Air Tight Supreme compared to PC-1

I've auditioned three Air Tight PC-1 and owned two.

I currently own a PC-1 Supreme and a Koetsu Coralstone. None of these are what I would call high output but it's really more about your phono gain as to if these are suitable for your needs.

You ask if there was a drop in gain? Yes, a little.

The PC-1 was the highest and the Koetsu the lowest. All three of these cartridges are superb, but considering the huge price difference, the PC-1 is a bargain.

I'm helping a friend with his Einstein Turntable Choice, (solid state phono step up) and the Einstein Tube MK2 line stage. Both have been in my system for a couple of weeks.

The Turntable Choice is 68 DB gain versus 80 for the Aesthetix. Both are providing more than enough gain, so I'm thinking as low as 60 DB with a really quiet preamp?

Reading that first post from Mikelavigne, I should have bought that Honda Pilot from him, maybe then he wouldn't talk trash about Texas.

I'll bet he's just jealous Blue Bell, Fritos and Dr. Pepper call Texas home, all he has is that Pizza under a bridge by his old school :^).

Damn Rushton, I may have to start reading Valin's reviews. Those are very kind words about the Supreme and I must say I love mine too.

Mike, regarding:

Albert, last time i was at the Northlake 'that' blond was asking about you. My wife wondered just what you did to make such an impression. Don’t worry; your secret is safe with me.

I think she was reading my mind while looking at you and Steve Dobbins.