"Aughenbaugh, W" wrote:
> <snip> > > Well, I would modify that to read, "few do, most don't." Perhaps I'm picking > nits, but the term 'turntable' connotes a sub-system component of a hi-fi > stereo system. Similarly, an amplifier (aka integrated amplifier [or pre-amp > in more expensive systems]) replaces the more common (and less expensive) > receiver. A phonograph would more typically have a pre-amp and phonographs > generally are rather low end components of 'boom box' systems. > Yes, this is true. I have a Micro Seiki direct drive turntable, as opposed to the phonograph built into a cheap all-in-one unit. > > Depending on one's proclivities concerning audio fidelity, acceptable > results may be obtained using a turntable and receiver/amplifier taking the > tape-out of the receiver/amplifier to the mike-in port on the S900. The > results utilizing a low end pre-amp may be acceptable to some, but if a > quality receiver or amplifier is available, why bother? > > Certainly, different folks have different requirements and expectations. > Many audiophiles insist on a PCI audio or AV card. As a minimum, one would > want to match the impedance and achieve the RIAA equalization. Not having > investigated the Radio Shack, et al., phono pre-amps, I expect that these > devices support this. The Radio Shack pre-amp in question does equalize the needle's raw output to RIAA standards, however it is not of high quality in terms of noise levels. It is acceptable for the (noisy) low end stereos that generaly need it, and its just fine for parties, as an example. However for archiving vinyl recordings, I use said Micro Seiki turntable (I got it for free from a friend who no longer uses it) through a Harman/Kardon 430 Twin Drie receiver (also for free from a yard sale, it had a blown fuse :-) and both components are almost as old as me. The sound quality through the J700's audio input is of higher overall quality than what I get playing CDs. It sounds richer and 'fatter' as only analog sound can. It makes fantastic mp3s! Its worth mentioning that one advantage of the old school analog stereo gear is that, since the engineers lacked the DSP hardware found in modern equipment, they also could not use it to hide behind poor audio circuit design. Older, high end receivers like my H/K, or the Yamaha I gave my Dad, have a much cleaner signal path-with more amplification stages, better isolation between the stages and so on. Nowadays they just slap in some power MOSFETs with two big caps and call it good. Not to imply that modern equipment doesn't sound great, but it just does not have the full, rich distortion free sound the old gear does. I mean, older amplifiers were often designed with up to a 100KHz frequency response, how's that for high end? Also, the greater number of amp stages means that the transistors (or tubes!) weren't driven as hard at high volume so they don't run out of breath the way modern 'mid-fi' equipment often does. Modern speakers connected to a 30 year old stereo can be a beautiful thing :-) And I am pleasantly surprised by the quality of the J700's audio system-it far surpasses that of my '6.1' Dolby Digital PC's motherboard, an MSI KT3 Ultra2, with extra audio bracket for surround output. OK, retro-grouch hi-fi rant over now :-D Bolton -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
