Faq - Radial Engineering J33 User Manual

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FAQ

What is an RIAA pre-amp and why do I need one with a
turntable?
Because when the album was produced, a preset EQ curve
was introduced so that on playback you would get better sound.
Keep in mind that when stereo long-play records fi rst appeared
some 60 years ago, the transfer was vibration caused by min-
ute bumps inside the groove. The needle captures these and
converts them to an electrical impulse. This system evolved
to where the quality was surprisingly high. Part of the magic
to the system's performance was the RIAA curve that enables
the system to produce a musically balanced reproduction of the
original recording.
Can I use an active phono cartridge with the J33?
No. The J33 is designed to use magnetic cartridges which make
up 99% of all turntable cartridges ever sold.
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Dashed line represents
turntable ground wire.
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