Cartridges


Is it better to upgrade to an ultra premium cartridge or to buy the premium records such as hot stampers and the like?

hysteve

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hysteve

I upgraded my cartridge from a Kiseki Purpleheart NS to a Grado Aeon and am delighted by the improvement in sound froma wide range of records. A much more detailed, richer sound with a wonderful ambience - feeling of space as elements are much more clearly seperated.

Just be careful to avoid having any transformers near the cartridge as it will hum!

IMO an ulrasonic cleaner makes a vast difference to new and old vinyl alike. If you have a lot of vinyl it is worth having one as it is amzing the difference it can make to the sound.

 

Agree with the view that the quality of the pressing makes a vast difference - I rely upon discgogs to find user reviews of all the various pressings and it helps you to find better pressings