Very interesting - that was my exact feeling about this much revered arm. I kept my opinions to myself lest I be outed as a cloth eared cretin. Peerless in some departments, but very boring, as it cannot convey rhythmic information with any conviction.I had an SME V on a VPI TNT 3 about 12 years ago. I always thought it sounded lifeless too. I sold it and bought a Eminent Technology 2 tonearm and it brought my system back to life in a big way. I miss that combo.
70’s rock pressings. Witch equipment deserve?
I have 3.000 LP, most of it 70’s prog rock. Some of them are “audiophile” pressings (Classic Records... etc). But just a few.
Is it worth it a expensive capsule/phonopreamp for that kind of recordings?
I know that classical music, or jazz masterings were masterworks in their times, and deserves the best capsule/preamp you can buy.
But I dont’t know if Genesis, PF, King Crimson, Magma... 70’s pressings would get much better with a super capsule or it’s better to invest in other parts of the chain to achieve the best sound.
Thanks! Be safe!