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Martyk 
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 Topic: Another recording question (Slee Gold)Posted: 12 Jan 2021 at 11:53am |
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Hi there! Am wanting to get a Graham Slee Gold but someone said this "Graham Slee Era Gold(?) is +100pf, which would work if your cables are <100pf. "Built to order", maybe they can drop the 100pf cap" Does that mean i have to use certain cables in order for me to hear a difference with the Slee? Currently my setup is: Technics 1210GR with Audio Technica VM750SH stylus (Then from RCA) to ART Phono Preamp (Then from RCA) to PC Which has an M Audio 2496 PCI Soundcard Wasn't too happy with the quality of the ART Phono Preamp so wanting to swap it with another Preamp and am wanting to get the Graham Slee Gold. Will this be a good replacement for the ART? I won't need to get another amplifier at all to adjust recording level on the PC? I know that Graham Slee doesn't have a gain control for recording level but can I just adjust that within windows when doing recording? I won't need another amp added to the recording chain at all no? Thanks
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Posted: 12 Jan 2021 at 3:14pm |
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What software do you use to record your needledrops from vinyl? Most software has a way to attenuate the input in the software itself.
On the rare occasion I make a needledrop I do it that way. However, sometimes you can have a record that's really hot (like a 12'' single for club play) and depending on the cartridge you are using (e.g. a DJ cartridge) it can be helpful to attenuate the input signal before it reaches the computer. If you need to do that, you would probably want to go with an Accession M, as it has a volume control and 2 sets of outputs - fixed and variable controlled by the volume control. It also has a switch for different capacitance settings, which isn't available on other models like the ERA Gold V or the Reflex M (which I have). I think I responded to you on another forum, but besides having a good phono preamp, you really want to make sure those records are sparkling clean before you start recording. IME that means a vac-RCM with a good, strong commercial enzyme based cleaner or one of the newer ultrasonic type machines that a lot of folks have moved over to.
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SL-1200 MK7 (modified) + Reflex M + PSU-1 used with AT150-40ML, AT VM95ML, Stanton 680mkII + Ogura, and Shure M35X cartridges.
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Posted: 12 Jan 2021 at 3:21pm |
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Thats beautiful the 'Accession M' i reckon thats worth saving up for to be honest. I do hope they're well stocked here cos its gonna take me a while to save lol
Thanks v much for the response!
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Oh sorry i use Audacity for my recording
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Posted: 12 Jan 2021 at 3:29pm |
It may be worth saving for if that is the model that is going to meet your needs the best. You can always order direct if you have a problem finding the model locally. I don't know where you are based but depending where you live there is also the loaner program where you can try out any G.S. equipment for an in-home trial.
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Posted: 12 Jan 2021 at 3:32pm |
That's what I use as well. This link along with the rest of the manual explains how to set your input volume. You want it loud enough, but not so loud that the signal clips into the red. Note that you will technically have to check every record if you want to set the volume precisely since not all records are cut at the same volume.
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Yep I got ya, thanks for that. I do a lot of recording with Audacity so am fairly familiar with certain things but certainly not all as theres so much to Audacity haha
When it comes to recording whats your method? Like the way you are doing it? Are you using a Reflex M from Turntable to also go straight into a soundcard like mine which has RCA inputs? Have a look at this pic too....  How important is it to add the PSU1 Enigma? What will that give me? is it worth it? Edited by Martyk - 12 Jan 2021 at 3:43pm |
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