Glossary · Phono Stages
RIAA Curve
The standard EQ applied when cutting and playing records.
To fit more music on a side and cut noise, records are cut with bass reduced and treble boosted. The RIAA curve is the standard that every phono stage reverses on playback, restoring flat response. It’s why vinyl needs a phono stage and not just amplification.
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