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In high-fidelity turntable systems crystal and ceramic pickups have been replaced by the magnetic cartridge, using either a moving magnet or a moving coil. Compared to the crystal and ceramic pickups, the magnetic cartridge gives improved playback fidelity and reduces record wear by tracking the groove with lighter pressure. Magnetic cartridges use much lower tracking forces thus reducing the amount of wear and tear on the record grooves. They also have a lower output voltage than a crystal or ceramic pickup, in the range of only a few millivolts, thus requiring greater amplification.

Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges
In a moving magnet cartridge, the stylus cantilever carries a tiny permanent magnet, which is positioned between two sets of fixed coils (in a stereophonic cartridge), forming a tiny electromagnetic generator. As the magnet vibrates in response to the stylus following the record groove it induces a tiny current in the coils.

Because the magnet is small, has little mass, and is not coupled mechanically to the generator (as in a ceramic cartridge), a properly adjusted stylus follows the groove more faithfully while requiring less tracking force (the downward pressure on the stylus). There is a sub-category. Moving iron and induced magnet types (ADC being a well known example) which have the magnet fixed and move a piece of iron or other ferrous alloy in the field of the magnet to produce the signal within the fixed coils.

Moving Coil (MC) cartridges
The MC design is again a tiny electromagnetic generator, but (unlike an MM design) with the magnet and coils reversed: the coils are attached to the stylus, and move within the field of a permanent magnet. The coils are tiny and made from very fine wire, so are even lighter than the small magnet used in an MM cartridge, thus improving the tracking ability of the cartridge which can give extended frequency response as well as greater fidelity.

A disadvantage however is that moving-coil cartridges generate an even lower voltage signal than a moving-magnet type cartridge. This is because the moving coil cannot be large enough (it would be too heavy) to generate equivalent voltage levels. The resulting signal is only a few hundred microvolts, and thus more easily swamped by noise, induced hum, etc. Thus it is more challenging to design a preamplifier with the extremely low noise inputs needed for a moving-coil cartridge; therefore, a “step up transformer” is sometimes used instead.

Moving coil cartridges are extremely small precision instruments and are therefore generally expensive, but are frequently preferred by audiophiles due to their better performance.

Patrick G

Patrick is our most experienced sales person, and has worked at OneCall longer than any other sales associate. He is a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of the electronics business and is a great go to guy for those tough questions that come up on a daily basis. Patrick was born and raised in Washington State, growing up in the Bellingham area before relocating to Spokane where he has lived for well over 12 years….he is a true Washington State native. When he’s not selling Electronics and helping our customers at OneCall, Patrick enjoys working in his garden, cooking and playing video games on his Sharp TV. If he could have any electronics product available, at the moment, he would go with the 65” Panasonic 3D Plasma TV and if he could go anywhere in the world on an ultimate vacation he would go to Australia.

I recently felt the need to add a video surveillance system to my house after my son’s bike was stolen out of the backyard. I didn’t want to hassle with running wires, so the Lorex LW2301 is an ideal solution.

The package consists of 1 wireless outdoor color night vision camera and a wireless receiver. You also get the mounting hardware, power adapters, remote control, and a SD card to get started. The receiver can accommodate up to 4 wireless cameras which means I can easily expand my system in the future.

Unlike other video systems, this unit records directly to an SD card and does not use a hard drive. A note on installation of the camera. The outside camera needs to be near an electrical outlet for power, luckily, I had one nearby and installation was a snap.

The wireless camera has a maximum range of 450 unobstructed feet, but through walls or floors may be less. I had the camera mounted outside in 5 minutes and 10 minutes after that I had the wireless receiver plugged into my TV. Once I connected the wireless receiver to my 52 inch HDTV, I was able to view a live image from the camera at any time with the TV remote.

Setting up the receiver is a snap as well. In the setup menu I easily set the date and time and programmed the camera to record only when motion was detected to save space on the SD card. The wireless receiver emits a beep sound and flashes a red light anytime motion was detected as an audible and visual indicator that there are new surveillance files to review.

I let the camera run for 24 hours and then checked the surveillance log to see what was recorded. I had about 20 different recordings to review and after discovering that each time motion is detected a new file is recorded and and labeled with the date and time so it was a breeze to find and review specific recordings.

The picture quality was decent during the day while the night videos are less detailed but acceptable, especially considering it records in infrared with no light. If the perpetrators are too far away at night, it may be hard to identify them.

So far I have not caught any prowlers, but I know if anything else goes missing from my property I will be able to provide the police with video proof of the culprits. I would highly recommend the Lorex LW2301 wireless surveillance system or any other Lorex products.

Chris M

How long have you been working with OneCall? 5 years What’s your favorite product that OneCall sells? Sonos equipment What do you think has been the greatest consumer electronic advancement that has come in your lifetime? VCR/DVR

They’re Back!! The NHT SuperZero 2.0 is essentially the same speaker with improvements in the crossover design and cabinet. Touted as a true high-end mini monitor speaker the SuperZero 2.0 definitely lives up to that claim and delivers stunning high frequency and mid-bass performance. For the best full-range performance I would recommend adding the Super 8 powered subwoofer to supplement the low frequency response.

The SuperZero 2.0 speakers can be used for a small 5.1 system, or add 2 more as rear and effects channels for a 7.1 system, or match them up with a small amplifier and use them for your computer speakers. You can even pair them with the Fatman tube IPod docks for a great IPod sound system.

Patrick G

Patrick is our most experienced sales person, and has worked at OneCall longer than any other sales associate. He is a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of the electronics business and is a great go to guy for those tough questions that come up on a daily basis. Patrick was born and raised in Washington State, growing up in the Bellingham area before relocating to Spokane where he has lived for well over 12 years….he is a true Washington State native. When he’s not selling Electronics and helping our customers at OneCall, Patrick enjoys working in his garden, cooking and playing video games on his Sharp TV. If he could have any electronics product available, at the moment, he would go with the 65” Panasonic 3D Plasma TV and if he could go anywhere in the world on an ultimate vacation he would go to Australia.

Here is some information from Mitsubishi . “Sony has publicly announced the plans to provide software upgrades for the Playstation3 to provide both 3D gaming and 3D Blu-ray playback.* Mitsubishi believes our 3D adapter will be compatible with the 3D signal output from the PS3 but until Sony provides the upgrade this cannot be guaranteed. For details on Sony’s plans, please contact Sony. There are a few individual games developed for PS3 and Xbox 360 that have 3D settings which include the checkerboard format needed for Mitsubishi 3D Ready TVs .”

More details from Sony regarding Playstation 3D upgrade.

Patrick G

Patrick is our most experienced sales person, and has worked at OneCall longer than any other sales associate. He is a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of the electronics business and is a great go to guy for those tough questions that come up on a daily basis. Patrick was born and raised in Washington State, growing up in the Bellingham area before relocating to Spokane where he has lived for well over 12 years….he is a true Washington State native. When he’s not selling Electronics and helping our customers at OneCall, Patrick enjoys working in his garden, cooking and playing video games on his Sharp TV. If he could have any electronics product available, at the moment, he would go with the 65” Panasonic 3D Plasma TV and if he could go anywhere in the world on an ultimate vacation he would go to Australia.

See the OneCall Gift Guide for more great ideas!

	Denon In-ear Headphones with iPod/iPhone Remote I bought a pair of Denon Cell Phone Headphones Denon AH-C260RK, to use with my Droid X cell phone. They work very well, have good sound, and I liked the multiple ear-tip sizes. Simply by changing out the proper size to fit my ear, I could hear much more bass. I think anyone with a cell phone would enjoy a could set of headphones to listen to music. Jeff A., Interactive Video Producer
	Sennheiser Sport Headphones I really like the Sennheiser sport headphones I have, they are a great gifts for runners or anyone in general who wears headphones while exercising. Nikki S. Merchandising Specialist
	Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Camera I was looking at the Canon A3100 digital camera during the Black Friday sale and this is a lot of camera for the money and would make a great gift for a entry level digital camera user (like my mother . Nikki S. Merchandising Specialist
	Vitamix Pro 500 Blender A Vitamix Pro500 Blender has been on my list for about a year now. Nearly all of the foodie blogs and cookbooks I’ve been reading have at least 3-4 recipes that MUST be made using a Vita-mix. Any other blender simply won’t do! Brad S., Senior eCommerce Technology Manager
	LamsonSharp Earch Forged Cutlery LamsonSharp Earth Forged Cutlery 3 Piece Chef Set Some of my Sabatier knives are showing their age and the rivets are starting to corrode. This set of forged knives wouldbe a good way to start replacing my cutlery. Brad S., Senior eCommerce Technology Manager
	Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Digital Camera My father-in-law just bought a Canon PowerShot SX210 IS from OneCall and loves it. It has some great features… I knew about face detection but didn’t know it had ‘smile detection’ as well. Point at your subject and the camera detects when they’re smiling and takes the picture for you. Unfortunately, my wife has her eye on a new camera, so it may not make into my hands any time soon. Brad S., Senior eCommerce Technology Manager
	Breville Smart Oven Our old Cuisinart convection oven is showing its age and though it works just fine the Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven Toaster Oven would be a great replacement We use a convection oven for at least two out of three meals every day. Upgrading to a new shiny stainless steel smart oven would be really great. Plus it will match our Breville kettle! Brad S., Senior eCommerce Technology Manager

Matt P

Home audio/video enthusiast and merchandising specialist at OneCall.com

	The Breville Smart Grill is an excellent gift! I bought one for my parents and could not wait till Christmas to give it to them. They love it! Stephanie P., Sales Manager
	Canon PowerShot SD4500 Sexy color, sharp images, high power 10x zoom Carol K., Buyer
	MyMuvi Facecam good quality and price, small and easy to use Carol K., Buyer
	Fuji Finepix F300EXR 12-megapixel Camera new lower price, Huppin’s has a $ 50 Mail In Rebate through the end of the year, super wide angle lens and 15x zoom Carol K., Buyer
	Canon FS300 Red Flash Memory Camcorder Great price, easy to use, cool red color, uses flash memory Carol K., Buyer
	L5 Universal Remote for iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Not only can you extend the use of your beloved iPhone, you can delete the buttons you don’t need and remove the remote clutter from the living room. Rachel P. Marketing Department Manager
	I like the Klipsch Image S4 earbuds. I bought these and they are the best headphones I’ve had. Dax B. eCommerce Specialist

See the OneCall Gift Guide for more great ideas!

Matt P

Home audio/video enthusiast and merchandising specialist at OneCall.com

At OneCall we have a great selection of deals and gift ideas for the home theater or music enthusiast, sports fan, movie buff and photographer on your list. And, new for this year we also have a selection of great gift ideas for the home and office with Kitchen appliances, shavers and razors, steam mops and more.

Some of our most popular Black Friday deals include an LG 50PK950 50-inch Infinia 1080p Plasma HDTV which is THX certified so you know you can view your movies with the picture quality the director intended you to see. Plus, this TV is internet streaming ready so you can connect to Netflix, Pandora, YouTube and more. You can even watch our OneCall videos on YouTube right on your TV.

Save up to 20% on headphones from Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre.
That’s right, through Monday 11/29 you can get savings up to 20% on some of the most popular headphones this season including the Lil’ Jamz, Diddybeats, Dr. Dre Tour, Dr. Dre. Tour with ControlTalk along with the Lady Gaga Heartbeats and more. All of these headphones are a great gift idea for anyone who already has an iPod or MP3 player to take their listening experience to the next level.

Audio and Home Theater Receivers
This Black Friday enjoy savings up to 50% on audio receivers like the Denon AVR4310CI 7.1 channel receiver, Marantz SR5004, Onkyo HTRC180 and more with our Black Friday Audio Receiver Deals.

One of the most popular digital cameras at OneCall this season is the Nikon S1000pj. Although at first glance it may look like your typically compact digital camera, it’s actually much more. What really makes this camera stand out is not the 12 megapixel resolution of the 5x optical zoom it is the built-in projector that really makes it stand out. This camera lets you capture all those special moments, then easily share them using the built-in projector by displaying your pictures and videos on a wall of flat surface with a projected display up to 42 inches diagonally.

Be sure and check out all of our Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.

Matt P

Home audio/video enthusiast and merchandising specialist at OneCall.com

How do you get the best sound quality when connecting your computer to your home theater system? We’ve found a device that will dramatically improve the sound from your computer without costly upgrades to your computer of home theater system called the HRT Music Streamer II high resolution USB D/A converter.

Having a high quality D/A (or Digital-to-Analog converter) is a key factor in getting the best sound quality and performance when you’re listening to digitally compressed music on iTunes or Windows Media Player. This where the HRT Music Streamer II makes the difference; instead of using the computer’s sound card to output the audio the HRT Music Streamer connects to a USB port on your computer. This way the sound completely bypasses the computers sound card and avoids the inherent deficiencies of the computer’s sound card.

An HRT Music Streamer II is a great gift, ideal for any music lover who wants to listen to music stored on their computer (MP3) or stream internet radio. For more dedicated audiophile stereo systems HRT also makes some even higher performing USB streamer D/A converters. The one you choose would be based on how important every bit of audio performance is to you.

Check out the full line of high performance HRT Music Streamer D/A converters available from OneCall.

Patrick G

Patrick is our most experienced sales person, and has worked at OneCall longer than any other sales associate. He is a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of the electronics business and is a great go to guy for those tough questions that come up on a daily basis. Patrick was born and raised in Washington State, growing up in the Bellingham area before relocating to Spokane where he has lived for well over 12 years….he is a true Washington State native. When he’s not selling Electronics and helping our customers at OneCall, Patrick enjoys working in his garden, cooking and playing video games on his Sharp TV. If he could have any electronics product available, at the moment, he would go with the 65” Panasonic 3D Plasma TV and if he could go anywhere in the world on an ultimate vacation he would go to Australia.

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• Receiver Buying Guide
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