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Post by Shannon Lynn on Dec 10, 2012 23:02:37 GMT -5
They are noisy and more noticeable on the stereo shows up through the late 70's
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Post by snarfdude on Dec 11, 2012 21:56:01 GMT -5
They are noisy and more noticeable on the stereo shows up through the late 70's Yeah, but you can roll off a lot of that with eq anyway. AM radio didn't care, which is what they are built for, and for that matter, FM radio also...you wouldn't hear it on air. One can argue the same for production studios. The durability outweighed sound quality issues for a lot of broadcast tables. The issues were minor, though it could certainly imply the difference between "Broadcast Quality" and "Audiophile Quality" Most people wouldn't hear a 2% pitch variation unless you are listening for it and even if they did, they probably would figure that something isn't quite right with the song, but can't nail it down. I bought a RCA 70D Broadcast Turntable circa late 1940s vintage this year. This was a 150lb 2.5 foot high beast with a solid shaft down to the motor at the base of the cabinet. I'm surprised how well it keeps on speed. Most of the rumble doesn't pass through on the transfer. Was really surprised how quiet it is. I only wish I had the original tone arm pickup, but the gray 108s tonearm on it was rewired with a new stanton cartridge and works great! I use it mainly for 16 inch transcriptions and 78s. but LP's play well too...and has the 45 retrofit kit for playing 45's (as they came out after this turntable!) very nice antique.
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