In a message dated 12/6/2004 7:26:40 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
The vertical/lateral/stereo playback issue won't be resolved by unplugging one channel in a stereo phono rig. I read about a fair amount about this issue, but I didn't understand fully the procedure you describe, though I think I have a better idea of it now. Before, I decided to recommend what has worked best for me, (i.e. something simple). When one plays a true mono record, like an early Columbia LP, on a stereo rig,most of the good sound comes out of the left channel, and most of the hiss and scratch comes from the right channel. I have no doubt that you are correct though, so friends, go with his answer. I do get weary of hearing people claim that 'best' or 'proper' sound can't be obtained at 78 rpm from a Diamond Disc. Makers of the specialty turntables I discussed would consider this statement tantamount to heresy. Would someone trying to sell a 10-speed, modified Japanese Direct-Drive turntable for twice its original price mislead prospective purchasers about such an important point? (Hmmmmm.) VTA adjustment will make little or no difference in actual practice of playing Diamond Disks This is quite interesting, and widens the number of potential turntable choices considerably. Thanks very much for that bit of information. You mention my reference to "Idiofools," (Audiophiles.) Well, I am the secretary of the Richmond Audio Society, so I can't talk badly about you guys too much. I love discussing/researching this stuff, and I've only scratched the surface here, A very appropriate metaphor, but let's try to avoid further damage.:-) Thanks for all the information and advice. Randy
