TURNTABLES - How to get THE BEST from your Vinyl and Hi-Fi system

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Published on April 1, 2024 6:00:24 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us29ArsSRv0

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This month we look at Hi-Fi turntables and explore the technology and the vinyl journey. Should you start a vinyl collection from scratch or is the cost just too prohibitive? What are the best turntables to buy and what are the differing technologies and approaches to the playback of vinyl? We are joined by Simon Powell who is the Operations Director for https://www.youtube.com/@HenleyAudio. As the UK distributor for Pro-Ject he's been heavily involved in vinyl sales at every price point for a number of years.

Presented by Phil Hinton with Ed Selley and special guest Simon Powell.

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00:00:00 - Start
00:00:24 - Welcome and introductions
00:06:25 - Competitions & new patrons

*Q&A plus comments from previous podcast (4th Mar: Building a Hi-Fi System in 2024)*
00:08:03 - The Harbeth NLE system and Dad Rock playlist
00:09:17 - Visiting your local Hi-Fi dealer
00:10:50 - Tidal changes price structure and when will Spotify introduce its Hi-Fi tier?

*Current News*
00:12:32 - Peter Tyson open house event
00:15:00 - Bowers & Wilkins 700 S3 Signature speakers

*Turntables - How to get the best from your vinyl*
00:20:39 - Overview - why does vinyl make for a different listening experience?
00:24:18 - Is the high price of vinyl an impediment to starting a turntable setup?
00:26:09 - Are turntable sales slowing at all?
00:29:57 - Are turntables under £100 worth it?
00:30:26 - What’s the entry price point for a reasonable starter turntable?
00:33:08 - Do I need a phonostage?
00:36:07 - What is the difference between a belt-driven and a direct-drive turntable?
00:37:15 - What is an RIAA curve?
00:39:04 - What is the difference between a Moving Magnet and Moving Coil cartridges?
00:43:55 - How important is acoustic and electrical isolation for your turntable?
00:49:26 - Is it worth thinking about an upgrade path for your turntable setup?
00:58:37 - Wrap up
00:59:26 - Vinyl listening choices
01:04:30 - Goodbye

*Simon’s Vinyl Recommendations*
Nils Frahm: Spaces - https://www.discogs.com/release/5080134-Nils-Frahm-Spaces
Ryan Adams: Live from Carnegie Hall - https://www.discogs.com/release/6926647-Ryan-Adams-Live-At-Carnegie-Hall
The Last of Us II Soundtrack - https://mondoshop.com/products/the-last-of-us-part-ii-original-video-game-soundtrack-2xlp

*Ed’s Vinyl Recommendations*
Dire Straits: Dire Straits - https://www.discogs.com/release/1308001-Dire-Straits-Dire-Straits
The Cinematic Orchestra: Every Day - https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/product/the-cinematic-orchestra/every-day-20th-anniversary-edition?msclkid=715366fdda8a15ecdd3a00f473301f91
The Chameleons: Strange Days - https://thechameleonsofficialonlinestore.bigcartel.com/

*News*
https://www.youtube.com/@Peter-Tyson: Open house audio event Newcastle 27-28th April 2024
Bowers & Wilkins 700 S3 series speakers news: https://www.avforums.com/news/bowers-wilkins-launches-700-series-s3-signature-speakers.21664/

*Reviews*
Rega Naia turntable and Aura Phonostage - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/rega-naia-turntable-and-aura-phonostage-review.21354/
Linn Majik LP12 - https://www.avforums.com/reviews/linn-majik-lp12-hifi-turntable-review.13517/

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