Inner tracks vs outer tracks


Hi:
Given the differences in diameter, should there be differences in sound between the outside tracks and the inside tracks of an LP? 

almart1

Showing 3 responses by thuchan

Almart1,
a linear tracking arm like the Kuzma Airline or the Eminent Technology 2 will help to solve your problems.
another approach is the UNIdin curve you get when buying a Smarttractor. This geometrical solution solves your problem much better than any other curves.

best
E.
Dear Raul,
the MF article is 6 years old.
Wally tried to determine UNI-DIN in the vinyl-engine calculator and tried to compare it with the stipulation of Loefgren. It is not only far away from reality, I guess Wally did not understand UNI-DIN (same with you?).

Mathematically and under the assumption that the tracking parameters were the same on each LP-side Loefgrens Euclidian Approaching would be correct! As either the one nor the other is correct the bases for the calculation is not right - especially not for Stereo!

UNI-DIN was accomplished on the bases of a Stereo-Microgroove LP. The Stereo track, nor 33 1/3 or 45 rpm existed at the time of Loefgren ´s calculation. The same for Baerwald.

When you want enjoying a LP with all tracks you better move to UNI-DIN, also regarding the last songs on the record.
MIchael Fremer knew why he did not prefer one of the curves at Wally´s miscalculation. Maybe today Michael would see it in a different light?

Best
E.



The question was and is: are the differences between outside and inside tracks on a LP?
the answer is yes. Some like millercarbon do not see this as a problem, they are happy with this situation. Others like me have solved the issue by using the UNI-DIN curve which provides a better sound also for the outside tracks - and by using a good system you will hear it!
Some may stick to Mono related curves and do not regard it as an issue. Fine!

Best
E.