The recessed bottom grips the record label perfectly, so it never touches the grooves. It is heavy enough to flatten mild edge warps but not so heavy (380g) that it stresses a delicate suspension sub-chassis turntable (though check your manual; Linns and Regas can handle this, but use caution).
He switched to a more demanding track—electronica, heavy on the bass. The Kraftwerk pressing threatened to send his speakers into convulsions. furutech fx-alpha-ag review
When the cable arrives, you notice its distinct green jacket. It’s thick and sturdy at 8.0mm, yet surprisingly flexible, which is a relief because your gear is tucked into a tight corner. You read about the tech inside: a pure silver conductor that has undergone a "2-Stage Alpha Cryogenic and Demagnetization Process". It sounds like science fiction, but you know Furutech is serious about reducing internal stress in the metal to clear up the signal. The Sound: A New Perspective The recessed bottom grips the record label perfectly,
There is a common misconception that pure silver always translates to a thin or bright sound. In our testing, the FX-Alpha-Ag did sound lighter and swifter than heavier gauge pure copper alternatives, but it never crossed the boundary into analytical sterility. It possesses a very singing, fluid midrange and deep, tightly-controlled bass. 🆚 Comparison: Furutech FX-Alpha-Ag vs. Oyaide FTVS-510 The Kraftwerk pressing threatened to send his speakers