The phone apps are probably OK for rpm calibration, but aren't "digital dynamometers" used to measure stylus force?
Yep, but now the audiophiles say that a digital dynamometer is the way to go. There are even apps for phones that do this.
A good, pristinely clean 180-200 gram pressing played back on a reference grade turntable setup often achieves a lower noise floor. This is because digital suffers from a high amount of Quantization noise and distortion.
The phone apps are probably OK for rpm calibration, but aren't "digital dynamometers" used to measure stylus force?
Digital quantization noise and distortion occur only at and around the Nyquest frequency. My hearing does not extend to 22.05kHz, so I do not hear the quantization noise and distortion on CDs.
Actually you do since it filters into the audible band, which is easily measured.
Frankly, I am a little surprised you can hear quantization noise and distortion on CDs, yet you can't hear groove noise on vinyl, but I guess everyone's hearing differs.
The phone apps are probably OK for rpm calibration, but aren't "digital dynamometers" used to measure stylus force?
I am very sensitive to digital noise and distortion. Groove noise is mainly the product of mistracking and contamination. I hear it very clearly when it is present.
A good, pristinely clean 180-200 gram pressing played back on a reference grade turntable setup often achieves a lower noise floor. This is because digital suffers from a high amount of Quantization noise and distortion.
YES! I grew up listening to lots of shortwave on my Hallicrafters S-120 and just learned to listen through all the static and squeals. I still have two radios that have the "tuning eye" tubes. Great stuff."...and the pops, hiss and hum are part of the experience. The little red light on the front of the console takes me straight back to my five-year-old self."
So on which system are you currently listening to music, digital or vinyl?
And how is my better than any of you are likely to have system relevant? I can give you a hint at its caliber by telling you that I use an Accuphase amp/preamp, Micro Seiki turntable, and Acoustat speakers.
I do have a special transport and dac as well.
Gee, I just asked if you were listening to vinyl or digital. From your description, it sounds like both. I am surprised you listen to digital, given your special sensitivity to digital noise and distortion.
Is there a strong interest in film photography?
We may never know...
This thread is about stereo system humblebragging.
Is there a strong interest in film photography?
We may never know...
This thread is about stereo system humblebragging.
We are a bit off topic at this point.
At 39 pages it is to be expected.
At 39 pages it is to be expected.
But I do not look at this thread for various opinions and arguments about sound systems. Back on topic please!
Perhaps we can discuss the interest in stereo photography?
Only if you can point out where to place the microphone and speakers.
There are plenty of pictures posted on hifi and instrument forums that may be able to aid you in your quest.
NOT on stereo cameras.
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