Ceramic Cartridges and RIAA Equalization

Ceramic Cartridges and RIAA Equalization, Plus: Sneak preview of Knowzy samples page

Knowzy View Member Profile	Apr 26 2009, 20:32 Post #1
Group: Members Posts: 128 Joined: 15-July 08 Member No.: 55856	The upcoming page* showcasing the USB turntables samples I've been posting put a renewed focus on ceramic cartridges. This caused me to update the case against ceramic carts in the turntable guide. I added a new section on RIAA equalization and would appreciate a review for technically accuracy. In particular, I would like you to pick apart this declaration: QUOTE (USB Turntable Guide) Ceramic cartridges don't require a pre-amplifier yet still approximate the RIAA curve. You might say that ceramic cartridges equalize the audio signal organically: They rely on their chemical composition to implement the RIAA curve. Am I over simplifying? Are there capacitors or other components down the line that also affect the equalization of the signal or is it truly all in the cart itself? As always, I appreciate your insights. -Jeff * Sneak preview. This is the only link on the Internet leading to that page.

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Knowzy Ceramic Cartridges and RIAA Equalization Apr 26 2009, 20:32

Arnold B. Krueger QUOTE (Knowzy @ Apr 26 2009, 15:32) The u... Apr 28 2009, 11:29

cliveb QUOTE (Knowzy @ Apr 26 2009, 20:32) In pa... Apr 28 2009, 14:35

Knowzy Thanks for the excellent responses. I get that ea... Apr 30 2009, 19:20

Arnold B. Krueger QUOTE (Knowzy @ Apr 30 2009, 14:20) Thank... Apr 30 2009, 21:38

Knowzy QUOTE (Arnold B. Krueger @ Apr 30 2009, 13... May 1 2009, 06:06

cliveb QUOTE (Knowzy @ May 1 2009, 06:06) I... May 1 2009, 09:40

Arnold B. Krueger QUOTE (Knowzy @ May 1 2009, 01:06) QUOTE ... May 1 2009, 11:57

Axon Without resorting to calculus... think of the diff... May 1 2009, 08:20

2Bdecided I'd put "Don't use a ceramic cartridg... May 1 2009, 12:27

Knowzy Thanks everyone helping me make sense of this. I t... May 2 2009, 03:38

Arnold B. Krueger QUOTE (Knowzy @ May 1 2009, 22:38) Thanks... May 2 2009, 11:19

Knowzy QUOTE (Arnold B. Krueger @ May 2 2009, 03... May 2 2009, 19:03

Arnold B. Krueger QUOTE (Knowzy @ May 2 2009, 14:03) Here i... May 3 2009, 11:50

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