The Mike Moffat (#2 at Schiit) Blog

I think my post was both respectful/complimentary of baldr and supportive of the longstanding member of this community who felt (at first) that he was "rudely" singled out. I'm very sorry if I my choice of words offended, I recognize how great the gents at Schiit are for this community and I respect their contributions very much, I in no way was trying to imply that they were no different than audioengine, IFI etc.

One of the things I love about this place is that members can be confident that $$$$ don't influence the content. But your point that that this is a blog and that as such baldr's posts are not ordinary MOT posts is well taken.

 

whoa, I was thinking Resistance, Capacitance, Henries (Inductor) but that's a top result on a quick search, that's a new one!

 

I've heard it used a lot in construction, meaning something was just off ever so slightly but enough to make you do it again. Don't ask how know lol.

 

The different color of hairs dictate how far something is off.

 

I think the SI standard for the RCH is located at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in Sèvres, France, next to the standard for the kilogram.

Hence the term "it was just a hair off". Hey what do want for a Monday, Chris Rock?

 

That's exactly what I thought too.

 

Thank heavens for Google image search because I had no f'ing clue what the above was about.

(Apologies for adding more noise to this blogthread.)

 

I used to take my internet disagreements far too seriously. Now I prefer to do it with a light touch. Sometimes the intention may not come across.

This whole thing has just got to be controversial. Possibly in a big way. It is a weird-crazy idea... And a hugely interesting area.

Thanks! Well, as I say, I have my style. And yes, in the end I was very happy with Mike's response. Cordiality rules. I may not agree, but, heck, be cordial! Misunderstandings happen. We fixed it.

And I don't have any particular wish to get my own 15 minutes of HTWFAIP fame. Am I still plagued with cynicism and doubt? Sure I am. But interest too.

About numbers (which I hate: numeric equivalent of dyslexia)... Numbers describe the thing, but are they the thing, or just a way of describing it? There are phenomena associated with these frequencies, like the patterns they make in sand, that would have been just the same before anyone applied the numbers... Or at least, the particular numbers... that we apply to them today. Hertz is pretty recent, and even seconds haven't been around for long...

(Even seconds haven't been around for long: that thought hurts my brain)

...and music is far, far older. So, if something tingled Mike today, it would, if one could time-travel him and the equipment, without the mathematical science that built it, have tingled him him a couple of hundred years ago. Right?

 

Yes, sorry I should mention again, I didn't return the whole piano, just some chords. It was a slightly different sound, but not major (ha ha) so not empirical testing at all (didn't feel like returning the whole beast)

I'm mostly curious as to any ideas about why this might be a superior tuning frequency. Im fascinated to play around with this device when it releases.

 

My initial effort was to tune to A=432, due to prevalent buzz on why that s/b a superior tuning.

Bear in mind, the gadget is a box with a bypass switch and when engaged, has a one simple pot adjustment to tune to the user's pleasure. It was only after the fact that we discovered that the skingasm spot centered statistically on C=256. Therefore the judgement of C=256 as optimum is subjective and averaged over the response of several users. Again, the gadget only varies the pitch of the content.

And now for a survey question. I am now ordering parts for the turntable. It would simplify things if we optimize the center drive speed for 33-1/3 rpm, ignoring for the moment 45 rpm, a speed where the records appear to be proper to children. What say you?

We already have a maybe future product prototype which will change speeds and maintain optimum performance for both 33 and those who really want 45.

 

i would be fine with no 45

 

45 rpm is very important, IMO. I have many 12 inch 45 rpm singles and EPs that sound outstanding. Also, it is not uncommon for LP audiophile releases to be 2 disc 45rpm, these days.

It is not just for 7 inch singles.

Edit: An example of 45rpm audiophile releases - http://store.acousticsounds.com/c/21/45_RPM_Vinyl_Record

 

Leaving out 45 leaves out material like this: http://store.acousticsounds.com/s/101/Blue_Note_45_RPM_-_Analogue_Productions_Reissues

 

I do have quite a few 45 rpm audiophile releases that sound pretty snazzy but I would be fine with with 33-1/3 only since this will be a second table for me.

 

Does the pitch shifter try to preserve formants?

 

I have quite a few 45s I actually use, but I also have a Micro table that I'm not really planning to replace with yours. If I were to buy your table, it would be to replace my rebuilt Rek-O-Kut that only does 33 1/3. I sincerely doubt I'd be spinning 45s in my main living room, so 33 1/3 only would be fine.

 

I think one of the coolest things about the Sol is its potential to serve as a relatively affordable, kickass upgrade for people coming from entry level decks like the LP120, U-Turn Orbit, and the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon. Right now, what options do these folks have? Buy a Rega? FWIW, I am in this group. I could not afford owning and maintaining 2 'tables (let alone have the space for both). All of the turntables mentioned above play both 33 1/3 and 45 rpm. When it comes time to upgrade, I couldn't justify buying a table that only plays 1 speed. I've had my eye on a copy of the Analogue Productions release of Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" for some time. It's a 45, like the albums mentioned by @insidious meme. So for me, 33 only would be a deal breaker. But I'm just one buyer, and I'll respect you guys regardless of whatever decision you make.