power ToT Max isolation transformer (instead of just an outlet extension box).
Now all of the digital components are going into the Torus, which is on the other side of the wall, in the listening room and under the couch which is right up against the wall between the equipment room and the listening room.
The Torus is being powered from one dedicated outlet on the listening room electrical system.
This set-up has the attractive result of freeing up two AC outlets on the equipment room side of the wall.
Now all of the digital components are going into the Torus, which is on the other side of the wall, in the listening room and under the couch which is right up against the wall between the equipment room and the listening room.
The Torus is being powered from one dedicated outlet on the listening room electrical system.
This set-up has the attractive result of freeing up two AC outlets on the equipment room side of the wall.
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I haven't listened too closely but I think the Torus is operating silently even under load.
Out of audiophilia nervosa I placed a 12" x 12" x 1/2" slab of Sorbothane underneath the Torus.
I don't know if I could reliably A/B it, but I have a feeling that the digital playback sounds a little bit smoother, a little bit "less digital."
Out of audiophilia nervosa I placed a 12" x 12" x 1/2" slab of Sorbothane underneath the Torus.
I don't know if I could reliably A/B it, but I have a feeling that the digital playback sounds a little bit smoother, a little bit "less digital."
Great job Ron!
I’m just curious about the Torus getting enough ventilation underneath the couch. Looks a bit thight space there!? I know it doesn’t run extremely hot, but maybe something to look after and have in mind to check now and then.
Btw:
How is everything else doing in your system? Are you happy with your turntable and the set up of it? And what about your amplifiers vs your speakers… Have you come to terms with everything yet, or is there still a lot of work to do before everything settles?
/ Jk
i might personally be a bit concerned about a fire hazard. or at the very least smoke damage. combination of carpet and furniture lining and no space. i'm sure i'm being paranoid.
the insurance adjuster might see that pic on line and maybe deny a claim.
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