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Responses from anvil_turntables
| A battle between two turntable generations. Which one is the winner? I don't think there are any turntables (not tonearms) that have on the fly VTA adjustment, but I could be wrong. The Technics, I think can be adjusted at it's base but not on the fly? Mine will have this capability in the near future. | |
| Why do turntables sound different? Very very good turntables, like other great components have exceptional transparency, which makes them sound more alike than different. | |
| Why do turntables sound different? Without knowing more about it the sapphire/ceramic design should have far less drag. | |
| Why do turntables sound different? You were wondering why tables sound different. I mentioned the bearing because it is an often overlooked component that enormously contributes to sound quality. | |
| Cartridge Suggestion Requested Something from ZYX might suit you | |
| Why do turntables sound different? Bearing friction plays a large role in a decks subjective sound with higher friction designs often but not always imparting a dark, slow signature. "Stretchy" rubber belts also are responsible for this type of sound. | |
| Disappointed w/ Klipsch Heresy III. Now what? Do you have the opportunity to try them in a different room? High efficiency speakers really benefit from boundary reinforcement and if you can't get them to "lock" into the room you will never get the sound you want. For years I have had a set o... | |
| Turntable and Rack vibration control I'll just end this part of the discussion by saying not all belt drives suffer that issue. It's not endemic to a low torque design. Maybe I can offer a tweak though. Disconnect your belt and give a push up to 33 rpm.let me know how long it takes... | |
| Turntable and Rack vibration control I'm simply stating my opinion which I believe represents the least compromised design. Having said that I'm a big fan of all turntables, at any price point wether it be belt, direct or idler drive. Furthermore I have experimented a fair bit with h... | |
| Turntable and Rack vibration control Get a different bearing and replace the rubber belt with a thread and those issues will go away. It's not the motor torque it's the compliance of the belt and the relatively high friction bearing in your deck. Idlers and directs have their own ch... | |
| Turntable and Rack vibration control Sorry but I can't let this one go. Stylus drag is real but has a negligible effect in a well designed turntable. Generally, turntables suffer from way too much torque rather than not enough. Eliminating bearing friction is a better approach than a... | |
| Turntable and Rack vibration control Also, I'm not a fan of flywheels. They add unnecessary cost and complexity and add a second often poorly designed bearing. Much better to just add more weight to the platter. Don't get too caught up in the noise issue. Its not that hard to deal wi... | |
| Turntable and Rack vibration control Completely agree. Multiple motors, multiple belts etc. often compounds noise. Many manufacturers bearings produce so much friction they need either large or multiple motors to operate properly. A single AC motor operated with reduced voltage ( o... | |
| Turntable and Rack vibration control You will need to isolate the motor from plinth whether attached or not, or preferably reduce motor vibration until it is virtually non existent Bruce | |
| Turntable and Rack vibration control I can send a set no charges for demo. |