[Phono-L] Edison S-19-SM - reproducer gaskets

[Robert Wright]

Yeah, I was gonna have to call that one -- why on earth would anyone attempt to dampen vibrations in an acoustic playback system?



> From: maxbud12 at wowway.com
> To: phono-l at oldcrank.org
> Date: Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:15:27 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison S-19-SM  - reproducer gaskets
> 
> In the first place gaskets in an Edison DD reproducer were cork not rubber. 
> It is extremely important that the diaphragm is air tight. 
<snip>
> If you don't believe the O 
> ring (air tightness) makes any difference (air tightness), take it out and 
> compare the difference. Air leakage is very detrimental in an acoustic 
> system.
> Bruce


> > Assume that all old rubber gaskets need replacement.  They are not there 
> > to
> > make the diaphragm airtight BUT to act as vibration dampeners.


_________________________________________________________________
Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft.
http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/