Posts by analogsurviver

Never thought it would come down to this, but here the true state of affairs with Shure M97xe cart.    A perfectly working Shure design (BTW, manufactured under license from ELAC, Germany) has full channel separation -...

Quote: Originally Posted by kenman345  Noted for the future, but the P-Mount cartridge I have can accept a new 5E stylus or a 10 stylus. I was shooting to buy the 10 stylus, as it's only $5 more than the other and...

I was thinking of new recordings of new music on new vinyl - not a re-release for the n-th time.  I know that doing analog all the way from the recording session to the LP in record shop bin today is extremely expensive. Not...

First of all, I am into audio because I like music. I worked in CD/LP retail for 10 years ( in my retail days, CD outsell LP by ?????? % )., but have worked in exact time CD has reached its peak and witnessed start of its decline as a...

Quote: Originally Posted by kenman345  I'm thinking of contacting Ortofon about getting the manual for the needle I have. I also wanna know if I'll get that information if I upgrade the needle on it, since that's...

DSD is not new. DSD64 (1bit @ 2.8 MHz ) is known basically as SACD. This resolution is most widespread, and all downloads I am aware of are 2.8 MHz.    I am a free lance recording engineer. I always strive to make...

First, I am glad QA has shown at least some professionalism in dealing with the situation ( sending another transformer, etc ). As I am familiar with the original Floats "MK I", I can confirm Spritzer's opinion/observation regarding...

Quote: Originally Posted by wullymc  Thanks Analogsurviver!   I will try with just the Phono Box and hopefully it will be enough!   I can't wait to get my TT.  It only has been a...

Quote: Originally Posted by wullymc    Thanks for your input Analogsurviver.   I am still waiting for my TT but have read the Phono Box manual and it states that for the 2M Red to set the...

Quote: Originally Posted by calipilot227    If you can afford it, go for a Rega P1/RP1 or P2 with a glass platter, Ortofon 2M Red (or even better, 2M Blue). You will NOT be...