Topic: Ah, now I can listen to my Vinyl again

[macdaddy]

it is the same...

the phono stage plugs into the receiver just as any other source. the phono stage typically adds between 30 - 60 db of gain to the phono signal (bringing the signal to line level)...

phono > phonostage(preamp) > receiver

it does more than that.  there is an RIAA eq curve for records that it matches as well.

yeah - i was giving an abbreviated version, but yes the riaa curve is a crucial component...

[Nick Culbreth]

I'll definitely consider it.  I know the Yamaha is on its way out once I purchase some speakers for a HT setup, I'm thinking epos as my speaker brand and probably a denon receiver.  A phono preamp may also be in the works as well as a wall mount for the TT to avoid vibrations. 

Nick, if you've never heard the Baby O, you must do so, it's a killer headphone.   

I'm trying to stay FAR away from all electrostatic headphones, the last thing i need to do is start coveting another expensive headphone which needs it's own special amp.  I'm really happy with my W11JPN, W100, W5000 triumverate and I'd like to stay that way.   

[George]

I'll definitely consider it.  I know the Yamaha is on its way out once I purchase some speakers for a HT setup, I'm thinking epos as my speaker brand and probably a denon receiver.  A phono preamp may also be in the works as well as a wall mount for the TT to avoid vibrations. 

Nick, if you've never heard the Baby O, you must do so, it's a killer headphone.   

I'm trying to stay FAR away from all electrostatic headphones, the last thing i need to do is start coveting another expensive headphone which needs it's own special amp.  I'm really happy with my W11JPN, W100, W5000 triumverate and I'd like to stay that way.   

Hehe, I know what you mean.  With the Baby O's, its own amp is the leakest link...you know what that means, I'm gonna have to upgrade eventually.   

[George]

Just a quick update, I've been listening to the rega every night and for the last two days its been sounding great, no skipping!  The only thing I notice is some vibrations when the stylus is reading the last few minutes of a song on one side of a record.  I order a sweet record "brush" from amusicdirect, its great!  I also ordered another 100 audiophile record sleeves and outside jackets.  I'll be getting the belt and dust cover in the next week or two.  I might also look into getting one of those jello-type stylus cleaners they sell on amusicdirect. 

[macdaddy]

stylus cleaner is very effective - i use the one from extremephono, as i think it is a bit cheaper...

if you dont go with a vacuum record cleaner, get the orbitrac system...

also, those audioquest antistatic brushes are a good call...

the next thing you have to do then would be to make sure that your tonearm and cartridge are aligned EXACTLY as they should be (small discrepencies can make a big difference in sound)...

have fun.

[cshepherd]

Have you tried any isolation feet for the turntable?  Aside from the sonic benefits, they do a good job minimizing vibrations to the unit.  It would be easier than wall-mounting, too.

Chris

[zowie]

Whoa!
You may be having tracking problems because the stylus is bent!
Look at the camber angle in the picture you posted.
Unless it's an illusion, you'd better change that asap before you wreck your records.

[George]

Whoa!
You may be having tracking problems because the stylus is bent!
Look at the camber angle in the picture you posted.
Unless it's an illusion, you'd better change that asap before you wreck your records.

screams in horror

(faints)

[carlbeck]

I just made a sand isolation box, I will post pictures up here tomorrow. The final coat of poly is drying as I type this. It was real easy & I hope it will help with any skipping I get on occasion.

[zowie]

I just made a sand isolation box, I will post pictures up here tomorrow.

Hope you don't have a cat.