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<blockquote data-quote="Northern Vinyl" data-source="post: 944679" data-attributes="member: 18775"><p>You may call me a "tweaker", it's better than being called a squeaker.</p><p>Turntables are very mechanical, and as such, have a huge scope for noticeable upgrading.</p><p>The aim with any upgrade is less noise, smoother running and more/better signal.</p><p>More signal includes:</p><p>better cartridges</p><p>Better tonearms</p><p>Better arm wire</p><p>Better interconnects</p><p>more accurate calibration</p><p></p><p>Less noise includes</p><p>Better tonearms</p><p>Quieter bearings</p><p>Plinth damping</p><p>Platter damping</p><p>Tonearm damping</p><p>Chassis damping</p><p>Motor isolation and damping</p><p>Even a better hi-fi stand can make a difference.</p><p></p><p>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.)</p><p></p><p>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.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Northern Vinyl, post: 944679, member: 18775"] 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. [/QUOTE]
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