QuantumGuitar
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So I've been using a Phase Linear 8000 (4ft low capacitance cable output modified) with a fairly nice CD-4 capable cartridge/stylus (I can get specifics later if necessary) through my QRX-9001 that did a great job with CD-4, but never really impressed me with its SQ decoding. I recently, however, had to bring it in to get some service (more arm drop issues...) and brought out my old Optonica RP3500 from the bedroom system in the meantime. I figured since CD-4 wasn't an option that I might as well throw on an SQ album and boy was I glad I did. I was actually hearing real major separation improvement from vinyl I had even listened to just weeks earlier. So my question is, what can I do to optimize my CD-4 capable rig (when it returns) to decode Matrix encoded vinyl better? Is this something that can see results from applying more weight to the needle? I'm somewhat of a Noob when it comes to the finer points of adjustments for making these processes work, so I'm open to most suggestions.
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