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Exact RIAA numbers?

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Accuracy

My numbers were generated from two different forms of the RIAA equation. First form was the (1 + sT) form using complex numbers, which was manipulated into a form that Lotus123 could use. Second form was the form where each time constant has a logarithmic term, and these are summed. The two forms were then compared for accuracy, and agreed to 5dp (dBs).

Further, the equations for the complex form were checked in a program written in QBASIC, and the results agreed with the spreadsheet.

The only common factor remaining is the computer itself...
 
diyAudio Senior Member
Joined 2002
RIAA AND NICE INVITES.

Hi,

Come on up ... my end of Canada is closer to California thou.

Thank you so much and of course the same welcome to you whenever you might come to Europe.

Granted, 0.25 dB is not much, but when spread out over an ocatve, it is easily heard.

Purrrcelisely, and that's exactly why RIAA accuracy matters IMO.

Cheers,;)
 
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Shelf errors

Perzackly. RIAA errors produce shelf errors, and the audible effect of a shelf error is way out of proportion to the measured error. Perhaps it's a power thing? (Active crossovers are especially critical of level errors between drivers.) Worse, it's really hard getting RIAA errors down.
 
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