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jadis wrote:TAS wrote:to give an example, even arthur salvatore mentioned that the better or is it his preferred vtf for xv1s is at 2.7g way above the specs of 2.2g.
I personally would not try to go beyond the manufacturer's maximum recommended VTF for any cartridge. While it may sound better (which again is subjective and many vary as ancilliary components changes), I believe the manufacturer knows his design better in setting the max VTF level, and instantly my concern is that stress done to the cantilever with excessive force, and faster groove wear (of records) may happen as well.
dante wrote:mandym wrote:2. Some recordings have off-center vocalists. Do not attempt to correct this error by adjusting the azimuth.
Hi Mandy, may I know if you can recommend some test mono LPs where the vocalists are placed at dead center?
jadis wrote: I am not too sure where I read it, but the underlying reason why there is no such provision exists is that the tonearm manufacturer assumes that present day cartridges are perfectly made, carved (body), and aligned. That is something like an 'auto-azimuthed' cartridge. To me, that would be the only reason as I can't think of another. Caveat emptor.
TAS wrote:jadis wrote:TAS wrote:to give an example, even arthur salvatore mentioned that the better or is it his preferred vtf for xv1s is at 2.7g way above the specs of 2.2g.
I personally would not try to go beyond the manufacturer's maximum recommended VTF for any cartridge. While it may sound better (which again is subjective and many vary as ancilliary components changes), I believe the manufacturer knows his design better in setting the max VTF level, and instantly my concern is that stress done to the cantilever with excessive force, and faster groove wear (of records) may happen as well.
lets go beyond audio for a while....manufacturers tend to list the specs where their products is safe to use. this is more of a business decision of minimizing returns and warranty expenses. well, we can always argue that its different in audio. but as in most products, regular users knows better what condition the product will excel best not necessarily last longer. manufacturers technician may know it but then they may not tell you.
audiostar wrote:dante wrote:mandym wrote:2. Some recordings have off-center vocalists. Do not attempt to correct this error by adjusting the azimuth.
Hi Mandy, may I know if you can recommend some test mono LPs where the vocalists are placed at dead center?
Pareng Dante, I saw an Ella Fitzgerald mono recording in one of your racks several sessions ago
Jon Agner wrote:audiostar wrote:dante wrote:
Hi Mandy, may I know if you can recommend some test mono LPs where the vocalists are placed at dead center?
Pareng Dante, I saw an Ella Fitzgerald mono recording in one of your racks several sessions ago
If it's a true mono recording, then the sound will always come out from the center
AFAIK, Any recording made before 1955 can be used for this exercise (original issues of Frank Sinatra's recordings under Capitol comes into mind).
Hope this helps.
mandym wrote:
BTW, can you link to OP thread you were referring to? I hope to learn a thing or two from that.
Jon Agner wrote:A question to you guys regarding azimuth: Do you follows the surface of the vinyl or do you follow the 90 degree angle (by using a level)? In my case, I initially follow the 90 degree angle, as I always assume the position of the cutting stylus, then fine tune it by ear by adjusting VTA, VTF, anti skatebias and azimuth. I don't use the vinyl surface as reference (unless it's flat) as the surface is tapered from the inner radius (edge of the label) towards the lip.
jadis wrote:jon,
in my case, i rely on sight spot check (silip system) , i like to see the base of the koetsu parallel to the record surface. i use a flat record of course. i am afraid to use any sort of level to touch the side of the cartridge and the record surface to check for a 90 degree measurement as i do not trust my 'trembling' fingers as the stylus is set on the record. the good thing about the koetsu body is that it is cut quite straight rectangle and not V-shaped or trapezoidal. then i listen to my very familiar test LPs for the center fill, etc. if the sight looks ok and the music sounds ok, i'm ok with myself.
mandym wrote:jadis wrote:jon,
in my case, i rely on sight spot check (silip system) , i like to see the base of the koetsu parallel to the record surface. i use a flat record of course. i am afraid to use any sort of level to touch the side of the cartridge and the record surface to check for a 90 degree measurement as i do not trust my 'trembling' fingers as the stylus is set on the record. the good thing about the koetsu body is that it is cut quite straight rectangle and not V-shaped or trapezoidal. then i listen to my very familiar test LPs for the center fill, etc. if the sight looks ok and the music sounds ok, i'm ok with myself.
Me too! I eyeball to within range then home in by listening for image centering as I fine-tune the azimuth.
Jadis, perhaps the Keotsu is so well aligned (i.e. stylus perpendicularity to the body) that when it is mated to your likewise well aligned tonearm arm, it becomes as you say..."auto-azimuted" . Lucky you.
audiostar wrote:Thanks Phil, as I've said, I'm still learning how to use it. It can be somewhat complicated because you still have to use a device that measures each of the tones that the LP plays to tune your analog rig. It recommends the use of a certain instrument, but in my case I compensate by using an spl meter placed in my sweet spot.
audiostar wrote:Thanks Phil, as I've said, I'm still learning how to use it. It can be somewhat complicated because you still have to use a device that measures each of the tones that the LP plays to tune your analog rig. It recommends the use of a certain instrument, but in my case I compensate by using an spl meter placed in my sweet spot.
JackD201 wrote:Tito Mandy the OP is you OP = Original Poster
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