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Page 18
... speed variations in the tape . They do , how- ever , sound different from one another , and are often caused by dif- ferent things . Wow refers to a speed variation occurring between 0.4 and 10 times per second . It is most noticeable ...
... speed variations in the tape . They do , how- ever , sound different from one another , and are often caused by dif- ferent things . Wow refers to a speed variation occurring between 0.4 and 10 times per second . It is most noticeable ...
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... speed , and in fact , there is : servo control . Controlling Variations in Speed . While the long - term speed accuracy of a synchronous - motor / belt - drive turntable might be superb , there is still the potential for short - term ...
... speed , and in fact , there is : servo control . Controlling Variations in Speed . While the long - term speed accuracy of a synchronous - motor / belt - drive turntable might be superb , there is still the potential for short - term ...
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... speed . Any required corrections are made directly to the spinning platter . In order to provide the greatest possible speed accuracy , many manufacturers use a quartz - crystal oscillator in the servo mecha- nisms of their better ...
... speed . Any required corrections are made directly to the spinning platter . In order to provide the greatest possible speed accuracy , many manufacturers use a quartz - crystal oscillator in the servo mecha- nisms of their better ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Elements of HighFidelity Sound | 3 |
Tape Decks | 11 |
Copyright | |
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