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Perhaps a foolish question, but .....

I'm thinking about getting the newly released Beatles mono LP set. My integrated amp does not have a "mono switch," nor do I have a mono phono cartridge. Will I still be able to enjoy these mono LP's that everyone is raving about, or will I be wasting my money since my system is not equipped to specifically handle "mono" music ?
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czarivey
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Haven't you played yet mono vinyl on your stereo? Any stereo system can play mono vinyl with no issues.
Since my system has 2 turntables and secondary TT apparently having replacable headshell, I can easily swap between mono and stereo cartridge. With mono cartridge I get better presentation, tone and clarity. With mono system you can step even above that.
Listening experience overall for mono records on stereo pickup and amlification should not be considered wasting money. It's just getting the very best out of mono vinyl with dedicated mono system.
czarivey
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Hah I used to use mono switch a lot when was listening to early Beatles stereo releases. Mono switch helped a lot to mask poor stereo mastering back then.
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