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RE: Highest frequency presnt on LPs?

Posted by DanWKW (A) on September 23, 2009 at 01:26:16

In Reply to: Highest frequency presnt on LPs? posted by thekong on September 22, 2009 at 22:20:49:

Dear Michael,

I can assure to you that in my system LPs sound much better than ordinary CDs and FM tuner which seem a bit rolled off at extreme highs. In respect of the best recorded LPs, they could sound with lots of "high end air" or "rich in natural harmonics". Of course, it depends the capability/sonic behaviour of the rest of the system, particularly the tweeters of the speakers.

As far as I understand, on the other hand, "20kHz" is not the standard nor the frequency limit for the analogue masters during the golden ages. Nevertheless, LPs with digital recordings made in early 1980's don't sound very good in my system(a bit compressed, not airy enough, a tad dull...etc.)

"Frequency responses" on cartridge specifications are for reference only. It represents a cart capability in that area at its optimum loading only. It would be tricky or even misleading without "dB" or "load" information.

My advice: always trust our ears, not the specifications on its manual!

Another advantage of top-notch LP systems is: much easier to have a deep, wide, layering soundstage. In short, it's easier to have "bring you there" experience than ordinary CDs.

Finally, you may or may not hear such differences in entry level systems.

Good luck
Dan

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