Author Topic: EQ curves settings with the Zanden Model 120 Phonostage  (Read 2146 times)

Offline sleepyguy24

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EQ curves settings with the Zanden Model 120 Phonostage
« on: August 13, 2018, 09:11:51 AM »
Hey everyone,

Please give this video a watch or listen. I'm really not sure on this RIAA Curve vs. others and the need for EQ.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iUmheF7jZ8

Really interesting points but I'm just not sure on the Zanden. Another thing I wonder is what if you apply this phono stage with the new records of today. The reissues etc.

Enjoy.

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Re: EQ curves settings with the Zanden Model 120 Phonostage
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2018, 12:34:16 PM »
Proper EQ curves do make a difference. Especially with mono recordings. The Zanden is a world class piece. Colored a bit but good color.


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Re: EQ curves settings with the Zanden Model 120 Phonostage
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2018, 08:34:03 PM »
Hey everyone,

Please give this video a watch or listen. I'm really not sure on this RIAA Curve vs. others and the need for EQ.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iUmheF7jZ8

Really interesting points but I'm just not sure on the Zanden. Another thing I wonder is what if you apply this phono stage with the new records of today. The reissues etc.

Enjoy.

Fascinating video and interesting to have a device that has that kind of flexibility.
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Re: EQ curves settings with the Zanden Model 120 Phonostage
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2018, 04:46:10 PM »
Interestingly, most designers/manufacturers used incorrect RIAA equations when designing, according to
Stanley P Lipshitz. Some were big names. I had a copy of his paper, which has been lost, but if memory serves me, some designs were off by some 5% or so.

Here is a link to an abstract, the paper can be obtain from AES for some $33.00/non members.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/307925968_ON_RIAA_EQUALIZATION_NETWORKS

I have used a 50.05 hz adjustment for decades in my test phono stage, but never got around to the treble side. I have tested using another break around 50khz, which makes an audible difference as well.

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