You may call me a "tweaker", it's better than being called a squeaker.
Turntables are very mechanical, and as such, have a huge scope for noticeable upgrading.
The aim with any upgrade is less noise, smoother running and more/better signal.
More signal includes:
better cartridges
Better tonearms
Better arm wire
Better interconnects
more accurate calibration
Less noise includes
Better tonearms
Quieter bearings
Plinth damping
Platter damping
Tonearm damping
Chassis damping
Motor isolation and damping
Even a better hi-fi stand can make a difference.
A heavier platter, or adding weight to the platter will make it run smoother, like a heavier flywheel on an internal combustion engine. (The best place to add weight is on the perimeter of the platter.)
The aim is a better signal, or retaining more of the good signal you have, and a lower noise floor. These will give you a better sound from your turntable.
Turntables are very mechanical, and as such, have a huge scope for noticeable upgrading.
The aim with any upgrade is less noise, smoother running and more/better signal.
More signal includes:
better cartridges
Better tonearms
Better arm wire
Better interconnects
more accurate calibration
Less noise includes
Better tonearms
Quieter bearings
Plinth damping
Platter damping
Tonearm damping
Chassis damping
Motor isolation and damping
Even a better hi-fi stand can make a difference.
A heavier platter, or adding weight to the platter will make it run smoother, like a heavier flywheel on an internal combustion engine. (The best place to add weight is on the perimeter of the platter.)
The aim is a better signal, or retaining more of the good signal you have, and a lower noise floor. These will give you a better sound from your turntable.
