Question upgrades for AT-LPW40WN?

[Maddie]

Sorry for that.

Thanks

 

[Maddie]

As I had previously posted if you buy the complete cartridge all you have to do is swap around the stylus take the ML stylus from the new cartridge and put it into your existing body as it is exactly the same body no real setting up involved only possibly tracking force adjustment.In general it's 2.0g

I didn't get what you meant before. Now, I'm thinking I could put the old stylus in the new cartridge and keep it stored there.

 

[camcroft]

Thanks

I see that you have put Madeline in your signature spot

 

[camcroft]

I didn't get what you meant before. Now, I'm thinking I could put the old stylus in the new cartridge and keep it stored there.

The stylus comes with a protective cover which you can keep in place and then remove once you have fitted the stylus it protects the stylus from damage.

 

[Maddie]

...back to the subject:
People frown upon YouTube demonstrations of hi-fi....with good reason usually.
For example, someone did a cartridge comparison - but because his recorder didn't have direct line input, he used microphones. So you not only heard the cartridges, but his amp, speakers, room acoustics and the mics.

But this one is more useful.
He does cut between them a bit too quickly, but even so...
Note that the 'E' stylus here is the black version rather than the more common green (which you probably have).
True enough, YT is far from the perfect medium and much will also depend on the playback equipment involved.
But with, say, a decent pair of headphones you may well hear some difference between the two.
(The fact that you might struggle, could also tell you something):

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWr-cKcP7nU
For those interested, he provides links to lossless files (just as well with the inner groove distortion test, that he's had to mute due to copyright).

Can't tell the difference yet. That does make me pause, but as you said yt not the ideal medium for this kind of testing.

If you like the E would you suggest getting a preamp instead? or do nothing?

 

[camcroft]

Protective stylus cover

 

[Gray]

would you suggest getting a preamp instead? or do nothing?

Good questions.
Many people would say that you should go for a good preamp.
You will often see claims of 'night and day' differences with all things hi-fi - especially based on the theory of more expensive, necessarily, being better.
But the proof of the pudding....

I've currently got 3 standalone phono preamps at home. 2 are 'budget' models and one is a significantly more expensive box with its own, separate high quality power supply unit - a large part of it's cost and something that should be of benefit.

Using the same VM95E cartridge and vinyl track, I made (lossless) digital recordings of all three - then sent them to a friend (with better playback equipment and ears than myself).
He could not tell them apart, neither can I.....and I would defy anyone else to do so.
The point is, most of us would bet money that there would be an audible difference - and in particular between the price extremes.
Based on that, I'd say you could (happily) do nothing - unless the preamp in your AV amp really is rubbish.

....But then there are your speakers.
Not sure what yours are like - but that's where you do get night and day sound differences.....

 

[camcroft]

Good questions.
Many people would say that you should go for a good preamp.
You will often see claims of 'night and day' differences with all things hi-fi - especially based on the theory of more expensive, necessarily, being better.
But the proof of the pudding....

I've currently got 3 standalone phono preamps at home. 2 are 'budget' models and one is a significantly more expensive box with its own, separate high quality power supply unit - a large part of it's cost and something that should be of benefit.

Using the same VM95E cartridge and vinyl track, I made (lossless) digital recordings of all three - then sent them to a friend (with better playback equipment and ears than myself).
He could not tell them apart, neither can I.....and I would defy anyone else to do so.
The point is, most of us would bet money that there would be an audible difference - and in particular between the price extremes.
Based on that, I'd say you could (happily) do nothing - unless the preamp in your AV amp really is rubbish.

....But then there are your speakers.
Not sure what yours are like - but that's where you do get night and day sound differences.....

Is she not using the phono stage from the LPW40WN as the receiver doesn't have one.

 

[Maddie]

The stylus comes with a protective cover which you can keep in place and then remove once you have fitted the stylus it protects the stylus from damage.

Right. I don't have to worry about that then.

 

[Maddie]

Good questions.
Many people would say that you should go for a good preamp.
You will often see claims of 'night and day' differences with all things hi-fi - especially based on the theory of more expensive, necessarily, being better.
But the proof of the pudding....

I've currently got 3 standalone phono preamps at home. 2 are 'budget' models and one is a significantly more expensive box with its own, separate high quality power supply unit - a large part of it's cost and something that should be of benefit.

Using the same VM95E cartridge and vinyl track, I made (lossless) digital recordings of all three - then sent them to a friend (with better playback equipment and ears than myself).
He could not tell them apart, neither can I.....and I would defy anyone else to do so.
The point is, most of us would bet money that there would be an audible difference - and in particular between the price extremes.
Based on that, I'd say you could (happily) do nothing - unless the preamp in your AV amp really is rubbish.

....But then there are your speakers.
Not sure what yours are like - but that's where you do get night and day sound differences.....

I have Polk Audio RTi A1's. I believe they are decent middle of the road speakers. I'm content with them for the time being.

 

[Maddie]

Is she not using the phono stage from the LPW40WN as the receiver doesn't have one.

I am using the built in now, correct

 

[Maddie]

I have Polk Audio RTi A1's. I believe they are decent middle of the road speakers. I'm content with them for the time being.

I said that, and then thought again and said "wait...maybe that is the upgrade that I need"

 

[camcroft]

I am using the built in now, correct

How are you connecting it to the receiver are you using the Auxiliary input

 

[camcroft]

I said that, and then right after thought again and said "wait...maybe that is the upgrade that I need"

It all depends on how much money you want to spend... Whats your budget.

 

[Maddie]

I see that you have put Madeline in your signature spot

I don't see how I can change my username, or I'd change it.

 

[camcroft]

I don't see how I can change my username, or I'd change it.

In the right upper corner you will see your name. Click on it and edit whatever you need to

 

[Maddie]

How are you connecting it to the receiver are you using the Auxiliary input

through an input that's labeled "AV2" - two rca's - and one more rca above the the two inputs labeled "video." In theory that might be a line in just like any other line in. I decided to get the Denon because it has a plain old Aux input (that and some updated AV features).

 

[Maddie]

In the right upper corner you will see your name. Click on it and edit whatever you need to

I tried that and I changed my pfp but I can click on my name. I'm must be missing it. Oh well, you all know my name now.

 

[camcroft]

through an input that's labeled "AV2" and above the the two inputs labeled "video." In theory that might be a line in just like any other line in. I decided to get the Denon because it has a plain old Aux input (that and some updated AV features).

Yes I think you might be right and it should work like that.

 

[camcroft]

I tried that and I changed my pfp but I can click on my name. I'm must be missing it. Oh well, you all know my name now.

No I have been through it and could't find how to do it on other forums it's easy to do.

 

[WayneKerr]

In the right upper corner you will see your name. Click on it and edit whatever you need to

That won't work. Name changes have to go through Admin.

 

[camcroft]

That won't work. Name changes have to go through Admin.

Thanks has it changed then.

 

[Maddie]

It all depends on how much money you want to spend... Whats your budget.

Around $600 for the pair. not sure that's enough to make huge difference?

 

[WayneKerr]

Thanks has it changed then.

Not as far as I'm aware, they have to check whether the name is already in use.

 

[Gray]

one more rca above the the two inputs labeled "video." In theory that might be a line in just like any other line in.

No the yellow sockets are only for (lowest quality) video signals, not for audio 👍