Get a small and inexpensive space heater and a thermometer to measure the surrounding temperature. After a bit of adjustment you should be able to elevate the temperature around the turntable. Let things warm up a bit before using the turntable. Also a good idea to get one that doesn't have a noisy fan. That should help cold weather concerns.
Playing Vinyl in a Cold Room
I have a question for vinyl lovers in this forum.
I always recognized that temperature influence on sound quality of playing vinyl.
The recommended temperature for my cartridge EMT TSD15 is 23C (73.5F).
My system is in the basement, and in some days a temperature drops there to 18.5 Celsius (65 F).
Playing vinyl in such low temperature causes bad tracking and more grainy, dry sound.
Does anyone have a similar experience?
Any idea how to solve this issue?
Should I try to change my tonearm settings - to lower VTA or higher VTF?
Regards,
Alex
I always recognized that temperature influence on sound quality of playing vinyl.
The recommended temperature for my cartridge EMT TSD15 is 23C (73.5F).
My system is in the basement, and in some days a temperature drops there to 18.5 Celsius (65 F).
Playing vinyl in such low temperature causes bad tracking and more grainy, dry sound.
Does anyone have a similar experience?
Any idea how to solve this issue?
Should I try to change my tonearm settings - to lower VTA or higher VTF?
Regards,
Alex
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