Sander de Waal wrote:


Lionel said:

Be careful you are the one that I will bored with my questions in bad
english if the idea do its way. :-(

No prob, just be aware that my knowledge on loudspeaker designs is
(very) limited.

I know Verdier this is material for my friend S888Wheel.

Well, I wouldn't mind having one of those 60 kg platters turning in my
room.........this *is* a first rate eye-catcher!
In fact, I'm thinking of making such a turntable myself.
Verdier uses magnetical bearings, I would like to try air bearings.
At the same time, I'm having plans on making a linear tracking arm,
also with air bearings.
So much ideas, so little time :-)

I understand that, in the same way I understand that some people like
the vinyl. I understand that they like/need the ceremonial, the
gesture... I understand that like for the tea, the wine... this
environment can increase their pleasure.
Don't worry my world is incredibly subjective. ;-)

Well, for me, the ceremony of playing LPs is both enjoying the
"ceremonial" as the music.
Though my LP setup is modest, it certainly is good enough to not run
away in agony :-)


Despite the anti-vinyl line that those that enjoy vinyl do so for the rituals
involved, there is little evidence to support this old canard. In fact, many
younger people appear to be getting into vinyl because they simply prefer the
sound of it, for a variety of reasons. And apparently, a number of turntable
manufacturers, such as Rega, VPI, Thorens, Project, etc. just keep chugging
along, manufacturing newer models to accomodate the needs of new vinyl users.


Being a certified cheapskate, it's also nice that good LPs can be had
for little money.

Agreed. This is definitely part of the appeal for many IMHO. Between pawn
shops, eBay, and other sources, it can definitely be pretty inexpensive to
collect LPs of many types. And while people might not want to spend a
signicant amount to see if they like a particular artist or composer, they
might just be a lot more willing to experiment with lesser amounts. Also, used
LPs can often be cleaned up quite cheaply to play quite well if there has been
no significant groove damage. (which is often the case IME).


Some weeks ago I got a deal at the local pawn shop, over 20 LPs still
in their plastic cover for 10 euro.
Nothing special like Mercury Red or something, but still some good
music.

Only downloading MP3s is cheaper..............

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Sander deWaal
Vacuum Audio Consultancy










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