Just wondering on the significance of the very different weights of 2 sound reproducers that I have. One weighs 106 grams, the other, 150 grams, about nearly 50% more. Both use the same size aluminium diaphragm.
I am thinking of mainly using the lighter one, because it should be a little kinder to the records.
Two sound reproducers, very different weights
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Re: Two sound reproducers, very different weights
Without knowing what the reproducers in question even are....how can anyone answer this??. It is always best to post pics when seeking answers. Hope this helps... .windup wrote:Just wondering on the significance of the very different weights of 2 sound reproducers that I have. One weighs 106 grams, the other, 150 grams, about nearly 50% more. Both use the same size aluminium diaphragm.
I am thinking of mainly using the lighter one, because it should be a little kinder to the records.
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Re: Two sound reproducers, very different weights
I meant it to be a general question. I am new to gramophones and didn't realise they came in different weights. Using Google, I found an Indian website that sells modern copies, and seems to offer them in different weights, so I wondered why.gramophone78 wrote:Without knowing what the reproducers in question even are....how can anyone answer this??. It is always best to post pics when seeking answers. Hope this helps... .windup wrote:Just wondering on the significance of the very different weights of 2 sound reproducers that I have. One weighs 106 grams, the other, 150 grams, about nearly 50% more. Both use the same size aluminium diaphragm.
I am thinking of mainly using the lighter one, because it should be a little kinder to the records.
However, one is a Goldring, the other looks like a goldring but is unbranded. I happen to have a pic of one of them here.
and another user posted a pic that is identical to the heavy one. Hope they don't mind me linking to it again.
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Re: Two sound reproducers, very different weights
There are more reproducers than there are machines.... . However, because this is a UK product.....we have a section for "UK & European" items. This section is for mainly North American related items.
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Re: Two sound reproducers, very different weights
So, are all your American reproducers the same weight?gramophone78 wrote:There are more reproducers than there are machines.... . However, because this is a UK product.....we have a section for "UK & European" items. This section is for mainly North American related items.
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Re: Two sound reproducers, very different weights
Being such a broad question. The best way to answer this is.....every type of reproducer will have it's own weight and it's own characteristics. Every company will have "their" own idea of what the correct weight should be. No real set standard. This applies to lateral disc reproducers & manufactures (your examples). Cylinder model reproducers will also vary.windup wrote:So, are all your American reproducers the same weight?gramophone78 wrote:There are more reproducers than there are machines.... . However, because this is a UK product.....we have a section for "UK & European" items. This section is for mainly North American related items.
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Re: Two sound reproducers, very different weights
I see. Thank you, that does indeed answer my question. I did suspect that there would be no standardisation.gramophone78 wrote:Being such a broad question. The best way to answer this is.....every type of reproducer will have it's own weight and it's own characteristics. Every company will have "their" own idea of what the correct weight should be. No real set standard. This applies to lateral disc reproducers & manufactures (your examples). Cylinder model reproducers will also vary.windup wrote:So, are all your American reproducers the same weight?gramophone78 wrote:There are more reproducers than there are machines.... . However, because this is a UK product.....we have a section for "UK & European" items. This section is for mainly North American related items.
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Re: Two sound reproducers, very different weights
Your most welcome. I should add and although I do not own,nor have I heard a Goldring reproducer.....I have read in the "UK" section they are a good sounding unit. I'm sure our UK collectors can give you better opinions on this make.