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In the Forum: Analog Playback
In the Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage
Post Subject: The idea that the sum of the parts "quality" offers the best sound is flawedPosted by rowuk on: 3/17/2020
We cannot view theoretical advantages of individual parts as the path to a better solution. The EAR phono corrector worked so well because the total concept was holistic. Thorstens modifications did not use the "premiere" parts to get the total solution. Even Romys solution was not a parade of lowest noise or highest specs. It was a holistic solution reached through experience and listening.
While "noise" could be a factor, I would consider the Sound and sound density to be a more worthy goal.
My "touch of music" will never be found with a hardware solution.
I disagree that imperfections always get amplified. In properly designed equipment, we leverage the sum instead of searching for the biggest numbers. We cannot decide if something is "more perfect" out of context.Rerurn to Romy the Cat's Site