Chakster I am with you 100%. I see that attitude prevalent in all of Audio. Everybody thinks because it's new and modern it must be good. It's just ridiculous what manufacturers are charging for some of these circuits that are 60 years old but in a fancy case.
Cartridge under $600 for VAC VPI HW
Hey, needing help upgrading my cartridge on my VPI HW-19 MkIII running through a VAC Sig Mkii preamp.
Value most of all a wide and deep 3D soundstage and natural rather than hyper detailed. Like subtle, not aggressive sound. Listen to instrumental music almost exclusively, rather than vocals.
Not an expert setting up carts, and so thinking elliptical design and other features that a novice like me can set up. VPI has AQ PT-9 arm and have only used Grado carts in the past; MCZ, TLZ currently on it.
Any suggestions that fit my taste and budget would be appreciated.
Value most of all a wide and deep 3D soundstage and natural rather than hyper detailed. Like subtle, not aggressive sound. Listen to instrumental music almost exclusively, rather than vocals.
Not an expert setting up carts, and so thinking elliptical design and other features that a novice like me can set up. VPI has AQ PT-9 arm and have only used Grado carts in the past; MCZ, TLZ currently on it.
Any suggestions that fit my taste and budget would be appreciated.