Cartridge alignment geometry explained: Baerwald vs Löfgren vs Stevenson
Cartridge alignment geometry explained: Several years ago, I was adjusting a vintage…
The role of friction in analog playback systems: hidden physics that defines your listening experience
Friction is the most misunderstood force in analog audio. Audiophiles spend thousands…
How vinyl elasticity influences sound reproduction: the material science of analog fidelity
Every vinyl enthusiast has experienced it: that moment when you pull a…
The science behind inner groove distortion: why the final seconds of your records sound worse?
I remember the first time I noticed something was fundamentally wrong with…
Pressure distribution between stylus and groove walls explained
I remember the moment it clicked for me. I was examining a…
How centripetal force influences stylus stability in vinyl playback?
I discovered the real problem with my turntable setup not through measuring…
The mechanical forces acting on a stylus during playback
The first time I truly understood the mechanical complexity of vinyl playback…
Why groove velocity changes across a vinyl record and how it affects sound?
I was working with a turntable technician when he handed me a…
The physics of vinyl groove geometry and how stylus shape interacts with it
I remember the exact moment a colleague placed a precision measurement tool…
